Jewish Studies

Junior Cycle Jewish Studies aims to enable students to broaden their historical, literary, cultural and religious knowledge and understanding.

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is conducting an early enactment review of the junior cycle subject Jewish Studies (Phase 5). The consultation consists of a number of components, including written submissions, an online survey and a school-based component. NCCA is seeking the views of a range of parties, including education stakeholders, practising teachers and students who are interested in contributing to this early enactment review.

The purpose of the review is to gather feedback from school management, teacher/educators, students and interested parties in relation to the experience of these subjects and their associated assessment arrangements in schools.

You can participate in this consultation by completing the online survey. 

You can participate in this consultation by sending a written submission using this template.

Please email the completed written submission to consultations@ncca.ie and use “JC Phase 5 Early Enactment Review (Subject Name) Written Submission” in the subject line.

All of the feedback will be analysed and an Early Enactment Report will be published.

This review process will close on Friday 21st February, 2025 at 5pm.