Education+in+Southern+Ireland+-+Courtney

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Ireland has a 90% graduation rate from secondary education schools

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As of 2003 Ireland has an overall literacy rate of 99% [|__http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107648.html__] Here is a graph showing literacy rates around the world so that you can compare the 99% rate of Ireland to other countries. (Anna)

Schools are not run by the state, they are usually privately owned and managed and can be run by governors, religious bodies, or individuals. They are heavily funded and do not charge tuition fees. [|__http://www.eduvinet.de/eduvinet/irl002.htm__] here is a picture of the Sutton Park School in Dublin. It is a privately owned school in Ireland. (Anna)



Secondary education students across the country start on September 1 and usually end sometime during the first week of June. Third year students (the equivalent of a ninth grader in the US) and Sixth year students (the equivalent of a twelfth grader in the US) stay three extra weeks for exams. Secondary schools start around 9 AM and end around 4 PM. There are eight to nine 30-40 minute classes throughout the day. Students go home for lunch, the schools do not serve food. [|__http://www.movetoireland.com/movepag/schover.htm__]

Q: Do they have colleges/universities for students to attend after high school? A: Yes, and they are even free for students to attend.

Q: What does their curriculum cover? A: Language and Literacy, Mathematics and Numeracy, Personal Development and Mutual Understanding, The Arts, The World Around Us, Religious Education, Science and Technology, English, Environment and Society, and Physical Education.

Q: What degree must a teacher have in order to teach in Southern Ireland? A: They must at least have a Bachelor's Degree in education from a college or university.

Q: How much does it cost to attend a public school in Northern Ireland? A: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (University/College) level education are all free in Ireland for all EU citizens.

Q: Do their schools offer extra-curricular activities after the school day for students to participate in? A: Many students are involved in activities and clubs after school or on the weekends, such as sports, music, and volunteering, however, sports and other activities are mainly thought of as 'club activities' and are not associated with the school.

This is a picture of an extra curricular: It is a Irish step dancing group from Attridge Academy (anna)



they go to school 5 days a week [|www.english-schools.org/norway/the-childrens-house-norway.htm]

Rob- What are the drop out rates? The average drop out rate for Irish schools is about 22.2% how are they ranked internationally? They are ranked seventh internationally do they educate everyone? yes is school mandatory? yes