Primary School - Ireland

Ireland

In Ireland, children aged between 4–6 years begin attending primary school. There are eight different 'grades'. Participation is compulsory. This is the first of 14 prescribed years of formal education from a standardised curriculum set by the Department of Education.

Class Age
Junior Infants 4-5
Senior Infants 5-7
1st Class 6-8
2nd Class 7-9
3rd Class 8-10
4th Class 9-11
5th Class 10-12
6th Class 11-13

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