The Primary School Curriculum consists of an eight year cycle across four stages:
Stage 1 – Junior and Senior Infants
Stage 2 – First and Second Classes
Stage 3 – Third and Fourth Classes
Stage 4 – Fifth and Sixth Classes
The Primary School Curriculum
The curriculum includes the Primary Curriculum Framework and specifications for five curriculum areas. The curriculum is supported by online curriculum toolkits for teachers.
The Primary Curriculum Framework sets out the nature, structure and content for the curriculum. It forms the basis for high-quality learning, teaching and assessment for all children. Importantly, it aims to provide a strong foundation for every child to thrive and flourish, supporting them in realising their full potential as individuals and as members of communities and society.
Curriculum Areas
Arts Education
Language
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education
Social and Environmental Education
Wellbeing
More information can be found on curriculumonline.ie/primary
