Becoming a teacher: Republic of Ireland
You can complete initial teacher education (ITE) in Ireland through a four-year undergraduate programme or a two-year postgraduate Professional Master of Education (PME). Learn more about undergraduate and postgraduate options, financial support, salary scales, and recruitment at
Teachers in Ireland must also register with The Teaching Council. Use their website to learn more about becoming a primary, post-primary or further education teacher and where to find ITE programmes.
For advice on becoming a teacher and ideas about a range of careers in education and wider sectors that you can explore see Gradireland.
Oral Irish exam
Before applying to your preferred institution(s) for the Professional Master of Education (PME), you'll need to take the oral component of the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) Meánleibhéal 1 (B1) Irish exam. Find more information, including exam guidelines, at Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG).
