All CEIST Schools must now review their Admission Policies in light of recent publications and the Minister of Education’s request to Patrons for this to happen before the admission process for the 2026-2027 school year begins. The publications that frame the review are:
- The Report of the Inspectorate: Supporting all children and young people to access an appropriate education
- Circular 39/25 & the accompanying Information Note
All CEIST Schools must now use the Admission Policy for CEIST Schools Template when reviewing their policy. A template is also available for an Admission Notice for CEIST Schools . The Admission FAQs published by the Department in 2018 may be useful.
Timeline for Review of All CEIST Admission Policies – 5 August 2025 – 15 September 2025
- Review Policy using CEIST Template: Policy must be reviewed and ratified by the board of management before submitting for approval.
- Review Admission Notice using CEIST Template (Admission Notice must be posted to school website at least 7 days prior to beginning the Admission Process. Admission Processes cannot begin before 1 October.)
- Submit Reviewed Policy to School FLG by 3 September at the latest
- Approved Policies will be returned in 2 formats by 15 September at the latest
- PDF for Website
- Word Doc for Filing & Future Amendment
This recording gives an overview, context and outline of the process for the changes required in all CEIST Admission Policies for the 2026-2027 school year. Please watch this before reviewing your policy.
We appreciate your cooperation in this review, particularly in light of the short timeframe. We hope that the development of the Admission Policy for CEIST School’s Template will make life considerably easier for everyone. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your FLG.