Suchergebnisse

This study of the education system of Ireland is part of the handbook "The education systems of Europe" which presents an analytical description of the education systems of all European countries, following common guidelines. The study begins with the historical and socio-cultural background of the Irish educational system which is followed by the description of the organizational and administrative context of the current education system. The next step is the functioning of the current education system, beginning with a structural overview and followed by an analysis of the different levels of the education system, including, as a separate chapter, post-secondary and tertiary education. The country study ends with an analysis of current problems and opens perspectives for further development. A diagram illustrating the structural scheme of the Irish educational system is part of this article. (DIPF/Orig./Kie.).