School holiday calendar, for the current quarter in Ireland
Source: www.schooldays.ie
calendar issued by the Ministry of Education
Nimber of teaching days: 180
all study programs are aligned with the requirements of the Bologna Process
English is the primary medium of instruction at all levels in most schools, but Gaelscoileanna i.e. Irish-language schools, have become increasingly popular (Irish is the primary medium of instruction at all levels and English is taught as a second language starting in the second or third year of secondary school)
Schooling is mandatory till age 16
Usually no school on Saturday
Uniform required
Trinity College Dublin ranking: Times Higher Education #131/QS ranking #88/Shanghai #151-200
These dates are officially confirmed till June 2019 (summer vacations dates may slightly vary)
| Date | Weekday | Name |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2018 | Friday | summer holiday (beginning) |
| September 3, 2018 | Monday | summer holiday (end) |
| October 26, 2018 | Friday | mid-term holiday (beginning) |
| November 5, 2018 | Monday | mid-term holiday (end) |