Féilte Bursary 2025
The Teaching Council has awarded a total of €126,000 in funding to schools across Ireland under the Féilte Bursary Scheme 2025.
Droichead 2025/2026
The last day to apply for Droichead in the 2025/2026 academic year is 5pm on Monday, 9 March 2026. Applications for 2026/2027 will open in September.
Register to teach
How to register
Check what you need to do in order to register.
Renew my registration
Teachers must renew their registration annually.
Vetting
All teachers are legally required to be vetted by the National Vetting Bureau. It is the role of the Teaching Council to administer vetting for teachers in Ireland.
How to become a teacher
There are many pathways to becoming a teacher, whether you choose to do an undergraduate or post-graduate programme of Initial Teacher Education.
Fitness to Teach
The Teaching Council is responsible for promoting high professional standards in teaching. Any person including members of the public, employers and other teachers may make a complaint about a registered teacher.
Latest News
Essential Maintenance – 3 February 2026
Update – 3 February 2026 – 1pm The essential maintenance work is now complete.
Closing of X account
The Teaching Council has concluded its presence on the ‘X’ platform.
Essential Maintenance – 28 January 2026
Update – 28 January 2026 – 5pm The essential maintenance work is now complete.
Accredited Programmes
Below is a list of all programmes of initial teacher education that have been accredited by the Teaching Council. The latest reports for each programme are available below.