The History and Structure of the Irish Education System Aptitude Test is administered twice a year by The Teaching Council to facilitate persons registered under Regulation Four of the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations 2009 with the condition that they demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge and understanding of this subject. This is a compulsory course on all Postgraduate Diploma in Education programmes in Ireland. Applicants applying for registration under the terms of EU Directive 2005/36/EC must be afforded the choice of addressing this condition/shortfall by means of an Aptitude Test or Adaptation Period. This test fulfills the Aptitude Test requirement.  Click here for more information