Qualified in the Republic of Ireland
Teachers qualified in the Republic of Ireland may apply for registration under the following routes of registration. The Council operates a Fast Track Registration process for Newly Qualified Teachers. Find out more under the Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) heading.
Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT)
Find out more about the fast-track registration process for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
Primary
Find out more about the registration route for primary teachers.
Post-primary
Find out more about the registration route for post-primary teachers.
Further Education
Find out more about the registration route for further education teachers.
Route 4 - Other
Find out more about the Route 4 – Other registration route.
Student teacher
Find out more about the registration route for student teachers.
Qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland
Teachers qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland may apply for registration under the following routes.
Primary
Find out more about the registration route for primary teachers qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland.
Post-primary
Find out more about the registration route for post-primary teachers qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland.
Further Education
Find out more about the registration route for further education teachers qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland.
Qualified in Ukraine
Find out more about the registration route for teachers qualified in Ukraine, who have been granted EU Temporary Protection.
Route 4 - Other
Find out more about the Route 4 – Other registration route for teachers qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland.
List of competent authorities
Find out more about the countries and organisations which can assist you in obtaining evidence of full registration/recognition from the country/jurisdiction in which you obtained your teacher education qualification.
Return to the Register
If you were previously registered with the Teaching Council and you now wish to apply to return to the Register, please click the option which applies to you.
My initial date of registration with the Teaching Council was 28 March 2006*
*Check your previously issued Certificate of Registration for your initial date of registration.
My initial date of registration with the Teaching Council was after 28 March 2006*
*Check your previously issued Certificate of Registration for your initial date of registration.
Application Processing Timeframes
Find out more about the application processing timeframes.