How is primary Gaeilge organised?

The Primary Language Curriculum: Language Specification for Primary and Special Schools (NCCA 2025) has 6 strands: Teanga Ó Bhéal (T2), Léitheoireacht (T2), Scríbhneoireacht (T2), Teanga Ó Bhéal (T1), Léitheoireacht (T1), Scríbhneoireacht (T1). Learning outcomes are written for the end of each stage.

Gaeilge planning for primary

Heapso plans to the Primary Language Curriculum: Language Specification for Primary and Special Schools (NCCA 2025). Pick a class and a strand, and add the learning outcomes the plan covers, with codes you can find again later.

Strands

Teanga Ó Bhéal (T2)
IE-P-GA.L2OL
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid
Léitheoireacht (T2)
IE-P-GA.L2RD
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid
Scríbhneoireacht (T2)
IE-P-GA.L2WR
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid
Teanga Ó Bhéal (T1)
IE-P-GA.L1OL
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid
Léitheoireacht (T1)
IE-P-GA.L1RD
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid
Scríbhneoireacht (T1)
IE-P-GA.L1WR
Cumarsáid, Tuiscint, Fiosrú agus úsáid

Read the official specification on curriculumonline.ie

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Questions teachers ask

How is primary Gaeilge organised?: The Primary Language Curriculum: Language Specification for Primary and Special Schools (NCCA 2025) has 6 strands: Teanga Ó Bhéal (T2), Léitheoireacht (T2), Scríbhneoireacht (T2), Teanga Ó Bhéal (T1), Léitheoireacht (T1), Scríbhneoireacht (T1). Learning outcomes are written for the end of each stage.
Is the Gaeilge curriculum in use in every school?: Yes. Primary Language Curriculum: Language Specification for Primary and Special Schools (NCCA 2025) is in use from Junior Infants to 6th Class.

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