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 Teaching Council accredited post-primary initial teacher 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.

The Explanatory Memorandum provides information on the aptitude test, the marking scheme and sample questions. Click here to download the memorandum
 

Next Aptitude Test 
 

Date: Saturday, 16 November 2013

Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm

Venue: Middle Loftus, South Campus, NUI Maynooth, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Booking: The deadline for bookings is 1 November 2013.

Please book your place by emailing historyandstructure@teachingcouncil.ie quoting your name, address and your Qualifications Assessment Number (e.g. RS1234), or your Teaching Council Registration Number. Alternatively, you may book your place by telephoning +353 (0)1 651 7904 or LoCall 1890 224 224.