Northern Ireland Schools

Northern Ireland schools are governed primarily by the Department of Education, which ensures the effective implementation of education policy. The majority of schools are grant-aided, following the Northern Ireland Curriculum, while some are independent and develop their own programmes. Schools are categorized into several types, including controlled, maintained, integrated, grammar, and Irish-medium schools. The curriculum focuses on key learning areas such as Language and Literacy, Mathematics and Numeracy, The Arts, and Science and Technology. Oversight and support are provided through bodies like the Education Authority and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA).