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What year will a September baby go to primary and secondary school

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  • 07-11-2019 10:54am
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    chaikhosi
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    New to Ireland and I'm not sure how it works here. I've seen the rule on primary admissions, that 6 year olds have to be in school but parents can choose to start them in the September after their 4th birthday. Assuming that means what it says, the earliest a September baby can start is the month they turn 5?

    Then with that kid starting a couple of weeks before they turn 5, they would go to secondary a couple of weeks before they turn 13? Or have I got it mixed up?


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    pwurple
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    Yes, you can choose to start them a few weeks before they turn 5, or a few weeks before they turn 6.

    + 8 years for the secondary school starting age. (Assuming no repeated years)


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    lazygal
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    Two September children here. Started at 4 turning 5 in the September.


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    jlm29
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    The month they will be turning 5 is the earliest they could start. They wouldn’t be allowed to start the year earlier, at only 3. I do know a girl who started school in October, because she turned 4 in ate September, but that’s a long while ago, it wouldn’t happen now I’d say!
    The ecce will always give a guide if in doubt, your September baby would be eligible for 2 years free preschool starting the sept he/she turns three.
    My little boy is in second class, the oldest kids in his class turned 8 in May.


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