Last Updated: 27 February 2023
Private education
Private schools conducting education and training such as tuition and enrichment must register their school, courses offered and teachers with us.
New operators
Register a private school
Private school operators must register their school, courses offered and teachers with us. Learn about the registration requirements and process.
Existing operators
Add new courses and teachers
You must submit an amendment to your existing school registration licence to register new courses and teachers. Learn about the registration process and documents required.
Add or re-register management committee members
You must submit an amendment to your existing school registration licence in order to add or re-register members to your school's Committee of Management. Learn about the registration process and documents required.
School relocation or expansion
You will need to notify us if your school is relocating or undergoing expansion. Learn how to notify us and the documents required.
Change of school name
You will need to get our approval if you are changing your school's name. Learn about the considerations you should have and the approval process.
Termination or closure of your school
You will need to notify us if your school is terminated or closed. Learn how to notify us and the documents required.
Enrolling in a private school
Enrolling in a private school
Private school operators conduct their own admission and enrolment exercises. Learn how these exercises take place and how to apply.