Fiontar's Irish Language Policy

  • Fiontar agus Scoil na Gaeilge's teaching is done entirely through the medium of Irish.
  • Irish is always used in class notes, Powerpoint presentations and in any other materials used in the classroom.
  • Examination papers are answered in Irish unleass an alternative is proposed.
  • Continuous assessments are done through Irish unless an alternative is proposed.
  • It is at the discretion of a lecturer to reduce continuous assessments or examination marks by up to 20%, or not to accept work, due to illegibility or lack of professionalism.
  • Computer labs are available to Fiontar students on the understanding that they follow the school’s Irish language policy at all times.