Course Rules

Clear standards so the course stays safe, constructive, and genuinely Irish-speaking.

The rules exist to protect the learning environment, student welfare, and the immersive character of the course. Parents and students need to understand them before attending.

Overview

The rules are there to help every student benefit from the course.

Constructive, creative, and high-quality learning depends on a clear set of expectations. The rules are part of how the board protects that environment.

The underlying goal matches the wider ethos: help students engage with Irish in a positive way while maintaining standards that keep the course fair and safe for everyone.

Core rules and expectations

The main standards parents and students should review before booking.

Riail na Gaeilge

Students are expected to make an honest effort to speak Irish at all times so the course environment remains genuinely immersive and constructive.

Behaviour and discipline

Misbehaviour, disruption, intimidation, or refusal to accept discipline can lead to removal from the course.

Alcohol, smoking, and substances

Smoking, alcohol, and controlled substances are strictly prohibited, with the most serious breaches leading to immediate removal and escalation where required.

Leaving the premises

Students cannot leave the coláiste during the course without permission from the authorities and written parent or guardian approval.

Punctuality and phone use

Students are expected to be punctual for all elements of the timetable, and mobile phones are not permitted on the course.

Personal property and damages

Students should not bring valuables, and parents or guardians are responsible for breakages or damage caused during the course.

Riail na Gaeilge process

  1. A first incident leads to a caution and the incident being noted.
  2. A second incident leads to a final caution and parent or guardian notification.
  3. A third incident results in dismissal from the course.

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Terms, FAQs, and the live course listing are the next parent-facing pages that usually matter after the rules.