SCHOOLS

Post-Primary Schools

Donegal ETB provides full-time educational services in 15 post-primary schools in the county. Second level education aims to provide a holistic, quality learning environment which prepares individual students for higher/ further education or immediate entry into the workplace, and equips them with the some of the skills necessary to become active citizens in a democratic society.

Post-Primary Schools

YOUTHREACH

Early School Leavers

Donegal ETB manages six Youthreach centres across the county for young people who have left school early. Youthreach  aims to provide a holistic, quality learning environment which prepares young people for further or higher education or entry into the world of work and equips them with the some of the skills necessary to become active citizens in a democratic society.

Youthreach

SCHOOLS

Primary Schools

Primary schools under ETBs are known as Community National Schools (CNSs). While there are currently no CNSs in Co Donegal, this may change in the future and this page provides some information about them.

Primary Schools

SCHOOLS

Ethos of Donegal ETB Schools

The ethos of Donegal ETB schools describes how the partners in our school communities live together, work together and relate to each other. Ethos encompasses the culture, policies, practices and relationships that exist within our school communities. The 1998 Education Act describes ethos as the “characteristic spirit” of a school.

Ethos
Ethos logo in E

GARTAN OUTDOOR TRAINING CENTRE

Outdoor Education & Training

Located on our 87 acre rambling estate, on the shore of beautiful Lough Gartan in the heart of Donegal, Gartan OEC provides a broad range of adventure and environmental education courses, designed for all age groups and levels of ability.

Gartan Outdoor Education

DONEGAL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME (DMEP)

Music Education

The Donegal Music Education Partnership (DMEP) aims to provide instrumental/vocal tuition in all genres of music (Classical, Traditional, Rock/Pop and Jazz), at reasonable rates, to children and young adults. In addition the service may provide instrument rental from its instrument bank to some students availing of tuition. All pupils of the DMEP are invited to join a relevant DMEP ensemble or choir to enhance their musical and social skills.

DMEP

YOUTH

Youth Services

Donegal ETB, in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills, provides administrative/financial support, either directly or collaboratively for a variety of Youth Programmes throughout Donegal

Youth Services

QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS

Quality Assurance

Donegal Education and Training Board is committed to developing a culture of quality, and ensuring that students and learners in our schools and centres  enjoy a quality assured learning experience.

Quality Assurance