You are granted conditional registration when you are in the process of completing this requirement.
You can complete the condition in two ways:
- Option 1: Do an aptitude test called SCG – An Scrúdú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge
- Option 2: Teach in the area of Irish (adaptation period). This is called OCG – Oiriúnú le hAghaidh Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge. It confirms your ability to teach Irish in the classroom.
You must provide proof of three weeks’ attendance at a Gaeltacht course recognised by the Department of Education and Youth to complete the SCG or the OCG.
Both the SCG and OCG are administered by Institiúid Oideachais Marino, Dublin 9. For full information, visit ilrweb.ie.
When you have completed the OCG or SCG you can request your completion certificate to be sent directly to the Teaching Council from the applications section in Foirm Scoile SCG agus OCG | An Cháilíocht sa Ghaeilge.