Would my qualifications in the North count in the republic?

Question

http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/course/?id=4932

This is the course i want to do but would I be able to teach French and Geography in the republic after I complete it?

Thanks.

Answer 1

There are plenty of teachers from the North teaching down south particularly in Protestant schools. I see no reason you not doing the same.

Answer 2

Do the degree in the North, no problem, but you would be best to do your postgraduate teacher training in the South.

To train to teach in a public school in the south you will also need leaving cert Irish at C3 Hons, so this might be a problem. I don't know how you would stand if you trained in the North then 'converted' your qualification but.

Answer 3

I work in a school and there's plenty of teachers from the North teaching there so I don't think it's a problem.  Good luck with your course and hope all goes well with it.