Institutions
Church of Ireland College of Education (Ireland)
| Address: | Church of Ireland College of Education, 96 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, IRELAND |
| Website Address: | http://www.cice.ie/ |
| Phone: | + 353 (0)1 497 0033 |
| Fax: | + 353 (0)1 497 1932 |
| Email: | rbourne@cice.ie |
| Head: | Mr. Sydney Blain |
| Admission: | .. |
| CUAC Contact: | .. |
| Summary | |
| Languages of Instruction: | English |
| Undergraduate Students: | 93 |
| Graduate Students: | 77 |
| Faculty: | Full-time B.Ed Staff 9. Part-time B.Ed Staff 7. Full-time Special Education Staff 6 |
| Tuition (per semester): | 3,048 Euro |
| Room and Board: | 2,896 Euro |
History
The history of The Church of Ireland College of Education dates from 1811 when a primary teacher training college known as The Kildare Place Training Institution was founded in Dublin by the Society for Promoting Education of the Poor in Ireland. In the 1850's this institution was taken over by the Church Education Society for the purpose of training Anglican teachers for church schools. This College was taken over in 1878 by the General Synod of the Church of Ireland and six years later became a recognised denominational college with the Archbishop of Dublin as ex-officio manager and Chairman of the Board of Governors. In the 1970's a Bachelor of Education degree was introduced and since then has been taught jointly by Trinity College, University of Dublin and The Church of Ireland College of Education.
Mission
The purpose of the college is to provide an adequate supply of teachers for primary schools under the management of the Church of Ireland or other churches in the Protestant tradition.
Courses of Study
There are at present three main courses of study: Bachelor in Education Degree graduates are recognised as fully qualified to teach the age range 4 12 years; Diploma in Special Education Needs, a recognised teaching qualification for teachers in second level schools (age range 12-18 years); Diploma in Learning Support, a recognised teaching qualification for both primary and second level teachers. All qualifications are validated and awarded by Trinity College, University of Dublin.
Campus
The college is situated in a pleasant parkland setting, approximately two miles from the city centre.
Student Services and Facilities
Library, Resource Centre, Computer Centre, Medical Service, Canteen, Sport Facilities - hockey, badminton, tennis. The extensive range of services and facilities provided by The University of Dublin are also available to students of the College.
Spiritual Life
The vast majority of students reside on campus and consequently there is a vibrant community life associated with the College. Services are held in the College Chapel on a daily basis. The Christian Union is a particularly active College society.
Housing
Three student residences are situated on campus providing places for 90 students. Residences are equipped with kitchenettes and a full meal service is available in the college dining room.
Library and Internet Facilities
The Library contains 25,000 volumes and the teaching resources centre 50,000 items.
Scholarships
Three Department of Education and Science scholarship schemes apply to the College.
International Students
Admission to the B.Ed degree at the College is restricted to those who have received their second level education in Ireland and have obtained the required academic grades in their Leaving Certificate or G. C. S.E. examinations.