| ASTI | Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland |
| CAO | Central Applications Office |
| CPD | Continuing Professional Development |
| DES | Department of Education and Skills |
| DEIS | Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools |
| ESRI | Economic and Social Research Institute |
| ETBI | Education and Training Boards Ireland |
| HEA | Higher Education Authority |
| HEI | Higher education institutions |
| JCT | Junior Cycle for Teachers |
| LCA | Leaving Certificate Applied |
| LCE | Leaving Certificate Established |
| LCVP | Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme |
| NAPD | National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals |
| NCCA | National Council for Curriculum and Assessment |
| PACF | Project for Autonomy and Curriculum Flexibility |
| PDST | Professional Development Service for Teachers |
| PISA | Programme for International Student Assessment |
| SEC | State Examinations Commission |
| SOLAS | An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (The Further Education and Training Authority) |
| TALIS | Teaching and Learning International Survey |
| TY | Transition Year |
| TUI | Teachers’ Union of Ireland |
Education in Ireland
An OECD Assessment of the Senior Cycle Review
