Schools of Distinction
The School of Distinction award scheme aims to support the development of 'college-going' practices and student-centred, innovative learning environments across schools nationwide, particularly within schools where there is a low progression rate to post-secondary education.
Schools of Distinction is currently paused and cannot accept new applicants at this time. Information will appear on this page once the future of the programme is clarified.
We aim to recognise and showcase the efforts of schools nationwide to transform their school culture and to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
The scheme recognises the often extraordinary work being successfully undertaken by schools in challenging conditions and with limited resources. It encourages participants to draw on their own school and community resources and the resources of the Trinity Access project in Trinity College Dublin to support educational innovation and change. There is a strong focus on schools within the Delivering Equality of opportunity In Schools scheme (DEIS) and Schools Completion Programme.