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American Homeschoolers Help Out Friends in Ireland
Although the homeschool movement of Ireland is small, the right of parents to homeschool was about to be severely diminished in late 1999.


 Country Information

Compulsory education ages: 6–16

Legal Status: Homeschooling is officially recognized by the Constitution of Ireland (Article 42) but allows for “reasonable regulation.” According to Ireland’s National Education Welfare Board, home education is the fastest growing form of education in Ireland.

“Education (Welfare) Act, 2000”

Number of Homeschoolers: Approximately 750 children.

 Contact Information

Elizabeth Bruton, homeschool attorney
011-353-162-44567

Mailing Address:
Hilford House
Leixlip County Kildare, Ireland

Irish Christian Home Educators Association
POC: Adrian Webb
Contact via the above website or at +353 8 7223 2915

Last Updated: March 14, 2012