Three levels of education in Ireland are:

• First Level: Primary Education
  The first Children in Ireland are not legally mandated to attend school until 6 years of age but they can enroll in school in September following their fourth birthday. Most of the primary schools are owned by private sources which represent different religious communities but are funded by the state
• Second Level: Post-Primary Education
  The Post-primary education is divided into junior cycle(which is for three years) and senior cycles (which is for 2 years). Students usually begin their junior cycle when they are 12 years old. In their senior cycle, students are required to choose a program which leads them to a Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or the Leaving Certificate Applie
• Third Level Education:
  It comprises universities which have degree granting powers in various bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate programs; the technological sector focussing on subjects like business, engineering and science, music, and linguistics; and colleges of education which cater to teacher training at various levels.
  
  Apart from these, Adult education comprises the training and courses offered to students who have completed their studies up to the second level but did not partake in the third level. It includes Post-Leaving Certificate courses; the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme and Youthreach programs.