Primary schools · Secondary schools · SEN assessments · NEPS · School enrolment
School interpreter at the meeting in 90 minutes.
From €60 / hour. Polish & Ukrainian on call. Child-friendly, GDPR-bound.
We cover classroom support, SEN assessments, enrolment meetings and school trips across Irish primary and secondary education. Since inception, we have supported families in schools across Dublin and beyond.
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Classroom Support & Education
How It Works
In-School Support
Our interpreter attends the classroom, lesson, or meeting at the school. Fast booking for urgent needs.
Familiar with Irish Schools
Our interpreters understand the Irish curriculum, JC/LC exam systems, and DES/ETB terminology in your language.
Dedicated to Students
Patient, child-friendly interpreters who help students understand and participate in their education.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
We review agendas, reports or NEPS documentation ahead of time so specialist terminology is prepared before the meeting starts.
Neutral & GDPR-Bound
Interpreters remain neutral, do not advocate or advise, and follow strict confidentiality on all school and pupil information. Need court, medical or another setting? See our full interpreting services.
Why Parents Choose Us
Quick Booking
Contact us with school name and date. We confirm availability quickly. Same-day bookings often possible.
Affordable Rates
Competitive pricing starting at €35 per 30-minute session. No hidden fees or surcharges.
Parent Reassurance
Know your child’s teachers, curriculum, and progress. Full participation in education decisions.
Student Success
Language barriers shouldn’t limit learning. Our interpreters help students thrive academically.
SEN-Ready
Interpreters briefed on EPSEN Act 2004 terminology, NEPS assessment vocabulary and resource-teacher processes.
Garda Vetted
All interpreters attending school premises are Garda vetted, in line with the Vetting Bureau requirements for work with children.
Child-Appropriate Register
Language pitched to the age group — infants, senior primary, junior or senior cycle — with the parent as the primary listener.
SEN Assessments & Support Meetings
Special Educational Needs (SEN) meetings in Ireland involve specialist vocabulary that rarely translates cleanly. We interpret across NEPS assessments, IEP reviews, resource-teacher planning and follow-up feedback — so parents leave the meeting understanding the same document the school is working from.
NEPS assessments
The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) conducts psychological assessments to identify learning, behavioural or developmental needs. We attend the initial parent-consent conversation, the feedback session where results are discussed, and any subsequent review meetings held by the school.
- Consent and background-history interviews with the psychologist
- Feedback sessions covering cognitive, literacy and behavioural findings
- Discussion of recommendations and next-step referrals (e.g. CAMHS, HSE Primary Care)
IEP and resource-teacher meetings
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) set out targets, supports and review dates for a pupil with additional needs. We interpret at IEP setting, mid-year review and end-of-year evaluation meetings with the SET (Special Education Teacher) and, where relevant, the SNA.
- Target-setting language: academic, social, communication, self-care
- Review of resource-teaching hours and in-class support
- SNA (Special Needs Assistant) allocation conversations
Assessment reports & recommendations
Written NEPS or private psychologist reports are dense. We can also translate the report itself (as a separate certified translation service) so parents can re-read the findings in their own language after the meeting.
School Enrolment Meetings
Enrolment in Irish schools follows a formal admissions process governed by each school’s admissions policy under the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018. Meetings can be brief and administrative, or lengthy where a school is oversubscribed, ethos-based, or dealing with an EAL (English as an Additional Language) intake.
Primary school enrolment
Junior Infants enrolment usually opens 12–18 months before the September start. Meetings cover the admissions policy, catchment, siblings-first rules and any special-needs disclosures. We interpret the parents’ questions and the principal’s clarifications neutrally.
Secondary (post-primary) enrolment
First-year admissions bring in feeder-school lists, entrance assessments (non-selective in most cases), subject-taster days and open-evening tours. We can attend the enrolment interview and any pre-entry assessment conversations.
Oversubscription and ethos
Where a school is oversubscribed, the admissions policy is the deciding document. Ethos-based schools — Catholic, Church of Ireland, Educate Together, Gaelscoileanna, Muslim-ethos, Jewish-ethos — may discuss religious or philosophical education as part of the enrolment conversation. We interpret these questions faithfully and without editorialising.
- Non-Catholic families in Catholic-ethos schools: opt-outs and alternative arrangements
- Educate Together / multi-denominational settings: Learn Together curriculum
- Gaelscoileanna: Irish-medium instruction and language-support expectations
EAL screening at enrolment
Schools may screen incoming pupils for English language support (EAL). We attend the screening conversation so that the child’s level, prior schooling and home-language profile are recorded accurately, and so parents understand what EAL support will look like at that school.
Parent-Teacher Meeting Subtypes
A “parent-teacher meeting” covers very different conversations depending on the school’s reason for calling it. We prepare our interpreter based on the meeting type so the register, vocabulary and expected outcomes match what the teacher is planning to discuss.
Routine progress meetings
Standard end-of-term parent-teacher meetings covering subject grades, effort, homework completion and social integration. Usually 5–10 minutes per teacher; interpreter accompanies parents through the whole rotation.
Behaviour and pastoral-care meetings
Called by the class teacher, year head or deputy principal to discuss behaviour, attendance, wellbeing or peer-relationship concerns. We remain neutral and do not advocate — a common misunderstanding in high-emotion meetings.
Disciplinary hearings
Formal meetings following a Code of Behaviour breach — suspension proposal, expulsion review, or Board of Management appeal under Section 29 of the Education Act 1998. Written outcomes are shared; we can flag when a document is being read aloud to the parent for consent.
Exam-result reviews
Post-Christmas, summer or mock exam meetings. Covers standardised test results (Drumcondra, MICRA-T, SIGMA-T at primary; formal state exam mocks at post-primary), grade bands and next-step guidance.
JC / LC subject-choice meetings
Held in 2nd year (Junior Cycle short-course / optional-subject choice) and in 3rd or Transition Year (Leaving Cert subject and level — Higher / Ordinary / Foundation). Interpreters brief on the JCT (Junior Cycle for Teachers) framework and CAO implications of subject choice.
Primary vs Secondary — What Changes
Irish primary school (Junior Infants through 6th class) and post-primary (1st year through 6th year) run on different structures, timetables and reporting cadences. Our interpreters are matched by sector so the vocabulary is right on day one.
Primary school (Junior Infants → 6th class)
Single class teacher for most subjects, one report card per year, informal daily communication through the homework journal. Meetings are typically parent-with-class-teacher plus, when needed, the principal, SET or SNA.
- Aistear (early-years framework) at infant level
- Standardised testing from 2nd class (Drumcondra, MICRA-T, SIGMA-T)
- DEIS schools: additional literacy and numeracy supports, HSCL coordinator
- 6th-class transition-to-secondary meetings
Secondary school (1st year → 6th year)
Multiple subject teachers, year heads, tutors and guidance counsellors. Reports are more frequent (Christmas, Easter, summer) and formal state-exam pathways drive the second half of the cycle.
- Junior Cycle (1st–3rd year): JCT framework, Classroom-Based Assessments, wellbeing programme
- Transition Year (optional): work experience, projects, module-based learning
- Leaving Cert (5th–6th year): Higher/Ordinary/Foundation levels, CAO points, orals and practicals
- SPHE / RSE: sensitive-topic sessions where a briefed interpreter matters most
Why Schools & Families Choose Us
Garda Vetted
All interpreters attending schools are vetted through the National Vetting Bureau, in line with statutory requirements for work with children.
SEN & NEPS Fluent
Briefed on EPSEN Act 2004 language, NEPS assessment reports, IEPs and resource-teacher terminology in the parent’s language.
Fast Confirmation
Availability confirmed quickly for weekday meetings. Same-day bookings accommodated where possible.
GDPR & Confidentiality
Neutral interpreting only — no advocacy, no advice. Pupil and family information handled under strict confidentiality.
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| School Interpreting (30-minute session) | From €35 |
| School Interpreting (per hour) | From €60 |
| SEN Assessment / NEPS Feedback Meeting | From €60 / hour |
| Document Translation (report cards, IEP, NEPS reports) | Quoted separately per document |
FAQ
Can you help with homework?
Yes, we offer classroom and homework support interpreting, as well as translation of study materials and textbooks.
Do you work with SEN assessments?
Yes, our interpreters can attend special education needs assessments and help families understand the recommendations.
How quickly can you book?
We can often arrange same-day or next-day support. Contact us with the school name and date needed.
Can you translate school documents?
Yes — report cards, school policies, enrollment forms, and educational materials in all languages.
Do you attend NEPS assessments?
Yes. We attend NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service) assessments and follow-up feedback meetings, helping parents understand the psychologist’s findings, recommendations and any resulting IEP or resource allocation.
Can you help at an enrolment interview?
Yes. We cover primary and secondary enrolment interviews, oversubscription discussions, and ethos-related conversations at Catholic, Educate Together, Gaelscoil and multi-denominational schools. We also assist during EAL screening.
What kinds of parent-teacher meetings do you cover?
Routine progress meetings, behaviour and pastoral-care meetings, disciplinary hearings, exam-result reviews, and JC / LC subject-choice conversations. We interpret neutrally and do not advise on outcomes.
Do you understand primary vs secondary meeting formats?
Yes. Interpreters are matched by sector — infants through 6th class at primary, 1st year through 6th year at post-primary — including DEIS, JCT, Transition Year and SPHE settings. Vocabulary is prepared before the meeting.
