As you have submitted your application and are currently moving through the process, here is some useful information for those who will progress to interview.
 
The Irish interview is 10 minutes. To be as prepared as possible, applicants progressing to interview, should now be able to hold at least a 30 minute conversation as Gaeilge. Bain triail aisti!
 
If you have achieved a minimum of 65% / B1 Teastas Europach na Gaeilge (oral) (TEG) this will be accepted in lieu of the Irish interview. If you have not already uploaded your certificate to your application, please get in touch immediately.
 

The general interview, which is 20 minutes assesses your;

• Motivations and the Profession
• Suitability to Teach
• Knowledge of Hibernia College and the PMEP Programme
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisation and Planning

• The details you have provided on your application form about yourself – your education, prior work experience, extra-curricular interests and so on.
• Your preparation and presentation – this may encompass your preparation and awareness of the programme and the profession as well as your preparation for the interview itself. 
• Familiarity with recent developments in education in Ireland.
• Your ability to plan and organise your work and your ability to evaluate and reflect on your work.
• Your communication skills, leadership qualities, motivation and creativity.

Please ensure to be timely, allowing plenty of time for travel and traffic issues. Do remember to dress formally as you would for any professional interview.

Kind regards,
Hibernia College Enrolment Team