A national school is a particular type of primary school in Ireland that is not directly financed or administered by the State. Rather, the affairs and policies of the school are managed by local people, often directed by a member of the clergy, through a local Board of Management. Most schools in Ireland fall into this category, which is a pre-independence concept. Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ... Motto: none Anthem: Amhrán na bhFiann (The Soldiers Song) Capital Dublin Largest city Dublin Official language(s) Irish, English Government Republic  - President Mary McAleese  - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern Independence From United Kingdom   - Declared 21 January 1919   - Recognised 6 December 1922  Accession to EU January 1, 1973 Area    - Total 70... Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. ...

Local people are expected to contribute towards capital expenses of the school, whilst teachers' salaries are paid by the state. The day-to-day business of the school is managed by a Principal or Headteacher, as with other schools. However, the state oversees the curriculum and makes regular inspections to ensure that standards are kept and national policies are followed. A principal A principal is generally the chief administrator in an elementary school, or high school. ... In education, a curriculum (plural curricula) is the set of courses and their contents offered by an institution such as a school or university. ... Inspection in software engineering, refers to peer review of any work product by trained individuals who look for defects using a well defined process. ...

National Schools in England and Wales

Historically, a National School in England and Wales was a school originally established by The National Society[1] to teach an Anglican education. British Schools by comparison taught a non-sectarian education. The National Society is a United Kingdom organization founded in 1811 with the intention of promoting Christian education. ... Schools with the name The British School can be found in many cities around the world. ...

See also

• Education in Ireland