Irish Film Institute Schools Programme 2025/2026

IFI Schools Programme 2025/2026
running to May 2026

The Irish Film Institute (IFI), Dublin continues its exciting and expansive Schools Programme 2025-2026, which launched in October, and comprises film screenings, events, workshops, and resources to support film across curricula, including the new subject, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies. Curated by the IFI Education team to align closely with primary and post-primary curricula, the programme aims to breathe new life into students’ studies with film, and expand their learning beyond the classroom.

The programme takes place in the IFI in Temple Bar, as well as nationally across 18 partner venues, and online via the IFI@Schools platform; Free study guides for both Junior and Senior Cycle Spanish, French, and German will be made available via the IFI website.

The IFI welcomes the introduction of two new Leaving Certificate subjects, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies (DFTS), and Climate Action and Sustainable Development (CASD), both part of the ambitious Senior Cycle Redevelopment by the Department of Education and Youth. The IFI’s lineup will support Phase One schools undertaking both new subjects with cinema screenings at IFI and online.

IFI Careers in Screen
4 March, 2026
As part of the IFI’s Next Generation (15-19) Programme, funded by Screen Ireland and led by IFI Education, the IFI is proud to announce the annual IFI Careers in Screen on March 4th, 2026.
IFI Careers in Screen will introduce students to the industry through screenings, illustrated talks with established filmmakers, and demonstrations of aspects of filmmaking. These are ideal events for young people thinking about futures in animation and in film.

View the IFI’s School Programme 2025 – 2026 here

School Queries: 
Email schools@irishfilm.ie for all queries related to the IFI Schools Programme and to book a school visit to the IFI.