!!!! 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.
!!!! IFI Schools Programme 2022/23
Irish Film Institute School Programme 2022/23
The Irish Film Institute is delighted to offer a brand new programme of films selected for students across primary and post-primary levels, available in-cinema at IFI Dublin or regional venue and online through IFI@Schools. This year includes exciting collaborations with the Irish National Opera, IMMA, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland/BAI and An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta/COGG.
IFI@Schools supplements the in-cinema programme, offering further ways of incorporating film into your teaching, including rewatching key scenes or choosing from a wider range of content for other subjects such as history, geography, music, art, Gaeilge, English and more.
Screenings for the French language selection include Mes Fréres et moi (My Brothers and I) and King in partnership with the Ambassade De France en Irelande. Screenings for the German language selection includes Der Pfad (The Path) and Klammer in partnership with GEOTHE Institut.
Details of the full programme list and regional venue screenings can be found here.
To book tickets visit the Irish Film Institute at Irish Film Institute (ifi.ie) or contact Amy Louise or Holly at schools@irishfilm.ie