The programmes of study set out the essential matters, skills and processes which must be covered in schools, and the attainment targets describe the range of knowledge, skills and understanding which pupils are to master as they progress through school.
| Subject | Programmes of Study and Attainment Targets |
| Art and Design | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 87 KB |
| Business Studies | |
| Drama | |
| Economics | |
| English | |
| Geography | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 125 KB |
| History | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 133 KB |
| Home Economics | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 221 KB |
| Irish (in Irish Speaking Schools) | |
| Mathematics | |
| Modern Languages | |
| Music | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 118 KB |
| Physical Education | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 90 KB |
| Political Studies | |
| Science | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 513 KB Key Stage 3 Attainment Targets PDF 293 KB |
| Social and Environmental Studies | |
| Technology and Design | Key Stage 3 Programme of Study PDF 220 KB Key Stage 3 Attainment Targets PDF 253 KB Key Stage 4 Outline Programme of Study PDF 155 KB
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