“D15ACAT application process for school year 2026 is now closed. For late applications, please email D15ACAT@NCSE.ie and our team will send on the form to be completed”
D15 ACAT – Central Application for Autism Class Placements
About the Process
The D15ACAT is a Central Application Process for parents/guardians seeking places in Autism Classes in the Dublin 15 area.
This allows parents/guardians to submit one application form directly to the NCSE. On this form, you can indicate which of 17 participating schools you wish to apply to.
Please note: Participation in this trial does not guarantee a school place.
For a full list of Primary Schools in Dublin 15, please click here
How to apply
You may apply in one of the following ways:
- Online: An online form is available on the NCSE website or the websites of participating schools D15ACAT Online Form
- By Post: Send completed form to NCSE D15 ACAT, NCSE Offices,4th, Floor Metropolitan Building, James Joyce Street, Dublin 1, D01 K0Y8.
- By Email: Send completed form and supporting documents to parentsupport@ncse.ie
Documents you Will Need
You must include the following with your application:
- A professional report confirming a diagnosis of Autism, and a recommending a special class placement
- Proof of address – two separate documents
- Child’s birth certificate
- Letter of Eligibility from NCSE
Applications cannot be processed without these documents.
Application Window
| Applications window opens | 1st October 2025 |
| Applications window closes | 31st October 2025 @ 11.59pm |
| Applications notified of decision | 21st November 2025 |
| Applications must confirm acceptance | 28th November 2025 |
Please note that participation in this trial does not guarantee a school place.
There are other schools in the D15 area with autism classes, but only those listed on the admission notice and on application form are participating in this trial.
