St. Leo's College                            Application Form for Admission to Special Class 2026-2027
  • St. Leo's College Application Form for Admission to Special Class 2026-2027

    This is an application form for admission to the Special Class and does not constitute an offer of a place, implied or otherwise. Completed application forms will be accepted from Monday 23rd February 2026 to Monday 23rd March 2026. The information provided on this form is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of May 2018. The data will be notified to the Department of Education & Youth as part of the annual student enrolment returns.
  • Student Date of Birth:*
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  • Parent / Guardian 1 - relationship to student:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Parent / Guardian 2 - relationship to student:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Does the pupil have any sisters who currently attend or who have completed their Education in St. Leo's College :*
  • Please confirm if this pupil’s mother is a former student of St. Leo’s College*
  • In order for a student to be enrolled in the Special Class, the student must have a primary diagnosis of Autism/Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The following evidence is required in support of an application:

    Professional report(s) outlining: 

    - Diagnosis of Special Educational Needs (e.g. Autism: DSM IV/V or ICD 10/11)

    AND

    - A demonstration of the understanding of complexity of the child’s overall level of need/s evidenced in the professional reports 

    AND

    - Given the severity or complexity of the child’s support needs, a clear professional recommendation as to what educational placement type would be most appropriate to best meet the child’s needs, along with the rationale for same 

    AND

    - A letter from the NCSE confirming that the child is known to them and that the child has the required diagnosis and recommendation for a special class for autism.

    NB: This letter must be for the 26/27 academic year. Please send a copy of the NCSE letter and relevant documentation to enrolments@stleoscarlow.ie or the school office before the closing date for applications.

     

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