The Coding School Awards are designed to recognise the efforts and achievements of Irish schools in teaching coding & STEM to their students.
They aim to highlight the work of teachers and schools in bringing these important subjects into the classroom and presenting new opportunities for students to learn about, use and program technology.
Get all the details on what the awards are, what are the qualifying criteria and how to apply for your school.
A teacher from the school can register with Coding Ireland and submit an application on behalf of their school. In the application the teacher can provide details of the school’s work in the different categories.
Apply for my schoolTo qualify for an award, schools must demonstrate the levels of teacher training and classroom hours dedicated to the Coding or Robotics category(s) they are applying for.
| Category | Award | Qualifying Criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers Trained in Coding | Class Coding Hours per year | ||
|
Coding School
For schools using either:
|
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
|
Robotics School
For schools programming robots, circuits, sensors, cars or other robotic kits. |
Silver | 1+ | 5+ |
| Gold | 3+ | 10+ | |
| Platinum | 3+ | 30+ | |
For each category that a school qualifies for, they will receive:
An award flag for the category and level
A certificate for the category and level
A digital badge for the category and level
This can be displayed on the school’s website and social media
There is no cost to apply for an award. If your application is successful, you will receive an award certificate and a digital badge at no charge. If you would like to receive the award flag, there is a €50 charge.
The flags measure 5 foot x 3 foot (152cm x 91cm) and can come with either a rope & toggle or a D ring fixing.
Yes, schools can apply for each of the available categories (Coding School, Robotics School).
Class hours refers to the total amount of hours a class has spent on Coding or Robotics in one school year.