Many Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
Let’s Inspire The Next Generation of Scientists Together.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Latest ISTA News
The latest news, insights, media and press releases from the Irish Science Teachers’ Association
ISTA National CPD Programme – AACs & Health & Safety
The ISTA is pleased to inform you that our National CPD programme of events for ISTA members will continue on Wed...
Engineering Your Future – Work Experience Opportunities
The STEPS Team in Engineers Ireland would like to draw your attention to our two Engineering Work experiences that ar...
ISTA @ BTYSTE
The ISTA was present at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition last week, with our stand proving popular ...
SciFest School Liaison Officer
Are you passionate about education and the importance of STEM for today’s young people? If so, Scifest would like t...
ISTA Science Photo Competition – Winners & Runners Up 2024
The ISTA is delighted to announce the winners of our Science Photo Competition 2024, along with those who were highly...
Robert Boyle Winter School
The Robert Boyle Winter School 2025 will occur on Saturday 25th January in the Minerva Suite, RDS Dublin. This year&#...
ISTA Statement on the Additional Assessment Components in Senior Cycle Biology, Chemistry and Physics
At last Friday’s ISTA Council meeting, it was unanimously decided to formally dissociate from the Additional As...
DNA Day – Essay & Video Competition for Students
Entries are now being accepted for the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) DNA Day competition. DNA Day takes p...
SciFest National Final 2024
The ISTA extends a warm congratulations to Maura Moore-McCune, a fifth-year student from King’s Hospital School...
TIMSS Study 2023 – Irish Students Top EU Countries
Irish students have once scored highly in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 20...
Funding for Science Equipment Announced; Equipment Lists & AAC Guidelines Published
The Department of Education have announced a €12 million fund for schools to help implement the new Senior Cycle Sc...
Tullamore College Win ISTA Senior Science Quiz
Congratulations to Tullamore College who emerged the winners of this year’s ISTA Senior Science Quiz at Trinity Col...
Eol Oidí na hÉireann
About Irish Science Teachers’ Association
The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA), Eol Oidí na hÉireann, is the Professional Association for the Teachers of Science in the Republic of Ireland.
It is one of the largest voluntary subject associations in the country with branches in the following areas: Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Monaghan, Midlands (Athlone), Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Be Part of a Community of Passionate Science Educators with ISTA Membership
Why Join ISTA?
The ISTA is the largest and most active subject association in Ireland. It affords you many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year. As you are aware, CPD is an important aspect of subject inspections and Whole School Evaluation and is also important in terms of career development – especially when attending interviews.
You will be part of the professional body of science teachers in Ireland.
You will receive 3 issues of the SCIENCE journal each year. This journal contains numerous articles of interest to science teachers and will help to keep you informed of developments in science education, new syllabi and methodologies etc.
You will receive emails, newsletters and circulars on various events being organised by ISTA at branch level, national level and international level.
You will be entitled to enter your students in science competitions, quizzes and other events organised by the ISTA.
You will be kept up to date with changes in all science syllabi and will have direct representation via the ISTA which is represented on all NCCA science syllabus committees.
You can join the ISTA WhatsApp Community, with nearly 600 members and over 20 groups; it is a wonderful, active place for collaboration and learning.
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