It is not another academic year but pursues the following objectives:
Personal development, social awareness and social competence
Learning to manage one's own learning and learning teamwork
Learning new skills, which include general skills, technical skills and academic skills
Learning and maturing by experiencing adult and work life
Learning about the importance of the Irish language and culture and the European and world environment
Transition Year at St. Kilian's includes:
Hamburg Exchange
Spracdiplom I
Work experience
Enterprise education (mini-companies)
Short study modules
Community involvment
Cultural and social studies
Environmental studies
Technology
Field trips
Visiting speakers
Gaisce (This is a compulsory part of transition year)
Use of active teaching
Projects and assignments
Career guidance
Cappanalea Adventure Centre
Assessment Criteria for Transition Year
End of Year Project
Completion of Project
Folder of Excellence
Examples of students' best work in each subject area, modules and activities throughout the year
Gaisce
A compulsory element for successful completion of transition year. For more information please visit www.gaisce.ie
Cappanalea
Participation in a week long leadership and outdoor pursuits programme based in Kerry. For more in information please visit www.cappanalea.ie
Core Requirement
Satisfactory participation and completion of all modules and subject areas
Work Experience
Three weeks work experience takes place in September and an additional week takes place in February. Students are responsible for securing their own work experience.
Attendance and Punctuality
It is essential that students attend school regularly and are punctual throughout the whole school year
Note: Assessment in transition year is not exclusively exam based but will contain tests in core subject areas and qualities such as motivation, initiative and independent learning will be rewarded.
Transition Year at St. Kilian's includes: 
Projects and assignments