Information Hub The Education System International Protection applicants have the right to access education in Ireland, however the main barrier to education is fees. The video below (available in Arabic here) gives an overview of the Irish Education system for adults in the international protection process or from a refugee background. For more information on Education please visit this page which covers the following topics in detail: Education: how to get started? Adult Education Guidance Map Further Education and Training Higher Education (University) Understanding Fees State Funding Sanctuary Scholarships Manage Cookie Preferences