Our Special Classes at Merlin College
ASD Centre (At school the students would know this centre as OAKS)
ColáisteMhuirlinne has provision for two classrooms specifically for students on the Autistic Spectrum. Each classroom has a maximum capacity of 6 students. The ASD Centre is there to cater for students with Autism within the school’s catchment area (See Admissions Policy).
Enrolment to the ASD Centre for any student must meet with the approval of the SENO in collaboration with the school authorities who in turns provides teaching allocation and resources to the Centre.
Parents/ Guardians are advised to meet with school management regarding the ASD Centre a year in advance of applying and to consult with the
Special Class - Moderate (At school the students would know this centre as Willow)
ColáisteMhuirlinne has provision for a moderate learning classroom. This classroom has a maximum capacity of 8 students. The Special Class is there to cater for students within the school’s catchment area (See Admissions Policy)
Enrolment to the Special Class for any student must meet with the approval of the SENO in collaboration with the school authorities who in turns provides teaching allocation and resources to the Centre.
Parents/ Guardians are advised to meet with school management regarding the ASD Centre a year in advance of applying and to consult with the SENO regarding the most suitable educational environment for their child.
SENO regarding the most suitable educational environment for their child.