Leaving Certificate

Labour TD Eoghan Kenny hits out at rushed changes while Helen McEntee says ‘huge amount’ of consultation work done

Access routes provide a pathway into college for more vulnerable students

It’s much better to make mistakes now rather than in June. There’s plenty of time to use the experience positively over the coming months

Significant increase may place upward pressure on high-demand CAO points courses

Critics say there is an urgent need to overhaul how we teach Irish following a century of failure

Yes, tertiary degrees are an exciting new option which are opening doors for students of all ages

Over 20,000 students who had exemptions from studying Irish at second level on the grounds of literacy difficulties were studying other languages

Ask the Expert: ‘I’m not sure what to do with him. Should I just let him continue the way he is?’

Watch out for a piece of correspondence which lands in May. It is crucial to a successful application

Exam integrity will be compromised by access to artificial intelligence tools, ASTI says

Students with visual impairments should be able to access modified or enlarged mock State exam papers

Researching options, planning for challenges and having passion for the subject are key

Students starting fifth year in September will be the first to experience sweeping changes

The essential calendar for this year’s Leaving Cert students and CAO applicants

Applying for college this year? Whether applying for a course at home or abroad, here’s all you need to know

Unrestricted access to third level education in Ireland would allow schools to educate holistically and give pupils a chance to flourish in the subjects they enjoy most

Parental expectations can – unintentionally – distract students and distort course choices

Apprenticeships and new tertiary degrees could be combined into a single applications system, says Department of Education advisory board

The biggest reforms to the exam in a century are due to roll out later this year. Are schools ready for the challenge?

Broadening the range of learning and assessment at senior cycle has the potential to provide pathways for all students to realise their full potential

CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities

State Examinations Commission advised Minister for Education Norma Foley Easter is least disruptive period for students

Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise

Leaving Cert candidates must reference any use of AI tools or risk forfeiting their marks

There are signs that the points race may be coming to an end for many courses

The move to almost double the number of graduates in this area means points should fall, but not by a huge amount

Plans to introduce more project work would reduce pressure and provide a broader assessment of candidates’ abilities over a longer time

Unions want Leaving Cert reforms to be delayed, but Norma Foley says millions is being invested to support changes

ASTI and TUI say school day will not be disrupted by planned demonstrations

Many neurodiverse pupils are high achievers, but the education assessment system can present them with unique challenges

New plans aimed at easing stress facing students in the traditional high stakes written exams

There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions

Open Day visits provide prospective students with a valuable opportunity to investigate third-level facilities

Robin Caren, who secured top grades in all nine of her end-of-school exams, shares the secrets of her success

Additional assessment components worth 40% are being introduced at a time when AI tools are developing rapidly and relentlessly

Everyone wants senior cycle reform to succeed, but if junior cycle is an indication, there are real grounds for concern

Courses can be demanding but are an excellent pathway for a student to study their dream course

Rugby stars such as Brian O’Driscoll and Caelan Doris are among the investors in a booming private tuition sector which promises top grades in the Leaving Cert points race. But is it piling too much pressure on students?

Supply and demand of places, as well as applicants’ grades, determine CAO entry points for individual courses

Same students facing frustration at mediocre marks in the Junior Cycle are about to be the guinea pigs for the new Senior Cycle. This is doubly unfair