Leaving Certificate

This year’s candidates experienced a lowering of grade inflation as part of a gradual phasing-out of Covid-era measure

What kind of 'experience' do we expect our students of English literature to have if not reading Shakespeare?

Teachers have questioned ‘necessity’ of having playwright as a requirement at higher level

Raising one writer above all not only feels outdated but is a dangerous concept to exist unchallenged in our education system

The panel in the fitness-to-teach hearing has retired to make its decision

A host of high-points courses such as dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy are set to be expanded

Thousands of students with household incomes of up to €100,000 are missing out on college grants

I worry about my daughter. Our education system is preparing students for a world that may disappear

Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs

There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS

Higher Options, Ireland’s largest education expo, is back in Dublin from Wednesday to Friday, September 17th to 19th.

Some applicants have been offered preferred courses after initially losing out on random selection

For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead

Remaining focused on CAO points means overlooking ‘wonderful’ alternatives such as apprenticeships and tertiary degrees

Whether you choose a PLC, an apprenticeship or the straight-to-college route, there’s more than one way to take the next step

Those who have received an offer today will have until Wednesday, September 10th at 3pm to accept it

‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’

Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals

An education expert says: There is no rush - she has until the end of June to finalise her choices in most cases

Man found to have engaged in professional misconduct and breached the Code of Conduct for Teachers

Updates are causing division and concern among educators - but what can students and parents expect in the classroom?

State Examinations Commission warns of consequences for cheats and those found helping them

‘Nobody’s future should be decided by a lottery,’ says student

If you want to accept a round one offer and haven’t done so yet, make sure you do in the next few days

We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class

Do have questions about CAO offers, appeals or deferrals? Our experts are here to help

More than a dozen international students share how they find life and study in Ireland

Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand

The early school-leaver is now pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in history

There are many sources of support that can lessen your chance of dropping out

Changes to how project work is handled are vital to prevent takeover by AI

The majority of CAO applicants were offered one of their top three preferences

Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act

The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day

How to maximise chances of finding a student place to live and figuring out costs

All you need to know about taking an alternative route into higher education

Will the Leaving Cert class of 2025 challenge the reduced enhancement process, and is the Dare scheme fit for purpose?

My college offer came while I was sitting in the back of my family’s car, and I screamed so loud that I almost caused a collision

Even if the international experiences don’t tempt you, the cheaper tuition fees and sunshine just might