Two new veterinary colleges to almost double number of such graduates each year
New places at South East Technological University and Atlantic Technological University may ease CAO pressure
Discover the latest updates on the Leaving Cert syllabus, with news and adivce on exams, results and your educational journey
New places at South East Technological University and Atlantic Technological University may ease CAO pressure
It is common for students to be strategic in order to target high CAO points, but it is a misguided approach
Some 55 per cent of final year students availing of private tuition to boost chances of accessing university
Drama and film studies to be introduced to schools on ‘phased basis’ from 2025 onwards
Up to half of places on dental sciences courses are set aside for international trainees who pay €45,000 per year
Following criticisms from secondary school principals we would like to hear your views on the Central Applications Office system
There are alternative college admission models, such as university entrance exams and interviews, but none is perfect
A narrow approach to measuring students’ aptitudes may contribute to high dropout rates
No matter what option he eventually chooses, he has until the end of sixth year to make his choices
About 15% of students starting out on their degree course this month will fail to progress to second year, Dropping out, however, doesn’t necessarily mean screwing up: many go on to find their true calling
North Dublin student asks Minister to expand places for students affected by random selection
There are still options to secure the course of your dreams – even if you didn’t get a CAO offer
Our experts answer questions about results, appeals, deferrals, CAO points and more.
Yugo accuses Government of ‘unseemly haste’ over fast-tracked July legislation
We would like to hear from third-level students about their experience of sourcing somewhere to live for this academic year
Father says his daughter is inconsolable after not being accepted for UCD course
Further Education and Training courses are on offer across the country, providing alternative pathways to the traditional CAO route
Many universities have expanded the number of places available on first year courses
Whatever your concern about entering third level, there is help, advice and support available
Minister for Education Norma Foley announced in April that there will be no change from last year, with grades to stay at the same level
Fly in ointment for many potential third-level students is finding a place to live
Taisiia Korenska, from Castlecomer Community College, says she has a good work ethic and ‘likes studying’
What are your options if the course you chose is no longer an option
Dentistry, health, veterinary medicine, business and management courses among those most in demand
Over 80,000 applicants have registered their aspiration for a place on one of more than a thousand courses on offer at Ireland’s third-level institutions.
All is not lost if you don’t get the course you hoped for, as these three students have learned
As students receive their CAO results and plan to head to higher education, the problem is the sector remains underfunded
This option can offer numerous benefits which can significantly affect your career development
Effective financial planning is essential for students to develop a realistic budget
Full-time programmes for those who have finished second level and adults returning to education
Taking advantage of ‘work-integrated learning opportunities’ allow you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings
Pádraig Corrigan (21) from Newry enrolled in the Leiden University College in the Hague.
For a programme of study to be successful, it must be a good fit for the student’s strengths and aptitudes
An increasing number of opportunities are available for people to further their education outside of the CAO points race
Post-Leaving Cert courses provide job-specific training that allows students to progress into the workforce, or provide a stepping stone to higher education
Entry requirements in many European universities are generally lower compared to Irish universities
Nursing offers a career where you can directly impact people’s lives and make a tangible difference
Unsure about what path to take after the Leaving Cert Sean McGreal sat down with Westport College of Further Education
The rules of the CAO are explicit: applicants can move up, not down, their course preference list
Schools are dropping subjects. A €2,000 payment for newly-qualified teachers is not going to cut it
Studying the language is mandatory at second level, but there is no obligation to sit the exam
There is some concern in higher education that inflated grades may be a factors behind higher dropout rates in college
Brian Mooney on students’ queries to The Irish Times Leaving Cert results helpdesk
More than two thirds of grades have been artificially inflated to match record high levels of recent years
Minister for Education says exam authorities will ‘give an opportunity for students to return to pre-Covid levels’
Pupils who didn’t sit Junior Cert exams during pandemic prove up to challenge at Christian Brothers College
Getting ready to go to college can be daunting as well as as exciting – but there are well-developed supports in place
First round college offers will be out on August 30th
Joy at getting high grades may be short lived for some when they access their CAO offers next Wednesday
Here are the key considerations to weigh up before deciding whether to repeat your Leaving Certificate
Students continue to receive significantly higher grades than previous years
Minister for Education Norma Foley gave a commitment this year that there would be no return to pre-pandemic grade profiles in 2024
Widely-held belief that CAO points are determined by colleges in advance and remain relatively constant is incorrect.
Inflated grades may be popular with students but they also pose serious disadvantages
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices