Leaving Certificate

Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities

Noctor is a well-known child and adolescent psychotherapist

Accepted Dare applicants receive the support of the university disability services throughout their college years

The subject gives students an opportunity to be active participants in discussion and start developing their citizenship

A desire to ‘rip into a subject that has sat like a succubus on me’ inspired writer’s first novel since 2014

Teachers express concern they do not have adequate training, resources or facilities for laboratory-based research

National University of Ireland communicates exemption data to the Central Applications Office, which will add it to an application

The same would be unthinkable in France and elsewhere in Europe

Stalwart forward hails fresh approach and energy of manager Andy Moran

Real Tubber made ‘numerous legitimate requests’ to move fixture over fears of injury to players preventing them sitting exams

Union survey finds high level of concern that AI has changed practical meaning of what constitutes ‘student work’ in Leaving Cert

Concerns raised over early exam timing coinciding with daylight saving changes

What’s it like to be a student at one of Ireland’s most expensive schools?

A three‑year OEM engineering apprenticeship opens doors internationally and provides access to further study in higher education

With language orals, there is a lot of information to remember before you even greet the examiner

Immersion in the language is key – as is understanding the structure of the assessment

ESRI report highlights how child’s performance can be significantly influenced by mother’s level of education

As tech evolves at an unprecedented pace, employers increasingly value what you can do today and how quickly you can learn

It is just not possible to carry out the required assessments safely or in a way that is fair to students

Chronic absences at ages nine and 13 linked to depression and higher stress levels in early adult years

‘I will return to grumbling about empty cereal bowls and endless analysis of Love Island’

Department of Education advised to pause AAC implementation immediately on health and safety grounds

Here are some important dates in the CAO calendar in the next few months - along with important links, reminders and information about fees.

From YouTube videos to whiteboards, last year’s Leaving Cert students share advice for making the most of the final stretch

For a student who has focused more on sport than study, realising they are not match fit in an academic sense can be sobering

Dropping ‘risky’ ideas from the curriculum is bad for students

Local community in South Dublin rallying around Joseph Oyekanmi, a promising athlete, and his family

All pupils should have this opportunity as part of the Leaving Cert

Exploring PLC options is now considerably more straightforward in Co Dublin, thanks to a clearer, unified application system

Time for parents to provide reassurance and acknowledge work the child has done

Woman confirmed that she and ex-pupil are in a relationship, approximately six years in length, and that she loves him

About 30,000 students to get extra time in Junior and Leaving Cert under interim scheme for those with additional needs

Every year some students miss out on round-one offers due to errors, omissions or failure to spot an important message

Teacher says ‘nuance’ is lost online and some young minds are ‘struggling to decipher’ what algorithms put before them

We got expert tips from two of Ireland’s leading study websites and their learning experts

Apprenticeships, traineeships and PLCs provide alternative routes to exciting, well-paid careers

We hope there’s something for every Leaving Cert student (and parent!) in today’s College Choice guide in The Irish Times

Students should think beyond their course choices towards career options, experts advise

Here is every important date in the CAO calendar along with important links, reminders and information about fees

CAO applicants for 2026 will need to register before February 1st at 5pm