Second Level

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

Most universities on the Continent pay little heed to points a student has accrued in the Leaving Cert

Societies are a great source of community which is important when coping with the big changes of being away from home

There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert

Students across the country are set for another nail-biting day as they gear up for the first round of CAO offers, which will be released from 2pm tomorrow

From apprenticeships to national tertiary degrees and work experience, here’s a quick guide to the many available routes outside CAO

Starting fast and traditionally is not for everyone; Lee O’Connor is one such late developer

Amy Moore on going down the route of a PLC course

A student is not contracted to an employer and is not paid, whereas an apprentice is, but a student has more time to socialise and join clubs

More students are choosing alternative routes such as PLCs, apprenticeships and new tertiary degree programmes

Dublin principal Kevin Shortall is fiercely ambitious for his students, but his school faces considerable financial challenges

The reality of third level is often quite different from how it’s portrayed on screen

Repeating the Leaving Cert is not a path to be taken lightly and it is not suitable for everyone

Leaving Cert 2025: Take a moment to be proud of your accomplishments

Leaving Cert appeals process 'can be cathartic', says one guidance counsellor

2025 Leaving Cert results will be available on Candidate Self Service Portal on State Examinations Commission portal

This year there has been – as expected – a drop in the average grades

Recent TCD and UL graduates offer advice for incoming first years, as well as some professional tips and regrets

Leaving Cert grades still subject to an ongoing distorting effect

Leaving Cert students are about to discover the fruits of their labour

Leaving Cert students to receive results after six uniquely challenging years

Class of 2025 is largest group to sit the Leaving Cert for the first time - which may impact CAO

More than 65,000 students receive their results at 10am today

Recent UCD and DCU graduates offer advice for incoming first years, and share their regrets

Our Classroom to College newsletter is the perfect guide to keep you on track ahead of CAO offers

Many third-level students don’t have time to socialise or get involved in clubs and societies

Health students are getting involved in programmes which help their work life balance

All you need to know about available places, viewing scripts and much more

Mary Coughlan has watched her children and grandchildren trying to fit into the Leaving Cert system, while principal John McHugh says it teaches key life skills

Many parents worried about costs, with only 34% saying they will be manageable

About 144,000 current and retired school staff are issued payslips by the Department of Education

Total of 380 out of 722 schools seek €25 per student for pouches, lock boxes

It’s an expensive time of year, but resourceful use of WhatsApp uniform swap shops and taking stock of usable existing items are among ways of cutting back

Initial inquiry found more than 2,000 allegations of abuse involving almost 900 alleged abusers at 300 schools

Second level schools finding it ‘impossible’ to replace teachers on leave across key subjects

New approach will simplify enrolments in pilot areas such as Athenry, Celbridge, Clonakilty, Greystones and Tullamore, parents told

Greek party island is buzzing this week with Irish teenagers enjoying blistering heat, booze cruises and beach parties

When should you start saving? ‘When a child is born’

Teacher poaching rows and claims of ‘unsustainable’ wages are part and parcel of a highly competitive private tuition sector

Review of special educational needs law finds 2004 Act fails to define inclusion