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These students are learning to radiators and toilets. It is part of a move to promote vocational options and tackle ‘snobbery’ around alternatives to college

Leaving Cert students have plenty of third-level courses to choose from to suit their strengths and interests

Final list of course choices must be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st  

Choosing the right course requires careful consideration of multiple factors beyond just career prospects

You can still revise your CAO application before the July 1st deadline – here’s what to consider

For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice

It’s important to pinpoint exactly why your course isn’t suitable.

Timeline for this year’s college application process

A career in medicine will allow students the opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives

An arts degree can offer a diverse array of career options.

Degrees with integrated work placements help students can gain essential industry skills and personal attributes which employers look for

Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points

It is very expensive, but joining the Air Corps can provide a route into civilian aviation

Why students on bumper grades from recent years will have an advantage in race for college places

More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds

Many students are left devastated each year due to errors or omissions in their applications

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

There are lots to choose from at university, with new options well worth considering

Students will be competing for college places against applicants with bumper grades from previous years

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee

Many new science degrees incorporate training that addresses skills gaps employers have identified

Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit

Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools

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

Large number of students to compete for places on courses in health subjects, veterinary science and law

Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years

Dublin Academy of Education to admit transition year students at its expanded Blackrock campus

It is a make-or-break moment for reform of a Leaving Cert subject which teaches pupils vital life skills

Students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. But while some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required

It is worrying that continental language take-up at Leaving Cert level is dropping

Access routes provide a pathway into college for more vulnerable students

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

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

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

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

From a bar management apprenticeship to a BA in content creation

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