Leaving Certificate

Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework

By 2029, 41 subjects will have been redeveloped. Most will have an additional component such as a project or investigation

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

Róisín Ingle: I worried that my after-dinner talk was too grim, but my speech – especially the death content – went down well

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?

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

Failure to disclose use of tools such as ChatGPT may result in loss of marks for candidates

Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work

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

Research projects worth 40% will roll out across a number of subjects for students starting fifth year in September

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

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

Labour TD Eoghan Kenny hits out at rushed changes while Helen McEntee says ‘huge amount’ of consultation work done

Access routes provide a pathway into college for more vulnerable students

It’s much better to make mistakes now rather than in June. There’s plenty of time to use the experience positively over the coming months

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

Critics say there is an urgent need to overhaul how we teach Irish following a century of failure

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

Over 20,000 students who had exemptions from studying Irish at second level on the grounds of literacy difficulties were studying other languages

Ask the Expert: ‘I’m not sure what to do with him. Should I just let him continue the way he is?’

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

Exam integrity will be compromised by access to artificial intelligence tools, ASTI says

Students with visual impairments should be able to access modified or enlarged mock State exam papers

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

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

Unrestricted access to third level education in Ireland would allow schools to educate holistically and give pupils a chance to flourish in the subjects they enjoy most

Parental expectations can – unintentionally – distract students and distort course choices

Apprenticeships and new tertiary degrees could be combined into a single applications system, says Department of Education advisory board

The biggest reforms to the exam in a century are due to roll out later this year. Are schools ready for the challenge?

Broadening the range of learning and assessment at senior cycle has the potential to provide pathways for all students to realise their full potential

CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities

State Examinations Commission advised Minister for Education Norma Foley Easter is least disruptive period for students

Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise

Leaving Cert candidates must reference any use of AI tools or risk forfeiting their marks

There are signs that the points race may be coming to an end for many courses