Leaving Certificate

Data is compiled from State Examinations Commission Leaving Cert sits list and lists provided by higher education institutions

14,000 of the 2025 Leaving Cert class decided that applying to the CAO was not right for them

It seems mathematically impossible, but the percentage number accounts for several different elements

‘I don’t think people realise just how many obstacles there are for teachers who qualify abroad’, says Sinéad Ryan

The February 1st initial deadline is in many ways an administrative carryover from a bygone era

Aoibheann Daly develops GlioScope that can reduce need for invasive procedures

Ask Brian: There are places open to Republic of Ireland students, but applications must be submitted to UCAS by January 14th

Ask Brian: All you need to know about the restricted application courses for 2026

Ask Brian: Now is the peak season for conversations among sixth years about their next steps

Ask Brian: Gradual reduction in grade enhancement begun this year will continue for the next four or five years

Teachers are wearily getting on with the reformed Leaving Cert, but there are some things they just can’t do – like stopping students cheating

A centre in Finglas is helping young people get the training and qualifications needed to get into the workforce

Examinaite already has 1,000 users and plans UK expansion after strong early growth

Survey found 97% of workers in Irish sector have high qualifications but low level of job satisfaction

Ruth Kavanagh (29) did not stop to provide assistance following incident in Dublin in 2022

Three teachers reflect on their experience of Ireland’s past and present and their hopes for the future

Over 16,000 second-level pupils entered the competition with projects on energy, environment, IT and assistive technology

Rickwang Tientcheu says he drifted through the Covid years of second level before building up his own app for students, Edu Éire

Points required for competitive courses are likely to remain high despite overall drop in grades

‘It is essential that we return to normal, pre-pandemic arrangements,’ Helen McEntee says

Any correspondence from the Central Applications Office must be dealt with promptly

Social media contact with two students was innocuous at first but became sexualised, hearing told

Study also finds experience of maths in primary school is key influence on later subject choices

Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport

There are financial implications parents should be aware of in these circumstances

Single-sex school and a lack of confidence are key issues - but new training methods and awareness of systemic barriers suggest change is coming

Many students mistakenly believe they can score more CAO points by dropping ‘difficult’ subjects

Millions of students will spend the autumn holiday cramming for an exam that can unlock an elite university place — and a 40% income premium

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This year’s candidates experienced a lowering of grade inflation as part of a gradual phasing-out of Covid-era measure

What kind of 'experience' do we expect our students of English literature to have if not reading Shakespeare?

Teachers have questioned ‘necessity’ of having playwright as a requirement at higher level

Raising one writer above all not only feels outdated but is a dangerous concept to exist unchallenged in our education system

The panel in the fitness-to-teach hearing has retired to make its decision

A host of high-points courses such as dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy are set to be expanded

Thousands of students with household incomes of up to €100,000 are missing out on college grants

I worry about my daughter. Our education system is preparing students for a world that may disappear

Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs

There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS