Second Level

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

From Abigail Ruth Freeman on science and IT to Artur Banaszkiewicz on studying in Poland, there are many to choose from, so plan ahead

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

Higher Options, Ireland’s largest education expo, is back in Dublin from Wednesday to Friday, September 17th to 19th.

For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead

Remaining focused on CAO points means overlooking ‘wonderful’ alternatives such as apprenticeships and tertiary degrees

Whether you choose a PLC, an apprenticeship or the straight-to-college route, there’s more than one way to take the next step

Heading to college is a big step, and while most of the young adults preparing to fly the nest will be excited at the prospect of independence, parents might have some concerns about what this will mean

‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’

Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals

Fórsa says ‘key element’ of agreement is a commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements to those of teachers and SNAs

The unions have over 86,000 members between them. If they stopped working, the strike would soon end

Gorey Community School has limited attendance each day to a restricted number of year groups

Secretary says she wants ‘dignity’ and to retire not into poverty

Student attendance has deteriorated since Covid, with more than 30% of students in Deis second-level schools now defined as ‘chronic absentees’

We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class

More than a dozen international students share how they find life and study in Ireland

Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand

The early school-leaver is now pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in history

There are many sources of support that can lessen your chance of dropping out

Dispute relates to exclusion of secretaries and caretakers from public-service pension scheme

Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act

The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day

How to maximise chances of finding a student place to live and figuring out costs

All you need to know about taking an alternative route into higher education

Will the Leaving Cert class of 2025 challenge the reduced enhancement process, and is the Dare scheme fit for purpose?

My college offer came while I was sitting in the back of my family’s car, and I screamed so loud that I almost caused a collision

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

A pathway for applicants of all ages and backgrounds to achieve the degree of their dreams

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