Watch: Last minute advice as exam paper boxes arrive Boxes of exam papers are arriving at secondary schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams. Leaving Cert • 03 Jun
Watch: Last minute advice as exam paper boxes arrive Boxes of exam papers are arriving at secondary schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams. Leaving Cert • 03 Jun
Watch: Exam time tips for sleep, nutrition and more On Wednesday 4 June, thousands of secondary school pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams. Exam Tips • 27 May
Watch: Exam time tips for sleep, nutrition and more On Wednesday 4 June, thousands of secondary school pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams. Exam Tips • 27 May
Watch: Dyslexia Ireland calls for extra exam time On World Dyslexia Day, there have been fresh calls for extended exam time for dyslexic Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle pupils. Leaving Cert • 08 Oct 24
Watch: Dyslexia Ireland calls for extra exam time On World Dyslexia Day, there have been fresh calls for extended exam time for dyslexic Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle pupils. Leaving Cert • 08 Oct 24
Technical issue for some vision impaired exam students The State Examinations Commission has said that at least 10 vision impaired Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students were unable to access their digital papers this morning due to what it described as a technical problem. Education • 05 Jun 24
Technical issue for some vision impaired exam students The State Examinations Commission has said that at least 10 vision impaired Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students were unable to access their digital papers this morning due to what it described as a technical problem. Education • 05 Jun 24
Watch: Boxes of exam papers arrive at schools Boxes of exam papers arrived at secondary schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams. Education • 05 Jun 24
Watch: Boxes of exam papers arrive at schools Boxes of exam papers arrived at secondary schools around the country ahead of the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams. Education • 05 Jun 24
Watch: Tips for de-stressing during exam time Studying for exams can be stressful. Sitting them, even more so. Exam Tips • 30 May 24
Watch: Tips for de-stressing during exam time Studying for exams can be stressful. Sitting them, even more so. Exam Tips • 30 May 24
Watch: What to eat to stop your tummy rumbling in exams Dietician Orla Walsh shares her top three nutrition tips - from the types of food that "feed your brain" to the ones that will stop your tummy from rumbling loudly in the exam hall. Exam Tips • 30 May 24
Watch: What to eat to stop your tummy rumbling in exams Dietician Orla Walsh shares her top three nutrition tips - from the types of food that "feed your brain" to the ones that will stop your tummy from rumbling loudly in the exam hall. Exam Tips • 30 May 24
Watch: Cram or sleep at exam time? There is exactly one week to go until the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams begin. Exam Tips • 29 May 24
Watch: Cram or sleep at exam time? There is exactly one week to go until the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams begin. Exam Tips • 29 May 24
Watch: How to stop your hand cramping in the exam hall On Wednesday 5 June, thousands of pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams with their first English paper. Exam Tips • 28 May 24
Watch: How to stop your hand cramping in the exam hall On Wednesday 5 June, thousands of pupils will begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams with their first English paper. Exam Tips • 28 May 24
Marking of Junior Cycle exams nearly complete, says SEC The State Examinations Commission has said marking is complete in most subjects for this year's Junior Cycle exams, but results will not be issued until after the completion of the Leaving Certificate appeals process. Education • 15 Sep 22
Marking of Junior Cycle exams nearly complete, says SEC The State Examinations Commission has said marking is complete in most subjects for this year's Junior Cycle exams, but results will not be issued until after the completion of the Leaving Certificate appeals process. Education • 15 Sep 22
Exam students urged to keep things in perspective Minister for Education Norma Foley has wished this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students the "very best of luck" as they begin their exams. Education • 09 Jun 22
Exam students urged to keep things in perspective Minister for Education Norma Foley has wished this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students the "very best of luck" as they begin their exams. Education • 09 Jun 22
Thousands sitting Leaving and Junior certificate exams More than 131,000 students began their Leaving and Junior certificate examinations this morning. Education • 08 Jun 22
Thousands sitting Leaving and Junior certificate exams More than 131,000 students began their Leaving and Junior certificate examinations this morning. Education • 08 Jun 22
Fees for Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams waived Students sitting this year's Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams will not have to pay fees, Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed. Education • 03 Feb 22
Fees for Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams waived Students sitting this year's Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams will not have to pay fees, Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed. Education • 03 Feb 22
Dept confirms no Junior Cert exams this year The Department of Education has confirmed that there will be no state certified Junior Certificate exams this year. Education • 21 Apr 20
Dept confirms no Junior Cert exams this year The Department of Education has confirmed that there will be no state certified Junior Certificate exams this year. Education • 21 Apr 20
History to get 'special core status' at Junior Cycle History is to be given a "special core status" at Junior Cycle, following a review into the secondary school subject. Education • 01 Oct 19
History to get 'special core status' at Junior Cycle History is to be given a "special core status" at Junior Cycle, following a review into the secondary school subject. Education • 01 Oct 19
124,000 students begin State examinations Around 124,000 students began their Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams this morning, with English the first subject to be examined. Education • 05 Jun 19
124,000 students begin State examinations Around 124,000 students began their Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams this morning, with English the first subject to be examined. Education • 05 Jun 19
No change for Junior Cycle History - draft report A draft report, obtained by RTÉ News, on the place of history in the secondary school Junior Cycle has not advised any change to its optional status. Education • 18 Apr 19
No change for Junior Cycle History - draft report A draft report, obtained by RTÉ News, on the place of history in the secondary school Junior Cycle has not advised any change to its optional status. Education • 18 Apr 19
Review of History for Junior Cycle due by March A review of the place of History in the curriculum offered to Junior Cycle students in secondary schools is expected to be completed by the end of next March. Education • 28 Nov 18
Review of History for Junior Cycle due by March A review of the place of History in the curriculum offered to Junior Cycle students in secondary schools is expected to be completed by the end of next March. Education • 28 Nov 18
ASTI backs guidelines over 10% of junior English exam Junior Cycle English students in ASTI schools will not be penalised following agreement by the union to facilitate an assessment task which will be externally assessed by the State Examinations Commission. News • 09 Mar 17
ASTI backs guidelines over 10% of junior English exam Junior Cycle English students in ASTI schools will not be penalised following agreement by the union to facilitate an assessment task which will be externally assessed by the State Examinations Commission. News • 09 Mar 17
Exam body clarifies issue over English marks The body responsible for marking the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams has issued a clarification which may remove a threat of lost marks in English that was hanging over thousands of Junior Cycle students. News • 06 Mar 17
Exam body clarifies issue over English marks The body responsible for marking the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams has issued a clarification which may remove a threat of lost marks in English that was hanging over thousands of Junior Cycle students. News • 06 Mar 17
TUI to recommend acceptance of new Junior Cycle The Teachers' Union of Ireland is to recommend that members accept new Junior Cycle proposals in an upcoming ballot. News • 28 Aug 15
TUI to recommend acceptance of new Junior Cycle The Teachers' Union of Ireland is to recommend that members accept new Junior Cycle proposals in an upcoming ballot. News • 28 Aug 15
Unions to ballot members on Junior Cycle reforms Secondary teachers' unions are to ballot their members on Junior Cycle reform proposals, which include a State-assessed exam and a classroom-based assessment. News • 22 May 15
Unions to ballot members on Junior Cycle reforms Secondary teachers' unions are to ballot their members on Junior Cycle reform proposals, which include a State-assessed exam and a classroom-based assessment. News • 22 May 15
Junior Cert reform proposals a 'breakthrough' Ruairi Quinn, who was responsible for bringing forward Junior Cycle reform proposals, has said he believes the current Minister for Education has made a significant breakthrough. News • 21 May 15
Junior Cert reform proposals a 'breakthrough' Ruairi Quinn, who was responsible for bringing forward Junior Cycle reform proposals, has said he believes the current Minister for Education has made a significant breakthrough. News • 21 May 15
ASTI votes to continue Junior Cycle opposition The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has voted unanimously to continue its opposition to the Government's Junior Cycle reform proposals. News • 08 Apr 15
ASTI votes to continue Junior Cycle opposition The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has voted unanimously to continue its opposition to the Government's Junior Cycle reform proposals. News • 08 Apr 15
Fresh talks planned following teachers' strike The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland has said that unions would sit down with the Department of Education next Thursday to discuss a way forward, but that no compromise would be made on the proposal to assess their own students' work. News • 22 Jan 15
Fresh talks planned following teachers' strike The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland has said that unions would sit down with the Department of Education next Thursday to discuss a way forward, but that no compromise would be made on the proposal to assess their own students' work. News • 22 Jan 15
