Students to receive Leaving Cert results on 2 September This year's Leaving Certificate results will be made available to students on Friday 2 September. Education • 23 Jun
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
Thousands sitting Leaving and Junior certificate exams More than 131,000 students began their Leaving and Junior certificate examinations this morning. Education • 08 Jun
More Leaving Cert talks planned amid call for clarity Minister for Education Norma Foley said she had a "positive and constructive" engagement today with partners on Leaving Cert 2022. Education • 20 Jan
'Number of problems' with hybrid exams this year - ASTI The General Secretary of the ASTI has said there would be "a number of problems" associated with a hybrid Leaving Cert model this year. Education • 17 Jan
Students achieved results in 'remarkable' times - Foley The Minister for Education has said it is a significant day for the more than 61,000 students who have achieved their Leaving Certificate in "remarkable … Education • 03 Sep 21
Further rise in top grades for Leaving Cert students The proportion of top grades awarded to candidates in this year's Leaving Certificate has risen significantly compared to last year. Education • 03 Sep 21
Class of 2021 prepare for unique Leaving Cert This week the Irish education system will embark on a process that would appear to be unique worldwide. Analysis and Comment • 08 Jun 21
CAO offers to be made on 7 September Leaving Certificate students will receive offers of college places on 7 September, four days after they receive their exam results. Education • 04 Jun 21
Students and teachers prepare for Leaving Cert orals As schools around the country prepare for this year's Leaving Certificate oral exams, public health and safety remains a key concern for both students and … Education • 22 Mar 21
Perspex screens to be used in Leaving Cert oral exams Perspex screens are to be used between the candidate and the interviewer for this year's Leaving Certificate oral exams. Education • 19 Mar 21
Revamp of CAO system published The way in which students apply for third-level education is to be overhauled to include a connected system for a wider range of further education … Ireland • 08 Mar 21
Leaving Cert 2021: At a glance After much uncertainty, the Government has moved to deliver clarity to tens of thousands of Leaving Cert students over this year's State exams. Education • 18 Feb 21
LC students to get option of calculated grade or exam Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed that Leaving Cert students will have the option of a calculated grade, or a written exam in each … Education • 18 Feb 21
Talks continuing in bid to finalise Leaving Cert plans Talks between teacher trade unions and the Department of Education have been continuing today in an attempt to finalise plans for this year's Leaving Certificate. Education • 16 Feb 21
ASTI to return to talks on Leaving Certificate The ASTI has said it will re-enter discussions with the Department of Education on assessment for this year's Leaving Certificate. Ireland • 13 Feb 21
Call for early decision on plans for Leaving Cert exams There have been growing calls for clarity for Leaving Certificate students regarding this year's exams. Education • 14 Jan 21
Home School Hub returns from next week RTÉ has announced that it is expanding its educational programmes and resources from next week to help support students, parents and educators. Education • 08 Jan 21
'Firm objective' to hold Leaving Cert exams - Minister Minister for Education Norma Foley has said it is the "firm and shared objective" of all those in the education sector that the Leaving Certificate … Education • 07 Jan 21
Postponed Leaving Cert exams get under way This year's postponed Leaving Certificate exams have begun, with fewer than 2,600, or around 4%, of this year's candidates expected to participate. Education • 16 Nov 20
More than 900 students receive CAO offers More than 900 students received offers of college places from the CAO this morning. Education • 08 Oct 20
Corrected applications to be included in fourth round The higher education institutions and the CAO have agreed to include offers arising from corrections to Calculated Grades along with Round 4 offers this week. Education • 05 Oct 20
Review of calculated grades could be completed today This year's Leaving Certificate students could find out over the weekend or by Monday whether their results will be improved on foot of corrections to … Education • 02 Oct 20
LC exam students will be offered deferred college place Students who sit this year's postponed Leaving Certificate exams will not have to wait until next August to be guaranteed a college place if they … Education • 25 Sep 20
Students can register for Leaving Cert exams next week Registration for this year's postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will open next Monday at 9am. Education • 25 Sep 20
