Wait over as thousands of students receive LC results The wait for results is over for almost 60,000 Leaving Cert students in a year which saw a rise in the number of students opting to be examined at Higher Level. Ireland • 16 Aug 17
Wait over as thousands of students receive LC results The wait for results is over for almost 60,000 Leaving Cert students in a year which saw a rise in the number of students opting to be examined at Higher Level. Ireland • 16 Aug 17
175 Leaving Cert students face three exams in one day A number of Leaving Cert students faced a timetable clash today meaning they had to sit three exams in the one day. Education • 08 Jun 17
175 Leaving Cert students face three exams in one day A number of Leaving Cert students faced a timetable clash today meaning they had to sit three exams in the one day. Education • 08 Jun 17
SEC appeals for teachers to mark Leaving Cert exams The State Examinations Commission has issued an urgent appeal for teachers to mark this year's Leaving and Junior Certificate exams over the summer. Ireland • 01 Jun 17
SEC appeals for teachers to mark Leaving Cert exams The State Examinations Commission has issued an urgent appeal for teachers to mark this year's Leaving and Junior Certificate exams over the summer. Ireland • 01 Jun 17
Call for ASTI to accept Lansdowne Road Agreement The Minister for Education has again called on the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland to engage in talks with his Department and accept the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement. News • 22 Sep 16
Call for ASTI to accept Lansdowne Road Agreement The Minister for Education has again called on the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland to engage in talks with his Department and accept the terms of the Lansdowne Road Agreement. News • 22 Sep 16
Wait over for 58,000 Leaving Cert students The wait for results is over for more than 58,000 students who sat this year's Leaving Certificate exams, with six students earning eight A1s. News • 17 Aug 16
Wait over for 58,000 Leaving Cert students The wait for results is over for more than 58,000 students who sat this year's Leaving Certificate exams, with six students earning eight A1s. News • 17 Aug 16
Scheme for students with disabilities criticised The Ombudsman for Children has expressed concern over the number of complaints it received in relation to a State scheme that helps students with disabilities during exams. News • 28 Jun 16
Scheme for students with disabilities criticised The Ombudsman for Children has expressed concern over the number of complaints it received in relation to a State scheme that helps students with disabilities during exams. News • 28 Jun 16
Warning over students Higher Level exam choices The State Examinations Commission has warned that a small proportion of Junior and Leaving Certificate students are sitting Higher Level examination papers when the Ordinary Level may be more appropriate. News • 28 Apr 16
Warning over students Higher Level exam choices The State Examinations Commission has warned that a small proportion of Junior and Leaving Certificate students are sitting Higher Level examination papers when the Ordinary Level may be more appropriate. News • 28 Apr 16
125 students win All Ireland Scholarship Programme 125 students from across Ireland and Northern Ireland have been awarded scholarships to fund their college education from the All Ireland Scholarship Programme which is funded by the Irish multimillionaire JP McManus. News • 21 Nov 15
125 students win All Ireland Scholarship Programme 125 students from across Ireland and Northern Ireland have been awarded scholarships to fund their college education from the All Ireland Scholarship Programme which is funded by the Irish multimillionaire JP McManus. News • 21 Nov 15
Almost 1,700 Leaving Cert results upgraded Almost 1,700 results of the Leaving Certificate this year have been upgraded on appeal, according to the State Examinations Commission. News • 08 Oct 14
Almost 1,700 Leaving Cert results upgraded Almost 1,700 results of the Leaving Certificate this year have been upgraded on appeal, according to the State Examinations Commission. News • 08 Oct 14
Leaving & Junior Cert exams under way Around 55,000 students began their Leaving Certificate examinations this morning, with a further 60,000 beginning the Junior Certificate. News • 04 Jun 14
Leaving & Junior Cert exams under way Around 55,000 students began their Leaving Certificate examinations this morning, with a further 60,000 beginning the Junior Certificate. News • 04 Jun 14
Leaving Cert grading system may be replaced The Department of Education is considering a proposal to reduce the number of grades awarded in the Leaving Certificate examination from 14 to eight. News • 21 Apr 14
Leaving Cert grading system may be replaced The Department of Education is considering a proposal to reduce the number of grades awarded in the Leaving Certificate examination from 14 to eight. News • 21 Apr 14
Science teachers reject new Leaving Cert syllabi Science teachers have rejected the subject's proposed new Leaving Certificate syllabi, saying they may lead to a drop in standards. News • 14 Apr 14
Science teachers reject new Leaving Cert syllabi Science teachers have rejected the subject's proposed new Leaving Certificate syllabi, saying they may lead to a drop in standards. News • 14 Apr 14
Shakespeare most popular choice for LC students Shakespeare is the most popular choice for Irish students when it comes to the Leaving Certificate exam. News • 04 Apr 14
Shakespeare most popular choice for LC students Shakespeare is the most popular choice for Irish students when it comes to the Leaving Certificate exam. News • 04 Apr 14
Leaving Cert results appeals see 1,500 upgrades Around 1,500 of this year's Leaving Certificate candidates have had their results upgraded on appeal, according to data released by the State Examinations Commission. News • 09 Oct 13
Leaving Cert results appeals see 1,500 upgrades Around 1,500 of this year's Leaving Certificate candidates have had their results upgraded on appeal, according to data released by the State Examinations Commission. News • 09 Oct 13
SEC apologises to students over maths errors The State Examinations Commission has apologised to maths students for distress and confusion caused by sitting error-ridden exam papers. News • 11 Jun 13
SEC apologises to students over maths errors The State Examinations Commission has apologised to maths students for distress and confusion caused by sitting error-ridden exam papers. News • 11 Jun 13
Mistake confirmed in Leaving Cert maths paper The State Examinations Commission has confirmed there was a mistake in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths Paper Two. News • 11 Jun 13
Mistake confirmed in Leaving Cert maths paper The State Examinations Commission has confirmed there was a mistake in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths Paper Two. News • 11 Jun 13
Department aims to reduce Leaving Cert pressure The Department of Education has announced a commitment to changes aimed at reducing the points pressure on Leaving Certificate students. News • 27 Mar 13
Department aims to reduce Leaving Cert pressure The Department of Education has announced a commitment to changes aimed at reducing the points pressure on Leaving Certificate students. News • 27 Mar 13
Universities seek major reform of points system Irish universities have made three proposals to ease the pressure faced by second level students as a result of the points system. News • 21 Aug 12
Universities seek major reform of points system Irish universities have made three proposals to ease the pressure faced by second level students as a result of the points system. News • 21 Aug 12
Students urged not to despair if CAO disappoints The Teachers Union of Ireland has urged Leaving Certificate students not to despair if they are unhappy with the offer they receive from Central Applications Office tomorrow. News • 20 Aug 12
Students urged not to despair if CAO disappoints The Teachers Union of Ireland has urged Leaving Certificate students not to despair if they are unhappy with the offer they receive from Central Applications Office tomorrow. News • 20 Aug 12
Students receive Leaving Cert results Almost 56,000 students have received their Leaving Certificate results, with three students achieving nine A1s. News • 16 Aug 12
Students receive Leaving Cert results Almost 56,000 students have received their Leaving Certificate results, with three students achieving nine A1s. News • 16 Aug 12
Students urged to apply for college grants early Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn is urging Leaving Cert students who may be entitled to grant aid in college next year to apply as early as possible. News • 12 Jun 12
Students urged to apply for college grants early Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn is urging Leaving Cert students who may be entitled to grant aid in college next year to apply as early as possible. News • 12 Jun 12
64% of schools considering LC subject cuts Almost two-thirds of second level schools are considering dropping one or more subjects from their Leaving Certificate programme as a result of Budget 2012 education cuts. News • 04 Apr 12
64% of schools considering LC subject cuts Almost two-thirds of second level schools are considering dropping one or more subjects from their Leaving Certificate programme as a result of Budget 2012 education cuts. News • 04 Apr 12
