Teachers look forward to detail of Leaving Cert plan Students may be disappointed that they did not get what many of them wanted – accredited grades, but their teachers believe that what they did get is "as good as". Analysis and Comment • 05 Feb 22
Teachers look forward to detail of Leaving Cert plan Students may be disappointed that they did not get what many of them wanted – accredited grades, but their teachers believe that what they did get is "as good as". Analysis and Comment • 05 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
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
What are the updated plans for the Leaving Cert? The Government has announced that an exam-only Leaving Cert will go ahead this year after ruling out a hybrid option. But what exactly is in the new plan? Ireland • 01 Feb 22
What are the updated plans for the Leaving Cert? The Government has announced that an exam-only Leaving Cert will go ahead this year after ruling out a hybrid option. But what exactly is in the new plan? Ireland • 01 Feb 22
Minister confirms exam-only Leaving Cert to go ahead Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed that this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate will be held as exams only. Politics • 01 Feb 22
Minister confirms exam-only Leaving Cert to go ahead Minister for Education Norma Foley has confirmed that this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate will be held as exams only. Politics • 01 Feb 22
Leaving Cert solution 'can't include school profiling' Both Sinn Féin and the Labour Party have said that a solution to assessment for this year's Leaving Certificate cannot include school profiling. Education • 27 Jan 22
Leaving Cert solution 'can't include school profiling' Both Sinn Féin and the Labour Party have said that a solution to assessment for this year's Leaving Certificate cannot include school profiling. Education • 27 Jan 22
Fivefold increase in number of top Leaving Cert grades The number of students achieving six H1s in the Leaving Certificate increased almost fivefold between last year and 2019, new figures released by the State Examinations Commission reveal. Education • 23 Jan 22
Fivefold increase in number of top Leaving Cert grades The number of students achieving six H1s in the Leaving Certificate increased almost fivefold between last year and 2019, new figures released by the State Examinations Commission reveal. Education • 23 Jan 22
Teaching unions say normal Leaving Cert must go ahead Teacher unions say the traditional Leaving Cert exams must take place this year saying there is no justification for offering students additional options. Ireland • 10 Jan 22
Teaching unions say normal Leaving Cert must go ahead Teacher unions say the traditional Leaving Cert exams must take place this year saying there is no justification for offering students additional options. Ireland • 10 Jan 22
Why CAO points aren't the be-all and end-all of choosing a career All too often the decision on transition from second level to the world of additional study or indeed of work is seen as a high-stake decision but in reality, careers have never been more dynamic. CAO • 08 Sep 21
Why CAO points aren't the be-all and end-all of choosing a career All too often the decision on transition from second level to the world of additional study or indeed of work is seen as a high-stake decision but in reality, careers have never been more dynamic. CAO • 08 Sep 21
CAO Offers: Advice from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors Róisín O'Donohoe, Vice President of the IGC, is here to give students some advice and tips in relation to the CAO Round One Offers. CAO Offers • 08 Sep 21
CAO Offers: Advice from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors Róisín O'Donohoe, Vice President of the IGC, is here to give students some advice and tips in relation to the CAO Round One Offers. CAO Offers • 08 Sep 21
Significant rise in points for most third level courses There has been a significant rise in the points requirement for most third level courses this year, with three quarters of Level 8 courses and almost two thirds of level 7/6 courses recording an increase. Education • 07 Sep 21
Significant rise in points for most third level courses There has been a significant rise in the points requirement for most third level courses this year, with three quarters of Level 8 courses and almost two thirds of level 7/6 courses recording an increase. Education • 07 Sep 21
Leaving Cert Results: Speak to a guidance counsellor Róisín O'Donohoe, Vice President of The Institute of Guidance Counsellors, has some advice and key dates going forward. Leaving Cert • 03 Sep 21
Leaving Cert Results: Speak to a guidance counsellor Róisín O'Donohoe, Vice President of The Institute of Guidance Counsellors, has some advice and key dates going forward. Leaving Cert • 03 Sep 21
Six tips ahead of the CAO change of mind deadline You need to submit your changes before 5.15pm on Thursday, 1 July. CAO Change of Mind • 29 Jun 21
Six tips ahead of the CAO change of mind deadline You need to submit your changes before 5.15pm on Thursday, 1 July. CAO Change of Mind • 29 Jun 21
Leaving Cert Diary: Maths is in the bag Here's more daily reaction with thanks to The Irish Second-Level Students' Union. Leaving Cert Diary • 14 Jun 21
Leaving Cert Diary: Maths is in the bag Here's more daily reaction with thanks to The Irish Second-Level Students' Union. Leaving Cert Diary • 14 Jun 21
