Leaving Certificate

Simple process of familiarising yourself with exam papers and setting during mocks can help ease sense of panic

Students across the water spend the last four years on a relentless exam treadmill, culminating usually in just three A Level subjects

Point requirements for many courses climbed in recent years due to grade inflation and high numbers of applicants

It is a relatively simple process, but a word of caution: do not use a Yahoo email address to register

Initiative being widened later this year to include more than 40 study areas including business, nursing, engineering, construction, music and software development

Lauren Lynch ‘ended up in a class for students who teachers didn’t want to teach’ and says too many pupils labelled ‘stupid’ for disability

ESRI study estimates a quarter of 17-years-olds provide regular care to family members

Active study, marking schemes and past papers are key to realising your potential in the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert

Every year we hear whispers about reform, but we are still waiting for meaningful change

There are plenty of options in further and higher education with different cut-off dates

Being open to different ideas and approaches can lead to a more dynamic and rewarding career journey

Employers place value on skills such as adaptability, flexibility and dependability

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Norma Foley ‘deferred’ school-based assessments last year, citing need to research impact of artificial intelligence

There is strong demand for graduates in fit-out, furniture and woodworking industries

Research finds concentration of advantage did not have positive effect on adolescent behaviour

Staging tests during term time may be preferable for some, but would be highly disruptive for schools

Principal questions whether relaxation of rules is ‘stealthy plan to kill Irish by slow death’

Thresholds for financial support have increased, so it is well worth checking online to see if you are eligible

Representatives had called for return to term-time assessments to give candidates a ‘much-needed break’

Physics, biology and chemistry will include project to be done in fifth year as part of measures aimed at reducing pressure on pupils

Seven of 10 schools with highest progression rate are non-fee paying, feeder-school data shows

Feeder schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education

Data on how many students from each school progress to third-level colleges is compiled from two primary sources

Experts say an emphasis on problem-solving is a key factor, but some teachers are responding in creative ways

Students and teachers want return to term-time to give candidates a ‘much-needed break’

As the oral is now worth 40%, a good performance is key to getting a decent grade

Study says females ‘disadvantaged’ by changes to syllabus over past decade

There is a growing need for marine scientists working in conservation, offshore renewables, aquaculture and shipping

Think of what your child’s strongest aptitudes are and help them identify education or training options in tune with them

Ask Brian: There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions

They confuse students by asking some questions in English and some in the language being assessed

If a parent or guardian is attending an open day with their child, agree to the ground rules first

A distinction in the Junior Cycle and a H1 at Leaving Cert both represent marks over 90. So why is one much harder to get than the other?

Teachers will need to monitor coursework to be able to verify it is candidates’ own work, says State Examinations Commission

Budget 2024: Free schoolbooks and cuts to college fees will be hugely popular. Could an election possibly be in the offing?

Budget 2024: Funding allocated for 1,216 special needs assistant posts and 744 teachers in special education and mainstream classes

More than 100 students who secured enough CAO points for their preferred courses are told their programmes are oversubscribed

Applicants told no places left in their programmes despite securing enough CAO entry points following rechecks

Simon Harris due to announce expansion of new initiative at Higher Options careers event