Leaving Cert day one: ‘Student-friendly and approachable’ English paper one ends
State exams for 2026 get under way at 9.30am with English paper one
CAO and Leaving Cert news
State exams for 2026 get under way at 9.30am with English paper one
Erin McGreehan, TD for Louth
Grace McNamara (18) is hoping to do well in English and history
Kayleigh Quinn says a comment from a psychiatrist pushed her to do the Junior Cycle exams, which has now led to tackling the Leaving
Author Liz Nugent sat her Leaving Certificate in 1985 and still has nightmares about it
Four Chinese students on sitting the gaokao, a challenging national test that will shape their futures
More than 100,000 households begin the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams this week. Yes, we said it, because if one person is sitting the June exams, everyone in the family is.
Fionnuala Moran, broadcaster, sustainability influencer and DJ
Eoin Murphy found you sometimes can’t win as a Leaving Cert student, such as when you get too much sun
Study tips, expert advice and live reaction to the State exams
Pointers on how best to help and encourage a son or daughter in what can be a stressful period
Danny Goff is the eldest child in his house - a positive and a negative when it comes to exam pressure
High costs put tutoring out of reach for many students but jumpAgrade, a free tuition service, is changing that for some
This week in The Irish Times, Conversations with Parents brings you a special episode to help parents and students navigate the next few weeks
Hear and Dare connect students to supports including financial assistance, academic guidance and orientation
Applications for UK universities take longer and involve more planning compared to CAO’s
Classroom to College: Whatever comes next for a Leaving Cert student, money-wise it can be big strain
Ask Brian: Maintenance grants and fee grants are available to eligible undergraduate students
We will be running a series of interviews with Leaving Cert students and their parents before, during and after the exams
There is so much to prepare for, and plenty to digest in the aftermath, too – if you can imagine a world where this is actually over!
Parents should ensure that the correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the Central Applications Office email arrives
It is normal for students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety
Mentoring at Deis schools for fifth and sixth years aims to inspire, motivate and give confidence to young people
‘Our learners are as smart as people in mainstream education; they just needed the chance’
Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities
Accepted Dare applicants receive the support of the university disability services throughout their college years
The subject gives students an opportunity to be active participants in discussion and start developing their citizenship
National University of Ireland communicates exemption data to the Central Applications Office, which will add it to an application
What’s it like to be a student at one of Ireland’s most expensive schools?
A three‑year OEM engineering apprenticeship opens doors internationally and provides access to further study in higher education
With language orals, there is a lot of information to remember before you even greet the examiner
Freeing students from having to choose one discipline over the other will benefit them and society
The CAO has stood the test of time, providing a transparent, trustworthy, fair and efficient service for students
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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