My daughter struggles with school but loves fixing things. Would an apprenticeship suit her?
CAO points are not a requirement for the thriving engineering sector which provides excellent career opportunities
Six takeaways from Feeder Schools data: Education gaps remain despite progress
Feeder Schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education.
Quirks and questions on third-level progression rates
Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise
Feeder Schools: Making sense of school progression charts
The State Exams commission reported to the Irish Times that 54,260 students in registered schools sat the Leaving Cert in 2024.
My daughter wants to go away to college but I worry about the cost. Is she entitled to a grant?
Eligibility rules for grants are more generous - but the cost of student accommodation can still be prohibitive
Crises, reforms and funding challenges: six key issues facing the next minster for education
The manifestos of the main political parties put an emphasis on boosting funding for the sector, but what will the new government be able to deliver?
With extra college places, will CAO points fall for high-points courses like medicine and dentistry?
There are signs that the points race may be coming to an end for many courses
Will CAO points for veterinary medicine drop as a result of additional course places?
The move to almost double the number of graduates in this area means points should fall, but not by a huge amount
My daughter wants to study engineering at college. I’m not sure it’s right for her
A degree in this area opens a vast array of career pathways and is highly valued around the world
I want to upskill but can’t do a full-time course. Are there grants for part-time study?
Funding for eligible part-time undergraduate students was introduced for the first time last summer
I’m not sure my son will be organised enough to meet upcoming CAO deadlines. Can you help?
There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions
What to focus on during college Open Days
Do your homework first. Open days offer prospective students a valuable opportunity to get a flavour of college life
My daughter wants to study nursing but I worry that CAO points are too high. Are there other options?
For well-motivated Leaving Cert students, there are several alternative entry pathways into nursing
My son in thinking of going to college abroad due to high CAO points at home. Is this wise?
Courses can be demanding but are an excellent pathway for a student to study their dream course
Will CAO points fall next year due to reduction in Leaving Cert grade inflation?
Supply and demand of places, as well as applicants’ grades, determine CAO entry points for individual courses