My son wants to drop out of his college course. What should he do next?
There are lots of options available, but there is a financial cost to repeating or starting a new degree course
The latest education advice from The Irish Times Education analyst Brian Mooney
There are lots of options available, but there is a financial cost to repeating or starting a new degree course
Grades will begin to return towards more normal patterns from next year
There is time after the exams to finalise choices which do not necessarily rely on Leaving Cert points
Grants are now available for undergraduate students where household income is under €100,000
Make sure your child’s correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the CAO email arrives
Norma Foley is planning new supports to help schools. Whether it will be enough is another matter
Third-level institutions welcome people at all stages of life; they add to the richness and diversity of the college experience
Grants for postgraduate courses were axed during the recession, but have been restored in recent years
The points race is no longer the be-all and end-all thanks to the growth of alternative routes
It is likely to be some time before we see a second veterinary faculty on the island of Ireland
The best approach is to immerse yourself in the language and understand how marks are awarded
Many State companies are obliged to provide better public services in Irish and are recruiting accordingly
There’s no point selecting a subject you don’t enjoy in the hope it might increase your CAO points
Those in favour and against Irish as core Leaving Cert subject generally agree that overhaul is needed
More and more subjects nowadays have practical or second components of assessment
Simple process of familiarising yourself with exam papers and setting during mocks can help ease sense of panic
It is a relatively simple process, but a word of caution: do not use a Yahoo email address to register
Many universities now offer opportunities to learners where prior learning is recognised
There are plenty of options in further and higher education with different cut-off dates
There is strong demand for graduates in fit-out, furniture and woodworking industries
Staging tests during term time may be preferable for some, but would be highly disruptive for schools
Thresholds for financial support have increased, so it is well worth checking online to see if you are eligible
Rules can differ across individual colleges when it comes to transferring from one course to another
Teachers who qualified outside Ireland are eligible to apply for registration, even if they have not completed their induction
As the oral is now worth 40%, a good performance is key to getting a decent grade
There are two main programmes available. If applying, now is the time to get your records in order
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
For any well-motivated Leaving Cert student there is a range of alternative entry pathways into nursing
Parents, schools and tech companies all have a role to play in shielding young people from harmful content
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The transition from primary to second level is a huge one in any child’s life
There has never been a better time for those proficient in languages, including Irish, to advance their careers
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