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Leaving Cert and CAO Helpdesk: Q&A

A selection of questions put to our helpdesk about the 2018 Leaving Cert results and next week’s CAO first round offers

Girls outperform boys in majority of Leaving Cert subjects

Muireann Twomey (right) from Clara, Co Kilkenny, and Lynn Fenton from Rathangan, Co Wicklow, getting their Leaving Certificate results at Kilkenny College in Kilkenny. Photograph: Dylan Vaughan

Boys fare better at higher maths, while boys in North overtake girls for the first time

CAO Q&A: Does my disabled status mean I’m guaranteed a college place?

What is a fail? This question exercised many callers.

Brian Mooney: No one is automatically eligible, even if they secure ‘Hear’ or ‘Dare’ status

80 Leaving Cert results withheld over fears of cheating

Results have been withheld from 80 students this year compared to 72 at this point last year - an increase of 11 per cent. File image: iStock

State Examinations Commission cautions students about serious consequences of cheating

Boys out-perform girls in NI exams

Leaving Cert Helpdesk: Q&A

Brian Howard and Deirdre Garrett, both members of the Institute of Guidance Councillors (IGC), are operating the helpdesk and will be on hand to answer questions on Friday and early next week.

A selection of questions put to our guidance counsellors about the 2018 Leaving Cert results

Brian Mooney: I’m disappointed with Leaving results. What are my options?

An alternative option for students who have failed to meet entry requirements for their chosen courses may be to apply to their local further education (FE) college. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

College Choice: Students have range of options if they missed entry requirements

Army students soldier on to success in Leaving Cert

Student Michael Barry with Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister for Higher Education. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Congratulations all round as adults returning to education get their Leaving results

Concern over numbers studying Stem subjects for Leaving Cert

Some 57,000 students received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday with more than 3,700 failing Maths.

Engineers Ireland said industry demand is still outstripping supply

Bruton plays down high failure rate in ordinary level maths

Anna Dowley, Piltown Co. Kilkenny; Kara Fitzherbert, Carlow; Nicola Pratt, Carlow; Sara Deacon, Carlow; Holly Moynan, Ballacolla Co.Laois; Vicky Woods, Tinahely Co. Wicklow and Hanah Condell, Abbeyleix Co. Laois pictured getting the Leaving Certificate results at Kilkenny College in Kilkenny. Photograph: Dylan Vaughan

State Examinations Commission to be asked to see if there are ‘lessons to be learned’

More than 3,700 Leaving Cert pupils fail maths exam

While the maths failure rate at ordinary level is a source of concern, policymakers will be pleased at the record high in numbers opting for higher-level maths.

Points bonus for record numbers who gambled on sitting higher-level maths paper

Leaving Cert Helpdesk: Q&A

A selection of questions put to our guidance counsellors about the 2018 Leaving Cert results

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Education Features

What is a fail? This question exercised many callers.

CAO Q&A: Does my disabled status mean I’m guaranteed a college place?

Carl O'Brien
August 17, 2018

Brian Mooney: No one is automatically eligible, even if they secure ‘Hear’ or ‘Dare’ status

An alternative option for students who have failed to meet entry requirements for their chosen courses may be to apply to their local further education (FE) college. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Brian Mooney: I’m disappointed with Leaving results. What are my options?

Brian Mooney
August 16, 2018

College Choice: Students have range of options if they missed entry requirements

Refunds at NUI Galway are giving rise to wider concerns over the quality of programmes at third level.

Give me a crash course in. . . college refunds

Carl O'Brien
August 4, 2018

Complaints are giving rise to concerns over third-level quality

NUI Galway upheld complaints filed by students over recent years and accepted their expectations had not been met. Dozens were refunded some or all of their fees.

Refunds controversy shines light on quality of third-level learning

Carl O'Brien
July 31, 2018

Deterioration of staff-student ratios among factors posing risk to calibre of education

While the “baptism barrier” has been removed for most schools, minority faith schools may are entitled to discriminate based on religion in their admissions. Photograph: iStock

Baptism of ire: School move to prioritise ‘active’ parishioners sparks controversy

Carl O'Brien
July 30, 2018

Principal’s resignation over admissions puts issue of faith and education in the spotlight

(L to R) Minister for Education Richard Bruton, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pictured at DIT’s campus in Grangegorman on Tuesday. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins.

Does Ireland really need more universities?

Carl O'Brien
July 18, 2018

Jury out on whether technological universities will be more than a name-plate change

An Oireachtas committee this week recommended a ban on vending machines which dispense junk food in schools. Photograph: iStock

Vending machines are sources of revenue for schools

Carl O'Brien
July 12, 2018

Children tempted by fizzy drinks, chocolate and crisps on a daily basis in schools

An image of Trinity College Dublin’s plans for its ‘Grand Canal Innovation District’. Photograph: TCD

Innovation districts: creating buzzy hives of invention (and good coffee)

Carl O'Brien
July 12, 2018

Trinity’s plan for a Grand Canal Innovation District aims to attract investment and jobs

Teacher shortages are being identified across the majority of subject areas.

How can we solve the teacher supply crisis?

July 11, 2018

Opinion: We need more radical action instead of further discussion

Colleges, conscious that Leaving Cert students have been absorbed in their exams for the past month, are open to talking to and meeting potential applicants. Photo: iStock

CAO deadline day: What students need to know

Brian Mooney
June 25, 2018

All colleges ready to deal with last-minute queries from applicants

Working Abroad in Education

Teaching in Britain: Long hours, high stress, ‘immense pressure’

Ciara Kenny

Irish teachers report faster career progression abroad, but often at a cost

Results 2018 Helpdesk All you need to know about the 2018 Leaving Cert results.

Advice: Brian Mooney

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Key 2018 CAO dates Next date: July 1st (5.15pm): Final date for any amendments to course choices and order of preference on all CAO applications

What students need to know about their accommodation in 2018

What students need to know about their accommodation in 2018

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