CAO 2020

Welcome to our special 2020 Leaving Cert and CAO hub for everything you need to know about calculated grades, CAO offers, and other post-secondary options

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Students who are eligible for a grant under Susi are entitled to use that funding when registered to study in a university within the UK or Northern Ireland. File photograph: iStock

I’m thinking of studying in a UK university. What post-Brexit fees will I face?

Irish students will not pay international fees – but costs may jump nonetheless

Confused? Welcome to the world of a Leaving Cert student!

Confused? Welcome to the world of a Leaving Cert student!

Zana Zee Keough on the mixed messages being received by Leaving Cert students

Key dates for 2021 CAO applications

Key dates for 2021 CAO applications

Timeline for this year’s college application process

Six steps to applying for college in 2021

Six steps to applying for college in 2021

The transition from school to third level can be a challenge. This is what you have to do

What to consider when selecting your next move after Leaving Cert

6:02 What to consider when selecting your next move after Leaving Cert

Questions to help determine your career path

College costs have fallen but expect return to ‘normal’ in 2021

College costs have fallen but expect return to ‘normal’ in 2021

If well organised ‘anyone can afford college’, says student budgeting adviser

What jobs will be in demand for graduates in 2025?

What jobs will be in demand for graduates in 2025?

Students should be aware of job trends and skills they will need

How much is the cost of living for first-year students?

How much is the cost of living for first-year students?

Rent has fallen slightly in Dublin but increased by 5 per cent in other cities

Analysis

A large majority (79 per cent) of students’ estimated grades given by their teachers and schools will remain the same.

Q&A: How will calculated grade changes affect CAO points for college courses?

Higher grades will push up points, but additional places may ease some pressure

Algorithms fail the test in exams debacle

Advice

I’m thinking of studying in a UK university. What post-Brexit fees will I face?

I’m thinking of studying in a UK university. What post-Brexit fees will I face?

Irish students will not pay international fees – but costs may jump nonetheless

Our broadband is woeful. How can my daughter sit the online Hpat?

Our broadband is woeful. How can my daughter sit the online Hpat?

Technological requirements to complete the test will be daunting for many students

My daughter is fluent in Spanish. How can she get a second-level teaching job?

My daughter is fluent in Spanish. How can she get a second-level teaching job?

Teaching Council has revised subject requirements for would-be teachers

I’m thinking of becoming a secondary teacher. What qualifications do I need?

I’m thinking of becoming a secondary teacher. What qualifications do I need?

Ask Brian: You should have studied at least one subject from post-primary curriculum at degree level

I’m in my 40s and thinking of college next year. Should I apply now?

I’m in my 40s and thinking of college next year. Should I apply now?

CAO applicants required to submit extra paperwork should start preparing now

My son isn’t logging onto lectures. I worry that he’ll drop out of college

My son isn’t logging onto lectures. I worry that he’ll drop out of college

Remote learning is putting a huge strain on many students, particularly first years

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