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CAO and Leaving Cert news

Middle-class students may benefit most from Leaving Cert reform, say principals

More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds

Could my son really lose a college offer if his CAO details are incorrect?

Many students are left devastated each year due to errors or omissions in their applications

‘It’s impossible’: Will teachers be able to stop cheating for new Leaving Cert coursework?

Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%

My son wants to study sustainability but has no idea what course to choose. Can you help?

There are lots to choose from at university, with new options well worth considering

Leaving Cert 2025: How much lower will students’ grades be this year amid deflation?

Students will be competing for college places against applicants with bumper grades from previous years

First look: Sample Leaving Cert exam papers for brand new subjects

Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework

Leaving Cert reforms to press ahead this year despite union opposition

Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee

My daughter loves science but can’t decide what to study at third level

Many new science degrees incorporate training that addresses skills gaps employers have identified

Oral exams for Leaving Cert English: How will they work?

Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit

Many special needs students struggle to access career advice at second level, finds study

Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools

My son is anxious about the Irish orals. How can we help him prepare?

Immersion in the language is key – as is understanding the structure of the assessment

CAO applications: Maths and statistics up 20% this year, according to data

Large number of students to compete for places on courses in health subjects, veterinary science and law

Inflated Leaving Cert results set to drop for first time in five years

Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years

Grind school expansion in South Dublin sparks concern among school principals over loss of students

Dublin Academy of Education to admit transition year students at its expanded Blackrock campus

Home economics is losing students who are learning little to no practical cookery. Why?

It is a make-or-break moment for reform of a Leaving Cert subject which teaches pupils vital life skills

Should bonus points for higher-level maths in the Leaving Cert be scrapped? An academic and a student debate

Students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. But while some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required

My daughter wants to drop a foreign language in the Leaving Cert. Should she?

It is worrying that continental language take-up at Leaving Cert level is dropping

My son is worried about getting into college. Can he avail of reduced CAO points?

Access routes provide a pathway into college for more vulnerable students

CAO 2025: College application numbers set to reach record high

Significant increase may place upward pressure on high-demand CAO points courses

Can you really get on a college degree course without CAO points?

Yes, tertiary degrees are an exciting new option which are opening doors for students of all ages

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