Higher Options Expo can help you map your career path
Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
News and advice on the second-level education system.
Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs
From Abigail Ruth Freeman on science and IT to Artur Banaszkiewicz on studying in Poland, there are many to choose from, so plan ahead
There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS
Higher Options, Ireland’s largest education expo, is back in Dublin from Wednesday to Friday, September 17th to 19th.
For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead
Remaining focused on CAO points means overlooking ‘wonderful’ alternatives such as apprenticeships and tertiary degrees
Whether you choose a PLC, an apprenticeship or the straight-to-college route, there’s more than one way to take the next step
Heading to college is a big step, and while most of the young adults preparing to fly the nest will be excited at the prospect of independence, parents might have some concerns about what this will mean
‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’
Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals
Fórsa says ‘key element’ of agreement is a commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements to those of teachers and SNAs
The unions have over 86,000 members between them. If they stopped working, the strike would soon end
Gorey Community School has limited attendance each day to a restricted number of year groups
Secretary says she wants ‘dignity’ and to retire not into poverty
Student attendance has deteriorated since Covid, with more than 30% of students in Deis second-level schools now defined as ‘chronic absentees’
We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class
More than a dozen international students share how they find life and study in Ireland
There are many sources of support that can lessen your chance of dropping out
Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand
The early school-leaver is now pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in history
Dispute relates to exclusion of secretaries and caretakers from public-service pension scheme
Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act
The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day
How to maximise chances of finding a student place to live and figuring out costs
All you need to know about taking an alternative route into higher education
Will the Leaving Cert class of 2025 challenge the reduced enhancement process, and is the Dare scheme fit for purpose?
My college offer came while I was sitting in the back of my family’s car, and I screamed so loud that I almost caused a collision
Most universities on the Continent pay little heed to points a student has accrued in the Leaving Cert
Even if the international experiences don’t tempt you, the cheaper tuition fees and sunshine just might
A pathway for applicants of all ages and backgrounds to achieve the degree of their dreams
Societies are a great source of community which is important when coping with the big changes of being away from home
There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert
Students across the country are set for another nail-biting day as they gear up for the first round of CAO offers, which will be released from 2pm tomorrow
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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