I’m sorry if reading Shakespeare is getting in the way of your kayaking lessons
What kind of 'experience' do we expect our students of English literature to have if not reading Shakespeare?
Second Level
News and advice on the second-level education system.
More than one in five pupils missed over 20 days of last school year, data show
Figures still above pre-pandemic levels despite overall reduction in chronic absenteeism
Are school wellbeing programmes doing more harm than good?
Some studies suggest one-size-fits-all mindfulness and mental-health programmes may even increase difficulties among young people
‘I felt special. There were only 13 girls’: the Dublin secondary school that went co-ed
Students, parents and teachers at St Joseph’s secondary school in Fairview have embraced the shift to coeducation
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
Going to third level a big step for students with additional needs, but there are supports
Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs
Don’t miss these speakers at Higher Options 2025
From Abigail Ruth Freeman on science and IT to Artur Banaszkiewicz on studying in Poland, there are many to choose from, so plan ahead
How to make the most of your time at Higher Options
There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS
Why fifth and sixth year students need to know what Higher Options is
Higher Options, Ireland’s largest education expo, is back in Dublin from Wednesday to Friday, September 17th to 19th.
Your questions answered: but first, is the Higher Options event for you?
For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead
Life after school: Next stage options from those who have chosen different paths
Whether you choose a PLC, an apprenticeship or the straight-to-college route, there’s more than one way to take the next step
The guidance counsellor: ‘I think we’re overly educated, but perhaps not skilled enough’
Remaining focused on CAO points means overlooking ‘wonderful’ alternatives such as apprenticeships and tertiary degrees
Flying the nest: advice for students (and parents) on heading to college
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
Advice for parents, from parents, when a child heads off to college
‘Flying the nest is the natural next step ... we weren’t going to be all maudlin and upset around them’
Ten universities around Europe that offer courses through English
Irish students are entitled to study at any university in the EU under the same conditions as nationals
School secretaries and caretakers strike: Union agrees to withdraw industrial action and enter talks
Fórsa says ‘key element’ of agreement is a commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements to those of teachers and SNAs
Teachers should refuse to pass pickets of secretaries and caretakers
The unions have over 86,000 members between them. If they stopped working, the strike would soon end
Ireland’s largest school forced to close classes due to secretary and caretaker strike
Gorey Community School has limited attendance each day to a restricted number of year groups
‘Our absence impacts the children’: School secretaries and caretakers continue strike over work conditions
Secretary says she wants ‘dignity’ and to retire not into poverty
Chronic absenteeism from school has worsened since Covid and must be tackled
Student attendance has deteriorated since Covid, with more than 30% of students in Deis second-level schools now defined as ‘chronic absentees’
CAO helpdesk: The key questions students had after this week’s college offers
We answered a variety of questions as grade deflation kicked in for the 2025 Leaving Cert class
International students in Ireland: ‘People here are genuinely warm and open, making adapting easier’
More than a dozen international students share how they find life and study in Ireland
Why students drop out and how you can avoid it
There are many sources of support that can lessen your chance of dropping out
CAO points 2025: Which courses were up or down in requirements?
Random selection for some courses applies again, but some universities have increased places to try to meet demand
Meet Trinity College’s lifelong learner in his 70s: ‘I’ve made lots of new friends, young and old’
The early school-leaver is now pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in history
School secretaries and caretakers to begin indefinite strike after talks fail
Dispute relates to exclusion of secretaries and caretakers from public-service pension scheme
CAO offers 2025: Waiting on an offer? Here’s how to respond to it
Whether you want to accept or defer, take time to think clearly and do your research before you act
CAO offers and third level education: Key dates for next steps
The dates for third level education next steps after Leaving Cert results day
Going to college? How to find student accommodation and what to watch out for
How to maximise chances of finding a student place to live and figuring out costs
Didn’t get the course you wanted? Here are some of your options
All you need to know about taking an alternative route into higher education
Why CAO points rose for many courses, and other key takeaways from this year’s process
Will the Leaving Cert class of 2025 challenge the reduced enhancement process, and is the Dare scheme fit for purpose?
On CAO Round One offer day, remember, comparison is the thief of joy
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
Education abroad: ‘Moving from Limerick to Dublin as it used to be is now like moving from Ireland to the Netherlands’
Most universities on the Continent pay little heed to points a student has accrued in the Leaving Cert
It’s not too late to apply for one of the many tertiary degrees on offer in Ireland
A pathway for applicants of all ages and backgrounds to achieve the degree of their dreams
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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