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Exemption From Irish – Leaving Cert
These are the categories of student who may apply to be exempted from the study of Irish: Students whose primary education up to 11 years of age was received in Northern Ireland or outside Ireland Students who were enrolled in a primary or post-primary school and who are now enrolling again after having been abroad. [...]
Leaving Cert Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme sets out to recognise the talents of all students and to provide opportunities for developing personal responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge. The programme focuses on the talents of each student and helps students [...]
Moving to Ireland for Third Level
If you are moving to Ireland in order to study or if you wish to enrol a child into a third-level college, you will need to explore the full range of options available to you. The third-level education sector in Ireland consists of universities, institutes of technology, and colleges of education – collectively known as [...]
Applying to British universities through UCAS
The number of Irish students applying to UCAS (the British Universities and Colleges Admissions System) has increased a little in recent years, with about 6,000 people applying in 2009. Although the normal closing date for applications to UCAS for 2010 is January 15 next, the application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of applications for [...]
CAO Points System
CAO Points System The CAO awards points to students based on their achievements in the Leaving Certificate examination. A student’s points are calculated according to these tables, counting their best six subjects only (resulting in a max of 600 points). If a student has sat the Leaving Cert more than once, their points are calculated [...]
