51 h. ago Leaving Cert reforms are being ‘rushed’ before schools have capacity, teachers warn

Asti says half of schools do not have sufficient lab facilities for new science courses

Events

8 d. ago 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

Politics

8 d. ago Fears that pupils will 'miss out' on college spots due to lower Leaving Cert grade inflation

Leaving Cert grades will be inflated by 5.5% this year, reduced from 7% inflation in 2024.

Politics

1 week ago Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers

Using AI to complete corrections may cut back on the time between students sitting the final exam and receiving their results.

Politics

1 week ago Examinations Commission explores use of AI to mark Leaving Cert

Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework

Events

1 week ago Donald Trump’s tariff calculations would fail a Leaving Cert economics exam

If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era

Economics

1 week ago Trump is basing entire US trade policy on nonsense economics

If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era

Politics

2 w. ago Judge directs student who assaulted man at asylum seeker protest to bring Leaving Cert results to court

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has directed that Ross Culligan (20) bring his June Leaving Cert results to court in September before finalising the case.

Events

4 w. ago Should the Leaving Cert have fewer traditional written exams?

According to the current Senior Cycle redevelopment, English-language oral assessments could be implemented for students who are completing fifth year in 2027.

Politics

4 w. ago Róisín Ingle: I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner

Róisín Ingle: I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner  The Irish Times

Politics

4 w. ago Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

Politics

4 w. ago I got a D in pass maths in the Leaving Cert but I addressed the Society of Actuaries in Ireland dinner

Róisín Ingle: I worried that my after-dinner talk was too grim, but my speech – especially the death content – went down well

Politics