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The Irish students swapping the Leaving Cert for schools abroad

Two Irish pupils chat to Arlene Harris about why they have decided to complete their school education abroad in places such as Tanzania and The Netherlands, and one student gives perspective on what the option is currently like
The Irish students swapping the Leaving Cert for schools abroad

Some of the young Irish people heading abroad to study

The new academic year is looming and young people all across the country will be preparing to head back to school. 

But as tens of thousands will be gearing up for the Leaving Cert cycle, two teenagers from Cork are among three successful applicants who will be heading to foreign shores to complete their secondary school education.

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