Organisation: CAO

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<p>'I have a very clear message to students filling out that form that there are other options and alternatives to the points race,' said Further Education Minister Simon Harris.</p>

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Number of degree courses outside CAO system set to double

"You can be a nurse, engineer, work in ICT or construction without worrying about your points," said Further Education Minister Simon Harris, as he announced more courses outside the CAO system that will be available to Leaving Cert graduates.

<p>While demand for teaching courses remains strong this year, primary school teaching has recorded 5% fewer first preferences. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire</p>

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Third-level hopefuls opt for education, law, and business courses, CAO says

<p>Higher Education Minister Simon Harris previously said it is "utterly wrong" for so many students to have to go abroad. Picture: Brian Lawless</p>

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More than two-thirds of newly registered vets qualified outside of Ireland

File Photo An estimated 57,000 students are set to receive their Leaving Cert results tomorrow - a day earlier than in previous

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Arts at Maynooth most popular CAO choice as demand for transport and agriculture soars

Disabled female university student smiling to camera

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Inclusive schemes open doors for wide cohort of students and ease path to college

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Clarity urgently needed on Leaving Cert results, warns Harris

Simon Harris: Now is not the time 'to tell young people not to socialise'

'People of all ages need to use their judgement and use their cop-on,' the minister says

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Plans to prominently display training and apprenticeship options on CAO website

The CAO online application facility opens on Friday, November 5

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

CAO issues more than 4,000 second-round offers

A total of 2,859 level 8 offers, and 1,276 level 7/6 offers, were made to 3,619 CAO applicants in this round

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021

Student housing crisis sees landlords seeking up to €1,200 per room per month

Many applying to local colleges or deferring studies to work and save for rent and fees

Mon, 06 Sep, 2021

CAO to issue 6,163 offers of college places

Round zero offers are made to CAO applicants who are not competing with students awaiting Leaving Certificate 2021 grades, or who are assessed on other criteria

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021

College offers to be issued just days after Leaving Cert results

Students will receive their Leaving Cert results on September 3, with CAO offers due on September 7.

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

2,000 students to get Leaving Cert results on Tuesday

Results will be issued from midday on Tuesday for students who did not want calculated grades or were unhappy with the grades they got

Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Method to estimate Leaving Cert grades did not discriminate against schools, court told

Counsel said the standardisation process used to assess and award calculated A-Level grades in Scotland and England this year came in for much criticism.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2020

Almost 3,000 students prepare to sit Leaving Cert exams from tomorrow

The Leaving Cert exams, which were cancelled for thousands of students this summer due to health and safety concerns during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, are set to begin tomorrow.

Sun, 15 Nov, 2020

Contingency plans in place if postponed Leaving Cert exams cancelled again

If public health guidelines see exams cancelled, students would then sit their exams in June 2021 alongside the Leaving Certificate class of 2021

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

FILE PHOTO Registration for Calculated Grades for Leaving Cert students opens this morning END

Belvedere College student's case selected as 'lead' action over Leaving Cert standardisation

An action by a Leaving Cert student at Dublin’s Belvedere College has been chosen as the “lead” challenge over the standardisation of 2020 Leaving Cert grades.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2020

Demand for dentistry and law courses increases, while languages and journalism falls

College courses in law, veterinary, and dentistry are proving popular with prospective students this year, while demand for languages and journalism courses has dropped.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

CAO closes change of mind option today

Today is the last day for college applicants to double-check the details on their CAO application.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

The Do’s and Don’ts of submitting a CAO Change of Mind form

Laurie O'Flynn outlines key points to remember when submitting a CAO Change of Mind form

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

CAO Change of Mind 2020: Students embrace online platforms to tackle change of mind process early

Patrick Cosgrove, student recruitment officer at Mary Immaculate College, offer useful advice for students. He talks to Laurie O’Flynn

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

CAO Change of Mind 2020: Knowledge is power for students making final course choices

President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Beatrice Dooley, offers students valuable advice ahead of the July 1st CAO Change of Mind deadline

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Mixed reaction to guidelines on grading Leaving Cert

Teacher unions have had split reactions to the Government’s new guidelines on grading this year’s Leaving Certificate while some politicians have sharply criticised the unprecedented move.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Alternatives to Leaving Cert exam explained

Alternative assessments to this year's Leaving Cert exams are still being considered by the Department of Education. While a decision has yet to be reached, here are some methods that could be in the running should the exams not go-ahead as planned.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Uncertain times leave exam students struggling in the dark

THE Leaving Cert exams are just one link in the chain that moves students towards third-level education.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Education groups welcome 'clarity' on Leaving Cert and Junior Cert Exams

The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools, (ACCS), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), Joint Managerial Body (JMB) and National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) issued a joint statement.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Green shoots for environmental courses in this year’s CAO applications

This year’s CAO applications reveal a drop in the numbers applying for courses in nursing, languages, journalism, and maths and stats.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

CAO system to include more options such as apprenticeships

A paper by the Department of Education is due to be published on the issue shortly.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Students advised not to leave CAO applications until last minute

Students hoping to begin an undergraduate course at a higher education institution this September are reminded that the deadline to apply is fast approaching.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020

CAO 2020: Essential advice and mistakes to avoid

While the CAO application process is relatively straightforward, prospective applicants might find that getting the relevant details together may take more time than they would have anticipated.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Essential deadline dates for this year’s CAO applicants

Laurie O’Flynn takes you through the essential CAO deadlines for 2020.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Modern apprentice careers on the rise

Ireland’s new apprentices are not just heading to building sites, but to well-paid jobs in sectors such as biopharma, finance, auctioneering, ICT, and logistics.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

Lessons in living life to the full for UCC's mature students

For former Navy diver Muiris Mahon, life as a mature student at University College Cork has been an ‘amazing’ experience. He tells Rowena Walsh why

Thu, 29 Aug, 2019

Second-round CAO offers issued to more than 2,700 students

More than 2,700 college places have been offered to students this Wednesday as the Central Applications Office (CAO) issued round two offers.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

'Available Places' scheme for students who didn't accept CAO offer today opened

The deadline for the first round passed this evening, with the second round opening on Wednesday.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2019

Making Cents: Now, first-years must learn how to rent a room

The Leaving Cert points have been tallied, the CAO offers made, and now the hunt is on for student accommodation.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2019

UCD SU say competition for college places at 'alarming level' as points exceed 600

UCD students' union has claimed the competition for higher education has now reached an “alarming level” as entry requirements for a course at the university exceeded 600 points for the first time ever.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

Student Profile: Freedom to change courses was ideal for Jessica

During my Leaving Certificate, I changed my mind every week about what I wanted to do in college, eventually I decided that Engineering in NUI Galway was the course for me.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

More than half of students receive their first choices

With more students opting to pursue careers in engineering, science and tech, the first round of college place offers also brought a drop in the demand for nursing.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

Evening Round-up: Nora Quoirin latest; CAO offers; Kerry's O'Brien cleared for All-Ireland final

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Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Almost 75,000 CAO first-round offers issued to students nationwide

More than 51,500 students nationwide have received an offer of a third level course, as the Central Application Office (CAO) issued almost 75,000 first-round offers this Thursday.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Leaving Cert students to receive first CAO offers this afternoon

Students receiving their first-round CAO offers later today are being urged to treat it as the only one they get.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

Students advised to consider all options before making final CAO decision

Students receiving their first-round offers from the Central Applications Office (CAO) tomorrow should give consideration to all their options before making a final decision, according to advice from experts.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

When Leaving Cert success means more than just points

Jess Casey A few years ago, student Darragh Cotter couldn’t leave his room due to his severe anxiety, and ended up leaving his mainstream school.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

College accommodation: Secure, affordable housing proving a real challenge

Helen O’Callaghan on the difficulties students face in living away from home.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

Students receiving Leaving Cert results reminded to stay calm

Almost 58,800 students receiving their results this morning are reminded to remain calm in the days and weeks ahead regardless of what the day brings.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

57,000 students to receive Leaving Cert results a day earlier than previous years

An estimated 57,000 students are set to receive their Leaving Cert results on Tuesday - a day earlier than in previous years.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

Review shows students think Irish should become optional for Leaving Cert

Many students think Irish should become an optional subject for the Leaving Cert as a review of senior cycle education uncovers mixed views on keeping Gaeilge compulsory.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2019

CAO Change of Mind deadline for Leaving Cert students this evening

Students are being reminded to get their application in for the CAO Change of Mind deadline later today.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2019

Deadline for late CAO applications this evening

The deadline for late CAO applications is 5.15pm this evening but potential applicants are advised to register well in advance of that time.

Wed, 01 May, 2019