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Students to face aptitude test in medical entry overhaul

STUDENTS hoping to get into medical school straight after the Leaving Certificate under new entry methods may need a combination of up to 500 points as well as a good aptitude test score, the Irish Examiner has learned.

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Students consider legal action over detention

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Students: ASBOs are quick-fix solutions

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English first word on 58,871 students’ lips as Leaving Cert begins

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ASBOs an infringement of civil rights

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Calls to end cap on PLC places

Don't add to exam stress, parents urged

About 119,000 students begin the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate exams today in 4,600 centres across the country.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Students must wait for decision on college fees

STUDENTS could have to wait until the summer before knowing whether they face tuition fees for college next year.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2003

Leaving Cert system may be overhauled

STUDENTS could be facing a three-year Leaving Certificate programme under a revised examination system being considered by Education Minister Noel Dempsey.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2002

Secondary students present wish-list

LONGER time to sit exams, regular teacher assessments and an updated sex education programme are included in a Christmas wish-list from secondary students to the Government.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2002