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So you have accepted your chosen college course and it’s time to pack your bags & set off in search of accomodation for the year ahead. Moving out of home can be a daunting task for anyone and it is very important to find a good place to live no
Further Education, (often referred to as PLC or Post Leaving Cert) is really two things: it is the gaining of a valuable qualification in its own right and/or the bridge or stepping stone between second and third level education.
In 2003 significant changes were made to the Irish education system with the introduction of the National Framework of Qualifications. Designed to encompass all education and training awards in Ireland, this new framework provides recognition for l
The CAO is the dominant method of gaining entry to third level education and it is based on a points system: grades attained are converted into points and each course applied through via the CAO is assigned a number of points as the entry requirement...
As a student you may be entitled to some financial help towards your study. Check out this article to find out more on your funding options for Higher and Further Education....
Third level education is becoming increasingly essential in contemporary Ireland. Trying to choose the right option can be as daunting as first learning your ABC’s, instead you are confronted with CAO, PLCs, BAs and Ph.D.’s. This wide choice i
If your are 21 or over and receiving a Social Welfare payment* or credits for at least six months, you can return to education at no cost under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme(VTOS). You will be paid a weekly VTOS Training allowance....
Maybe you didn’t get a place at 3rd level this year, and are going to reapply next year. Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to go to 3rd level, but feel you are out of the education system too long and just might not be able for it. What if there
