Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. The DARE Application Online Presentation & Q&A Session will take place this Saturday Jan 9 2021 at 10am. This provides an opportunity for students and parent(s)/ guardian(s) […]
IADT Offering 120 Places Under Government Jobs Stimulus Initiative: IADT is offering 120 places on Certificate and short modular online courses under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus initiative. People in employment can be 90% funded under the scheme and jobseekers are fully funded. Closing date for applications is 5pm on 16th December 2020. IADT Offering […]
Disability Support Services at the University of Limerick are running two online DARE information sessions on November 24th and 26th 2020. These sessions can help students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors with the application process. The sessions will include information on the application process, deadlines and information on required documentation. There will also be time for questions and answers. […]
Virtual Education Expo is an online event that will go live on Thursday, 18th June 2020. This online event will take place between 10am and 4pm and is dedicated to those looking to enrol in a course in 2020/21. This FREE event will host course providers from around the country, who’ll be there to discuss […]
Every year Griffith College awards scholarships to students who show an interest in their courses and can demonstrate an ability or passion for that area, but may not ordinarily be able to afford the tuition fees. Below is some information that describes what the scholarship is, how you apply and who is eligible for it. […]
Here at Whichcollege.ie, we are delighted to welcome Marino College of Further Education to our comprehensive list of training providers. Why Study at Marino College of Further Education? At Marino College they aim to support each learner to progress to satisfying and financially rewarding employment or to a related area of further studies. This college […]
Still weighing up where to study? DCU might just have something to tip that scale. They have just opened a state-of-the-art student centre dedicated to enhancing your experience at DCU and preparing graduates to flourish in the 21st century. This was officially opened by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins yesterday. G’wan Miggeldy. This project […]
Are you having trouble with your European language course – but still choosing to do the higher-level exam? You are not alone… but it is not the best idea. A State Examinations Commission report has looked at how students managed in key language exams last year. In Spanish, the number of students taking the higher […]
Between 5 May and 1 July, third-level applicants can register to change their third-level course. The change can be done free of charge online. Although there are some restrictions, as a general rule, you can change your mind as often as you like. Hey, choosing a course can be difficult! Things to note If you […]
The Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School has been at the forefront of beauty therapy training in Ireland for over 40 years and is renowned for the quality and professionalism of its students. The high esteem in which the Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School is held ensures that all graduating students are much sought after by employers within […]
Portobello Institute, Ireland’s leading private training college prides itself on offering intensive post leaving certificate training to students of all ages. Established in 1981, the Institute has successfully established itself within the market place as an exceptional college choice with notable success rates. Portobello students Louise McMahon and Nerea Fernandez discuss their experiences. Making your mark in the […]
Open University Republic of Ireland events in July & September 2015 for your information. Tuesday 21 July 2015 – 12.00pm – 2.00pm Cork Central Library Information Session 57 – 61 Grand Parade Cork City Co Cork Tuesday 21 July 2015 – 6.00pm – 8.00pm Ashbourne Library Information Session 1 -2 Killegland Square Upper Killegland Street […]
Government ministers and educators may not be on the best of terms at this point in time, but one proposal they seem to agree on is that physical activity (PE) should included as an examinable subject in the Leaving Certificate. A survey conducted by Professor Niall Moyna of Dublin City University (DCU) showed that support […]
When it comes to college life, an important voice is often a bit under-appreciated – that of the student. The Irish Survey of Student Engagement is a pilot national survey that aims to give students their say on what college life in Ireland is like. Almost 13,000 students responded to the survey, which was conducted […]
The CAO figures for first preference submissions have been released. These are typically a good indicator of the points requirements for courses when CAO offers are issued in late August. Growing in popularity Among the subject areas showing a growth in interest were business/commerce (up by 6.5 per cent), engineering/technology (up by 3.5 per cent), […]
It seems that up until now, not enough serious consideration has been paid to the the transition that post-primary students face as they head into higher education. Which seems a bit strange for a number of reasons. For one thing, the leap from primary to secondary school is a huge leap that marks a vital […]
According to the Higher Education Authority’s Chief Executive Tom Boland, this year’s crop of Leaving Certificate students may be the last to avail of the approximate equality between the number of higher education places that are available to them and the demand to fill those places. Speaking to the Irish Times, Mr Boland commented: […]
The CAO recently announced (in its Strategic Plan 2013-2017) aims to extend its services to cover applications to all courses in further and higher education, including all post-secondary part-time programmes. The aim of the expansion is to make it easier for to students to navigate the options that are available to them. It seems an […]
It’s probably true that at this particular moment in time, we are a little bit guilty of over-emphasizing the positives when it comes to new job announcements. However, it is clear that there are enough sustained signs of growth for at least a cautious sense of optimism as certain trends begin to emerge. With all […]
Getting to college has always been a commendable achievement in an academic sense, but the funding challenges faced by students now makes it a financial one too. The value of further and third-level education to students has never been higher. Jobs are becoming more complex and because there is still a shortage for them, competition […]
