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Leaving Cert

Changes in points for agri courses as applicants receive CAO first round offers

Rural Life

3 months ago

Changes in points for agri courses as applicants receive CAO first round offers

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 27) issued 86,098 round one offers to 59,201 applicants.

Leaving Cert Ag 2025 - Could you answer these questions?

Rural Life

5 months ago

Leaving Cert Ag 2025 - Could you answer these questions?

A total 7,169 students sat the Leaving Certificate Agricultural Paper today according to the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

CAO issues a fall in points for some agri science courses

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has today (Wednesday, August 28) issued 83,369 round one offers to 56,571 CAO applicants

Over 700 ag science Leaving Cert students receive top results

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Over 700 ag science Leaving Cert students receive top results

About 715 students out of a total of 5,501 that sat the higher level Leaving Cert agricultural science exam received top results today

Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel 'hard done by'

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Leaving Cert ag science exam students may feel 'hard done by'

This question formed part of what was considered to be a rather "challenging and tricky" ag science leaving cert exam on Monday, June 17....

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Farm families urged to be aware of SUSI grant dates and details

Farm families have been urged to be aware of the closing dates and details of the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant.

Farm families urged to be aware of SUSI grant dates and details

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

6,638 Leaving Cert students are due to sit the written agricultural science exam later this month, the State Examinations Commission said.

11% drop in students sitting Leaving Cert ag science exam

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Watch: 7,460 ag science students receive Leaving Cert results

With 61,736 students receiving their Leaving Cert results today, 7,460 of them will be checking to see what mark they earned in ag science.

Watch: 7,460 ag science students receive Leaving Cert results

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

CAO: Drop in acceptance numbers for ag and vet-related courses

The amount of CAO applicants being accepted into agricultural and veterinary courses decreased for 2022 compared to 2021

CAO: Drop in acceptance numbers for ag and vet-related courses

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

CAO: Some ag and vet-related applicants to receive offers today

CAO Round A Offers became available from 10:00a.m this morning (Thursday, July 6) to a total of 5,095 applicants

CAO: Some ag and vet-related applicants to receive offers today

Machinery News

over 2 years ago

FTMTA to push apprenticeships message within schools

Attracting new entrants into agriculture will require the roll-out of further apprenticeships according to the FTMTA.

FTMTA to push apprenticeships message within schools

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Almost 90% opt for higher level Leaving Cert ag science exam

Students across Ireland will be preparing for their Leaving Certificate (Leaving Cert) agricultural science exam which takes place on Monday.

Almost 90% opt for higher level Leaving Cert ag science exam

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Thousands of students to sit Leaving Cert ag science exam

The day has finally arrived for thousands of students across the country as the Leaving Certificate ag science exam takes place today.

Thousands of students to sit Leaving Cert ag science exam

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

Almost 7,800 students due to sit Leaving Cert ag science

7,791 Leaving Cert students are due to sit the written agriculture science exam later this month, the State Examinations Commission has said.

Almost 7,800 students due to sit Leaving Cert ag science

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Leaving Cert ag science cohort praised after 'perfect storm' of a year

This year's Leaving Cert agricultural science cohort have been praised by the IASTA after getting through a 'perfect storm' of a year.

Leaving Cert ag science cohort praised after 'perfect storm' of a year

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Leaving Cert ag science syllabus 'caused great distress'

The "flawed" Leaving Cert agricultural science syllabus that "caused great distress to teachers and students" was examined yesterday.

Leaving Cert ag science syllabus 'caused great distress'

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

'Social farming can make lasting difference to young people'

International experience and growing experience in this country indicates that social farming has significant potential to make a difference.

'Social farming can make lasting difference to young people'

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Leaving Cert exams to begin today...but agri science candidates have further wait

2,569 candidates will commence the postponed 2020 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied exams today (Monday, November 16). 

Leaving Cert exams to begin today...but agri science candidates have further wait

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

CAO Round 4: Offers to include applicants affected by Leaving Cert errors

The higher education institutions and CAO have agreed to include offers from corrections to calculated grades along with Round 4 offers. 

CAO Round 4: Offers to include applicants affected by Leaving Cert errors

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

CAO reminder: Closing date for accepting Round One offers is tomorrow

The closing date for accepting Round One CAO (Central Applications Office) offers is tomorrow (Wednesday, September 16).

CAO reminder: Closing date for accepting Round One offers is tomorrow

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Significant increase in top marks awarded to Leaving Cert agricultural science students

There was a significant increase in the percentage of top marks received by Leaving Certificate agricultural science students this year.

Significant increase in top marks awarded to Leaving Cert agricultural science students

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Leaving Cert results received...but what's next for agricultural academic hopefuls?

There was much excitement along with nerves for some 60,000 students who received the results of their Leaving Certificate yesterday.

Leaving Cert results received...but what's next for agricultural academic hopefuls?

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

Teachers' association in talks with State Exams Commission over agricultural science curriculum

The association representing agricultural science teachers in secondary schools in Ireland has said that it has been in contact with the SEC.

Teachers' association in talks with State Exams Commission over agricultural science curriculum

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