My daughter is in a panic over CAO course selections. How can I guide her in the right direction?
Researching options, planning for challenges and having passion for the subject are key
Higher Options
Higher Options opens to 30,000 school students
European and UK universities seeking to attract Irish college applicants amid rising rental costs at home
Mapping your career path: How to engage with Higher Options
Expo can help you make the right choice before deciding on what career option to pursue after the Leaving Cert
An Cheathrú Ghaeltachta ag Higher Options
Tá athruithe móra i ndán don Ghaeilge sa státchóras sna blianta atá amach romhainn.
Career path: How to build a career in the construction industry
With so many educational options available to school-leavers, we looked at the different entry routes in one key sector in the Irish economy
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How to use your time at Higher Options
Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions
Interpreting at the European Commission is ‘a very exciting and interactive job’
Jason Gavin from Co Mayo is a staff interpreter with the European Commission in Brussels
Help your child to identify their interests and passions
What parents need to know about the course selection process and how to support your children when choosing their next steps
EU citizens are entitled to study at any university within the European Union
Study abroad: There are more than 2,000 degree courses taught through English around Europe
EU institutions have a ‘big, big shortage’ of Irish-language interpreters, graduates told
Bodies including EU Commission and Parliament offer career opportunities for Irish interpreters and translators
What can you do when there’s never been so much choice?
There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life
WorldSkills Ireland event to be staged alongside Higher Options this year
Largest ever concentration of career and study information for school leavers
Higher Options career talks: applying to Cambridge
Ucas deadline for Cambridge and Oxford is usually around October
Higher Options: how can I choose the right course?
The good news is there have never been so many options available to school-leavers
Higher Options career talks: Ucas & studying in the UK
Students from the Republic pay the same domestic fees as those in UK and Northern Ireland
Higher Options career talks: how to apply for Dare access
Eligible students can access courses with reduced CAO points
Higher Options career talks: apprenticeships
They allow students to ‘earn and learn’ and, in many cases, get a degree as well
Higher Options career talks: sports (commercial)
If you’re interested in working within the sports industry, check out roles are available on club websites
Higher Options career talks: applying to the CAO
All you need to know about deadlines, putting courses in the right order and changing your mind
Higher Options career talks: am I entitled to a Susi grant?
Eligibility depends on a range of factors including income and the course you are completing
Higher Options career talks: hospitality & tourism
Career opportunities are plentiful - and they’re global, not just local
Higher Options career talks: nursing and midwifery
There are lots of different fields within nursing with a variety of career paths
Higher Options career talks: technology
New areas of work are being created in the industry every year, providing opportunities for students
Higher Options career talks: law
While most who work in the legal sector complete law degrees, there are other routes
Higher Options career talks: creative media
There's a route for everyone into the industry, not just those who are more creative or arts focused
Higher Options career talks: construction
From engineering to apprenticeships, there are lots of options for school leavers
Higher Options career talks: architecture
All school-leavers need to know about study options and job prospects in the built environment
Higher Options career talks: climate science and sustainability
From general science to forestry, there are lots of routes into careers where you can make a difference
Higher Options career talks: agriculture
From animal science to sustainability, there are plenty of courses - but what are career prospects like?
Higher Options career talks: bio and medical sciences
All school-leavers need to know about study options and job prospects — from the experts
My daughter worries she’ll make the wrong CAO choice. How can I help her?
Think of what your child’s strongest aptitudes are and help them identify education or training options in tune with them
CAO applications open soon, but my son has no idea what to choose. Can you help?
Ask Brian: There is no great urgency in selecting courses, but it is very important to read up on all-important instructions
My daughter wants to study nursing but I worry that CAO points are too high. Are there other options?
For any well-motivated Leaving Cert student there is a range of alternative entry pathways into nursing
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