alternative Education & Tests
A list of alternative education and test options for those not in school.
Tests
A list of alternative certifications to the Irish state-based Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate
Dyslexia Tests
Website: https://www.sess.ie/dyslexia-section/lists-tests
National Council for Special Education (NCSE) list of tests for dyslexia , reading and numeracy.
QQI Certification
Website: https://www.qualifax.ie/courses
QQI awards certification for all levels in Ireland. QQI Level 3 is equivalent to Junior Cert, QQI Level 5 is equivalent to Leaving Cert. Also has certifications in Pre-university and all 3rd level qualifications.
Drumcondra Test
Website: https://www.tests.erc.ie
The Drumcondra Tests are a set of curriculum-based standardised assessments of achievement for both primary and post-primary pupils in Ireland. Tests are for English, Maths, Irish (primary only) and Apptitude Test (post-primary).
Education Alternatives
A list of alternatives to School Education
CityWise Education
Website: Citywise Education
Citywise is a not-for-profit organisation which was set up to run education, sporting and personal development programmes.
CityWide XLC Project
Website: Citywide XLC Project
The XLC Project in Waterford offers mainstream Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate syllabi to young people who wish to sit these examinations but who have been excluded from or dropped out of school due to a range of personal circumstances
YouthReach Education Programme
Website: Is YouthReach for you?
Youthreach is an education, training, and work programme for early school leavers aged 15-20 years of age.