DARE – Disability Access Route to Education

Nov 24, 2022 | Education, Susi

DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers under the age of 23 as of 1 January 2023 whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

Applicants to DARE can present with an Irish Leaving Certificate, A-Levels and/or other EU qualifications.

DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who, as a result of having a disability, have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.

What types of disabilities does DARE consider?

•  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome)
• Blind/Vision Impaired
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) – Dyspraxia
• Dyscalculia/ Significant Numeracy Difficulties
• Dyslexia/ Significant Literacy Difficulties
• Mental Health Condition
• Neurological Condition (including Brain Injury and Epilepsy)
• Physical Disability
• Significant Ongoing Illness
• Speech and Language Communication Disorder

What is HEAR?

Nov 24, 2022 | Education, Susi

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social background are underrepresented in higher education.

How do I apply to HEAR?

• Review the HEAR Handbook and the application timeline with your parent(s)/guardian(s) and/or your school’s Guidance Counsellor.
• From 4 November 2022 – 1 March 2023 Complete the online application form through cao.ie 
• The online application process will generate a Supporting Document Checklist based on your answers. Ensure that you have copies of all supporting documents needed.
• By 15 March 2023: Submit copies of supporting documents to CAO bypost.

Check out the following for FAQ’s: https://accesscollege.ie/hear/faqs/

CAO – Central Applications Office

Nov 24, 2022 | Education, Susi

The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Decisions on admissions to undergraduate courses are made by the HEIs who instruct CAO to make offers to successful candidates.

https://www.cao.ie/

PDF copy of 2023 Handbook:  http://www2.cao.ie/handbook/handbook2023/hb.pdf

Important dates for 2023 Applicants:-

Timetable of Events

Please note:

1. These dates may be amended.
2. Tests and interviews form part of the entry-requirements for certain courses.
   Please consult the literature of the HEI for further information.