KDYS
Education
Transitioning Out of Home – Accommodation
Searching for the right accommodation remains the biggest issue a new student needs to sort out. The main priority is to find the best located accommodation, to the best standard they can afford. We always advise students to source accommodation early to have the best choices.
Kerry Education and Training Board & Tertiary Education
Kerry Education and Training Board, promoting the development of learning society in all of Kerry. KETB Core Values Our core values centre on ensuring that every person has a right to access education and training opportunities to realise their potential. We will...
National Colleges & Universities
Colleges in Munster Munster Technological University- The Munster Technological University, a multi-campus technological university with 6 campuses located in the Southwest of Ireland. The MTU was established in January 2021 from a merger between the Cork Institute of...
Internet Safety
Youth Information video on Internet Safety. https://www.facebook.com/KDYS/videos/1115342325588369
Discover your talents through Apprenticeship
Unlike standard college courses, an apprenticeship allows you to earn money and become qualified while you are learning on-the-job, opening up exciting and rewarding careers. 50%or more of apprenticeship learning happens on-the-job. https://apprenticeship.ie/
Student Finacial Supports
Student Financial Supports: https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/ This website is a convenient and user-friendly source of information about the financial assistance schemes available in Ireland to help you progress through further and...
The International Protection Student Scheme
The International Protection Student Scheme (for Further and Higher Education Students) provides financial grants for students who are in the protection system or at the leave to remain (but not deportation order) stage. To apply, a student must be pursuing one of...
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2022
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2022: Your questions answered From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science:...
Students with Disabilities/ DARE
DARE DARE is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers under the age of 23 as of 1 January 2024 whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Applicants to DARE can present with an Irish Leaving Certificate,...
What is HEAR?
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...
CAO – Central Applications Office
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. Click HERE...
Student Universal Support Ireland – SUSI
Before applying for your grant, you are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria by selecting your student type based on whether you are PLC, Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Studying Outside the State. You can also use the Eligibility Reckoner where you can...
Transition Programme for 6th Class Students
The KDYS 6th class transfer programme is available to National schools from March to June. Teachers, pupils and parents/carers can contact annemurphy@kdys.ie.