Citizens Information Board publishes 2025 edition of Leaving School guide for Secondary School Students
The Citizens Information Board (CIB) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 edition of Leaving School, a booklet which covers important things you need to know about life after finishing secondary school.
Leaving School is published annually and covers different things that students should know about before they finish school, including information about different career paths; apprenticeships and training; Post Leaving Certificate courses and other routes to college; fees, student grants and other financial supports in college; disability supports; finding a place to live; studying abroad; taking a year out; getting a job; looking after your mental health; health and sexual health; and other things to know about Adulting.
Information about many of the topics covered is also available online on citizensinformation.ie. In 2025, the Education and Training category on the website has reached over 290,000 users and has been viewed over 500,000 times. The most visited pages include those about the Student Grant Scheme, Apprenticeships and Third-level student fees and charges.
The Leaving School booklet is available in Irish and English through the network of Citizens Information Centres nationwide, in secondary schools and can be downloaded at citizensinformationboard.ie
Cathy Gerrard, Digital Content Manager, CIB said: “CIB is happy to provide clear, up-to-date information about life after school in this booklet and on the Citizens Information website. Leaving School is designed to give students all the information they need as they enter the adult world for the first time, whether they are going on to further or higher education, are entering the workforce, or are taking a year out after finishing school. We encourage all students to read this booklet or visit our website for more details.”
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Leaving School (pdf) is available online in Irish and English and through the network of Citizens Information Centres nationwide.