Concerns raised over ‘irresponsible’ growth in unconditional offers
Universities could be ordered to curb the soaring use of unconditional offers following concerns the practice is damaging for students.
education
“Decline” in school subject choices criticised
A Fife councillor has criticised a "decline" in subject choices in the region's secondary schools.
Student gets three As after taking exams standing up
A student with a debilitating back condition achieved three A grades after taking her A-level exams standing up.
NI boys outperform girls at A* for first time since grade introduced
Boys have outperformed girls at the top A-level grade for the first time since it was introduced in Northern Ireland.
Proportion of A-levels awarded A or A* reaches six-year high
The proportion of A-level entries awarded top grades has soared to its highest level for six years, with more than one in four gaining an A or A*.
Student has heart set on investment banking after getting top grades
Callum Fitzgerald is hoping that his top grades will lead to a career as an investment banker.
Former Loyalist leader’s sister-in-law celebrates A-level Irish result
The sister-in-law of a former Loyalist leader has achieved an A grade in A-level Irish.
A-level Chinese more popular than German
More students took A-level Chinese than German this year, sparking concern that the European language is heading for extinction.
Key statistics in this year’s A-level results
Here are the main figures in this year’s A-level results:
Belfast triplets get matching A-level results
There was a triple celebration at Lagan College in south Belfast where triplets Nancy, Hannah and Jack Eaton received exactly the same results – two Bs and a C.