How Transition Year programme has changed Irish schools

What began as a modest educational innovation in 1974 has become a huge success story with benefits for all involved

While Leaving Cert results capture the spotlight in August, the focus will soon shift to the Junior Cert and the exciting next step for many students: Transition Year. As TY approaches its 50th anniversary, it remains an important part of the Irish educational system. In 2022, Minister of Education Norma Foley announced plans for a revamped Senior Cycle, which includes the development of a revised Transition Year programme to be introduced in schools.

For some of us, TY is a familiar journey we once took ourselves, but it's an unknown experience for many others. How well do we truly know this unique programme? How has it evolved from a modest educational innovation? What are the opportunities and challenges it faces as it looks ahead to the next 50 years?

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