03/02/2014

Irish Second-Level Schools Show High Retention Rates

ASTI General Secretary Pat King has said the report on the retention rates of students in second-level schools is a success story for the Irish education system.

He said: "The fact that Irish second-level schools have one of the highest retention rates in the world is testament to the value that parents and young people place on education.

"Irish second-level schools offer a broad range of curricula and programmes which cater for a wide variety of interests, talents and abilities. Despite external pressures, second-level schools in Ireland strive to be student centred by offering an inclusive and holistic education to their students, including plenty of extra-curricular opportunities.

"However, all of us who are involved in second-level education – students, parents and educators – are well aware of the damage done by years of education cutbacks. The ASTI will continue to campaign for the proper resourcing of second-level education so that we can maintain and build upon our quality education service."

(CD/JP)

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