Olive for Education, Ireland’s leading EdTech provider for post-primary schools, has announced the launch of its Learning Wallet, in a move to support students, schools and parents during the upcoming Senior Cycle Reform. Olive for Education looks to empower students and educators by making digital learning straightforward, safe, and accessible – exemplified by this latest product launch.
The Learning Wallet is Olive for Education’s all-in-one digital learning solution, designed to make personalised, curriculum-aligned technology accessible to every post-primary student in Ireland. Available on a subscription basis, the Learning Wallet offers a complete education bundle that includes a high-quality student laptop, built-in security measures, technical support for parents and teachers alike, and bespoke digital learning tools tailored to the Irish secondary school curriculum.
CEO of Olive for Education, Ian Gaughran, said on the announcement: “Every student in Ireland deserves access to the tools that will help them thrive in a digital world – that’s what the Learning Wallet is all about. As we move into a new era of education with the Senior Cycle Reform and the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027, it’s vital that no student is left behind simply because of cost or access. With the Learning Wallet, we have built a complete solution with equity in mind.”
This offering is specifically designed for students taking the junior and leaving certificate across Ireland seeking to transition to a 1:1 student device model – where the student has access to their own personal device for use both in the classroom and at home. With the introduction of the new Senior Cycle assessment model in September 2025 – where at least 40% of student grades will come from continuous assessment such as typed-up project work and practicals, the need for digital fluency in schools has never been more urgent. Students need access to digital tools to produce, manage, and submit this work, but that access cannot be limited to those who can afford high-cost devices, nor should it rely on teachers working overtime to bridge the gap.
“In the current economic climate, the cost of a secure, education-ready device – typically between €600 and €700 – can be challenging for a lot of families.. With limited government funding currently available, the burden often falls on parents or school fundraising, creating serious barriers to access. We recognised this growing challenge, and wanted to provide a solution that supports all of the most important stakeholders – students, teachers and parents.
“Through the Learning Wallet subscription, students gain access to high-quality devices and exclusive educational content, while teachers and parents benefit from ongoing support and control. As Ireland prepares for the most significant education reform in a century, Olive for Education is leading the charge to ensure every student is ready for what comes next,” Gaughran added.
With a mission to make digital learning equitable and future-focused, Olive for Education partners with schools nationwide to provide a seamless, curriculum-aligned digital experience. Today, led by a team of EdTech and education experts with over 40 years’ combined experience, Olive for Education supports nearly 50 schools and over 10,000 students across Ireland, helping to modernise classrooms and bridge the gap between outdated infrastructure and the demands of 21st-century learning.
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