The Leaving Certificate (Established) programme offers students a broad and balanced education while allowing for some specialisation. The certificate is used for the purposes of selection into further education, employment, training and higher education.

The examination is the terminal examination of post-primary education. It is held at the end of the Senior Cycle in post-primary schools. The Senior Cycle caters for students in the 15 to 18 year old age group. The majority of candidates who sit for the examinations are recognised students in post-primary schools, are 17 or 18 years of age and have completed 5 or 6 years of post-primary education.

SUBJECT CHOICE

 

Each subject is assessed by an external examination paper at the end of the two-year programme of study.  Some subjects are also assessed by additional assessment methods including oral and aural examinations, practical examinations and assessment of practical coursework.

 

Each subject is assessed by an external examination paper at the end of the two-year programme of study.  Some subjects are also assessed by additional assessment methods including oral and aural examinations, practical examinations and assessment of practical coursework.

 

All students study:

Irish*
English
Maths
French or German*

* Some students may have an exemption in these subjects.

 

Option Subjects:

Accounting
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Construction Studies
Design and Communication Graphics
Economics
Engineering
Geography
History
Home Economics
Music
Physics

Students select three of the above option subjects.