6th Year Parents Information Webinar by clicking here
This year we are trialling a recorded video, followed by further support where required from our guidance department.
This should allow flexibility amongst parents to watch the recorded webinar at a time of your convenience, supplemented by 1:1 support though emails, phone calls or meetings.
Our guidance department can be contacted initially via email:
Leaving Certificate Established
Students choose an average of seven subjects, which must include Irish, English and Mathematics. Additionally, all students have classes in PE, RE and Career Guidance. Students with the qualifying subjects can also select the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme as an additional subject.
Core Subjects- English, Irish, Mathematics, Career Guidance, Physical Education and Religious Education
Optional Exam Subjects- Accounting, Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Art, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Construction Studies, Economics, Engineering, French, German, Geography, DCG/Graphics, History, Home Economics, LCVP, Music, Physics, Technology, Physical Education.
You can access more information about the Leaving Certificate Programme from the NCCA at the following link:
https://www.ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle
Leaving Certificate Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied programme is a two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
The programme sets out to recognise the talents of all students and to provide opportunities for developing personal responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge and helps students apply what they learn to the real world.
Courses are offered in three main areas: Vocational Preparation; General Education; and Vocational Education.
Assessment
The assessment takes place on the completion of modules, and there is also a final examination in each of the following areas:
- English and Communication
- Two vocational specialisms
- Mathematical Applications
- Language
- Social Education
Students who successfully complete the programme are awarded a Leaving Certificate from the Department of Education and Science. The certificate is awarded at three levels: Pass; Merit; and Distinction.
Leaving Certificate Success 2026
