leaving certificate established

The Leaving Certificate Established is a two-year programme that aims to provide learners with a broad, balanced education while also offering some specialisation towards a particular career option. Subjects are assessed by an examination paper and by additional assessment methods including oral and aural examinations, practical examinations and assessment of practical coursework at the end of the two-year programme of study. Performance in the examination can be used for purposes of selection into employment, and into further and higher education.
THE STATE EXAMINATIONS COMMISSION (SEC) provides everything you need to know regarding State examinations.

Subjects we offer

The core subjects students must sit an examination in are

  • English 
  • Irish 
  • Mathematics
Students will also study the following non-examination subjects

  • Religion 
  • Physical Education

For detailed information on the subjects we offer, please follow the links below.
​Students will also have the option of choosing four other subjects from various option bands.
The subjects we offer are:
  • Accounting 
  • Art, Craft & Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Construction Studies
  • Design & Communication Graphics
  • Engineering 
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Home Economics
  • Link Modules (LCVP) 
  • Music

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