Leaving Certificate

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Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 'very manageable' with no surprises at either level

Leaving Cert Irish Paper 2 'very manageable' with no surprises at either level

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Leaving Certificate students sat the Irish Paper 2 exam on Tuesday morning
Judge wishes Leaving Cert student accused of dangerous driving 'best of luck' in his exams

Judge wishes Leaving Cert student accused of dangerous driving 'best of luck' in his exams

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Leaving Cert student Renat Rotari (18) appeared at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on Tuesday.
Quiz: Could you pass Leaving Cert Irish history?

Quiz: Could you pass Leaving Cert Irish history?

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Do you know enough to pass the Irish history section of a Leaving Cert exam? Take our quiz and find out!
Education Minister to update Cabinet on major Leaving Cert changes

Education Minister to update Cabinet on major Leaving Cert changes

Tue, 13 May, 2025

The significant reforms from the next academic year will see 40 per cent of marks in all subjects given for practical exams or end of year projects.
Number of students caught cheating in 2024 State exams more than double that of 2023

Number of students caught cheating in 2024 State exams more than double that of 2023

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) said 86 results had been withheld during 2024’s Leaving Cert cycle compared to only 39 the year before
Dyslexia Ireland calls for extra time for students in Junior and Leaving Cert

Dyslexia Ireland calls for extra time for students in Junior and Leaving Cert

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Dyslexia Ireland said the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education are "dragging their feet on this issue".
System for allocating college places ‘not the worst’, minister says

System for allocating college places ‘not the worst’, minister says

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

More than 56,000 applicants were given an offer of a college place on Wednesday.
CAO: More than 56,000 applicants offered college course place

CAO: More than 56,000 applicants offered college course place

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

There were a total of 83,543 applicants to the Central Applications Office this year.
Over 60,000 students receive their Leaving Cert results

Over 60,000 students receive their Leaving Cert results

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Calculated grades and the marking adjustment led to grade inflation during Covid, with attention now on when it will return to pre-pandemic levels.
Court rejects student’s challenge against Leaving Certificate Mandarin Chinese marking system

Court rejects student’s challenge against Leaving Certificate Mandarin Chinese marking system

Wed, 29 May, 2024

The judge was also critical of the manner of how certain linguistic experts gave their evidence to the court.

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