Leaving Cert

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Leaving Cert history exam looked 'daunting' and rewarded students 'who avoided rote learning'

Leaving Cert history exam looked 'daunting' and rewarded students 'who avoided rote learning'

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

A teacher has given his first reaction to this year's Leaving Cert history exams
Teacher reacts to 'generally fair' Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1

Teacher reacts to 'generally fair' Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Studyclix subject expert Stephen Doyle the aural section had clear recordings covering a good variety of topics, while the questions were generally fair, some detailed questions in Cuid C required careful listening skills.
Leaving Cert Maths Paper 2 contained 'some curveballs' for higher level

Leaving Cert Maths Paper 2 contained 'some curveballs' for higher level

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

"The Ordinary Level paper presented a very typical and manageable set of questions spanning the usual suspects of Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics, Probability and Area and Volume," Studyclix subject expert Stephen Begley said.
Leaving Cert: Teacher analyses 'well-rounded' Maths Paper One

Leaving Cert: Teacher analyses 'well-rounded' Maths Paper One

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

"The examiner was generous throughout in pointing out what methods and techniques students should use to approach a question, for example by indicating to use a certain formula or technique," said Studyclix subject expert Stephen Begley.
Leaving Cert: Teacher says many students found today's English exam 'challenging'

Leaving Cert: Teacher says many students found today's English exam 'challenging'

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Leaving Cert students completed English paper two on Thursday afternoon.
Leaving Cert: Teacher analyses English paper one as students complete first exam

Leaving Cert: Teacher analyses English paper one as students complete first exam

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

A teacher has given her initial reaction to Leaving Cert English paper one
Leaving Cert begins with record 140,000 students to sit State exams

Leaving Cert begins with record 140,000 students to sit State exams

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

The number of students sitting State exams has passed 140,000 for the first time
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!
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".
Students campaign to have Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert subject

Students campaign to have Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert subject

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

National charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, Chime, said there are over 5,000 deaf and hard of hearing students in the Irish education system.
Numbers suspected of cheating in 2024 Leaving Cert almost doubles to 114

Numbers suspected of cheating in 2024 Leaving Cert almost doubles to 114

Sat, 31 Aug, 2024

The numbers suspected to have cheated in this year’s Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied has almost doubled to 114 students
Someone was always going to cry unfairness at exam grade inflation, Minister says

Someone was always going to cry unfairness at exam grade inflation, Minister says

Thu, 29 Aug, 2024

Patrick O’Donovan also said the statistics for this year’s Leaving Cert are ‘quite positive’.
Cork school celebrates as 13 students receive maximum Leaving Cert points

Cork school celebrates as 13 students receive maximum Leaving Cert points

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Seven students were awarded seven H1s and five achieved six H1s.
Quiz: How much do you remember from the Leaving Cert?

Quiz: How much do you remember from the Leaving Cert?

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

How well can you do in our Leaving cert quiz?
CAO change of mind facility to close at 5pm

CAO change of mind facility to close at 5pm

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Those who have already applied to the CAO can change their course choices up to 5pm on Monday evening
Over 136,000 students to sit their Junior and Leaving cert exams

Over 136,000 students to sit their Junior and Leaving cert exams

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

More than 136,000 students will sit this years State Examinations which run from today until the 25th of June.
Leaving Certificate should be scrapped, Labour spokesman says

Leaving Certificate should be scrapped, Labour spokesman says

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said the exam system is ‘one of the biggest mental health strains’ on young people.
'Gradual' return to normal Leaving Cert results to begin next year

'Gradual' return to normal Leaving Cert results to begin next year

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The State Examinations Commission confirmed this year's Leaving Cert results will be issued on August 23rd
Leaving Cert reforms aim to reduce stress for students, says Norma Foley

Leaving Cert reforms aim to reduce stress for students, says Norma Foley

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Six Leaving Cert subjects have been reviewed and updated, including Arabic, Latin, and Ancient Greek, all of which have now gone out for public consultation.

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