Leaving Certificate

Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate Programmes

All students study the core subjects, English, Irish, Mathematics, Physical Education & Religious Education. In addition to the core subjects students choose four other subjects from the following options:

Accounting
Applied Mathematics
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Construction Studies
Economics
Engineering
French
Geography
German
History
Home Economics
Physics
Technical Drawing

Irish, English and Mathematics classes are formed according to level (Higher, Ordinary, Foundation). The classes are reviewed in light of the Junior Certificate results. Option subject choice for senior cycle: During April each student will be given a form which they will complete and sign. Students will be able to change option subjects after Junior Certificate results, subject to availability. Any request for a change of option subject will follow school procedures and will require the approval of the Principal.

Optional Subjects

Students choose four optional subjects from a broad range of disciplines, allowing flexibility in subject combinations and progression pathways.

Option Block Structure

The option blocks are designed to support a range of subject combinations, including:

➝ Biology, Chemistry and Physics plus French or German
➝ Accounting, Business and Economics
➝ Biology and Home Economics
➝ Biology and Agricultural Science

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