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The Leaving Certificate examinations take place each year in June. The official timetable is published annually by the State Examinations Commission (SEC), and students should check the official timetable for their exact exam dates and times.
CAO points are awarded based on Leaving Certificate grades. Generally, a student's six highest-scoring subjects from one sitting are used to calculate their points total. Higher Level Mathematics can attract 25 bonus points where the qualifying grade is achieved. Students should also check the specific entry requirements for any course they are considering.
Many Leaving Certificate subjects can be studied at Higher Level or Ordinary Level. Higher Level generally involves more demanding course content and offers a greater number of CAO points. The right level depends on the student, their performance in the subject and any college course entry requirements.
Effective preparation combines understanding the course, consistent revision and regular exam practice. Use past papers, marking schemes and timed questions to identify weak areas and improve exam technique rather than relying on last-minute cramming.
Leaving Cert Plus provides exam-focused resources across a growing range of Leaving Certificate subjects, including Accounting, Agricultural Science, Applied Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Studies, DCG, Economics, Engineering, English, French, Geography, German, History, Irish, Maths, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Politics & Society, Religious Education, Spanish and Technology.
Depending on the subject, students can access expert notes, video lessons, short explainers, worked examples, sample answers, revision materials, quizzes, practical guidance and exam-focused advice.
Leaving Cert Plus is designed to make revision more structured and manageable. Resources focus on the Leaving Certificate course, exam technique and the areas students need to understand and practise before the examinations.
Yes. Subject hubs organise resources by topic so students can focus on one area at a time, revisit weaker topics and combine notes or lessons with exam-question practice. Available topics vary by subject.