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Frequently Asked Questions

The Leaving Certificate History exam takes place each June as part of the official Leaving Certificate examination timetable. The exact date and time are confirmed annually by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Leaving Cert Plus History provides comprehensive, exam-focused resources covering a wide range of topics from the Leaving Certificate History course, including US Politics, the Irish revolutionary period, Northern Ireland, and European history topics such as Communism in Russia and the growth of Fascism.

History involves a significant amount of course content and requires strong written communication skills. However, students can make excellent progress by studying consistently, developing a strong bank of historical evidence and regularly practising essay questions.

Jason Coster

Jason Coster

History Teacher

English and History teacher at Presentation College Bray, and creator of the popular educational TikTok channel 5 Minute History. Jason has worked as a Junior Cycle History examiner with the State Examinations Commission for the past four years.