Leaving Cert
CAO: Nine Trinity Courses Exceed 600 Points
A record 10,711 students named Trinity as their top choice.
Adjustments to be Made to 2022 Leaving Cert Due to Impact of Pandemic
The adjustments will be similar to those made to the 2021 leaving certificate.
Leaving Cert Results To Be Released on September 3rd
Students will receive their results from either their in-person exams or accredited grades, which were introduced as an option last year.
‘Lion’s Share’ of Additional College Applicants Coming from the EU, Says CAO Chair
The increases may be related to Brexit, as the UK, in comparison, has seen a major drop in EU applicants.
High-Points Courses ‘Maxed Out’ Due to Record Number of CAO Applicants
Over 10,000 applicants put Trinity as their first preference.
Leaving Cert Students to Choose Predicted Grades or Exam for Each Subject
Students will be given the option of calculated grades or sitting traditional exams – or both – for individual subjects.
‘Sensible Arrangements’ Needed for Leaving Certificate, Says Linda Hogan
Hogan, one of three confirmed candidates in the upcoming provost elections, called on Minister for Education Norma Foley to 'reduce stress and allow students, their schools and universities to plan'.
Calculated Grades and Written Exam Mix the ‘Preferred Option’, Says Taoiseach
A final decision on the leaving certificate is set to be made later in the week.
Students Need Clarity on Leaving Cert By End of Month, Says Harris
The government is adamant that leaving certificate exams will go ahead.
Work Experience Could Be Added to Leaving Cert Curriculum, Says Draft Report
The leaving certificate has come under criticism for becoming like an entrance exam to third-level.