Leaving Cert
The Leaving Certificate is a two- year programme. Students study seven subjects for their Leaving Cert Examination. Subjects can be taken at Ordinary or Higher level.
CORE SUBJECTS:
Irish, English, Mathematics, French or German
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (Select one from each group)
- Biology / Accounting / Technology / Home Economics /History
- Physics / Biology / Business / Geography / Music / Japanese
- Chemistry / Economics / Art / Agricultural Science / History / Business
NON- EXAMINATION SUBJECTS:
Religion/Social & Health/Humanities/Physical Education/ Guidance & Counselling
When selecting your optional subjects it is useful to consider:
- Essential subject requirements
- Subjects that you are interested in and prepared to work at
- Subjects that suit your strengths and talents (Refer to CAT4 G results)
- Particular subject combinations
- Manner in which subject is assessed
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