Leaving Cert Guide Ireland

Leaving Cert Overview

Leaving Cert explained: Higher, Ordinary and Foundation levels, exam structure, timing and key facts about Ireland's state examination.

How to apply, points requirements, offer rounds, change of mind and everything about college entry in Ireland.

Choosing Leaving Cert subjects: points scales, subject levels, compulsory subjects and strategic selection for CAO entry.

Full points conversion: H1=100, H2=88, H3=77, etc., with bonus Maths points and example calculations.

Leaving Cert English: Paper 1 & Paper 2, prescribed texts, comparative studies and exam strategy.

Higher vs Ordinary Level, Project Maths, bonus points, exam papers and study strategy.

Gaeilge — oral exam (béaltriail), written papers, listening comprehension and exemptions.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics: course content, exam structure, practical work and study advice.

Study timetable, active recall, past paper practice, exam strategy and wellbeing advice.

Results day, appeals, CAO offer rounds, deferrals and what to do if you don't get your course.