Senior Cycle Curriculum

Leaving Certificate Established

In general students taking this option study seven subjects. Students are free to choose any four subjects having had a basis at Junior Certificate and / or Transition Year.

In addition, students may now sit Leaving Certificate examinations in other languages e.g. Spanish, Russian, Lithuanian, Polish, Japanese, Portuguese etc However, please be advised that we do not offer tuition in these subjects.

All subjects at Junior and Senior Cycle are offered subject to personnel and resources being available.

Compulsory Subjects:

  • Irish

  • English

  • Maths

  • Religion (non-examination)

  • Physical Education

Optional Subjects:

  • History

  • Geography

  • French

  • German

  • Business

  • Accounting

  • Economics

  • Art, Craft and Design

  • Home Economics (Social & Scientific)

  • Music, Agricultural

  • Science

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Physical Education (for examination)

Modules in:

  • Career Guidance

  • Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) provides senior cycle students with the opportunity to undertake an innovative, dynamic subject which combines both academic and vocational elements. As part of the programme, students will have an opportunity to:

  • Prepare a CV

  • Conduct a Career Investigation

  • Undertake work experience

  • Engage in event planning

This subject is studies in addition to the traditional leaving certificate subjects, giving students the opportunity to develop key life skills.