Leaving Certificate

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Scoil Mhuire Senior Cycle Subject Choice Booklet 2026-2027.pdf

Please note that the senior cycle is currently under review by the NCCA. All updates can be seen here:

https://www.ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/senior-cycle-review

Leaving Certificate Programme

Students at Senior Cycle follow a two-year programme leading to the Leaving Certificate Examination in June. All subjects are offered at Higher and Ordinary levels with students being encouraged to pursue subjects at higher levels. Foundation level is available in Mathematics and Irish, according to our student’s needs.

The new Leaving Certificate grading system was introduced in 2017 and allocates marks from a H1 – H8/O1 - O8 and provides a broader opportunity for students to achieve.

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Students are afforded every opportunity to meet with Guidance teachers for advice on college courses, application requirements and the multiple career options available. We take a student-centered approach to subject options with the opportunity being afforded to study an extensive curriculum. Students are surveyed well in advance of entering senior cycle and every opportunity is taken to ensure student preference is met resulting in the highest possible satisfaction rating.

Leaving Certificate subjects currently on offer in Scoil Mhuire

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Aug 20
2026
School Materials’ Distribution Day for 1st Year Parents
Aug 21
2026
Leaving Cert and LCA Results’ Day
Aug 28
2026
Induction Programme for incoming 1st Years
Aug 31
2026
All 3rd year, 6th year and LCA2 students return to school
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