State examinations

Established Leaving Certificate
This document describes the established Leaving Certificate.

Leaving Certificate examination fees
Students in Ireland taking the State Leaving Certificate Examinations must pay examination fees. Information on fees and on whom is exempt from these fees.

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
Ireland's Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) is a senior cycle programme designed to give a strong vocational dimension to the Established Leaving Certificate.

Junior Certificate
The Junior Certificate examination is held at the end of the three-year Junior Cycle in second-level schools.

Leaving Certificate Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied is a two-year, self-contained programme aimed at recognising the talents of all students and providing opportunities to prepare for working and adult life.

State examination arrangements for children with disabilities
Special arrangements are in place for children with disabilities in Ireland taking state examinations

Appealing the Leaving Certificate results
A description of procedures you must follow if you wish to appeal the results of your Leaving Certificate examinations.

The State Examinations Commission
Description of the work of the State Examinations Commission.