Junior Cycle
From 2022, all Junior Cycle subjects and short courses have been revised and the old Junior Certificate has been fully phased out. The Junior Cycle places a focus on key skills and has a new approach to both assessment and reporting.
Subjects to Study:
Students typically study 8-10 subjects during the Junior Cycle, depending on the school's curriculum.
Students typically study 8-10 subjects during the Junior Cycle, depending on the school's curriculum.
Core Subjects
Additional Subjects
Irish (unless they have an official Certificate of Exemption)
English
Maths
History
Wellbeing
ICT
SPHE
CSPE
PE
Option subjects for Junior Cycle:
We offer a wide variety of optional subjects for Junior Cycle. First Years select 4 option subjects to study for Junior Cycle. These will be chosen in the spring prior to starting. More detailed information on individual subjects can be found on https://www.curriculumonline.ie/junior-cycle/junior-cycle-subjects/
| Spanish | Home Economics | Geography |
Visual Art | Business | Graphics |
Engineering | Wood Technology | Science |
Terminal Exams:
At the end of 3rd Year, students sit state exams for their core and optional subjects.
At the end of 3rd Year, students sit state exams for their core and optional subjects.
Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs):
Throughout 2nd and 3rd Year, students complete two CBAs per subject to showcase their skills and knowledge. These are assessed by the teacher.
Throughout 2nd and 3rd Year, students complete two CBAs per subject to showcase their skills and knowledge. These are assessed by the teacher.
Free schoolbooks for Junior Cycle students
From September 2024, free schoolbooks and classroom resources, like copybooks, journals, calculators and dictionaries, will be provided to all Junior Cycle students in the Free Education Scheme.
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