Senior Cycle Programme
SENIOR CYCLE PROGRAMME
In approaching the Senior Cycle Programme students must consider 3 main options.
- To take a Transition Year Programme followed by the regular two-year Leaving Certificate
Any Third Year student may apply for this, but it is particularly recommended for those who are a little younger than the norm, i.e. under 15 years of age on the 1st of January this year (or 17½ years or younger sitting the Leaving Certificate).
- To take the Leaving Certificate Programme/Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
Students should keep further studies at 3rd level in mind when selecting their subjects for Leaving Certificate.
- To take the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme
The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. This programme is designed to cater for the needs of students for whom the ordinary Leaving Certificate courses are not appropriate.
For further details on each programme click on the relevant link on the sidebar to the left.
For an overview of all three options please click on the link below:
Colaiste Chraobh Abhann Senior Cycle Options Pack
You may also find the following publication by the Department of Education and Science useful: