Leaving Certificate Applied Explained

The Leaving Certificate Applied (Irish: Ardteistiméireacht Fheidhmeach)[1] is a self-contained two-year programme of the Irish Department of Education. It was first introduced in 1995 as an alternative or variant of the established Leaving Certificate programme.[2]

According to the Department of Education, the programme is "intended to meet the needs of those pupils who either choose not to opt for other Leaving Certificate Programmes".[3] The programme is aimed at young people who have completed the Junior Certificate and students who have taken a FÁS course.[4]

According to a 2014 Irish Examiner report, approximately 3,000 students completed the Leaving Certificate Applied programme, compared to approximately 57,000 who completed the established Leaving Certificate exam programme.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: An Ardteistiméireacht Fheidhmeach NCCA . The Leaving Certificate Applied . National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) . Irish.
  2. Web site: Engaging Young People? Student Experiences of the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme . Economic and Social Research Institute . esri.ie . 15 April 2010 . 8 September 2020 .
  3. Web site: Leaving Certificate Applied Programme Statement . National Council for Curriculum and Assessment . curriculumonline.ie . 10 November 2010.
  4. Web site: Leaving Certificate Applied - FAQ . lca.slss.ie . Second Level Support Service . 21 May 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070208175106/http://lca.slss.ie/faq.html . 8 February 2007 . dead .
  5. Web site: Special Report: Leaving Certificate Results - Colleges to widen use of bonus points . Irish Examiner . irishexaminer.com . 13 August 2014 . 8 September 2020 .

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