Leaving Certificate Applied

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]

See also

• Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

References

1. "An Ardteistiméireacht Fheidhmeach | NCCA" [The Leaving Certificate Applied]. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) (in Irish).
2. "Engaging Young People? Student Experiences of the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme". esri.ie. Economic and Social Research Institute. 15 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
3. "Leaving Certificate Applied Programme Statement". curriculumonline.ie. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
4. "Leaving Certificate Applied - FAQ". lca.slss.ie. Second Level Support Service. Archived from the original on 8 February 2007. Retrieved 21 May 2007.
5. "Special Report: Leaving Certificate Results - Colleges to widen use of bonus points". irishexaminer.com. Irish Examiner. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2020.