Leaving Certificate Applied

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a two-year Leaving Certificate, available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally orientated programme. The Leaving Certificate Applied is made up of a range of courses that are structured round three elements: Vocational Preparation, Vocational Education and General Education.

Students who successfully complete the programme are awarded a Leaving Certificate from the Department of Education and Science. The certificate is awarded at three levels: Pass; Merit; and Distinction.

Our LCA Information Booklet: 

LCA Booklet

Subjects Studied over the 2 years: 

English & Communication Vocational Preparation
Leaving Cert Maths Art/Drama/Dance
Social Education Hair & Beauty
Modern Language Hotel Catering & Tourism
Gaeilge Chumarsaideach Horticulture
ICT Science
Physical Education Religious Education

 

Letter from Simon Harris in support of LCA:

Simon.Harris.Letter.Support.LCA

Full Curriculum can be found at link below: 

https://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/lca/

Updated Leaving Cert Applied Statement:

https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/be7c149f-7c67-4866-8f88-6420ff4d67a3/Revised-LCAPS.pdf

FAQ about Leaving Cert Applied: 

https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/22a97aa1-8088-4212-9343-eaf1988b60a3/LCA-Addendum-FAQ.pdf