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:
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