Accounting
Leaving Certificate accounting provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills in accounting and financial management necessary for managing personal and basic company accounts. The learning experiences in accounting develop students’ organisational, logical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills for their future life, work and study. It also develops their numeracy skills within the context of business and enterprise. The syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Higher and Ordinary levels.
Art
Leaving Cert Art is presented in three strands: Research, Create and Respond. This does not mean that work will always follow a linear approach. Each one is dependent on the other two and all are interconnected and supportive of the artistic process.
The three interlinked and interdependent strands of Research, Create and Respond also serve to signify the importance of the symbiotic relationship between the learner, the practical work with which they are involved and their understanding of the place of, and emphasis on, Visual Studies within their work. The visual expression of all aspects of culture, created by past, recent modern and contemporary societies, is called Visual Studies. It may also take account of the medium they have been expressed through or the ideas that underpin their creation as well as the rationale behind curated exhibitions in gallery or museum spaces. In all three strands, learners should experience examples of Visual Studies alongside the practical work they are engaged with.
Biology
Biology is the study of life. Through the study of biology students explore the diversity of life and the inter-relationships between organisms and their environment. They become aware of the use of living organisms and their products to enhance human health and the environment.
The Leaving Certificate Biology syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Ordinary and Higher levels. The biology syllabus is currently under review.
An Bitheolaíocht
Staidéar ar an mbeatha atá sa bhitheolaíocht. Scoláirí a roghnaíonn an bhitheolaíocht, taiscéalann siad éagsúlacht na beatha agus na hidirghaolmhaireachtaí idir orgánaigh agus an timpeallacht ina maireann siad. Cuireann siad eolas ar an tslí ina n-úsáidtear orgánaigh bheo agus a dtáirgí chun cur le sláinte an duine agus le timpeallacht an duine.
Ceapadh an siollabas seo do scoláirí sa tsraith shinsearach den iar-bhunoideachas agus measúnaítear é ag an nGnáthleibhéal agus ag an Ardleibhéal. Tá an siollabas bitheolaíochta faoi athbhreithniú i láthair na huaire.
Business
Leaving Certificate business creates an awareness of the importance of business activity and develops a positive and ethical attitude towards enterprise. The learning experiences in business develop students’ critical thinking, creative and organisational skills while enhancing literacy and numeracy skills using real-life examples. Business provides students with a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in business, marketing, law, enterprise and management.
This syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Ordinary and Higher levels.
Gnó
Tugann Gnó na hArdteistiméireachta léargas do scoláirí ar a thábhachtaí atá gníomhaíocht gnó, agus cothaíonn sé iontu dearcadh dearfach eiticiúil i leith na fiontraíochta. Cabhair is ea an próiseas foghlama sa ghnó chun smaointeoireacht chriticiúil, scileanna cruthaitheacha agus scileanna eagraíochtúla a fhorbairt sna daltaí, mar aon le scileanna litearthachta agus uimhearthachta a fheabhsú. Tugann an gnó bunsraith foghlama do dhaltaí a chuireann ar a gcumas gairm bheatha a roghnú as raon leathan gairmeacha sa ghnó, sa mhargaíocht, sa dlí, san fhiontraíocht agus sa bhainistíocht.
Ceapadh an siollabas seo do scoláirí sa tsraith shinsearach den iar-bhunoideachas agus measúnaítear é ag an nGnáthleibhéal agus ag an Ardleibhéal.
Chemistry
Leaving Certificate chemistry aims to provide a relevant course for students who will complete their study of chemistry at this level while, at the same time, providing a foundation course for those who will continue to study chemistry or a related subjects following completion of their Leaving Certificate. This syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Ordinary and Higher levels.
Construction Studies
Leaving Certificate construction studies provides students in the senior cycle of post-primary education with an introduction to the knowledge and skills involved in construction technology and construction materials and processes. Students develop their ability to communicate ideas and information and to apply accurate observation and scientific investigation through exploring materials and processes.
Construction studies is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of a written examination, a practical test, and an assessment of student project work.
Staidéar Foirgníochta
Scoláirí sraithe sinsearaí a roghnaíonn Staidéar Foirgníochta na hArdteistiméireachta, faigheann siad buneolas agus bunscileanna i dteicneolaíocht na foirgníochta agus in ábhair agus i bpróisis foirgníochta. Forbraíonn na scoláirí a gcumas smaointe agus eolas a chur in iúl agus breathnú cruinn agus imscrúdú eolaíoch a dhéanamh trí ábhair agus próisis a thaiscéaladh.
Ar dhá leibhéal a dhéantar Staidéar Foirgníochta a mheasúnú – Gnáthleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal – le scrúdú scríofa, scrúdú praiticiúil, agus measúnú ar thionscadal scoláire.
Design & Communication Graphics
Leaving Certificate design and communication graphics involves comprehending, analysing and communicating information presented verbally or graphically. Problem solving and creative thinking skills are developed through the analysis and solution of problems in both two and three dimensions graphics. Graphics and design are communicated using a variety of media, including computer-aided design (CAD). The main areas of study are: Plane and Descriptive Geometry, Communication of Design and Computer Graphics, and Applied Graphics.
Design and Communication Graphics is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of two assessment components: a student assignment, of which CAD forms a significant and compulsory element, and an examination paper.
Engineering
Leaving Certificate engineering is the study of mechanical engineering for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education. Students develop the skills and initiative in the planning, development and realization of technological projects in a safe manner. Practical resourcefulness, creativity and design in the planning and development of technological projects are emphasised. There are two main areas of study: workshop processes, and materials and technology.
Engineering is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of a written examination, a project and a practical examination.
French
Leaving Certificate French follows a common syllabus framework for the teaching and examining of modern languages in the Leaving Certificate. The syllabus aims to develop learners’ communicative skills in the French, to develop their strategies for effective language learning and raise their awareness of cultural, social and political diversity.
Assessment is by means of a written examination, and an aural and oral examination at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level.
Geography
Leaving Certificate geography will help students develop an understanding of the changing relationships between the physical and human worlds. Through their study of geography, students will develop geographical skills that will help them to make informed judgements about issues at local, national and international levels.
Leaving Certificate geography may be studied at Ordinary or Higher level. The course is divided into core, elective and optional units of study. Geography is assessed at Ordinary and Higher level. Students are expected to complete a report on a geographical investigation and to sit a written examination.
An Tíreolaíocht
Cabhróidh Tíreolaíocht na hArdteistiméireachta le scoláirí tuiscint a fháil ar an ngaol athraitheach idir an domhan fisiceach agus domhan an duine. Trí staidéar a dhéanamh ar an tíreolaíocht, sealbhóidh scoláirí na scileanna tíreolaíocha a chabhróidh leo breithiúnas eolach a dhéanamh ar cheisteanna áitiúla, náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta.
Féadfar Tíreolaíocht na hArdteistiméireachta a dhéanamh ag an nGnáthleibhéal nó ag an Ardleibhéal. Trí chuid atá sa chúrsa – croí-aonaid, aonaid toghthacha agus aonaid roghnacha. Measúnaítear an tíreolaíocht ag an nGnáthleibhéal agus ag an Ardleibhéal. Bíonn ar scoláirí tuarascáil a scríobh ar imscrúdú tíreolaíoch agus scrúdú scríofa a dhéánamh.
History
Leaving Certificate history deals with the experience of human life in the past. The study of history involves an investigation of the surviving evidence relating to such experience. It brings students into contact with human experiences that are often very different from their own and fosters their developing understanding of the human condition and human motivation. Through its focus on the evaluation of evidence, it contributes significantly to the development of students’ skills of critical thinking. Through its focus on research, it allows students the opportunity to develop their skills of independent learning.
Leaving Certificate history is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level. There are two assessment components: a research study report (submitted prior to the examination) and a written examination.
An Stair
Is é ábhar Stair na hArdteistiméireachta saol na ndaoine a ghabh romhainn. Déantar imscrúdú ar an bhfianaise atá ar marthain maidir le saol ár sinsear. Cothaíonn an cúrsa teagmháil idir an scoláire agus daoine a ghabh romhainn, a mhair i saol a bhí neamhchosúil, ar mhórán bealaí, le saol an lae inniu. Cothaítear tuiscint sna daltaí ar staid an duine agus ar na rudaí a inspreagann an duine. Trí dhíriú ar mheastóireacht ar fhianaise, rannchuidíonn sé go mór chun smaointeoireacht chriticiúil an scoláire a fhorbairt. Trí bheith páirteach i dtaighde, foghlaimíonn scoláirí conas dul i mbun foghlaim neamhspleách.
Déantar Stair na hArdteistiméireachta a mheasúnú ag dhá leibhéal – Gnáthleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal. Dhá chomhpháirt measúnachta a bhíonn ann – tuarascáil ar staidéar taighde (a chuirtear ar aghaidh roimh an scrúdú) agus scrúdú scríofa.
Home Economics
Leaving Certificate home economics provides students with knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes necessary for managing their own lives, for further and higher education and work. The learning experiences in home economics develop flexibility and adaptability in students, prepare them for a consumer-oriented society and provide a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in food, textiles, science, design, social studies and tourism. This syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Higher and Ordinary levels.
Eacnamaíocht Bhaile
Scoláirí a roghnaíonn Eacnamaíocht Bhaile, sealbhaíonn siad an t-eolas, an tuiscint, na scileanna agus na dearcthaí is gá chun a saol féin a bhainistiú, chun dul i mbun breisoideachais agus ardoideachais, agus chun dul ar aghaidh chuig saol na hoibre. De thoradh na n-eispéireas foghlama san eacnamaíocht bhaile tagann scoláirí chun bheith solúbtha agus inoiriúnaithe, ullmhaítear iad do shochaí atá dírithe ar an tomhaltóir, agus foghlaimíonn siad na rudaí bunúsacha do ghairm i mbia, teicstílí, san eolaíocht, i ndearadh, i staidéar sóisialta agus sa turasóireacht. Ceapadh an siollabas seo do scoláirí sa tsraith shinsearach den iar-bhunoideachas agus measúnaítear é ag an nGnáthleibhéal agus ag an Ardleibhéal.
LCVP / GCÁT
The LCVP is a Leaving Certificate with a focus on enterprise and preparation for working life. This two-year programme combines the academic strengths of the Leaving Certificate with a dynamic focus on self-directed learning, enterprise, work and the community. In most ways the LCVP is like the established Leaving Certificate. What makes it different is that students take some of their Leaving Certificate subjects from a specified set of vocational subject, they study a recognised course in a modern European language and have two additional courses, called Link Modules, in the areas of Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education. Look at the LCVP Programme Statement to find out more about the aims of the programme.
Eacnamaíocht Bhaile
Scoláirí a roghnaíonn Eacnamaíocht Bhaile, sealbhaíonn siad an t-eolas, an tuiscint, na scileanna agus na dearcthaí is gá chun a saol féin a bhainistiú, chun dul i mbun breisoideachais agus ardoideachais, agus chun dul ar aghaidh chuig saol na hoibre. De thoradh na n-eispéireas foghlama san eacnamaíocht bhaile tagann scoláirí chun bheith solúbtha agus inoiriúnaithe, ullmhaítear iad do shochaí atá dírithe ar an tomhaltóir, agus foghlaimíonn siad na rudaí bunúsacha do ghairm i mbia, teicstílí, san eolaíocht, i ndearadh, i staidéar sóisialta agus sa turasóireacht. Ceapadh an siollabas seo do scoláirí sa tsraith shinsearach den iar-bhunoideachas agus measúnaítear é ag an nGnáthleibhéal agus ag an Ardleibhéal.
Music
This course promotes an awareness of music through the development of listening, performing and composing skills. It is designed so that a number of music areas can be selected to suit the strengths and interests of the students. School and community resources are used to facilitate the exploration of music in a manner both meaningful and relevant to students.
Ceol
Cuireann an cúrsa seo feasacht ar an gceol chun cinn trí scileanna éisteachta, taibhithe agus cumadóireachta a fhorbairt. Dearadh an cúrsa le go bhféadfaí réimsí éagsúla ceoil a roghnú le freastal ar láidreachtaí agus ar spéiseanna an scoláire. Úsáidtear acmhainní scoile agus pobail chun go bhfiosródh an scoláire an ceol ar bhealach atá fiúntach agus ábhartha dó féin.
Physics
Leaving Certificate Physics aims to give students an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and their application to everyday life. It offers a general education in physics to all students, enabling them to develop an understanding of the scientific method and their ability to observe, to think logically and to communicate effectively. Science technology and society (STS) is an integral part of the syllabus so that students can be aware of the principles of the applications of physics in the everyday world.
This syllabus is for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education and is assessed at Higher and Ordinary levels.
Technology
Leaving Certificate technology provides students in the senior cycle of post-primary education with knowledge and skills associated with technology education. Students apply their knowledge and skills creatively in a design-based approach to solving everyday technological problems, mindful of the impact on natural resources and on the environment. The syllabus comprises core areas of study, which are mandatory, and five optional areas of study, from which students choose two.
Leaving Certificate Technology is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of an examination paper and a student project.
Teicneolaíocht
Cuireann Teicneolaíocht na hArdteistiméireachta an t-eolas agus na scileanna atá i gceist le hoideachas teicneolaíochta ar fáil do scoláirí sa tsraith shinsearach den iar-bhunoideachas. Cuireann scoláirí a gcuid eolais agus scileanna i bhfeidhm go cruthaitheach i gcur chuige bunaithe ar dhearadh chun fadhbanna laethúla sa teicneolaíocht a réiteach, ag cur san áireamh an tionchar a bheidh ag na réitithe sin ar acmhainní nádúrtha agus ar an gcomhshaol. Cúig réimse staidéir éigeantach atá sa siollabas, mar aon le cúig réimse roghnacha as a roghnaíonn an dalta dhá réimse.
Ar dhá leibhéal a dhéantar Teicneolaíocht na hArdteistiméireachta a mheasúnú – Gnáthleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal – le scrúdú scríofa agus tionscadal scoláíre.
