Leaving Cert
Leaving Certificate
Last updated: January 5, 2026
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📋 About the Leaving Cert
The Leaving Cert, administered by State Examinations Commission, costs Varies by country, takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 5 years.
The Leaving Certificate is the final examination in the Irish secondary school system, taken at age 17-18. Results determine university admission through CAO points. Students typically take 6-8 subjects at Higher or Ordinary level.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Varies by country
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No