 Four Core Subjects +  Three Option Subjects (+)  LCVP

 English  Irish  Maths  Spanish or French or German

 Physics  Chemistry  Biology  Applied Maths  Agricultural Science

 Business Studies  Economics  Accounting – must have done Business to Junior Cert

OPTION SUBJECTS Technology  Architectural Technology ( Construction)  Engineering  Technology  Design & Communication Graphics

 History  Geography  Art  Music  Home Economics

 LCVP  2 Additional Link Modules  Preparation for the World of Work  Enterprise Education  Conditional on Option Subject Choice  Pass, Merit, Distinction  60% portfolio  40% exam

 Employment  Training  Apprenticeships  Colleges of Further Education  Institutes of Technology  Universities

Level 5  Leaving Cert  1 year PLC Level 6  2 year PLC  2 year I.T. H.C. Level 7  3 year  I. T. Ord Degree Level 8  3 or 4 year  I.T. or University Hons Degree

 Third Level Colleges have Minimum Entry Requirements for all courses  NUI Colleges – English, Irish, Maths, Language  UL, Trinity – Maths, English & Language  ITs - English & Maths

 Lab Science subject ( two for medicine )  Higher Level C3 Maths for Engineering Degrees  Higher Level C3/1 for Language Courses  Higher Level C3 Gaeilge B Ed in Mary I

Grade%Points (H)Points (O)LCVPBonus Points A D 7025 A M 5025 B180 – P 3025 B275 – B370 – C165 – C260 – C355 – D D D

 1 x Higher  1 x Higher  3 x Higher  1 x Ordinary C1  1 x Ordinary D2  1 X LCVP  Total 370

 1 x Higher  2 x Higher  2 x Higher C1 ( one in Maths )  LCVP 70  2 x Ordinary B1  Total 495

 Students must select five option subjects in order of preference  No guarantee that all students will get their first three preferences  Subjects offered conditional on numbers opting for that subject and staffing resources

Consider selecting subjects that  You like  You are good at  Don’t restrict your Third Level Options

Welcome to the Guidance page. Guidance Counsellors Aedín O Leary Dónal O Riordan Important dates for your Diary Senior Cycle Subject Information Evening – Monday 25th February Castletroy College Junior GPA 7.30pm Click here to download a copy of the Leaving Certificate Examination Subjects BookletLeaving Certificate Examination Subjects Booklet