Presentation Secondary School Waterford

Leaving Certificate

There are two programmes offered to senior students – Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied.

In the Leaving Certificate programme students are offered four option subjects which must be taken in addition to their core subjects. It is strongly recommended that one of these is a modern European language, French or German.

Core

  • Irish
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Religion*
  • Physical Education*
  • Guidance*

Optional

  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Drama, Film & Theatre Studies - New from September 2025
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • History
  • Home Economics
  • Music
  • Physics
  • LCVP
  • Politics & Society

All subjects are offered subject to teaching personnel and resources being available, and to class numbers being sufficient for viability.

Non exam subjects


Leaving Certificate Applied

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme puts an emphasis on forms of achievement and excellence, which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past. The Leaving Certificate Applied is intended to meet the needs of those students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes or who choose not to opt for such programmes.

The Leaving Certificate Applied subjects offered are:

  • Vocational Preparation and Guidance
  • English and Communications
  • Mathematical Applications
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Social Education
  • French
  • Gaeilge
  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Religion

Feb 03
2025
5th Year Erasmus+ trips to Germany & France
Feb 04
2025
Pre Exams for 3rd & 6th Years
Feb 11
2025
Pre Exams for LCA & 6th Years
Feb 13
2025
Pre Exams for 6th Years
18-Dec-2024
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