Junior Certificate

Junior Cycle Curriculum

The junior cycle provides the student with a broad range of learning experiences. It aims to develop the student's knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for study and for life beyond education.

The Junior Certificate Examination

The Junior Certificate examination is held at the end of the Junior Cycle in post-primary schools. The Junior Cycle caters for students in the 13 to 15 year old age group. Students normally sit for the examinations at the age of 14 or 15, after 3 years of post-primary education.

However, candidature for the examination is not limited to post-primary school students. A candidate following an approved course of study outside the State or who is attending an approved course of study organised under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Subject Choice

At The Glen Youthreach the Junior Certificate examination is offered over one year in the following Subjects:

Composition of the Examination

The examination incorporates written tests in all subjects except Art, Craft and Design.

There are optional oral examinations in the subjects:

• Irish.
• French.

There are practical examinations in:

• Art, Craft and Design.
• Music.
• Home Economics.

There is Practical Course Work in:

• Art, Craft and Design.
• Home Economics.
• Civic, Social and Political Education.

Grading

Results of the Junior Certificate examination subjects are given in the form of grades. Each grade represents a percentage range of marks as follows.