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Schedule of Examination and Completion Dates 2026-2027

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Schedule of Examination and Completion Dates 2026-2027

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Leaving Certificate Examination and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Schedule of Examination and Completion Dates 2026/2027

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Here you will find updates on current work to further develop and enrich the senior cycle curriculum.

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Development of a new specification for Leaving Certificate Home Economics has commenced.

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Tranche 1 Live AAC briefs (S13/26)

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Tranche 1 Live AAC briefs (S13/26)

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State Examinations Commission Coursework Rules & Procedures 2025-2026

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State Examinations Commission Coursework Rules & Procedures 2025-2026

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Climate Action and Sustainable Development 

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Climate Action and Sustainable Development 

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Implementing a key competency approach to curriculum

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Implementing a key competency approach to curriculum

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Ensuring Curriculum and Assessment in Ireland remain Fit for the Future: Assessment and Key Competencies

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Ensuring Curriculum and Assessment in Ireland remain Fit for the Future: Assessment and Key Competencies

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Guidance on AI in Schools Webinar-Links Doc

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AAC Guidelines for Climate 
Action and Sustainable 
Development

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AAC Guidelines for Climate 
Action and Sustainable 
Development

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AAC Guidelines for Drama, Film and Theatre studies 

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AAC Guidelines for Drama, Film and Theatre studies 

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AAC Guidelines for Construction Technology

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AAC Guidelines for Construction Technology

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AAC Guidelines for Life, Community and Work

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AAC Guidelines for Life, Community and Work

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What is an Acceptable Use Policy?

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an important document which addresses all rights, privileges, responsibilities and sanctions associated with the use of the internet and digital technologies within the school, including online and offline usage.
Guidelines for developing an AUP
In general, an Acceptable Use Policy addresses the safe, acceptable and responsible use of the internet and digital technologies. It may be used as a framework or customised to reflect individual school circumstances and needs. Webwise have developed a helpful set of guidelines for consideration when developing an AUP. Included in this publication is an AUP template for schools.

Creating an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is vital for your school. It sets out key points in addressing internet safety issues for students. Here we take a look at some of the key steps to develop an AUP.

Unsure of how to develop your school's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)? Don't fear. Here, we list some prime examples of AUP documents, related permissions slips, and AUP checklists.

Sample Letter to Parents/Guardians

Download AUP Guidelines for schools

AUP Generator Tool for Schools

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What is an Acceptable Use Policy? An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is an important document which addresses all rights, privileges, responsibilities and sanctions associated with the use of the internet and digital technologies within the school, including online and offline usage.

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https://ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/curriculum-developments/music/

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment Information Note 13 

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment Information Note 13 

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in a Redeveloped Senior Cycle

Carol McGuinness, April 2023

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Ensuring Curriculum and Assessment in Ireland remain Fit for the 

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Ensuring Curriculum and Assessment in Ireland remain Fit for the 

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Future: Assessment and Key Competencies

Report to NCCA

November 2024

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Advisory Report 2022

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Sample examination papers and Sample briefs for the Additional Assessment Components (AAC) for tranche 1 subjects

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Sample examination papers and Sample briefs for the Additional Assessment Components (AAC) for tranche 1 subjects

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Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate History

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Draft Specification for Leaving Certificate History

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Development of a new specification for Leaving Certificate History has commenced.

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The new Leaving Certificate Accounting specification will be introduced no earlier than September 2027 for fifth year students and will replace the current Leaving Certificate Accounting syllabus.

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The new Leaving Certificate English specification will be introduced no earlier than September 2027 for fifth year students and will replace the current Leaving Certificate English syllabus.

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment Planning for Change - PLE Booklet 

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment Planning for Change - PLE Booklet 

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment; planning for change PLE Booklet 25-26 Editable_2026

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https://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/level-1-and-level-2-learning-programmes/level-2-curriculum-areas-and-electives/

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https://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/level-1-and-level-2-learning-programmes/level-1-curriculum-areas-and-electives/

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Draft Specification for Agricultural Science

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Draft Specification for Agricultural Science

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https://ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/curriculum-developments/agricultural-science/

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Draft Specification for Computer Science

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Draft Specification for Computer Science

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https://ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/curriculum-developments/computer-science/

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An early enactment review was scheduled to be undertaken by NCCA when the first cohort of students had completed the course but this plan was suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was not possible to commence the review until the 2022-23 school year, when students had completed the curriculum and assessment arrangements as set out in the curriculum specification.

This early enactment review of LCCS was completed in Q4, 2022 to gather feedback and explore:

how the curriculum is being enacted and how it could be improved

the student experience of learning and assessment

how teachers are working with the curriculum.

The report on the early enactment review presents an overview of the consultation conducted as part of the review, followed by a summary of the findings. Based on the findings from the review, the report concludes with key insights and recommendations for modifications to the specification.

The updated specification was introduced to schools offering Leaving Certificate Computer Science from September 2023.

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Computer Science Subject and Specification

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Computer Science. Here you will find updates on current work to further develop and enrich the senior cycle curriculum.

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Draft Physical Science Spec (formerly Physics and Chemistry)

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Draft Physical Science Spec (formerly Physics and Chemistry)

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https://ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/curriculum-developments/physics-and-chemistry/