​Junior Cycle
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​Junior Cycle is a three-year programme. Students study ten subjects for their JCPA (Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement). English, Irish and Maths can be taken at higher or ordinary level. All other subjects are offered at common level only.

Core Subjects:
Irish, English, Mathematics, French, History, Geography, Religious Education, Science.  
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Optional Subjects:
Materials Technology, Technical Graphics, Visual Art, Home Economics, Metalwork, Engineering, Business Studies.

Non-Examination Subjects:
PE, SPHE, CSPE, Digital Media Literacy 
Classroom Based Assessments:​

• CBA Dates 2024/25

Key Documents to Download: 

1. Framework for Junior Cycle ​
2. ​Junior Cycle Parents Information Leaflet 
3. Key Skills of Junior Cycle​
4. Wellbeing Leaflet 
5. ​Statements of Learning​​
6. Short Courses

Subject Information Leaflets to Download: 

• ​Business
• English
• Geography
• History
• Home Economics
• Irish
• Maths
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Music
• Religious Education 
• Science  
• Visual Art

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