​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:​
  • Dates to be confirmed for 2025/26
Key Documents:
  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: 
Level 1 Learning Programmes
Level 2 Learning Programmes
Click for information on 1st year and subjects