State Examinations

We are living through unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.  A decision has been made to postpone the Leaving Certificate and to offer students a system of Calculated Grades.

For specific information about the Leaving Certificate see: www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate  

Leaving Certificate Students 2020

For information about the 2020 Leaving Certificate,  including wellbeing resources and supports that are available to you see: Leaving Certificate 2020 Information and Resources

Calculated Grades Student Portal

The Calculated Grades Student Portal re-opens at 12pm on Monday 20 July on gov.ie/Leaving Certificate 

Students have until 5pm on Friday 7 August to opt to receive Calculated Grade

Access the Calculated Grades Student Portal here

See also:

• Getting my Calculated Grades – A Guide for Students
• A Short Guide to the Calculated Grades Data Collection, National Standardisation and Quality Assurance Processes
• A Guide to Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020
• FAQs and information for Leaving Certificate students

Guidance for Schools

Circular 0039/2020 Calculated Grades Aides 2020

Circular 0037/2020 Implementation of Calculated Grades Model for Leaving Certificate 2020

Guide for Schools on Providing Estimated Percentage Marks and Class Rank Orderings

Supplementary Guide for Schools on Providing Estimated Percentage Marks and Class Rank Orderings

Further information in relation to the Calculated Grades process

The following forms are provided to assist with the process:

• Form A: Leaving Certificate 2020 – Estimate percentage mark
• Form B: Leaving Certificate 2020 – Class rank order (updated 30 May 2020)
• Form C: Leaving Certificate 2020 – School sign‐off on estimated mark for a subject studied outside of the school
• Form D: Leaving Certificate 2020 – subject entry for which the school cannot sign off on an estimated mark

This instructional video is designed to assist schools, further education and training centres, and all other settings in the process of arriving at an estimated mark in class rank order for each student:

This short instructional video provides supplementary guidance on the avoidance of unconscious bias and interpreting the evidence of achievement in the case of students with disabilities.

See Also:

• Download Leaving Cert 2020 infographic
• Challenges of Organising Examinations with Social Distancing Requirements
• The Wellbeing and Mental Health of Young People in Ireland: Factors for Consideration for the Leaving Certificate Examination in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
• www.gov.ie/together for advice and tips on how you can look after your mental wellbeing, stay active and stay connected.