Updated LC Information – 4 March 2021
Portal Dates
Opens Wednesday 10th March at 12pm
Closes Tuesday 16th March at 6pm
Creating an Account
You will need:
What will I see?
The portal will show the subjects you are currently registered for in school and the level you are currently registered for.
As well as confirming your LC subjects you will need to ensure THE LEVEL you are entered in for in EACH subject is correct.
You should also add in additional subjects being studied outside school – Russian, Polish etc. at this time.
What do I need to do?
For each subject choose A or B
A Accredited Grade
B Accredited Grade and Exam
Do not forget to enter a choice for a subject you may be studying outside of school.
Can I change my mind?
The portal will reopen in late April
You are allowed to withdraw from the Exam option but you will NOT be able to select an Exam at this stage
Example:
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16th March |
April |
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Irish: Exam and Accredited |
Irish: Accredited |
You can drop the exam in April |
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Maths: Accredited |
Maths: Accredited |
You cannot add in the exam option in April! |
NB: The safest option is to opt for Exam and Accredited in everything now and withdraw from any exams you do not wish to sit in April.
Can I change Levels?
Accredited Grades: Final levels for Accredited Grades to be entered in the Portal in April
LC Exam: Can change levels on the day of the Exam
Coursework
Coursework includes project work, orals and practical which usually count for a % of your grade. (Booklet: History, Geography, Economics, Project: Construction, Tech, Engineering).
If you choose to sit any exam you must submit the relevant coursework or you will lose all the of the marks allocated to it.
It is safest to complete all coursework to keep options open.
Orals
French, Spanish and Irish - first week of Easter break – 29th March to 2nd April.
Music – Second week of Easter Break – 5th April to 9th April
Everyone has been allocated a slot and is encouraged to use it - Keep your options open!
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Coursework Leaving Cert 2021 |
Category |
Completion Date |
Submission/Marking Arrangements |
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Home Economics |
1 |
Completed |
Already submitted and marked |
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LCVP Portfolio of Completion (n/a) |
1 |
March 12 |
To facilitate timely marking of this subject, return by post to SEC immediately following the completion date of March 12 |
| Economics# | 1 | March 15 | Retained in school. Printed and returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Design and Communication Graphics | 2 | March 19 | Return by post to the SEC during week ending 26 March |
| Physical Education (n/a) | 2 | March 22 | Projects returned to SEC via School Portal during week beginning April 12 |
| History | 1 | April 23 | Retained in school. Returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Geography | 1 | April 23 | Retained in school. Returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Religious Education | 1 | April 23 | Retained in school. Returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Agricultural Science (n/a)# | 1 | April 23 | Retained in school. Printed and returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Engineering (project) | 2 | May 7 | Retained in school for marking |
| Politics and Society# | 1 | May 7 | Retained in school. Printed and returned to SEC together with the written script in June |
| Art | 2 | May 20 | Retained in school for marking |
| Technology | 2 | May 27 | Retained in school for marking |
| Computer Science | 2 | May 27 | Projects returned to SEC via the School Portal immediately following the completion date of May 27 |
| Construction Studies (project) | 2 | May 28 | Retained in school for marking |
| Home Economics (Textiles Studies Elective) | 2 | May 28 | Retained in school for marking |
* The SEC will issue further guidance to schools on the requirements for each subject prior to the closing date(s) for submission.
# Practical coursework in these subjects must be returned in hard copy together with the written script and not through the School Portal as previously notified.
What will my results look like?
Results will be issued in the late summer in time for CAO and UCAS.
Your results will have the highest result you achieved and will not say if it was from Accredited Grades or the LC Exam.
