Independent: Around this time of year, schools require third year and Transition Year students to make decisions about their senior-cycle options. Such decisions can include whether to take Transition Year (if available) or go straight to fifth year and begin the traditional Leaving Cert (Established), the Leaving Cert Applied (LCA), or the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP). Those moving to Leaving Cert (Established) or LCVP must also consider which subjects they will select.

Different schools offer different programmes and also operate different criteria around entry for these programmes, however it is important for each student to choose the route through senior cycle that best suits their individual needs. Read article