Leaving Certificate - Repeat
Pearse College’s one year Repeat Leaving Certificate course is an ideal opportunity for you to repeat your Leaving Certificate or assist your entry to University, Technology Universities or Post Leaving Cert courses.
| Award Name | Leaving Certificate (Levels 4 and 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | State Examinations Commission |
| NFQ Level | Levels 4 and 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaving Certificate (Levels 4 and 5 NFQ) | Major | State Examinations Commission | Levels 4 and 5 NFQ |
Duration
The Repeat leaving certificate course is one academic year (September to end May).
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Repeat Leaving Certificate Course are required to have sat the Leaving Certificate Examination within the last 4 years.
Applicants must submit their Leaving Certificate Results printout at the interview stage.
Mature students (21+) are welcome to apply provided they have previously sat the Leaving Certificate Examination and entry will be considered on an individual basis.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Directly into employment with landscapers, garden centres and related areas.
Many of our past students have also set up their own business.
Third Level Links/Progression
Many students use the Leaving Certificate to gain employment or to go on to further study. The Adult Leaving Certificate course assists entry to the Science and Business area as well as the Arts / Humanities at third level. It is not only recognized in this country but it is also very highly regarded in many other countries as a qualification for entry into third level colleges. Finally, it is especially useful for mature students embarking on a total career change.
Further information
€50 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie
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Subjects
The following range of subjects is offered at higher and ordinary levels:
English
Maths
Irish
Biology
Business
French
Geography
Students may also choose to study a subject at home which is not listed above, and may sit the exam in the college.
The Irish Leaving Certificate is a prestigious and internationally recognised academic achievement award. It is now a basic requirement for most forms of employment.
Awarding body
State Examinations Commission (SEC)
Award title
Leaving Certificate
NQF levels
4 & 5
Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie