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Colàiste Brìde Presentation Secondary School

 

 

 

Curriculum

L.C. A.

 

The Leaving Certificate Applied course is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.  It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past. 

Students who feel that they are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programme's would benefit from this programme.

 

LCA aims to:

- Prepare students for adult and working life.

- Recognise the talents of all students.

-  Promote communication and decision making skills.

- Apply their knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems.

         

Students study a wide range of subjects including:

 

Vocational Preparation & Guidance

English & Communications

Mathematical Applications

Information Technology

Arts Education

Languages

Leisure & Recreation

Social Education

Hotel, Catering & Tourism

Hair & Beauty

Sign Language

Irish

Italian

Religion

 

 

Students are assessed in three ways:

Satisfactory Completion of Modules                            62 credits               (31%)

Student Tasks (7)                                                    70 credits               (35%)

Final Examinations                                                   68 credits               (34%)

Total                                                                        200 credits             (100%)

Junior Certificate	Leaving Certificate	L.C. Applied