Scoil Chríost Rí
Presentation School, Portlaoise

Junior Cycle

Junior Cycle

The Junior Certificate examination is held at the end of the Junior Cycle in post-primary schools. The Junior Cycle caters for students in the 13 to 15 year old age group. Students normally sit for the examinations at the age of 14 or 15, after 3 years of post-primary education. For more details on specific subjects, click on the subjects below.

Junior Certificate Subjects

Core Subjects

Option Subjects (Two chosen)

Aug 27
2026
School Reopens - 3rd & 6th year students return from 11:20 - 13:20
Aug 28
2026
1st years and Meitheal students 9:00 - 13:15
Aug 31
2026
1st, 2nd, 5th, LCA1, LCA2 & 6th years 9:00-13:20
Sep 01
2026
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th years 9:00 - 13:20
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