Awarding Body : State Examinations Commission
The State Examinations Commission makes awards for learning in school programmes – Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate.
Overview
The SEC is responsible for the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of second-level examinations in Ireland. These are the Junior Certificate and the Leaving Certificate. The State Examinations Commission is a non-departmental public body under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills. There are five Commissioners appointed by the Minister for Education and Skills.
Established in March 2003, the Commission assumed responsibility for the operation of the State Certificate Examinations from the Department of Education and Skills.
The Commission works in partnership with school authorities and education providers in order to deliver a high quality examination and assessment system that is efficient, fair and accessible. In addition, the SEC ensures that the system operates in an environment of openness, transparency and accountability.
Functions
The Commission is responsible for the operation of all aspects of the established Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Certificate Examinations. This includes written, oral, aural and practical components and assessed course work in some subjects. Two million components are examined annually. The SEC also organises certain trade and professional examinations. The individual functions involved in the operation of the examinations include:
- Preparing examination papers and other examination materials
- Determining procedures for the conduct and supervision of examinations
- Recruiting contract staff to draft and mark examination components and to superintend at the examinations
- Arranging for marking of work presented for assessment and examinations
- Issuing the results of examinations
- Determining procedures to enable the review and appeal of results of
examinations at the request of candidates
- Charging and collecting fees for examinations
- Designating examination places
Colleges that run State Examinations Commission courses in Ireland
Hairdressing – Junior Trade Examination Class
Practical, Hairdressing & Hairstyling Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
Students who have completed their First Year Apprenticeship may enrol for the Department of Education & Skills Junior Trade Examination class. Examination fee extra. This course runs from September to April. Subjects covered are: -Practice and Theory of Hairdressing -Hairdressing […]
Hairdressing – Senior Trade Examination Class (Advanced Practical & Theory)
Practical, Hairdressing & Hairstyling Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinStudents who have completed their Second Year Apprenticeship may enrol for the Department of Education & Skills Senior Trades Examination class. Examination fee extra. This course runs from September to April. Subjects covered are: – Advanced Practice and Theory of […]
Hairdressing Senior Trade (Wednesday)
Practical, Hairdressing & Hairstyling Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinStudents who have completed their Second Year Apprenticeship may enrol for the Department of Education & Skills Senior Trades Examination class. Examination fee extra. This course runs from September to April. Subjects covered are: – Advanced Practice and Theory of […]
Irish for Beginners/Irish Foundation Level Leaving Certificate
Classroom Based, Irish Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis course is suitable for a dedicated beginner. We are replacing our short Irish language courses with the Leaving Certificate Irish Foundation level. This highly structured course will give students basic competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Irish. It […]
LC Accounting – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Accounting Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
The objective of this Leaving Cert Accounting course is to ensure you will be well prepared to succeed in your Leaving Cert Accounting examination. Kilroy’s College’s specialised approach to teaching Leaving Cert Accounting, will give our students unique advantages over […]
LC Biology – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Biology Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Biology Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe objective of this Leaving Cert Biology course is to ensure you will be well prepared to succeed in your Leaving Certificate Biology examination. Kilroy’s College‘s specialised approach to teaching Leaving Certificate Biology to our students, will give them unique […]
LC Business – Preparation Course for Leaving Cert Business Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe objective of this Leaving Cert Grind is to ensure you will be well prepared to succeed in your Leaving Cert Business examination. Kilroy’s College‘s specialised approach to teaching Leaving Cert Business to our students, will give them unique advantages […]
LC Maths – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Maths Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe objective of this Leaving Cert Maths course of study is to ensure you will be well prepared to succeed in your Leaving Cert Maths examination. Kilroy’s College‘s specialised approach to teaching Leaving Cert Maths to our students, will give […]
LC Physics – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Physics Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Physics Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe objective of this Leaving Cert Physics course of study is to ensure you will be well prepared to succeed in your Leaving Certificate Physics examination. Kilroy’s College‘s specialised approach to teaching Leaving Certificate Physics to our students, will give […]
Leaving Certificate – English Higher Level
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinOne year part-time Leaving Certificate English Higher Level course for adults and current Leaving Certificate students
Leaving Certificate – French (Ordinary and Higher Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - French Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinImprove French in a supportive environment. Small classes give excellent preparation for Oral and Written Examinations . This one year course prepares students for the Leaving Certificate examinations which will take place in March/April 2020 as well as written examinations […]
Leaving Certificate – History (Ordinary and Higher Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinLearn the fascinating subject of History in a small, supportive class. One year part-time Leaving Certificate History (Ordinary and Higher Level combined) course for adults or current Leaving Certificate students.
Leaving Certificate – Irish Higher Level
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinOne year part-time Leaving Certificate Irish Higher Level course for adults and current Leaving Certificate students.
Leaving Certificate – Irish Foundation Level
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis course is suitable for a dedicated beginner.This highly structured course will give students basic competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Irish. Oral examinations will take place in March/April 2020 as well as written examinations in June 2020.
Leaving Certificate – Mathematics Higher Level
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis course is ideally suited to those who have some familiarity with the Higher Level Maths course content already, such as those repeating Maths or those who wish to improve their knowledge of Maths for College Science or Engineering courses.
Leaving Certificate – Maths (Ordinary Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinLeaving Certificate one year course in Ordinary Level Mathematics for adults or for the those wishing to repeat Maths. Preparation for 2020 exam.
Leaving Certificate – Maths (Ordinary Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinLeaving Certificate one year course in Ordinary Level Mathematics for adults or for the those wishing to repeat Maths. Preparation for 2020 exam.
Leaving Certificate – Spanish (Ordinary and Higher Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Spanish Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinImprove Spanish in a supportive environment. Small classes give excellent preparation for Oral and Written Examinations. This one year course prepares students for the Leaving Certificate examinations which will take place in March/April 2020 as well as written examinations in […]
Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis course is suitable for Leaving Certificate students who are unable to study this subject in their own schools. Because the course content is progressive, it is possible to offer Ordinary and Higher in the same class.
Leaving Certificate Irish Ordinary Level
Classroom Based, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis course is suitable for people who have already completed Junior Certificate Irish/ Foundation Level Leaving Certificate Irish or who are repeating Ordinary Level Irish. Oral examinations will take place in March/April 2020 as well as written examinations in June […]
