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
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Hairdressing – Senior Trade Examination Class (Advanced Practical & Theory)
Practical, Hairdressing & Hairstyling Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
N.B. All part-time hairdressing courses are strictly reserved for those working and training full-time in professional hair salons. All part-time hairdressing students are interviewed prior to joining courses. Students who have completed their Second Year Apprenticeship may enrol for the […]
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Irish Foundation Level Term 1 (IR01)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Spanish Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
This course is suitable for a dedicated beginner and may be of interest to new Irish residents who wish to help their children with their Irish schoolwork or anyone who wishes to brush up on their Irish. We are integrating […]
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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 […]
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LC Biology – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Biology Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Biology Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
The 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 […]
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LC Business – Preparation Course for Leaving Cert Business Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
The 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 […]
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LC Maths – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Maths Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
The 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 […]
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LC Physics – Preparation Course for Leaving Certificate Physics Exam
Distance Learning, Leaving Cert - Physics Course by Kilroy’s College - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin
The 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 […]
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Leaving Certificate – French (Ordinary and Higher Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - French Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
Improve French in a supportive environment. Small classes give excellent preparation for Oral and Written Examinations . Approximately two years’ experience of learning French necessary for this course. Oral examinations will take place in March/April 2024 as well as written […]
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Leaving Certificate – Irish Higher Level
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Leaving Certificate Grinds Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
One year part-time Leaving Certificate Irish Higher Level course for adults and current Leaving Certificate students. A good standard of written and spoken Irish is a requirement for this class. Many students attending this course wish to progress to a […]
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Leaving Certificate – Maths (Ordinary Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Maths Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
Leaving Certificate one year course in Ordinary Level Mathematics for adults or for the those wishing to repeat Maths. Preparation for 2023 exam. Ordinary level Mathematics is a requirement for Apprenticeships and most College courses. Students will need the following […]
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Leaving Certificate – Spanish (Ordinary and Higher Level)
Classroom Based, Leaving Cert - Spanish Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Dublin
Improve Spanish in a supportive environment. Small classes give excellent preparation for Oral and Written Examinations. Approximately two years’ experience of learning Spanish necessary for this course. Oral examinations will take place in March/April 2024 as well as written examinations […]
