Leaving Cert
How to Calculate Your Leaving Cert Points (2026 Guide)
The full points table, the best-six rule, and how the Higher Maths bonus works — with a worked example so you can total your points in minutes.
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The full points table, the best-six rule, and how the Higher Maths bonus works — with a worked example so you can total your points in minutes.
An appeal is a full re-mark by a different examiner. How to apply, the tight deadline, refunds, and how an upgrade can change your CAO offer.
Leaving Cert results land Friday 21 August 2026 at 10am. Here's how to check them, what your points mean, and every deadline that follows.
Thinking of repeating the Leaving Cert? An honest look at when it makes sense, what it involves, how the CAO treats repeats, and faster alternatives.
Script viewing is free and shows you exactly how every answer was marked — the smartest first step before deciding whether to appeal.