calculated grades update
The Department has put in place a helpline for students which is now open and will be operated up to Sunday 04 October. The helpline number is 01 8892199. Updated information has also being posted at www.gov.ie/leavingcertificate. An email address for queries is also available at LC2020@education.gov.ie
Leaving Certificate 2020 – Postponed Examinations to commence on 16th November.
Students are being advised that the written examinations will be based on the normal question paper format, content and structure as in previous years. Students taking the postponed examinations will be graded on the basis of their written papers.
In confirming the written nature of the examinations the Minister stated it would not be feasible or practical at this stage to conduct examinations in oral or practical components, or to try to complete unfinished coursework. She referred to the fact that the oral and practical components are school-based, requiring significant levels of support at school level, including the requirement to take serving teachers out of their schools to undertake state examinations work.
In the case of five subjects, the SEC will also mark coursework which had been completed prior to school closure and these marks will be included in the grading of these subjects. These are:
· Home Economics (already marked by the SEC);
· LCVP Portfolio;
· Design and Communication Graphics;
· Physical Education (PE) Physical Activity Project;
· Engineering.
In all other subjects, candidates will be awarded grades solely on the written papers.
The full text of the Ministerial Announcement can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR2020-08-20.html
Students are being advised that the written examinations will be based on the normal question paper format, content and structure as in previous years. Students taking the postponed examinations will be graded on the basis of their written papers.
In confirming the written nature of the examinations the Minister stated it would not be feasible or practical at this stage to conduct examinations in oral or practical components, or to try to complete unfinished coursework. She referred to the fact that the oral and practical components are school-based, requiring significant levels of support at school level, including the requirement to take serving teachers out of their schools to undertake state examinations work.
In the case of five subjects, the SEC will also mark coursework which had been completed prior to school closure and these marks will be included in the grading of these subjects. These are:
· Home Economics (already marked by the SEC);
· LCVP Portfolio;
· Design and Communication Graphics;
· Physical Education (PE) Physical Activity Project;
· Engineering.
In all other subjects, candidates will be awarded grades solely on the written papers.
The full text of the Ministerial Announcement can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR2020-08-20.html
Exam Fee Refunds - update
The State Examinations would like to confirm that the refunds refer to the State Examination fee only. Candidates who submitted a medical Card or did not pay any fee to the State Examinations Commission are not due a refund.All refunds have been processed and the majority of have been received by the cardholder. However, a small number of banks may still be processing the refunds into cardholder’s accounts.
There may be confusion regarding fees paid in respect of the Mock Exams which are organised by individual schools. The State Examinations Commission has no role or responsibility in relation to the Mock Examinations or the fees charged which are organised by individual schools.
There may be confusion regarding fees paid in respect of the Mock Exams which are organised by individual schools. The State Examinations Commission has no role or responsibility in relation to the Mock Examinations or the fees charged which are organised by individual schools.
Exam Fee Refunds
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) is refunding all candidates who have paid their examination fee for 2020.
Refunds were processed on May 26th for all candidates that paid the examination fee online. Refunds will go back to the card/account which was used to pay the fee. The process can take up to 7 days to process.
If candidates have not received the refund by June 10th , they should email us at fees@examinations.ie with their exam number.
Refunds were processed on May 26th for all candidates that paid the examination fee online. Refunds will go back to the card/account which was used to pay the fee. The process can take up to 7 days to process.
If candidates have not received the refund by June 10th , they should email us at fees@examinations.ie with their exam number.
UPDATES & SUPPORT FOR LEAVING CERTS & LCAS
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Within this section you will find the latest updates regarding the Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied. An announcement is expected this afternoon the 8th of May. All official details from that announcement will be posted here as soon as we have them. In the meantime, please be reassured that we are planning and working together to provide assistance and support to all our exam students. Contact can be made with us through the 'contact us' page here, via Office 365 and Teams. A special Team is being set up to answer any questions you may have and offer support from our staff. |
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