DES:
Owing to the Covid-19 crisis, it is not possible to operate the Leaving Certificate examinations safely in July/August 2020 as planned. Existing and anticipated physical and practical requirements to protect the health of all citizens mean that the holding of the examinations is not feasible.TheMinisterfor Educationand Skills recognises the need to facilitate students in the Leaving Certificate class of 2020 in their progression to further or higher education or the world of work.To achieve this in the current circumstances, he is offeringa system of calculated grades. Read more
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