Leaving Certificate gets under way today for 55,000 students

The vast majority of Leaving Certificate students are due to sit at least one paper under the ‘two-track' approach to assessments.

Leaving Certificate exams are set to begin for 55,000 students today, with the vast majority due to sit at least one paper under the ‘two-track' approach to assessments.

Ireland is believed to be unique in its approach to State exams this year, with students being offered the choice of ‘accredited grades’, written exams, or both.