Leaving Cert overhaul: More assessments, new subjects, less focus on written exams

The revised Leaving cert will include less of a focus on written exams. Picture: Mark Stedman/RollingNews.ie

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced major reform of Senior Cycle, including two new subjects, and 40% of grades given for continuous assessment other than written exams.

Two new subjects, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Climate Action and Sustainable Development, will be rolled out for fifth-year students in network schools in 2024.