Q&A: What's changing with the Leaving Cert and when? 

Long-awaited reforms have been announced by the education minister

Under the new model, Leaving Cert subjects will be assessed by 60% traditional written exams and 40% teacher-based continuous assessment

Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced long-awaited reforms of the Leaving Certificate and senior cycle for secondary school students.

What exactly is changing, and when?