Senior Cycle

Coursework Rules & Procedures 2025-2026

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Senior Cycle Review and Redevelopment

In March 2022, the Minister for Education Norma Foley, TD announced her ambitious plans for a reimagined Senior Cycle, Equity and Excellence for All, where the student is at the centre of their Senior Cycle experience. In setting out her plan, the Minister requested NCCA to prepare a schedule of senior cycle subjects to be reviewed and redeveloped.

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Accounting*
  • English*
  • Geography

*The introduction of these subjects has been postponed until at least September 2027.

  • Agricultural Science
  • History
  • Home Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Art
  • French
  • Gaeilge
  • Technology