Junior Cycle
Junior Cycle caters for students in the first three years of their post-
primary education.
The junior cycle was introduced on a phased basis between September
2014 and September 2021. It features revised subjects and short
courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and
reporting. Schools have more freedom to design junior cycle programmes
that meet the learning needs of all students.
For students, the junior cycle curriculum available in their schools is a mix of subjects and short courses as well as other learning experiences.
In addition to classroom-based assessments, students complete state examinations at the end of their three year junior cycle and receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
For information on the Junior Cycle is available at
