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The Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme sets out to recognise the talents of all students and to provide opportunities for developing personal responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge, and helps students apply what they learn to the real world.
The two-year programme consists of four half-year blocks called sessions. Achievement is credited in each session.

Subject Choice
Courses are offered in three main areas:
Vocational Preparation
General Education
Vocational Education

Each course is made up of a number of modules. Each module takes half a year to complete. There is also a wide range of practical courses, called vocational specialisms, from which the student can choose.
Assessment takes place on the completion of modules, and there is also a final examination in each of the following areas:
1. English and Communication
2. Two vocational specialisms
3. Mathematical Applications
4. Language
5. Social Education