The Leaving Certificate programme is a 2 year programme.
All students (with the exception of those exempted from Irish by the Department of Education and skills) study the following subjects to examination level:
- Irish
- English
- Maths
Students select four (or five) of the following subjects, also to examination level:
- History
- Geography
- French
- German
- Business
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Agricultural Science
- Accounting
- Construction Studies
- Design &Comm.graphics
- Music
- Home Ec. (Social &Sci)
- Applied Maths *
- Art *
*Art and Applied Maths are offered outside of school hours.
Mitchelstown C.B.S. has a co-operation agreement in place with our neighbouring school, Presentation Secondary School, for senior cycle subject options. This allows our students access to a wide range of subjects, and gives them a greater chance of getting their subject choices.
Students also have timetabled classes in the following non-examination subjects:
- Physical Education
- Guidance
- Religion
The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
An option available to students in the Leaving Certificate cycle is to undertake the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) as a full school subject.
Spread over two years, the LCVP combines the academic strengths of the established Leaving Certificate with a focus on information technology, enterprise and the world of work.
Eligibility for the LCVP is dependent on subject options chosen. Full details are available from the LCVP Co-ordinator.