Is there a need for a Junior Certificate Examination?

What do you think ?

All you need to know about LCVP

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LCA

"The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme puts an emphasis on forms of achievement and excellence, which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past."

What is Leaving Cert Applied

The Leaving Certificate Applied is is a two year Leaving Certificate,available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally orientated programme. Applied is used because the programme is designed to allow the students apply the learning and experiences they gain over the two years of the programme . LCA equips students with skill for the world of work and life long learning.

What do you know about LCA?

What is Transition Year?

Transition year is a one year programme between Junior Cert and Leaving Cert . It is designed to act as a bridge between the two by facilitating the smooth transition from the more dependent learning of the junior cycle to the more independent self directed learning required for the senior cycle.
Approximately 70%-75% of all post primary schools offer Transition year.t

Do you think it should be a compulsory option in all schools ? yes or no .....Why ?

LCA Resources.

http://lca.slss.ie/resources/c/156/11/LCA%20banner.pdf