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Junior Cycle English

Irish Junior Cycle English: 3rd Year state exam for the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement

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At a glance

Set by
State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland
Level
Lower secondary (1st-3rd Year, age 12–15)
Region
Europe
Programme
Irish Junior Cycle
2 versions
Higher LevelOrdinary Level

The format, as published

  • Higher and Ordinary level.
  • A written exam of about 2 hours (2026 timetable) on reading, writing and prescribed texts (novel, drama, film, poetry).
  • CBAs: Oral Communication and a Collection of the Student’s Texts.
  • Graded Distinction (85–100) / Higher Merit (70–84) / Merit (55–69) / Achieved (40–54) / Partially Achieved (20–39) / Not Graded, on the band scale in use since June 2025.

Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)