Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP

In general, students taking this option study seven exam subjects plus a business-based subject called LCVP. This is broken down into two Link Modules:

Preparation for the World of Work and
Enterprise Education;

over the two years of the programme. These modules, which are almost entirely activity-driven, are delivered as an integrated unit and built on the synergies with the student’s other subjects. Link Module activities provide a setting in which connections can be made between a student’s chosen subjects and the world outside the school.

LCVP students receive the same certificate as students of the Leaving Certificate (established). An additional statement of the grade received for the Link Modules is appended to the certificate.

Grades for the Link Modules are awarded as follows:

Distinction: (80 – 100%)
Merit: (65 – 79%)
Pass: (50 – 64%)

LCVP students have the same opportunity to proceed to universities and other third-level institutions as students in the Leaving Certificate (established). The Link Modules are presently recognised in points terms as follows:

Distinction: 66 points
Merit: 46 points
Pass: 28 points