The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCA)

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme. It is designed for students whose needs, aspirations and aptitudes are not adequately catered for by the other two Leaving Certificate programmes - Leaving Certificate (Established) and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP).

Leaving Certificate Applied evolved to strengthen the technological/vocational options and the development of personal skills at senior cycle. The fundamental goal of the Leaving Certificate Applied is to prepare young people for transition from the world of the school/centre to that of adult and working life.