Dates
The exams begin on the first Wednesday after the June Bank Holiday every year, traditionally commencing with English Paper One, followed by Paper Two. The exams typically last two and a half weeks; the 2008 exams began on 4 June and ended on 20 June, with results released on 12 August, but for some students may last longer due to exams in uncommon subjects, such as Swedish, Polish, etc.
In 2008, the exam timetable was reorganised to reduce the intensity of exam period. Particular changes included the moving of English Paper Two to Thursday afternoon, as opposed to its usual time of Wednesday afternoon after English Paper One, to reduce the amount of writing candidates were required to do at the beginning of the exams.
The 2010 Leaving Certificate Examinations began on June 9, 2010 and finished on June 25, 2010.
The 2011 Leaving Certificate Examinations began on June 8, 2011 and finished on June 24, 2011.
The 2012 Leaving Certificate Examinations began on June 6, 2012 and finished on June 22, 2012
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