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Leaving Certificate

Leaving Certificate English tutors

Find a Leaving Certificate English tutor for one-to-one lessons online. Every tutor on Studoli sets their own price and your first lesson is free.

Leaving Certificate English is marked against purpose, coherence, language and mechanics (PCLM).

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What Leaving Certificate English lessons cover

  • Comprehending and composing (Paper 1)
  • Single text
  • Comparative study
  • Prescribed and unseen poetry
  • Essay planning and timing
  • PCLM marking criteria

About Leaving Certificate

  • The Leaving Certificate is the final exam of secondary school in Ireland, taken in sixth year.
  • It is set by the State Examinations Commission, and the written exams start in early June.
  • Most subjects are offered at Higher and Ordinary level, with grades from H1 to H8 and from O1 to O8.
  • Your best six subjects give your CAO points for college entry.

How to prepare

  1. Use SEC marking schemesMarking schemes show exactly what examiners reward. Practise past papers against them.
  2. Prepare early for the oralsLanguage orals are held in spring and are worth a large share of the marks.
  3. Aim for Higher Level where you canHigher Level grades earn more CAO points, and Higher Level Maths adds bonus points.

How it works

  1. Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who fits you.
  2. Book a free first lessonMeet your tutor, share your goals and agree a plan for the exam.
  3. Prepare with a planWork through the syllabus and exam-style questions at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Leaving Certificate English tutor cost?

Each tutor sets their own price, which you see on their profile before booking. You can filter tutors by price, and your first lesson is free, so you can try a tutor before committing.

Are lessons online?

Yes. Lessons take place online by video with a shared whiteboard, so you can work with a tutor who knows the Leaving Certificate syllabus wherever you live.

When should I start preparing for Leaving Certificate English?

Ideally in fifth year, so sixth year is spent on revision and exam practice. A few weeks of focused lessons can still lift a grade if time is short.

How do I know a tutor knows the Leaving Certificate syllabus?

Tutors list the exams they prepare students for on their profile. Read their profile and reviews, and use your free first lesson to ask how they approach Leaving Certificate English.

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