Junior cycle (lower secondary education) is a three year programme which is usually taken by students between the ages of 12/13 and 15/16 years.
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While a majority of subjects are assessed as part of the Junior Certificate Examination, junior cycle also includes a number of subjects that are an important part of the curriculum, but are not formally assessed in this way.
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CORE EXAMINATION SUBJECTS
English, Irish, Maths, History, Geography, Science
CORE NON EXAMINATION SUBJECTS
Physical Activity, Religious Education and SPHE.
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
French, Art, Technical Graphics, Engineering, Music, Woodwork, Home Economics, Business Studies.
LEARNING MATERIALS
All the learning textbooks are provided for students with the Schools Book Rental Scheme, except for some workbooks.