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Failed the Leaving Cert??

  • 15-08-2012 12:47pm
    #1
    nickys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 130 ✭✭


    Omg my friend is devastated her son only passed 4 subject out of the 6 he sat.:(
    Is this definitely a failed leaving certificate do you need to pass 5 subjects
    thanks


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  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,236 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    There is no such thing as a failed Leaving these days.
    People usually take 5 passes at any level as Leaving Cert standard, but your friend's son can still get into college through a PLC course.
    It is not the end of the world.


  • #3
    Liam90
    Registered Users Posts: 645 ✭✭✭Liam90


    Teachers and parents put WAY to much pressure on students to do well in their leaving cert. I'm not a stupid guy but school was just not for me and did all ordinary level subjects and passed only four subjects failing maths and Irish.

    I was basically told by teachers that i would be a failure without a good leaving cert and was put under huge pressure and was made to believe my life was over when i got my results, even though its been my dream to be a Firefighter which i do not need a leaving cert for.

    I have since studied for 3 years doing different courses to improve my chances of fulfilling my dream, i am now finish and am soon off to New Zealand to become a Firefighter.


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