State Examinations 2026

Information on the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate examinations, including regular updates throughout the examinations period, is available from the website of the State Examinations Commission www.examinations.ie

The phone number for all enquiries is 090 6442700.

The Minister for Education and Youth has confirmed that the examinations and assessment adjustments that have applied in recent years, will continue to apply for students in 2026. These assist students by leaving intact the familiar overall structure of the examinations, while incorporating additional choice for students.