In advance of the Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Service Portal opening tomorrow, 10th March at 12noon, please see the attached information. Key points are as follows:
- Students will confirm the subjects and levels that they intend to study;
- Students can make changes to levels;
- Students can add subjects that are not listed, and can withdraw from listed subjects;
- Those taking Higher Level Music must also choose the elective that they are studying for their Leaving Certificate;
- Students will be able to opt to receive an Accredited Grade, sit the written examination, or both for each of their subjects;
- Students who do not opt to sit the written examination at this stage, but opt in to sit the written examination in late April/early May will forfeit the marks allocated to the oral/practical component of the subject;
- Where a student completes a related assessment component (i.e. oral or practical exam), but does not sit the written examination, the marks for the related assessment component will not be counted, and the student will receive an Accredited Grade.
Help with the Online Portal
See the Q&A section on pages 9 & 10 for answers to some of the questions you might have about using the Portal. If you do not find the answer there and you need assistance the SEC Candidate Portal helpdesk can be contacted at 1800-111135 or 1800-111136. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions the helpdesk phonelines will be available between 12 noon and 6pm on Wednesday 10th March and 9am to 6pm from Thursday 11th March to Tuesday 16th March. Outside of these hours you can email candidateportal@examinations.ie
Steps for registration
Step 1
Register to create your account
Step 2
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Confirm your Personal Details
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Confirm your Subjects and Levels
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Opt for Accredited Grades and/or Examinations subject by subject
You also need to indicate if you wish to sit any of your examinations through Irish. Higher Level Music Candidates need to choose their Elective.
