Can you study for a leaving certificate paper and do the exam as an adult?

davepatr07

Hi there,

Odd question however I am dedicated to life long learning. I've already done the Leaving Cert back in the day, however just for the sake of keeping my brain going and learning new stuff, I never did the History paper for LC in school and would be interested in taking the Leaving Certificate Honours paper or indeed any other papers on the curriculum as a mature/adult learner. Can this be done?

Thanks

cj maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058352500/can-you-study-for-a-leaving-certificate-paper-and-do-the-exam-as-an-adult

As far as I know, yes . When I did my Leaving many years ago there was an adult in doing one exam . I hope so as I'm also thinking of the same . Just to keep my brain active

Jellybaby_1

So does it mean you would be able to study just one particular subject for a couple of years? I'd be interested to do that too, in History. Where could you do this study? I have a terrible feeling I'd have to do the full curriculum of subjects, which I couldn't do.

cj maxx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122166840#Comment_122166840

I don’t know but I’d doubt it . You’re not looking to do the full leaving cert , just History . Go to your local school and get copy of the current book and maybe a copy of past exams ( available in shops or Folens .ie . If you’re only looking for History , I’m sure 1 years study would do . Best advice is to speak to your local secondary school . Good luck