Key Dates

The first thing to do is to familiarise yourself with the Key Dates over this period. We have listed them here, but you can also download and print a copy from here.

Next, make sure all communications are in working order and accessible including: mail, email, internet, mobile phone, passwords, Skype etc.

Pin numbers rquired to access Leaving Cert results online should be available through the school. Full details on: http://www.examinations.ie/candidates/Candidate_Info_2012.pdf

Note: SEC = State Examinations Commission; CAO = Central Applications Office

Date	Event	Action – if
August 15th	Leaving Cert Results delivered to schools LC Results also sent to CAO LC Results also available via Internet service or dial up from 12.00 Noon using a PIN* number & exam number SEC Appeals Application Form issued with LC results	When  collecting results, it’s useful to have a points calculator to hand   Go to www.examinations.ie And click on Candidate Information Booklet for details Dial up results at 1530716016
August 20th	Round 1 of CAO Offers online and by post	The applicant must decide whether this offer is to be accepted or not. The offer will lapse if not accepted by 27th August 2012
August 21st	Return of completed application forms for viewing of scripts. These will be forwarded to SEC the next day August 22nd	Script viewing forms must be completed and returned by August 21st There is no charge for viewing of scripts
August 27th	Closing date for acceptance of Round 1 offer	This offer must be accepted or allowed to lapse by this date
August 30th	Round 2 of CAO offers online and by post	The candidate must decide whether this offer is to be accepted or not. The offer will lapse if not accepted by 5th September 2012
August 31st & September 1st	Viewing of Leaving Cert Scripts in Schools	Student must decide if they wish to appeal their results
Monday 3rd September / Tuesday 4th September	Appeal forms must be completed and submitted to SEC by schools	Submit forms and pay appeals fees to schools.
September 3rd onwards to 24th September – colleges & courses vary	Start of college academic years	Incoming students receive all dates and details Info also available on college websites
September 5th	Closing date for SEC receipt of Leaving Cert Appeals Applications	Applications for appeal must be completed and submitted. Cost €40 per subject (payable by giro or credit card)
September 5th (ALSO!)	Closing date for Acceptance of Round 2 offer	This offer must be accepted by this date or allowed to lapse
Mid October	CAO offers continue to fill up vacant places
Mid October	Release of LC Appeal results