Leaving Cert Exam & Oral Dates 2027
Published oral, practical and coursework dates, with confirmed written-exam dates where available. All times are local to Ireland.
Always verify with the official SEC timetable
Based on the SEC's 2026/2027 examination and completion schedule, checked on 20 October 2026. The State Examinations Commission may update the schedule — always check examinations.ie for the definitive schedule.
Key dates at a glance
Irish and modern foreign-language oral examinations
LCVP: written examination
Computer Science: written examination
Subject-by-subject written timetable: awaiting verification
Written examinations
The subject-by-subject June 2027 written timetable is not included in the currently published SEC schedule. Check the SEC website for the latest timetable; do not use 2026 dates for 2027.
The SEC schedule lists these written examinations before June:
| Date | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| LCVPCommon levelLink Modules | 10:00-12:30 | |
| Computer ScienceHL / OLSections A and B | 09:30-11:00 | |
| Computer ScienceHL / OLSection C | 11:30-12:30 |
Oral Examinations
| Subject | Period |
|---|---|
| Irish | 20–25 March 2027 |
| French | 20–25 March 2027 |
| German | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Spanish | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Italian | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Russian | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Japanese | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Lithuanian | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Portuguese | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Polish | 20–25 March 2027 |
| Arabic | 20–25 March 2027 |
This is the national oral-examination window, not your personal appointment. Your school will confirm your individual date and time. These dates cover Leaving Certificate/LCVP; check separate arrangements if you take Leaving Certificate Applied.
Practical examinations
| Subject | Period |
|---|---|
| Music practical examinations | 5–16 April 2027 |
| Art practical examinations | 20–22 April 2027 |
| Construction Studies practical examinations | 27–29 April 2027 |
| Engineering practical examinations | 4–6 May 2027 |
Your school will confirm your session within the published window.
Coursework completion deadlines
Some deadlines for the 2027 exams fall in 2026. These are SEC completion dates, not school upload windows. Follow any earlier deadline your teacher sets and check the requirements for your subject and specification.
| Complete by | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Home Economics: Food Studies coursework | |
| Latin and Ancient Greek: research study reports | |
| Physics in Practice investigation; Economics research study | |
| Physical Education: physical activity report | |
| Design and Communication Graphics: practical coursework; Classical Studies research study report | |
| Biology in Practice investigation; LCVP Link Modules portfolio | |
| Engineering: project component | |
| Business Alive investigative study; Climate Action and Sustainable Development action project | |
| Computer Science coursework project; Physical Education performance assessment; Technology practical coursework | |
| Applied Mathematics modelling project; Agricultural Science individual investigative study | |
| Geographical investigation report; Home Economics Textile Studies elective coursework; Art practical coursework | |
| Chemistry in Practice investigation; Drama, Film and Theatre Studies Creativity in Practice project | |
| History research study report; Politics and Society citizenship project; Religious Education coursework; Construction Studies project; Music HL composing elective |
Official resources
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