Senior Cycle at Killorglin Community College
Empowering Future Pathways with Confidence and Choice
Senior Cycle at Killorglin Community College supports students to grow academically, personally, and socially as they prepare for life after school. Whether their next step is university, further education, an apprenticeship, or employment, we aim to equip each learner with the knowledge, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive.
With a broad and balanced curriculum, strong student supports, and unique subject offerings, we are proud to offer an inclusive, future-focused Senior Cycle experience.
Pathways at KCC
All students follow the Leaving Certificate (Established) programme. In addition, students may opt to take LCVP (Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) as an additional optional subject.
We do not offer the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA).
Core Subjects (Taken by All Students):
Optional Subjects (Offered Based on Student Choice):
All optional subjects are offered at both Higher and Ordinary Level where available.
Subjects are timetabled based on student demand to ensure flexibility and student voice in subject selection.
LCVP (Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
LCVP is an optional additional subject that offers a practical and career-focused dimension to the traditional Leaving Certificate.
Students who take LCVP:
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Develop enterprise and communication skills
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Complete a Portfolio of Work worth 60%
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Sit a written exam in May worth 40%
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Gain up to 70 CAO points for a Distinction
This subject suits students who want to develop key workplace and life skills while gaining valuable points through continuous assessment ahead of the June exams.
Eligibility is based on subject combinations. Our Guidance Counsellor supports students in making informed choices.
What Makes Senior Cycle at KCC Unique?
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Exclusive Subject Options: We are one of the few schools in the region offering Engineering and Computer Science, reflecting our commitment to innovation and 21st-century skills.
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Digital Integration: All students are supported through Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), building strong digital literacy.
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Small Class Sizes: Students receive personalised feedback and close teacher support.
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Team Teaching: Where appropriate, team teaching is used to further enhance learning, ensuring all students — including those with additional needs — are supported through differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching approaches.
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Strong Pastoral Care: Our Student Support Team, Year Heads, Tutors, and Guidance Counsellor work together to promote student wellbeing and engagement.
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Comprehensive Guidance Programme: One-to-one career advice, college application support, and visits to colleges and apprenticeship events.
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Mentoring & Academic Tracking: Regular progress checks and mentoring help keep students on track.
Senior Cycle Redevelopment: What It Means for Your Young Person
The Senior Cycle in Ireland is undergoing transformation — and Killorglin Community College is embracing the change.
Senior Cycle redevelopment aims to:
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Reduce over-reliance on a single final exam
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Increase focus on real-life skills such as teamwork, communication, digital literacy, and critical thinking
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Offer flexible assessments including projects, portfolios, and oral presentations
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Make learning more inclusive, engaging, and relevant to the modern world
At KCC, we already offer many of these features through:
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LCVP coursework and project-based learning
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Computer Science and Engineering, which involve hands-on, applied learning
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Erasmus+ exchanges, which promote global awareness and student voice
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Our strong emphasis on wellbeing, mentoring, and leadership development
We are actively preparing for this transition — ensuring our students are not just exam-ready, but life-ready.