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Leaving Cert English

The syllabus, past papers and marking schemes, in one place.

What's on the exam

Official syllabus (NCCA) ↗

Past papers and marking schemes

YearExam paperMarking scheme
2026 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2025 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2024 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2023 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2022 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2021 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2020 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2019 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2018 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
2017 Paper One Paper Two Marking scheme
Papers and marking schemes are the State Examinations Commission's own (examinations.ie). Open one to write your answers on it, save it to your study materials, download or print it. Some recent papers were adjusted after COVID-19 disruptions, so their structure can differ from other years.

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Free study resources

Scoilnet ↗Notes, worksheets, quizzes and videos from teachers, on the Department of Education's resource site.