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Past Exam Papers

Leaving Cert Papers

Since 2021, Students at Leaving Cert level have benefitted from a choice among the questions they answer. This is one of a couple of small changes to the curriculum between 2020 and 2023, but you can check out the full paper breakdown in our “Extra Resources” below.
Here, we’ve gathered the exam papers from previous years. Good luck!

Leaving Certificate HL Exam Papers

2022 Paper One

2022 Paper Two

2021 Paper One

2021 Paper Two

2020 Paper One

2020 Paper Two

2019 Paper One

2019 Paper Two

Leaving Certificate HL Marking Schemes

2022 Marking Scheme

2021 Marking Scheme

2020 Marking Scheme

2019 Marking Scheme

Leaving Certificate OL Exam Papers

2022 Paper One

2022 Paper Two

2021 Paper One

2021 Paper Two

2020 Paper One

2020 Paper Two

2019 Paper One

2019 Paper Two

Leaving Certificate OL Marking Schemes

2022 Marking Scheme

2021 Marking Scheme

2020 Marking Scheme

2019 Marking Scheme

Junior Cycle Papers

In 2022, the Junior Cycle replaced the Junior Certificate.
For years prior to 2022, we’ve included both the Paper One and Paper Two elements, but do be aware that there is one paper only going forward. This will contain both P1 and P2 topics, and full details can be found in our extra resources section below.

Junior Certificate HL Exam Papers

2022 Paper (Common)

2019 Paper One

2019 Paper Two

2018 Paper One

2018 Paper Two

2017 Paper One

2017 Paper Two

Junior Certificate HL Marking Schemes

2022 Marking Scheme

2019 Marking Scheme

2018 Marking Scheme

2017 Marking Scheme

Junior Certificate OL Exam Papers

2022 Paper (Common)

2019 Paper One

2019 Paper Two

2018 Paper One

2018 Paper Two

2017 Paper One

2017 Paper Two

Junior Certificate OL Marking Schemes

2022 Marking Scheme

2019 Marking Scheme

2018 Marking Scheme

2017 Marking Scheme

Extra Resources

Feeling like you’re missing something? Here’s some more resources; including log tables, more information about examinations, and links to our support pages.

Extra Resources

Log Tables

Leaving Cert Syllabus – SIMPLIFIED!

Leaving Cert Paper One Topic Breakdown

Leaving Cert Paper Two Topic Breakdown

Junior Cycle Syllabus – SIMPLIFIED!

Breakthrough’s Exam Technique Explained

Junior Cycle Full Breakdown of Formulas

Junior Cycle Grading System – EXPLAINED!