Ireland education: Leaving Cert 2026 dates and academic milestones

The 2026 Leaving Certificate timeline has been outlined for students in Ireland. The academic cycle is set to begin in September 2025, followed by mock examinations in February 2026. The final exams are scheduled for June 2026, with results expected to be released in August 2026.

In related news regarding academic paths, Rosanna Davison shared her experience of pursuing multiple degrees. After previously studying Sociology and Art History at University College Dublin, Davison recently earned a first-class honours BSc in Nutritional Therapy from the University of Buckingham. She emphasized that it is ‘never too late’ to pursue education, noting her history of balancing studies with professional commitments, including an MSc from Middlesex University.