Appealing Leaving Cert results

I am unhappy with the result in one of my Leaving Cert subjects and think that I should have got a higher grade. How can I get the grade checked?

If you are not satisfied with the mark you get in a Leaving Certificate subject, you can appeal this result to the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

Before you decide to appeal, you can view your examination script at the school where you sat the exam. When you get your exam results, your school will get a personalised application form for you. If you want to view your exam script, you must complete this form and return it to your school by August 21, 2018.

The Organising Superintendent appointed by the SEC will assign you to one of the viewing sessions, on either August 31 or September 1. You can only view your scripts from the written examinations – not the results of oral examinations or marks for practical examinations. If you decide to appeal your result, you can use the online Appeals Application Service. This service will be available from 12 noon on August 20, 2018. You need your examination number and PIN to access this service.

When you apply online and pay the fee, you will get an Appeal Confirmation Form, which you must print and bring to the Organising Superintendent in your school no later than September 3, 2018.

If you cannot use the online service, you must contact the SEC for a personalised appeal application form, pay the appeal fee in a bank and get the bank to stamp the form to confirm payment. Bring the stamped form to the Organising Superintendent in your school no later than September 3, 2018. Your script will then be sent to an appeal examiner for re-marking. The appeal fee is €40 per subject for the Established Leaving Certificate. The appeal fee for the Applied Leaving Certificate is €15.50 per subject. You will get this fee back if your result is upgraded.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.