Leaving Cert Language Classes

Leaving Cert Language Classes

Who are Saturday language classes for?

Post Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) run classes in lesser-taught languages to support students around Ireland to prepare for the Leaving Certificate exams. These classes are funded by the Department of Education and are free of charge for students. Classes are run on Saturdays during school term time. 

The classes cover the Leaving Cert course over a two-year period, meaning students should register before they begin 5th year. 

Language Teacher at the top of class
Language Class

New Leaving Cert Languages

Four Leaving Certificate languages were introduced in 2020. Click on the language below that interests you to access the FAQs.

For the school year 2023/24 PPLI offered classes in Chinese, Japanese, Lithuanian, Romanian, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Details for 2024/25 classes will be listed below in the new year. 

Chinese

Chinese Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students in Co. Dublin and Cork city, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. An online Chinese class was also available to students outside of these locations. This class is suitable for beginners.

Japanese

Japanese Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students in Co. Dublin who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. A Wednesday afternoon class was available to 5th year students in Cork city. An online Japanese class was also available to students outside of these locations. This class is suitable for beginners.

Lithuanian

Lithuanian Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students in Co. Dublin, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. A level of proficiency in Lithuanian is required in order to take this class. 

Romanian

Romanian Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th and 6th year students in Co. Dublin, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2024 and 2025. A level of proficiency in Romanian is required in order to take this class. 

Polish

Polish Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students in Co. Dublin, Cork city and Galway city, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. An online Polish class was also available to students outside of these locations. A level of proficiency in Polish is required in order to take this class.

Portuguese

Portuguese Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students around Ireland, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. This class took place online. A level of proficiency in Portuguese is required in order to take this class. 

Russian

Russian Leaving Cert Saturday classes were available to 5th year students in Co. Dublin and Galway city, who will sit their Leaving Cert exams in 2025. A level of proficiency in Russian is required in order to take this class.