September 2018 will see the introduction of computer science into the Leaving Certificate curriculum.
Over 40 schools throughout Ireland will be offering the subject to their 5th year students – with the first computer science exam set for 2020.
The subject will focus on coding, programming and how computing technology impacts the world.
The chosen schools range from all over Ireland with the majority in Dublin and seven in Cork.
Education Minister, Richard Burton spoke on this new addition saying:
“There is a digital revolution taking place, which is having a transformative effect on our economy, workplace, and lifestyle. In order to be the best in Europe, our education system must respond to these changes.”
“The introduction of this new subject will teach our young people flexible, solution-oriented thinking. It will teach them to be creative, adaptable learners.”
The end of year exam will be 70% computer based and 30% coursework.
The 40 schools chosen to offer this subject from next September include:
Abbey Vocational School – The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Adamstown Community College -Station Rd, Adamstown, Co. Dublin
Breifne College – Cootehill Rd, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Bush Post Primary – Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Carrigaline Community School – Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Castleblayeny College – Dublin Road, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Christ King Girls Secondary School -Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork
Clongowes Wood College – Clane, Co. Kildare
Coláiste an Chraoibhin – Duntaheen Road, Fermoy, Co. Cork
Coláiste Bríde – New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Coláiste Chiaráin – Croom, Co. Limerick
Coláiste Choilm – Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Coláiste Mhuire – Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Coláiste na Ríochta – Listowel, Co. Kerry
Colaiste Phadraig – Roselawn, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Coláiste Pobail Setanta – Phibblestown CC, Phibblestown, Dublin 15
Creagh College – Carnew Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Dominican College Sion Hill – Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Ennistymon Vocational School – Ennistymon, Ennis, Co. Clare
Gaelcholaiste Mhuire AG – An Mhainistir Thuaidh, Corcaigh
Le Chéile Secondary School – Hollystown Road, Tyrellstown, Dublin 15
Loreto College Swords – Swords, Co. Dublin
Luttrellstown Community College – Mill Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Mayfield Community School – Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
Moate Community School – Church Street, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Mount Sion CBS – Barrack Street, Waterford
Mount Temple Comprehensive – Malahide Road, Dublin 3
Presentation Secondary school – Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Rice College – Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo
Sacred Heart Secondary School – Convent of Mercy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Saint Eunan’s College – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
St Aidan’s Comprehensive School – Cootehill, Co. Cavan
St Brigids Mercy Secondary School Tuam –
Convent Of Mercy, Tuam, Co. Galway
St Joseph’s Secondary School – Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin
St Mary’s CBS – Millpark Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
St Vincent’s Secondary School – Seatown Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
St. Finian’s Community College, Swords – Swords, Co. Dublin
Stratford College – 1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Synge St CBS – Synge St., Dublin 8
Terenure College – Templeogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W
