St. Aloysius’ College

Junior Cycle

Building a Solid Foundation

St. Aloysius’ College offers a comprehensive and varied curriculum which provides students with a range of subjects that meet their needs and builds a solid foundation for subject selection at senior cycle and career choice in third level.

Every student is required to study the core subjects listed below, unless they have an exemption. 

English, Irish and Maths are the only subjects that can be assessed at Higher or Ordinary Level. All other subjects will be studied and assessed at a Common level. At the end of first year students choose one foreign language (Spanish, French or German) along with two other optional subjects to complete for their Junior Cycle. Students may select two foreign languages with which to continue for 2nd and 3rd year if they wish.

Under the specifications of the Junior Cycle, all students must study 9 subjects and two short courses for examination. To find out more about the Junior Cycle and the specification of each subject- please use the link below.

The following Wellbeing subjects are in place to support students’ social, personal and emotional development:

Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement assesses the following subjects at the end of 3rd year:

Two Option Subjects from;

At the end of first year students must choose to study at least one foreign language (Spanish, French or German) along with two other optional subjects. Students have the option of selecting two foreign languages if they wish.