Leaving Cert grinds online
College places in Ireland come down to CAO points from your six best Leaving Cert subjects, so every grade band matters. Our tutors work subject by subject on the papers and, from 2027, on the new coursework components, in Irish evening slots.
One-to-one from about โฌ11 a class ยท billed in USD
Ireland - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ Higher Level maths, sciences, English and business
- โ Past papers marked against the SEC marking schemes
- โ The new 2027 coursework (additional assessment components)
- โ Points planning: which subjects count towards your six
- โ Exam technique and timing for long papers
- โ Evening and weekend slots, Irish time
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How CAO points work
CAO counts the six best results in recognised subjects from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate. A Higher Level H1 is worth 100 points and an H7 37; an Ordinary Level O1 is worth 56. Higher Level Mathematics adds 25 bonus points for an H6 or better, so an H6 in Higher maths is worth 71.
Because only six subjects count, moving one subject up a grade band is often the cheapest way to gain points.
What changes in 2027
The redeveloped senior cycle starts with seven subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Business, for students who began fifth year in September 2025. At least 40% of the marks in those subjects come from an additional assessment component completed during the year, so the June written exam counts for 60%. These students sit their exams in June 2027.
CAO points by grade
| Grade | Higher Level | Ordinary Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 (H1) | 56 (O1) |
| 2 | 88 (H2) | 46 (O2) |
| 3 | 77 (H3) | 37 (O3) |
| 4 | 66 (H4) | 28 (O4) |
| 5 | 56 (H5) | 20 (O5) |
| 6 | 46 (H6) | 12 (O6) |
| 7 | 37 (H7) | 0 (O7) |
| 8 | 0 (H8) | 0 (O8) |
Higher Level Mathematics adds 25 bonus points for H6 and above. The six best results from one sitting count.
From fifth year to the June exams
- 1
Fifth year
Secure the course, and start coursework early in the redeveloped subjects.
- 2
Sixth year, autumn
Weekly marked past-paper questions in the weakest Higher Level subject.
- 3
Christmas to Easter
Full timed papers and the mocks; finish coursework components on time.
- 4
May
Final timed papers and marking-scheme review, subject by subject.
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science ยท A-Level Physics ยท NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE ยท A-Level ยท 11+
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Common questions
How many points is an H1?๏ผ
100 points. An H2 is 88, H3 77, H4 66, H5 56, H6 46 and H7 37.
How do the maths bonus points work?๏ผ
Higher Level Mathematics adds 25 points for an H6 or better, so an H6 is worth 71 points.
How many subjects count for CAO points?๏ผ
Your six best results in recognised subjects from one sitting of the Leaving Certificate.
What is changing in the Leaving Cert in 2027?๏ผ
The first seven redeveloped subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Business, award at least 40% for a project done during the year, with the written exam worth 60%.
Are grinds online as good as in person?๏ผ
For exam subjects, yes, when sessions use past papers and marking schemes. Online saves the travel and widens the choice of specialist tutors.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-07.
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