What is Junior Certificate?
The '''Junior Certificate''' is earned by passing a required exam that takes place in secondary schools in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. The exams take place every June, with [[English language|English]] always the first exam. For example, the English exam took place on June 8 this year (2005). Exams usually end with the subjects that the fewest people take. For example, [[Italian language|Italian]] took place on June 24 this year (2005). Three exams must be passed in order to receive a certificate: They are English, [[Mathematics]], and [[Irish language|Irish]]. If a student has not lived in Ireland for at least seven years before the exam, he is not required to sit for the Irish exam. A student may then take 3-6 other subjects to get his certifcate. The results of the exams are given in mid-September. [[Category:Qualifications]]