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Applicant Scoring

The following is a guide to assessment of CAO applicants by participating 3rd level institutions. Click on the following link for an explanation on Random Numbers.

Click on any of the following exam types for scoring information.

Irish Leaving Certificate Examination
QQI FET/FETAC qualifications
GCE A/AS Levels/GCSE Scoring Scheme
(England, Wales, Northern Ireland Exams, and International GCE/GCSE Exams under CAIE, PEARSON, AQA, OCR Boards)
Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA/UK applicants
The information contained in this booklet shows how entry requirements are converted from EU/EFTA/UK exams. It should be read in conjunction with the entry requirements for each HEI. If you have any queries, please contact the HEI to which you are applying NOT CAO.