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Key Facts: LCA Social Education Exam

6 modules

Classic Social Education has six sequenced modules for 2024/25 Year 1 entrants

NCCA Social Education Module Descriptor

10 credits

Final Social Education examination worth 10 credits for the 2024/25 entry cohort

LCA Programme Statement Dec 2024 (Table 1)

10 → 14

Contemporary Issues Task rises from 10 to 14 credits for 2025/26 Year 1 entrants

LCA Programme Statement Dec 2024 (Table 2)

SPHE

Senior Cycle SPHE replaces Social Education modules 1 and 4 from 2025/26 Year 1 entry

curriculumonline.ie Social Education page

200 credits

Full LCA award is based on a maximum of 200 credits

LCA Programme Statement

D / M / P

LCA certificate bands: Distinction 170–200, Merit 140–169, Pass 120–139 credits

Citizens Information / LCA Programme Statement

€116

2026 school-based Leaving Certificate examination entry fee commonly cited as €116

Citizens Information / Department of Education State Examinations 2026

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LCA Social Education builds health, community, human rights, media, democracy and independent-living skills across six classic modules. For June 2026 sitters who entered Year 1 in 2024/25, assessment still includes Key Assignments, the Contemporary Issues Task and a final written exam with audio (10 credits). From 2025/26 entry, SPHE replaces modules 1 and 4 and the final Social Education exam is discontinued. This bank provides 100 free original English MCQs for concept revision.

Sample LCA Social Education Practice Questions

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1What is the primary focus of the LCA Social Education course according to the NCCA module descriptor?
A.Only advanced calculus and algebra
B.Personal and social development of students, including health and contemporary issues
C.Only learning a second European language
D.Only preparing a science laboratory portfolio
Explanation: The NCCA Social Education rationale states that personal and social development is the primary focus, covering self-awareness, relationships, health care and contemporary social, economic, political and cultural issues, plus preparation for independent living.
2How many modules are in the classic LCA Social Education course for students who entered Year 1 in 2024/25?
A.Two
B.Four
C.Six
D.Twelve
Explanation: The classic Social Education course has six modules covered in a fixed sequence over the two years of LCA.
3Which sequence correctly lists the six classic Social Education modules?
A.Taking Charge; My Community; SPHE only
B.Social and Health Education 1; My Community; Contemporary Issues 1; Social and Health Education 2; Contemporary Issues 2; Taking Charge
C.English and Communication; Mathematical Applications only
D.Vocational Specialism 1 and 2 only
Explanation: NCCA lists the modules in that fixed order: SHE1, My Community, Contemporary Issues 1, SHE2, Contemporary Issues 2, Taking Charge.
4For students entering LCA Year 1 in 2024/25, how many final-examination credits does Social Education contribute?
A.2 credits
B.6 credits
C.10 credits
D.68 credits
Explanation: The LCA Programme Statement (Dec 2024) Table 1 assigns 10 credits to the Social Education Final Examination for the 2024/25 Year 1 entry cohort.
5What change applies to Social Education for students entering LCA Year 1 in 2025/26?
A.Social Education becomes an Established Higher Level subject only
B.Senior Cycle SPHE replaces Social Education modules 1 and 4 and the Social Education final examination is discontinued for that cohort
C.All LCA final examinations are cancelled for every subject
D.Social Education is removed entirely with no replacement content
Explanation: From 2025/26 Year 1 entry, Senior Cycle SPHE replaces Social Education modules 1 and 4; the final Social Education exam is discontinued for that cohort; credits move to SPHE Key Assignments and an increased Contemporary Issues Task.
6For the 2025/26 Year 1 entry cohort, what happens to the credit value of the Contemporary Issues Task?
A.It is abolished
B.It stays at 10 credits
C.It increases from 10 to 14 credits
D.It becomes 68 credits
Explanation: The LCA Programme Statement Table 2 increases the Contemporary Issues Task from 10 to 14 credits when the Social Education final exam is discontinued for 2025/26 entrants.
7What is the maximum total credit accumulation for a full Leaving Certificate Applied award?
A.100 credits
B.120 credits
C.170 credits
D.200 credits
Explanation: Participants may accumulate a maximum of 200 credits across module completion, Student Tasks and final examinations (where applicable).
8Which LCA certificate band corresponds to 170–200 credits?
A.Pass
B.Merit
C.Distinction
D.Record of Experience only
Explanation: Distinction is awarded for 170–200 credits (85–100%). Merit is 140–169; Pass is 120–139; below 120 is a Record of Experience.
9What must students satisfactorily complete for module credits in Social Education (classic model)?
A.Only a single CAO personal statement
B.Key Assignments for each module (with programme attendance rules)
C.Only a Leaving Certificate Established oral exam in Irish
D.Only an unpaid apprenticeship contract
Explanation: LCA module completion credits require evidence of Key Assignments and satisfactory attendance as set out in the programme statement; examined courses typically attract one credit per module.
10How is the official Social Education final examination typically described in LCA assessment guidance?
A.A purely practical cookery exam with no writing
B.A written examination incorporating an audio component
C.An Established Leaving Certificate Higher Level three-hour essay paper only
D.An online multiple-choice test of exactly 100 fixed items published annually
Explanation: LCA assessment summaries describe Social Education final assessment as a written examination incorporating audio, worth 10 final-exam credits for cohorts that still sit it.

About the LCA Social Education Exam

Social Education is a core General Education course in Ireland's Leaving Certificate Applied. Its primary focus is personal and social development: self-awareness, interpersonal relationships, health care, and contemporary social, economic, political and cultural issues, plus preparation for the move from dependent to independent living. The classic course has six sequenced modules — Social and Health Education 1, My Community, Contemporary Issues 1, Social and Health Education 2, Contemporary Issues 2, and Taking Charge. For students who entered Year 1 in 2024/25 (sitting finals in June 2026), assessment includes Key Assignments, the Contemporary Issues Task and a final written examination incorporating audio (10 final-exam credits). For students entering Year 1 in 2025/26, Senior Cycle SPHE replaces Social Education modules 1 and 4 and the Social Education final examination is discontinued for that cohort, with credits redistributed to SPHE Key Assignments and an increased Contemporary Issues Task (14 credits), per the NCCA LCA Programme Statement (December 2024). LCA is distinct from the Established Leaving Certificate. This practice bank offers original multiple-choice concept questions in English on the course knowledge — it does not replace authentic Key Assignments, tasks or SEC papers.

Exam sponsor: State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Classic six modules (2024/25 Year 1 entrants / June 2026 final sitters): (1) Social and Health Education 1 — Self and Others, Taking Care of Yourself, Relationships and Sexuality; (2) My Community — Research Skills, My Own Place, Family in the Local Area, Place in the Past, Amenities/Resources, Planning; (3) Contemporary Issues 1 — social context, forces/interests, making links, human rights, concepts; (4) Social and Health Education 2 — Communication, Relationships, Coping with Problems; (5) Contemporary Issues 2 — Media, Interest Groups, Democratic Institutions, Voting, Budget, Civil Rights, Wider Picture; (6) Taking Charge — accommodation, budgeting, accounts, saving/borrowing, home purchase concepts, insurance. Assessment for that cohort: Key Assignments (1 credit per module), Contemporary Issues Task (10 credits), Final Examination written incorporating audio (10 credits). From 2025/26 Year 1 entry: SPHE replaces modules 1 and 4; final Social Education exam discontinued; Contemporary Issues Task 14 credits; SPHE Key Assignments 4 credits over the programme.

Time Limit

Key Assignments and tasks run across four LCA sessions over two years. Where applicable, the Social Education final written examination (with audio) is sat in the SEC June examination period of the final year (LCA written examinations for 2026 are published to begin in early June). Exact paper length is set in the annual SEC timetable.

Passing Score

Credits feed the overall LCA award: Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200 (of 200). Social Education final exam historically contributes 10 of 68 final-examination credits for cohorts that still sit it.

Exam / Certification Fees

Covered under school-based Leaving Certificate Applied examination fee arrangements (2026 school entry commonly cited as €116); external candidates pay fees as published by the SEC. Full medical-card exemptions may apply.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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16%

Social and Health Education 1

Practice covers effective communication and assertiveness, holistic health (WHO definition), stress, nutrition and exercise, substance misuse, gender stereotyping, relationships, reproductive basics and STI awareness including HIV/AIDS.

14%

My Community

Practice covers primary research skills, mapping and local geography, family history in place, local amenities and voluntary groups, and planning/development factors.

15%

Contemporary Issues 1

Practice covers defining and categorising contemporary issues, identifying forces and interests, local–global links, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and conflicts of rights.

14%

Social and Health Education 2

Practice covers naming feelings, constructive anger and conflict skills, decision-making models, diverse family forms, parenting responsibilities and support agencies.

15%

Contemporary Issues 2

Practice covers media influence, lobby and pressure groups, democratic institutions, voting, the national budget, civil rights and responsibilities, and the EU/wider picture.

14%

Taking Charge

Practice covers accommodation choices, budgeting, account options, saving and borrowing, home-buying concepts and insurance types for independent living.

12%

Programme and assessment

Practice covers LCA credits, Key Assignments, task and final-exam roles for the 2024/25 cohort, and accurate disclosure of the 2025/26 SPHE transition.

Preparing for the LCA Social Education Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Credits feed the overall LCA award: Pass 120–139, Merit 140–169, Distinction 170–200 (of 200). Social Education final exam historically contributes 10 of 68 final-examination credits for cohorts that still sit it.
  • Assessment: Classic six modules (2024/25 Year 1 entrants / June 2026 final sitters): (1) Social and Health Education 1 — Self and Others, Taking Care of Yourself, Relationships and Sexuality; (2) My Community — Research Skills, My Own Place, Family in the Local Area, Place in the Past, Amenities/Resources, Planning; (3) Contemporary Issues 1 — social context, forces/interests, making links, human rights, concepts; (4) Social and Health Education 2 — Communication, Relationships, Coping with Problems; (5) Contemporary Issues 2 — Media, Interest Groups, Democratic Institutions, Voting, Budget, Civil Rights, Wider Picture; (6) Taking Charge — accommodation, budgeting, accounts, saving/borrowing, home purchase concepts, insurance. Assessment for that cohort: Key Assignments (1 credit per module), Contemporary Issues Task (10 credits), Final Examination written incorporating audio (10 credits). From 2025/26 Year 1 entry: SPHE replaces modules 1 and 4; final Social Education exam discontinued; Contemporary Issues Task 14 credits; SPHE Key Assignments 4 credits over the programme.
  • Time limit: Key Assignments and tasks run across four LCA sessions over two years. Where applicable, the Social Education final written examination (with audio) is sat in the SEC June examination period of the final year (LCA written examinations for 2026 are published to begin in early June). Exact paper length is set in the annual SEC timetable.
  • Exam / certification fees: Covered under school-based Leaving Certificate Applied examination fee arrangements (2026 school entry commonly cited as €116); external candidates pay fees as published by the SEC. Full medical-card exemptions may apply. Official sources

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LCA Social Education: Suggested Study Strategy

1Know which cohort rules apply to you: 2024/25 entrants still prepare for the written/audio final; 2025/26 entrants focus on SPHE Key Assignments, remaining Social Education modules and the 14-credit Contemporary Issues Task.
2Complete every Key Assignment with evidence — credits depend on satisfactory completion and attendance rules, not only on exam day performance.
3For health modules, learn the WHO idea of health as more than absence of disease, and practise assertive versus aggressive/passive communication.
4For My Community, practise research skills (survey, questionnaire, interview, charts) and be able to describe amenities, voluntary organisations and local planning factors.
5For Contemporary Issues, link local stories to national/global issues and to specific rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
6For Taking Charge, drill budgeting vocabulary, account options, saving versus borrowing, and why different insurance types exist.
7If you sit the final paper, use SEC past papers for written and audio practice; use this MCQ bank for concept recall between assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many modules are in classic LCA Social Education?

Six, in fixed sequence: Social and Health Education 1, My Community, Contemporary Issues 1, Social and Health Education 2, Contemporary Issues 2, and Taking Charge.

Do June 2026 LCA sitters still take a Social Education final exam?

Students who entered LCA Year 1 in 2024/25 still follow the classic six-module course with Key Assignments, the Contemporary Issues Task (10 credits) and a final Social Education written examination incorporating audio (10 credits), per the NCCA LCA Programme Statement credit table for that entry year. Students entering Year 1 in 2025/26 do not sit that final Social Education examination.

What changes for students entering LCA Year 1 in 2025/26?

Senior Cycle SPHE replaces Social Education modules 1 and 4. The Social Education final examination is discontinued for that cohort. SPHE is assessed through Key Assignments (4 credits over the programme). Remaining Social Education modules keep Key Assignments; the Contemporary Issues Task rises to 14 credits.

How does Social Education fit in the overall LCA award?

LCA is a single award of up to 200 credits from module completion, seven Student Tasks and final examinations (where applicable). Overall bands are Pass, Merit and Distinction. Social Education historically contributes module credits, the Contemporary Issues Task and, for earlier cohorts, 10 final-exam credits.

Is LCA Social Education the same as Established Leaving Certificate subjects?

No. LCA is a distinct two-year programme with modular credits and applied learning. Social Education is a General Education course within LCA, not an Established Leaving Certificate Higher/Ordinary subject paper.

Are these official State Examinations Commission questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep single-best-answer concept questions in English. They are a study adaptation and do not match the official written-with-audio format. Complete authentic Key Assignments and tasks, and practise official SEC materials where your cohort still sits the final exam.