The government will make a final decision by the end of this month on the format for this summer's Leaving Cert.
That's according to the Minister of State for Higher Education.
Two thirds of students want the option of sitting the exams or getting accredited grades - but the normal format is currently planned.
🚨ISSU survey shows that 2/3 of exam students are calling for a hybrid model for state examinations in 2022🚨
The link to the full press release can be found here: https://t.co/E8QTAJDDo6
The full report of the ISSU Survey will be released soon.📝#ISSU #ISSU4U #StudentVoice pic.twitter.com/Oz9fDWO6pI
— Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) (@issu4u) January 17, 2022
The TUI and ASTI both want to see a return of the traditional set of exams.
Junior Minister Niall Collins said he understands urgent clarity is needed but says a detailed consultation must take place stakeholders before a decision can be made.
He maintains the country is in a "completely different scenario" to this time last year.
Minister Collins says the successful vaccine campaign and the more consistent school year will impact the Department's decision.
