Junior Cycle

Midleton College is a six year school. The range of age of our students is usually from 12 to 18 years of age.

During their time with us students will sit two state examinations. The first of these is the Junior Certificate which occurs at the end of their third year.

Our fourth year is a Transition Year. During this year an academic program is followed but it is also a year in which the broader aspects of a social education are explored.

The fifth and sixth years are spent in preparation for the second state examination Irish Leaving Certificate.

The entry of students to third level education is usually based on their performance in this examination.

Subjects taken at Junior Certificate level.

• Irish
• English
• Mathematics
• Religous Education
• French
• Spanish
• German
• History
• Geography
• Science (Physics,Chemistry and Biology)
• Art
• Business Studies
• Music
• Computers
• SPHE ( Social, Personal Health Education )
• CSPE ( Career, Social and Political Education )
• Physical Education

We also take part in the BT Young Scientist Competition. 

Extra curricular activities are also very much part of life in Midleton College. These are featured in other parts of the web site. They include:-
rugby , hockey , cricket , table tennis , tennis , swimming , choir , chess and debating