The Department of Education & Youth has confirmed changes to the awarding of Junior Cycle results from examinations 2025.
It will be easier for Junior Cycle students to achieve the two top grades in their exams under changes to Junior Cycle grade bands announced by Minister for Education Helen McEntee.
Marks for the two top bands, Distinction and Higher Merit, are being widened, making them easier to attain.
The changes will come into effect for the more than 73,000 students due to sit their Junior Cycle examinations this coming June.
A Distinction will now be awarded for marks from 85% upwards. It was previously awarded for marks from 90%.
A Higher Merit will now be awarded for marks between 70% to 85%, instead of marks between 75% to 90%.
You can view the changes below.
