Teachers say English paper one was a good exam ‘for all levels and abilities’

Over the Leaving Cert, Leaving Cert Applied and Junior Cert, 146,553 candidates will sit their exams

State exams for 2026 get under way at 9.30am with English paper one

Students relieved and happy after sitting test with ‘terrific’ essay options and variety in reading comprehensions

‘Accessible’ higher level paper ‘fully aligned with the syllabus’ across ‘wide range of topics’

Teachers say English paper one was a good exam ‘for all levels and abilities’

Paper two challenged candidates but was ‘manageable’, teachers say

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