State Exams 2026 – Fee Information

April 14, 2026

 

Dear Parent/Guardian of Junior and Leaving Certificate Students,

Your child will receive a letter this week with details on how to pay exam fees or apply for an exemption for the Junior Cycle / Leaving Certificate 2026.

What to do:

  • Use your child’s Exam Number and password (in the letter)
  • Complete payment or exemption online.
  • Apply/pay here: https://fees.examinations.ie/

Important:

  • Schools do not collect fees
  • Deadline: 30 April 2026

Fees:

  • Leaving Cert: €116
  • Junior Cycle: €109

Exemptions:

  • Full medical card holders (or covered dependents)
  • GP Visit Cards are not eligible

Reminder:
Failure to pay or apply for exemption may result in the withholding of exam results.

Help:
fees@examinations.ie
090 644 2845

Please ensure this is completed on time.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Ms. J. McMahon

Salesian Secondary College

Pallaskenry

Co. Limerick