The Department of Education’s calculated-grades collection system which allows schools to upload data on the estimated marks and class rankings for Leaving Cert students will remain open until Monday evening. A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the deadline was being extended to facilitate a “small number” of schools who have yet to fully complete the process. The calculated grades system was devised as an alternative to students having to sit State exams while adhering to safety guidelines related to Covid-19. A dedicated unit, the calculated grades executive office, was established by the Department of Education to administer the scheme and to ensure fairness. The results are still expected to be issued in mid-August which is the traditional time for Leaving Cert results to be released.

Source: The Irish Times June 19, 2020 16:07 UTC