Enter your Leaving Certificate grades below to estimate your total CAO points. Higher Level Maths can receive bonus points.
Planning for your Leaving Certificate exams and want to know your CAO points? Our free LC Points Calculator Ireland makes it easy to estimate your points based on your subjects and grades — so you can plan your college applications with confidence. Explore more student-focused tools like this in our Education & Student Calculators section.
📌 What Is the LC Points Calculator?
The LC (Leaving Certificate) Points Calculator is an online tool designed for Irish students. By entering your subject grades, you can instantly calculate your total CAO points and see how close you are to your desired course cut-off.
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⚙️ How the LC Points Calculator Works
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Select each of your Leaving Cert subjects.
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Input the grade achieved in each subject.
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The calculator automatically applies the official CAO points scale.
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Instantly see your total points and your top 6 subjects calculated.
✅ Why Use This Calculator?
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Free & Instant: Get your CAO points in seconds.
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Accurate Estimate: Based on the current CAO points scale.
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Plan Better: Compare your points to previous year’s cut-offs.
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User-Friendly: Works perfectly on mobile or desktop.
ℹ️ Additional Information
This calculator provides an indicative estimate of CAO points only. Always check the official CAO website for up-to-date rules and points scales.
❓ FAQs – LC Points Calculator
Q1. What does LC stand for?
Leaving Certificate — Ireland’s secondary school examination.
Q2. How many subjects are counted?
The top six subjects’ points are used for CAO calculations.
Q3. Can I include bonus points?
Yes — bonus points (e.g. for Higher Level Maths) are automatically included.
Q4. Is this calculator free?
Yes, it’s completely free to use on any device.