Overview of the New Biology Course (5th Years 2025)
The new Leaving Certificate Biology specification, starting in September 2025, presents a modern, evidence-based and skills-focused approach to learning biology.
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Official Sample Papers
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No official SEC marking schemes supplied as none of these papers were sat by students.
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Higher Level:
Sample Paper 1 (English Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-25716729.pdf
Sample Paper 2 (English Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-97103076.pdf
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Sample Paper 1 (Irish Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/IR-EX-6981288.pdf
Sample Paper 2 (Irish Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/IR-EX-94576507.pdf
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Ordinary Level:
Sample Paper 1 (English Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-93735117.pdf
Sample Paper 2 (English Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-75544701.pdf
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Sample Paper 1 (Irish Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/IR-EX-24046267.pdf
Sample Paper 2 (Irish Version) - https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/IR-EX-47813010.pdf