Ireland
Leaving Cert grades and CAO points
Leaving Certificate grades from 2017 on, with CAO points for the 2027 entry cycle
| Percent | Higher Level | CAO points | Ordinary Level | CAO points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 to 100 | H1 | 100 | O1 | 56 |
| 80 to 89 | H2 | 88 | O2 | 46 |
| 70 to 79 | H3 | 77 | O3 | 37 |
| 60 to 69 | H4 | 66 | O4 | 28 |
| 50 to 59 | H5 | 56 | O5 | 20 |
| 40 to 49 | H6 | 46 | O6 | 12 |
| 30 to 39 | H7 | 37 | O7 | 0 |
| 0 to 29 | H8 | 0 | O8 | 0 |
CAO counts your six best results from one sitting, with 25 bonus points on Higher Level maths at H6 or better.
Checked against the sources on 4 November 2026. Rules can change, so your board or university has the final word.
Source: Nuffic: Grades and study results (Ireland) (opened 4 November 2026); CAO: Irish Leaving Certificate Examination Points Calculation Grid (opened 4 November 2026); CAO: Irish Leaving Certificate Examination Points (opened 4 November 2026)
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