The candidate portal for the 2021 Leaving Certificate opens today at 12 noon for registration. Over the next seven days, students have the option to indicate whether they wish to sit the Leaving Certificate Examinations or receive SEC Accredited Grades, or both. All students who are entered for the 2021 Leaving Certificate must create an account on the candidate self-service portal, to register for examinations and/or SEC Accredited Grades. School-going and external students will be required to confirm their choice for each subject, and confirm their subjects and levels. The portal is open from 12 noon today and will close on Tuesday 16 March at 6pm on the government website.