'); Students can choose between sitting exams, receiving accredited grades, or both. By Lauren Boland Monday 12 Apr 2021, 12:37 PM 2 hours ago 11,852 Views 22 Comments A march celebrating Irish in 2018. Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie NEARLY TWO IN every five students registered to take Leaving Certificate Irish have chosen not to sit the exam this year. Instead, the students will receive an accredited grade under the system put in place for the 2021 Leaving Certificate. 38% – 19,185 of 50,708 – have chosen not to sit the Irish exam and only receive an accredited grade, while 58% will both sit the exam and receive an accredited grade.