The numbers

734 will sit classical studies today, the Leaving Cert subject with the highest failure rate at higher level.

734will sit classical studies today, the Leaving Cert subject with the highest failure rate at higher level.

8,477

will do construction studies today.

141will sit the Latin paper today.

9,686students will sit the German exam in the Leaving Cert today.

33,000sat French on Wednesday.

88%of economics students will opt for higher level.

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