Ireland GPA & CAO Calculators

From figuring out your Leaving Cert CAO points for college entry, to tracking your University GPA and Degree Classification for grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAO (Central Applications Office) points are calculated from your best 6 Leaving Certificate subjects. Higher Level H1 = 100 points, H2 = 88, H3 = 77, down to H8 = 0. Maximum is 625 points (600 + 25 bonus for Higher Level Maths).
Ireland uses the same classification as the UK: First Class Honours (70%+), Upper Second/2.1 (60-69%), Lower Second/2.2 (50-59%), and Third/Pass (40-49%). The QQI framework governs all qualifications.
Yes, a 2.1 is the standard minimum for most Irish graduate programs and professional training contracts. Some competitive programs (Medicine, Law at Trinity/UCD) may require a First.