CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
CM002 Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht Applicants, Marino: CAO points 2026
Marino Institute of Education, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 432. A test, interview, portfolio or audition was also required, so this score includes marks from outside the Leaving Cert. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 440. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
- Round 1 points
- 432
- 2025 Round 1
- 440
- Level
- 8
- College
- Marino
CM002 points 2026 and 2025
Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 432 | - | 432 |
| 2025 | 440 | - | 440 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 432?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 432.
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Other courses at Marino
The Marino courses closest in points to CM002. All Marino courses and points.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for CM002: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.
The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.
Questions about CM002
What were the CAO points for CM002 in 2026?
Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht Applicants (CM002) at Marino Institute of Education had a Round 1 cut-off of 432 points in 2026. The score includes marks from a test, interview, portfolio or audition, so it is not a plain Leaving Cert total.
What were the points for CM002 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for CM002 was 440 points. Down 8 on 2025, when Round 1 was 440.
Is CM002 a Level 8 course?
Yes. CM002 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for CM002 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for CM002: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.
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