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Achieve Better Results with The Institute of Education.

57

Years of Excellence

35,000

students supported this year

140

full time Institute students received 600+ points in 2025

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The Institute was ranked 1st amongst grinds providers

Part-Time Support

Grinds and Revision

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Weekly Grinds

Build knowledge and confidence every week.

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Out of School Subjects

Study a subject externally with The Institute of Education.

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August Preparation Course

Lay the foundations for a successful academic year.

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Find Other Courses

Get the support you need when it matters most.

Teaching Towards Your Strengths

We’re On The Journey With You

The Institute of Education combines Ireland’s best teachers with the support, guidance and community that will empower you to succeed.

  • The Best Teaching in Ireland
  • 28 Subjects to Choose From
  • Flexible Timetable Options
  • Masterclasses & Tutorials Built Into The Timetable
  • Extensive Extracurricular & Sports Programme
  • Dedicated Wellbeing, Pastoral & Guidance Department
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School Offering

Full Time School

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4th Year (Transition)

Get an academic head start, while building new skills and make new friends.

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5th Year

Lay the foundations for Leaving Cert success.

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6th Year

Master the exam system, understand marking schemes and gain the confidence to excel.

About The Institute of Education

The Institute of Education is the most-recognised full-time secondary school and grinds provider in Ireland. Our main campus is based on Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2. Founded in 1969, The Institute of Education has spent over five decades preparing students for the Junior Cycle exams and Leaving Certificate, and sends the highest volumes of students on to third-level education in Ireland and abroad in the country.

The Institute of Education has three primary services. Our full-time school takes students through 4th, 5th and 6th Year, with 28 subjects available so students can build a combination that suits their strengths and goals. Some subjects are also offered at both regular and fast-paced levels, depending on how a student learns best. Alongside the full-time school, we run weekly grinds for 1st to 6th Year students, available both in person in Dublin and online, giving students outside the full-time programme access to the same experienced teaching. And, we have a longstanding legacy of providing international students with a route into top universities in Ireland, the UK and beyond.

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Throughout the year, we also run intensive revision courses during school holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and the mid-term breaks, along with dedicated preparation courses for the HPAT (used for entry to medicine and related courses) and courses for Primary School Education.

We have the best teaching team in Ireland. We have years of experience preparing students specifically for state exams, and our students benefit from detailed, exam-focused notes alongside their classes.

Whether you’re looking for full-time schooling, weekly grinds, or a short revision course before exams, the Institute of Education offers a structured way to get exam-ready with experienced teachers, in Dublin or online.

Leeson Street Campus

Have questions? We’re here to help.

If you’d like to learn more about The Institute, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.