6th Year Out Of School Subjects
Study a Subject Outside School – Your Way
Want to study a subject that isn’t offered at your school? Our Out Of School Subjects have got you covered.
From September 2026 to May 2027, 6th Year students can choose to study independently by attending fully interactive online classes.
Students will develop their subject knowledge and sharpen key skills to perform with confidence in their exams.
All independent subjects are supported by our exam-focused class notes and access to live recordings of each class, invaluable resources for revision.
With over 50 years of experience, trust The Institute of Education to help you succeed.
Here’s what you’ll get when you study with us:
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- Expert tuition from Ireland’s leading teachers
- Weekly support with homework, projects, and any questions you have along the way
- Class recordings available to rewatch whenever you need
- Exam-focused notes, designed to ease understanding
- Master exam strategies and get familiar with marking schemes
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For your convenience, our Out of School Subjects are delivered through weekly online, live and fully interactive classes – there’s no need to travel and students can learn from the comfort of their own homes.
Course notes are posted in advance. Occasional onsite workshops are scheduled on weekends throughout the year, in consultation with the attending students.
Study Independently at The Institute
Completing a subject outside of the students’ regular school is a significant commitment. These courses are also referred to as “Extra” or “External” subjects.
At The Institute of Education these Out of School courses are specifically designed for students who choose to study an extra or external subject in addition to the subjects they are studying in their regular school. These courses start preparing students for their Leaving Certificate Examination from the very first class. 5th and 6th Year students are taught in the same class, apart from Applied Maths and Politics and Society, which have separate 5th & 6th Year classes. While some of the content may be specific to students completing the Leaving Certificate in 2027, in our experience teaching both 5th and 6th Year students together is a significant benefit to the 5th Year students as it sets expectations of both the students and their teacher from day 1. The teacher will clearly set out 6th Year specific content, and the 5th Year students benefit from completing the course twice, in advance of their Leaving Certificate in June 2028.