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6th Year

6th Year at The Institute of Education is where everything you've worked for comes together. You'll cover the entire Leaving Cert syllabus, complete your projects, sit your mocks and go into the exams feeling more prepared and confident than you thought was possible.

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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

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Ailbhe Nolan

6th Year Head

6th Year is the year everything comes together. The course is covered, the exams are mapped out and every class is focused on one thing: making sure you walk into the exam hall ready. That is what we do here, and we do it better than anyone else.

Every student in 6th Year has a team around them from day one. Teachers who know the marking schemes inside out, a timetable built for results and a year head whose door is always open. I work closely with every student to make sure they are on track, supported and getting the most out of every week between September and June.

If you are considering joining us for 6th Year, get in touch. I would love to tell you more.

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A Dedicated 6th Year team

Ailbhe Nolan

Head of 6th Year

Orla Ní Shúilleabháin

6th Year Tutor / Study Skills Mentor

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Subject Choices

Explore the range of subjects available in 4th year, allowing students to test their interests before senior cycle.

Irish
Maths
English
French
Biology
Spanish
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Making the Most of 6th Year

6th Year at The Institute of Education is built around one goal: making sure you walk into the Leaving Cert knowing exactly what to expect, exactly how to answer and exactly where you stand.

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Ireland’s Best Teaching Team

Many of our teachers are textbook authors and SEC examiners who are the experts in their field.

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Recorded Classes and Legendary Notes

We livestream and record every class taught at The Institute of Education. These make very effective revision tools.

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Exceptional Support

We support our students to achieve their potential by providing them with additional weekly masterclasses, tutorials and project support classes. Student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated guidance and mentoring team are friendly and approachable. We encourage students to participate in our extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programme. Happy students are students who achieve their potential.

A Warm Welcoming Commity

Many 6th Year students at The Institute of Education are joining from other schools, and the first day can feel daunting. It doesn’t stay that way for long. Everyone arrives into the same environment, with the same focus and the same goal, with plenty of opportunities to make friends that will last a lifetime.

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Work to Your Strengths

6th Year at The Institute of Education is where students find out what they’re actually capable of. A dedicated study skills programme helps you build the revision habits that will hold up under pressure. A wellness programme tackles stress, nutrition and mental health head on. And our health and fitness programme run by an Irish international athlete makes sure you’re not running on empty when it counts.

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Total Guidance at Every Step

We know the Leaving Cert is the immediate goal, but it’s not the only one. A dedicated team of guidance counsellors works closely with every 6th Year student throughout the year, supporting CAO applications, UCAS applications, college decisions, interview preparation and whatever comes next. Whether you know exactly where you’re going or haven’t quite figured it out yet, the guidance team at The Institute of Education makes sure you don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Student Testimonials

Honestly, I didn't look at anyone else. Everyone I knew who'd done well in the Leaving Cert had gone through The Institute of Education, so it wasn't really a decision, it was just where you went.

Sunita
Current 6th Year Weekly Grinds Student

Going in, I genuinely felt ready. Not just 'hopefully I'll be fine' ready, actually ready, because I'd done the papers, I knew the technique, and I wasn't guessing on the day.

Jack
Leaving Certificate 2025 Student

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Programme Format?

Overview

Students entering 6th year at The Institute of Education complete our One-Year Leaving Certificate Programme. The course format is as follows:

6th Year:

Assignments and project course work for the Leaving Certificate all completed in one academic year.

Entire Leaving Certificate syllabus completed in one academic year.

What Sets 6th Year at The Institute

At the Institute our aim is to ensure that all students perform to the best of their abilities and optimise their time in our school. Regular study skills seminars, supervised study and access to an academic mentor throughout the year means that all 6th year students can work to their strengths and develop a study routine that suits their own individual style.

We are already at an advanced stage with our preparations for the academic year 2024/25, with ongoing investment in both our physical and digital infrastructure.  Our priority will always be to provide a safe environment for all our students and staff, so that nothing will distract from the focus on tuition and learning. We remain committed to our core objective of maximising the true, inner potential of every single student that comes to the Institute of Education.

How Does Career Guidance Work at The Institute?

Our dedicated career guidance department works closely with all 6th year students, providing them with advice, guidance and support throughout their final year. Whatever path a student wishes to take, the team has the knowledge, resources and expertise to support each student individually as they make key decisions about their future.

Detailed advice and support on CAO & UCAS, interview preparation, college applications, personality and aptitude profiling and an annual career fair are just some of the services available to all 6th year students.

Have Questions? We’re here to help

If you’d like to learn more about this programme or need help, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

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