5th Year February Midterm Revision 2025
Monday 17th – Friday 21st February
Our 5th Year February Midterm Revision Course is designed to help Leaving Cert students maximise their results in the Leaving Certificate exams.
Set during the February Midterm break, these 4-hour live onsite and online classes give students the skills they need to succeed, with particular attention given to likely topics, as well as exam skills and techniques.
Students can choose to study through fully interactive online and/or onsite classes, at our Leeson Street campus.
All students attending online classes will receive their exam-focused notes in the post. Those attending onsite classes will receive their notes in the classroom.
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Our 5th Year February Midterm Revision Course students receive:
- Expert tuition from experienced educators
- Option to study ONSITE and/or ONLINE
- Live class recordings to rewatch for FREE any time throughout the school year until the end of the State Exams 2025
- The Institute’s renowned exam-focused class notes
- Exam strategies – answer techniques, marking schemes and time management
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To learn more about what will be covered in each course, please select from the subject list below:
English (H)This course is aimed to develop understanding of the structure of the Leaving Certificate Higher Level exam. Past examination topics will be reviewed, and a clear explanation of the marking scheme will be at the heart of the course. Topics covered will include:
Paper 1 – Composing: 100-Mark Question, Discursive Essay Planning & Writing.
Paper 2 – Poetry: Key themes in the poetry of W.B. Yeats.
Paper 2 – Single Text: Macbeth “Language and Imagery”.
Paper 2 – Comparative: Cultural Context – Sample Text “Small Things Like These”
Irish (H)
As we approach exam season, this block course will focus on preparing for exam questions in order to give students the best head start for their exams. In this course we will be highlighting common pitfalls to avoid on the papers.
Topics covered include:
- Paper 2 literary pieces
- Topical Oral material
- Sraith Pictiúr skills
- Essay material
- Grammar
Maths (H)
Topics covered include:
- Trigonometry Graphs
- Practical Trigonometry including 3-D Questions
- Co-ordinate Geometry of the line
Below is the timetable for our 5th Year February Midterm Revision Course 2025.
NOTE: All classes are 4 Hours in duration.
Leeson Street Timetable| Day | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 | Maths (Higher) |
| Thursday | 10:00 | Irish (Higher) |
| Friday | 10:00 | English (Higher) |
Online Timetable
| Day | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 | Maths (Higher) |
| Thursday | 10:00 | English (Higher) |
| Friday | 10:00 | Irish (Higher) |
| Number of Classes | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 Class | €180 |
| 2 Classes | €295 |
| 3 Classes | €395 |
| 4 Classes | €495 |
On-Site Lesson Street Classes – FAQ
Q: What subjects are available in Leeson Street?A: Please click here to view the timetable of subjects on offer at Leeson Street.
Q: If I enrol in a class in Leeson Street, can I also avail of classes online?
A: Yes, you can enrol in a combination of online and onsite classes.
Q: Are my onsite classes recorded?
A: Yes, All classes, whether online or onsite, are recorded and available to students to watch back online for revision. All students will be sent login details for our student platform; Moodle, where they can watch back any of their classes. All class recordings are available until the end of the State Exams 2025.
Q: Are the class notes available online?
A: Yes, a hard copy will be provided to each student from the teacher for the subjects they enrol in.
Q: How long is each class?
A: Each class lasts 4 hours.
Q: How much is the fee per subject?
A: This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.
Q: Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?
A: Our classes are run in more lecture style than most students might be used to in school. However they are also interactive and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.
Online Midterm Revision Course – FAQ
Q: What subjects are available Online?A: Please click here to view the timetable of subjects on offer online.
Q: How do I access my online grinds classes?
A: Students enrolled on the course will receive an email from us containing their unique login details and links to access their chosen subjects. Login credentials will be sent in advance of course start date. Only those details sent to you will enable you to successfully access classes online.
Q: How are the online grinds hosted?
A: All online classes are hosted live on Microsoft Teams. The links to the classes are accessed via Moodle. Students must sign into both Moodle and MS Teams with the @instituteofeducation.ie login credentials sent to the student.
Q: Are the online classes pre-recorded?
A: No, each online class is taught live as per the timetable. Recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid.
Q: How much is the fee per subject?
A: This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.
Q: Will I have access to recordings of the classes?
A: Yes, recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid. These will be available up until the end of the State Exams 2025.
Q: What do I need to access the classes?
A: We would advise that all students enrolling in our online classes have the following:
• Access to a reliable wifi service.
• Access to a PC, Laptop, Tablet, or similar device.
• We would not recommend using a mobile phone.
• Headphones/earphones.
Q: If I'm attending the online classes will I have access to the notes?
A: Yes, students enrolled in online classes will receive a delivery of notes for each chosen subject. Please allow five working days for delivery from the time of booking.
Q: Are the class notes available online?
A: Yes, a hard copy will be posted out to each student for the subjects they enrol in.
Q: What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?
A: Our on-line classes are interactive, and teachers will use a variety of methods to ensure that students can learn and understand and feel comfortable asking questions verbally and using chat function and contributing to the class.