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August Preparation Course

Achieve Better Results with the Institute of Education

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We’re Here to Help.

The Institute of Education’s August Preparation Course is the best way to help you walk into the school year prepared, confident and ready to excel.

Kick-start your academic success in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, or 6th Year with our expert-led prep course this August. Held over 4 days starting on the 17th, classes run for 75 minutes for Senior Cycle and 60 minutes for Junior Cycle. Whether you attend online or onsite, every class is interactive, exam-focused, and recorded for easy revision throughout the year. With expert teaching, flexible attendance options, and access to high-quality revision material, this course offers exceptional value for students and parents alike.

You’ll also get our renowned class notes and live class recordings that can be accessed any time this year – ideal tools to help you revise, stay on track, and study smarter.

With over 50 years of experience, you can trust The Institute to help you achieve your academic goals.

Course Start
Monday 17th August
Course End
Thursday 20th August
Delivery Mode
In Person / Online

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Senior Cycle

5th Year
6th Year

Junior Cycle

1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year

Students Receive:

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Exceptional Teachers

Specialists who know the exam papers inside out, not just the subject.

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Exam technique, mastered

How marks are won, how answers are structured, what examiners actually reward.

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Your way, your location

Onsite or online options available.

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Recorded classes available all year

Every class available to replay any time. Miss nothing. Revise everything.

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Legendary exam notes

Exam-focused, syllabus-current, trusted by Irish students for decades.

Study Your Way

Our August Preparation Courses are available onsite at our Leeson St. campus. You can also join live, interactive online classes from the comfort of home.

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Onsite Weekly Grinds

Attend classes at our Leeson Street school campus.

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Online Weekly Grinds

For your convenience, our August Preparation Courses can be enrolled in fully online.

Why It Works

The August Preparation Course is specifically designed to be the building block of your academic success this year. We’re here to help you build results from day one.

  • Learn from some of Ireland’s leading teachers.
  • Study onsite in focused settings or have the flexibility of online learning.
  • Revisit and reinforce the key topics that matter most for the year ahead.
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