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2nd Year Christmas Revision Course

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2nd Year Christmas Revision Course
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Limited Time Offer: It's 3 for 1 on all Christmas Revision Courses!

Take advantage of the Christmas break with our 2nd Year Christmas Revision Course.

At this vital time of year, our Christmas Revision Courses help 2nd Year students build strong foundations, good study habits, reinforce what they’ve learned and stay on top of their subjects. It’s an opportunity to return in January feeling confident, organised and ready for the term ahead.

Over 5 intensive days, students will get the skills and strategies to reach their academic potential. With 8 classes to choose from in 4 subjects, students can choose to study onsite at our Leeson Street campus, or online through fully interactive online classes.

It’s 3 for 1 on all subjects! And students who attend 3 classes get almost 18 hours of expert tuition. All classes are recorded and available to rewatch until the end of The State Exams 2027, an invaluable study resource.

This course also provides students with The Institute’s renowned exam-focused course notes. All students attending online classes online will receive their exam-focused notes in the post. Those attending onsite classes will receive their notes in the classroom.

Course Dates
29th December – 2nd January
Format
5 days of 60 minute classes
Class Types
In-Person or Online

Students Receive

Top Teachers

Learn from some of Ireland's best teachers in a live interactive setting.

Free Class Recordings

The perfect study tool. Rewatch until the end of the State Exams 2027

Examiner Insights

Get a head start on complex topics and get exam strategies to succeed

Exam-Focused Notes

They're famous for a reason! Delivered free nationwide for online classes

Find Out More

To learn more about what will be covered in each subject, please select from the list below:

English

Topics from:

  • Introduction to Junior Cycle English
  • Indicators of quality (what to include in your answers)
  • Structure and timing in tests
  • Simple grammatical mistakes, common spelling errors and how to correct them
  • Reading and responding to Poetry
  • Reading and responding to Prose (comprehension)
  • Reading and responding to Drama
  • Creative Writing – how to write vividly, speech writing and short story tips
  • CBA 1 – Oral task

Irish

Students will be taught many key aspects of essential grammar such as present and past tense as well as possessive adjectives and the use of ‘séimhiú and ‘urú’. Students will also cover some of the key literature on the Junior Cycle Exam.

Topics From:

  • The Past Tense
  • The Present Tense
  • Urú, Séimhiú and possessive adjectives
  • Introduction to literature and the short story

Maths

Topics from:

  • Basic Algebra and Equations
  • Factorisation
  • Solving and sketching Quadratic Equations incl. Quadratic formula
  • Graphing Functions
  • Simultaneous equations

Science

Biological World

  • The Cell, Ecology, Energy Cycles

Chemical World

  • Atoms and Bonding (Ionic and Covalent)

Physical World

  • Energy and Patterns

Earth and Space

  • Celestial Objects

Nature of Science

Bookings will remain open until the beginning of the course week.

Leeson Street Timetable

Leeson Street Timetable

TimeSubject
10:15Maths (Higher)
11:30Science (Common)
13:15English (Higher)
14:30Irish (Higher)
Online Timetable

Online Timetable

TimeSubject
10:15Maths (Higher)
11:30English (Higher)
13:15Science (Common)
14:30Irish (Higher)
SubjectsFeeIncremental Cost
1 Subject€265
2 Subjects€265Free
3 Subjects€265Free
4 Subjects€375€110
5 Subjects€485€110

It’s 3 for 1 on all Christmas Revision Courses! Purchase 1 subject and get 2 more completely free.

Please note:

  • Credit Card payments accepted
  • 10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, enrolled on the same courses. Please contact our office at 01 661 3511 to avail of this discount.
  • Fees are non-transferable

FAQ

What subjects are available in Leeson Street?

Please refer to the timetable tab to see the subjects on offer at Leeson Street.

If I enrol in a class in Leeson Street, can I also avail of classes online?

Yes, you can enrol in a combination of online and onsite classes.

Are my onsite classes recorded?

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. Class recordings are available until end of the State Exams 2027.

Are the class notes available online?

Yes. A soft copy is available on the Moodle Course page for each class booked. In addition, if you are attending a class onsite, class notes will be provided to you in the classroom. If you are attending an online class, class notes will be posted directly to you. Please ensure you include your Eircode when registering to ensure notes are posted to the correct location.

How long is each class?

Each class lasts 60 minutes each day.

How much is the fee per subject?

This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.

 

Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?

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.

 

What subjects are available Online?

Please refer to the timetable to see the subjects we offer online.

How do I access my online grinds classes?

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.

 

How are the online grinds hosted?

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.

 

Are the online classes pre-recorded?

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.

 

Will I have access to recordings of the classes?

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 2027.

 

What do I need access the classes?

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.

If I'm attending the online classes will I have access to the notes?

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.

 

Are the class notes available online?

Yes. A soft copy is available on the Moodle Course page for each class booked. In addition, if you are attending a class onsite, class notes will be provided to you in the classroom. If you are attending an online class, class notes will be posted directly to you. Please ensure you include your Eircode when registering to ensure notes are posted to the correct location.

What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?

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.

 

Have questions? We’re here to help.

If you’d like to learn more about this course, 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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