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5th Year Christmas Revision Course

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5th 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 5th Year Christmas Revision Course.

Our Christmas Revision Courses give 5th Year students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of key topics, clear up any areas they’re unsure of, and return in January feeling organised, confident and in control.

Over 5 intensive days, students will get the skills and strategies to reach their academic potential. With 17 classes to choose from in 9 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 19 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 75 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:

Biology

Topics from:

  • Scientific knowledge and research
  • Investigating in Science
  • The Cell
  • Cell Division
  • Chemicals of Life – Biomolecules
  • Classification, the Domains of Life and Viruses
  • Transport Across Membranes
  • Characteristics of Life
  • Enzymes
  • The Breathing System
  • The Digestive System
  • Blood and the Circulatory System
  • Respiration

Chemistry

Topics From:

  • Periodic table and writing formulas
  • History of the periodic table and models of atoms
  • The mole concept and solving problems
  • Gas Laws

English

This course will focus on P1 and P2 content and answering techniques.

Day 1

  • Exam papers overview
  • Paper 1: Approaching Question A-a methodology plus sample answers

Day 2

  • Paper 1: Approaching Question B-a methodology plus sample answers
  • Composition: Personal essay writing plus sample answers

Day 3

  • Paper 2: Approaching the Single Text – Hamlet
  • How to study Hamlet
  • How to write Single Text answers plus sample answers

Day 4

  • Paper 2: Approaching the Unseen Poem plus sample answers
  • Prescribed Poetry: How to study poetry/how to structure your LC answer
  • Sylvia Plath poetry notes plus sample answers

Day 5

  • Approaching the Comparative Study: How to structure Comparative answers
  • Mode: Cultural Context plus sample essays

French

This comprehensive revision course is designed to help you focus on what you need to succeed in the Leaving Certificate French exam. The course offers a comprehensive treatment of core grammar areas including the Past, Present and Future tenses.

This course will also provide you with everything you need to succeed in the written and listening comprehension exams.

Reading Comprehensions

  • Answering technique and key pitfalls to be avoided on the day of the exam

Listening Comprehensions

  • Examination technique and answering strategies

Written Production

  • Here the focus will be on core vocabulary, answering strategies and sample answers for Diary Entries and Reaction Pieces.

This course is designed to link with the Easter Revision Course in order to provide you with the most comprehensive route to success.

German

Classes in this intensive course are exam-focused, and students are encouraged to gain confidence in their language skills.

Topics from:

Reading Comprehension

  • Introduction to both journalistic/literary styles of texts, with in-depth concentration on answering skills/tehniques
  • How to maximise your grade in the Reading Comprehension section

Aural Comprehension

  • Aural comprehension guidelines
  • An analysis of past paper aural comprehensions including a review of marking schemes so as students focus on how to maximise their marks in this section

Written Section

  • Here the focus will be on core vocabulary, answering strategies and sample answers for the Äußerung zum Thema & Brief written questions
  • Students will also review marking schemes so they know what pitfalls to avoid in the exam

Grammar

  • Cases
  • Tenses – das Präsens, das Imperfeckt/Präteritum, das Perfekt, das Futur
  • Word order in German

Irish

This course has been designed to comfortably introduce students into the literary and oral aspect of the Senior Cycle. In this course, our students are provided with excellent material for poem and prose pieces while also providing an introduction to marking schemes and what these mean for students of Higher Level Irish. We will provide essay material on the student’s immediate environment and demonstrate how to structure an essay. We will offer clear details on the sentence structure of Irish. By the end of the course, students will feel comfortable developing their Irish skills at Senior Cycle.

Maths

Topics from:

  • Paper 1
  • Quadratics
  • Polynomials, Divison
  • Simultaneous Equations, Inequalities
  • Powers and logs
  • Surds and Irrational Equations
  • Sample exam questions

Physics

Day 1: Temperature and Heat

Day 2: Properties of waves, resonance and stretched strings

Day 3: Sound energy and Doppler effect

Day 4: Reflection and refraction of light

Day 5: Diffraction of light and light as a wave

Spanish

Key Grammar Points

  • Present, Future, Conditional, Past Tense
  • Verbs like: gustar, encantar

Reading Comprehension

  • Exam technique and vocabulary

Writing

  • Opinion Piece (structure, topics, vocabulary)
  • Medioambiente, Tecnología, Jóvenes y Salud
  • Writing techniques for Diary Entry and Note

Listening Comprehension

  • Vocabulary for the weather report
  • Strategies to maximise marks

The Oral Exam

  • Understanding the Oral Exam
  • Interview, expanding on common topics
  • Sample answers
  • Role Plays – preparation
  • Tips on how to perform best on the day
  • Using technology to improve

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

Leeson Street Timetable

Leeson Street Timetable

TimeSubject
09:00English (Higher)
09:00Maths (Higher)
10:30English (Higher)
10:30Maths (Higher)
10:30Spanish (Higher)
12:00Biology (Higher)
12:00Business (Higher)
12:00French (Higher)
14:00German (Higher)
14:00Irish (Higher)
14:00Physics (Higher)
Online Timetable

Online Timetable

TimeSubject
09:00Spanish (Higher)
10:30Business (Higher)
12:00Chemistry (Higher)
12:00Irish (Higher)
14:00French (Higher)
14:00Maths (Higher)
15:30Biology (Higher)
SubjectsFeeIncremental Cost
1 Subject€335
2 Subjects€335Free
3 Subjects€335Free
4 Subjects€485€150
5 Subjects€635€150
6 Subjects€785€150

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.arg

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 75 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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