To learn more about what will be covered in each subject, please select from the list below:
Biology
- Cell Structure
- Biomolecules
- Enzymes
- Cell Division
- Transport across membranes
Notes will be provided on all topics listed. All notes will make reference to ‘investigating in science’ and will incorporate the unifying strands of health, technology and sustainability as per the new Biology specifications.
Chemistry
This course gives a comprehensive overview of key elements of the Leaving Certificate Syllabus.
Topics Include:
- Bohr and electron configurations
- Volumetric analysis
- Stoichiometry (moles, concentration, empirical and molecular formula)
- Oxidation and reduction
English
The 3-hour session will be divided into distinct revision areas. Notes and Sample answers will be provided and the following topics will be covered:
Paper 1 – Analysis, including focus on the Question A Reading Comprehension Task – Sample answer structures and layout
Paper 1 – Short Story Writing – Planning and Structures required for exam ‘Composing’ tasks
Paper 2 – Analysis of Othello
Paper 2 – Analysis of studied poetry questions and how to prepare for this section with a specific focus on a selection of poems by Adrienne Rich
Additional guidelines on successful ‘Comparative’ essay writing also provided, with a focus on Cultural Context.
French
This course gives a comprehensive overview of key elements of the Leaving Certificate Higher Level French syllabus.
Topics from:
- Grammar: 4 core tenses
- Reading and Listening: Exam techniques and vocabulary to maximise marks in these sections
- Written production: Diary entry & Opinion pieces
Irish
In this 3 hour course, we will tackle key points on the Leaving Cert in order to give students the confidence they need to approach their exams.
Students are provided with excellent material for the initial poetry and prose pieces while we focus on the effective use of material and its application to the marking scheme. We will take sample questions and demonstrate how best to maximise the student’s marks in these sections. Following on from this, we will provide essay material and show how to avoid common pitfalls in the composition piece.
By the end of our block course, our students will feel comfortable proceeding with their Senior Cycle.
Irish – Oral Focus
The Irish Oral exam is worth 40% of a student’s overall Leaving Cert grade in Irish. Many students experience significant pressure to perform exceptionally well in this.
This Leaving Cert Oral preparation course will help students achieve their potential and boost their confidence by providing a full set of comprehensive notes. These notes will include sample answers covering all aspects of the Irish Oral Exam from the Introduction, to the Poetry Reading, to the Conversation and the Picture Sequences.
We will also look at the layout of the exam, pronunciation in Irish, strategy, tips and techniques as well as advice on the most optimal way to prepare and study for this 40% exam and achieve the highest possible grade.
Maths (Higher) Section A
Topics covered include:
Prepare for exam success with an intensive revision of topics from Algebra and Calculus, the core topics of Leaving Certificate Paper 1. Expert tuition and targeted practice will help students identify gaps in their knowledge, refine their exam technique, and approach the exam with greater confidence.
Maths (Higher) Section B
Topics covered include:
Get exam-ready with intensive revision of Trigonometry and Co-ordinate Geometry, two of the most important topics on Leaving Certificate Paper 2. Through expert guidance and targeted practice, students will strengthen their understanding, refine their problem-solving skills, and approach the exam with greater confidence.
Physics (Higher)
Topics covered include:
- Mechanics
- Sound and Waves
- Light
- Example questions and solutions throughout
Spanish (Higher)
The course will begin with an overview of the exam paper and tips to improve in each skill. We will cover the following aspects in class:
Grammar
- Present tense
- Preterit tense
- Future and Conditional tenses
- Notes on other tenses
Reading Comprehension
Approaches for the Journalistic and Section B texts, with a focus on synonyms and translation in context.
Writing
Sample for all 5 potential written pieces:
- The note
- The diary
- The dialogue
- The formal letter
- The opinion piece
Listening Comprehension
- General advice
- Vocabulary for the weather report
- Resources for working on listening skills
Oral
- Overview
- Filler phrases
- Sample answers for key topics in the general conversation
- All role-plays provided and how to approach them