August Preparation Course 2nd Year

3 for 1 Offer! Get 3 subjects for the price of 1 on all August Preparation Courses.

Start 2nd Year Ahead of the Curve

Get the clarity, focus, and confidence you need to make the most of your Junior Cycle from day one.

Our 4-day August Preparation Course helps you lay the groundwork for success with 60-minute classes taught by some of Ireland’s leading teachers.

Choose to learn onsite or online, whatever works best for you. All classes are live, interactive, and recorded, so you can revisit lessons any time throughout 2nd Year.

We’ll help you build strong habits, cover key topics early, and set yourself up for success right from the start.

Start Date: 17/08/26
Duration: 1 Week
Class Delivery: In-Person / Online

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

English

Topics covered include:

Language Skills in English;
- Functional writing: how to address the task, how to be concise and gain maximum marks
- Parts of speech
- Some basic grammar
- Comprehension, understanding & delivery
Drama;
- Introduction to Shakespeare
- Exploring plot, character, a key scene
- The genre of drama
Reading fiction;
- Reading for enjoyment
- A closer look at the studied novel
- The essential knowledge necessary
Poetry;
- How to examine a poem
- Recognising poetic devices and exploring their impact
- Introducing the Shakespearean sonnet

Irish

This course will give students the foundational skills needed to begin tackling the Junior Cycle Irish course. Emphasis will be placed on the short story, composition skills, and language skills including tenses, irregular verbs, sentence structure, and question and answer phrases. This course will give students the confidence needed to tackle the Junior Cycle Irish exam by exploring the best ways to gain marks in all sections of the course.

Topics covered include:

Composition

Course structure and the exam

The short story

The past and present tenses

Irregular verbs

Sentence structure

Key vocabulary and question phrases

Maths

Topics covered include:

Foundations of Algebra:

Substitution
Adding/Subtraction/Multiplication
Solving Equations (Linear Equations)

Sets unified with Number Theory:

Natural
Integers
Real Numbers

Arithmetic

Science

This course will give students the foundational skills needed as they enter 2nd Year for Junior Cycle Science.

Water, Carbon Cycles, Acids and Bases

Data Analysis and Graphs

Energy

Rates of Reaction

Atoms and Bonding

We are currently enrolling for our course which begins on Monday 17^th August 2026.

Each subject chosen will run over 4 consecutive days and each class is 60 mins in duration.

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

Online Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Monday-Thursday	11:30	English
Monday-Thursday	13:15	Math

Leeson Street Timetable

Online Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Monday-Thursday	10:15	Math
Monday-Thursday	11:30	Science
Monday-Thursday	13:15	English
Monday-Thursday	14:30	Irish

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

Number of Subjects	Fee
1 Subject	€235
2 Subjects	€235
3 Subjects	€235
4 Subjects	€235

FAQ

How do I access my online classes?

Students enrolled on the course will receive an email from us containing their unique login details and link to access their chosen subjects through our online student platform, Moodle. Login credentials will be sent in advance of the course start date. Only those details sent to you will enable you to successfully access classes online.

How are the online classes 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?

Each online class is taught live with the teacher and class group as per the timetable. Recordings of each class will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid until the end of June 2027.

Will I have access to recordings of the live classes?

Yes, recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. All classes are also recorded live. You will be able to re-watch, pause and rewind the class recordings as often as you wish, making them an invaluable revision aid. The live recordings will be available until the end of the State Exams in 2027. We advise that all students enrolling in our online classes have access to the following: – A reliable Wi-Fi service – A PC, Laptop, Tablet or similar device (We would recommend not to use a mobile phone) – Headphone/Earphones

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

Yes, students enrolled in the online classes will receive a delivery of notes for each chosen subject. Please allow five working days for delivery from the time of booking. Notes are also available online on our student platform Moodle.

If I enrol in an online class can I still also enrol in other classes in Leeson Street?

Yes, Students can enrol in a mixture of classes online and at our school campus in Leeson Street.

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.

Are the class notes available online?

Yes, notes are available online on our student platform Moodle.

How long is each class?

Each class is 75 minutes in duration each day for 4 days.

How much is the fee per class?

This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the [fees table](https://instituteofeducation.ie/course/august-preparation-course-6th-year/#fees) to see a list of fees.

Can a 5th Year part-time student join a 6th Year class if the subject is not available at 5th Year level?

Yes, but consideration must be given to any changes in curriculum. Please contact our office to arrange this on 01 661 3511.

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

Our classes are interactive and our teachers use a variety of methods to ensure that students can ask questions and contribute to the class.

Can my son/daughter join the course after it has started?

Yes, students are welcome to join after the course has started, the full fee will apply, and students will get access to the recordings of classes that have already taken place. Notes for online classes will be posted, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery.

My son/daughter cannot attend the course. Can we buy the notes?

No, Teaching is a central part of all our courses and classes. The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of what was covered in class by the teacher.

Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

Yes, refunds can be organised for cancelled classes if our office is notified before the course commences. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or visit our [Help Desk](https://instituteofeducation.ie/help-desk/).

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