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August Preparation Course 3rd Year

Monday 17th – Thursday 20th August

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August Preparation Course 3rd Year
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Start Strong and Stay Ahead

Start 3rd Year with clarity, confidence, and a solid academic game plan.

Our 4-day August Preparation Course helps you take control of your Junior Cycle success with 3 days of 60-minute, exam-focused classes led by some of Ireland’s top teachers.

Choose to join us onsite in focused classrooms or online from the comfort of home. Every class is live, interactive, recorded and available to you until after the Junior Cycle in 2027, so you can revisit key topics any time you need.

Whatever academic success means to you – we’re here to help.

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

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

English

This course is designed to prepare students for studying in the most efficient way for Junior Cycle English.

Topics covered include:

What to prepare for studied text questions

What is Junior Cycle English?

Material to cover

Junior Cycle grades

Assessments

How to present your answer

General indicators of quality

Level of answering

Main areas of concern

Answering unseen material

How to approach a poem

Literary devices

Types of writing

French


This course is structured to ensure students achieve the best results possible in their Junior Cycle French exam.

Topics covered include:

Grammar: 3 core tenses (Present, Future and Past), questions, negative forms

Listening and Reading Comprehension techniques and vocabulary

Written Production: key concepts to maximise marks in written section of the Junior Cycle exam

Irish

This course will prepare students by developing their language skills to equip them to deal with all areas of the Junior Cycle Irish course. Focus will be on poetry, comprehension questions, composition skills, and grammar including the past and present tense, irregular verbs, sentence structure and question 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:

Key vocabulary

Course structure and the exam

Poetry

Reading comprehension

Composition

The past and present tenses

Irregular verbs

Sentence Structure

Math

This course will revise core topics and prepare students entering 3rd year for Junior Cycle Maths.

Topics covered include:

Algebra

  • Basic skills
  • Factorising: HCF, Grouping, Difference of 2 squares and Quadratic Trinomials
  • Solving Equations (Linear, Quadratics and Simultaneous)

Coordinate Geometry of the line

Trigonometry

Science


This course will revise core topics and prepare students entering 3rd Year for Junior Cycle Science.

Topics covered include:

  • Respiration and breathing system
  • Circulatory System
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Ionic/Covalent Bonding
  • Energy/Work
  • Earth and Moon

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

Leeson Street Timetable

Leeson Street Timetable

DayTimeSubject
Monday – Thursday10:00Irish (Higher)
Monday – Thursday10:00Maths (Higher)
Monday – Thursday10:00Science (Common)
Monday – Thursday11:15English (Higher)
Monday – Thursday11:15Maths (Higher)
Online Timetable

Online Timetable

DayTimeSubject
Monday – Thursday10:00French (Common)
Monday – Thursday11:15Science (Higher)
Monday – Thursday12:30English (Higher)
Monday – Thursday12:30Irish (Common)
Monday – Thursday12:30Maths (Higher)
SubjectsFee
1 subject€235
2 subjects€235
3 subjects€235
4 subjects€335
Additional Subjects€55

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

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/).

Have questions? We're here to help

If you'd like to learn more about this course or need help, 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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