5th Year Exam Revision Course
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This 4-day intensive exam-focused course prepares 5th year students for success in their Leaving Certificate exams.
Classes are based online and all students enrolled on this course will benefit from:
- Exceptional tuition from the Institute’s leading teachers
- Exam focused class notes
- Examiner insights
- Recordings of all their classes (available to replay right up to the end of the 2023 State Examinations)
- Strategies to achieve academic success.
Book the best Exam Revision course today.
To learn more about what will be covered on this course please select from the subject list below:
Biology (H)
This course is designed for 5th year students studying Higher Level Biology. Classes are exam-centered and particular attention is paid to past papers.
Topics include:
- Scientific Method
- Food
- Ecology
- Cell Structure
- Cell Division
- Enzymes
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Osmosis/Diffusion/Active Transport
- Human Breathing
- Human Digestion
- Excretion
English (H)
This course provides a detailed analysis of the prescribed material for Leaving Certificate English in 2024, with emphasis on providing the student with a solid foundation for further progress in 6th year.
Topics include:
- Analysis of a selection of poems by Sylvia Plath.
- Guidelines on how to compose effective poetry essays.
- Analysis of the 2022 Paper 1, with a focus on how to approach the QA comprehension task and the features of Persuasive Language and Speech Writing.
French (H)
This comprehensive revision course is designed to help you focus on what you need to succeed in Leaving Cert French exam. The course offers a comprehension 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.
Topics include:
Reading Comprehensions
- Answering technique and key pitfalls to be avoided on the day of the examination.
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.
Irish (H)
This course has been designed to comfortably introduce students into the literary and oral aspect of Senior Cycle Higher Level Irish.
Topics include:
Poems & Prose
- Students are provided with excellent material for three poems and prose pieces while also providing an introduction to marking schemes and what these mean for students of Higher Level Irish.
Essay
- Students are provided with essay material on the student’s immediate environment (sport and problems in a young people’s lives) and are shown how to structure an essay.
Oral Exam
- Focusing on oral topics including on the immediate environment of young people (family, area, and school).
Aural Exam
- How best to tackle the aural comprehension and provide some revision on the sentence structure of Irish.
Maths (H)
In this course students cover key elements of the Senior Cycle Higher Level Maths syllabus.
Paper 1- Topics include:
- Quadratics
- Day 2 Polynomials, Division
- Day 3 Simultaneous Equations, Inequalities
- Day 4 Powers and Logs
| Subject | Fee | Cost Per Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Subject | €325 | |
| 2 Subjects | €515 | €190 |
| 3 Subjects | €645 | €130 |
| 4 Subjects | €775 | €130 |
| 5 Subjects | €905 | €130 |
| 6 Subjects | €1005 | €100 |
Please note:
- Credit Card payments accepted.
- 10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, attending the same courses. Please contact our office to avail of this discount.
- Fees are non-transferable.
Online Exam Revision Course – FAQ
Q: What subjects are available Online?A: Please refer to the ‘Subjects’ tab to view the schedule of subjects on offer online.
Q: How do I access my online grinds classes?
A: 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.
Q: How are the online grinds hosted?
A: 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.
Q: Will I have access to recordings of the classes?
A: Yes, recordings of classes will be available. These can then be replayed as a revision aid. These will be available up until the end of the 2023 academic year
Q: What equipment do I need to access online grinds?
A: We would advise that all students enrolling in our online grinds 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.
Q: If I'm attending the online classes will I have access to the notes?
A: 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.
Q: Are the class notes available online?
A: No, a hard copy will be posted out to each student for the subjects they enrol in.
Testimonials
“I found the online revision course really beneficial. My teacher was brilliant and covered a huge amount in a short time. Having the notes and being able to re-watch the class recordings has made revision so much easier.”
James, 6th year student
“I would definitely recommend the Institute’s online revision courses to other students. The online classes were great and being able to watch the recordings afterwards was brilliant. The notes I received are superb and really helped to keep me focused.“
Olivia, 5th year student
“Killian found the Institute’s online revision course very helpful. He thought that the teacher was superb and made the course content really interesting. Getting the notes delivered to our door was incredibly convenient and the ability to re-watch the classes afterwards is a huge advantage.”
David, Father of Killian