FREE 2nd Year Sample Grinds
Our Free Sample Grinds have now concluded.
Click the button below to explore our Grinds & Part-Time Courses.
We are giving you the opportunity to sample our Weekly Grinds for FREE, before you book into one of our courses. You can book up to 3 subjects to sample, online and onsite at our Leeson Street campus, Killester or Westmanstown.
Taught by our expert teachers, these classes are fully interactive, allowing our students to ask and get answers to their questions during the class.
Once you have booked your sample subject, the details required to access your classes will be emailed to you.
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2nd Year students attending our weekly grinds, either online or in Leeson Street, receive the following benefits:
- Tuition from highly qualified and experienced educators.
- Comprehensive, exam focused course notes, which support tuition.
- Free nationwide delivery of all course notes to students attending online grinds.
- A deeper understanding of each subject.
- Strategies for maximising academic performance.
Subjects available for FREE Grinds Sample Classes:
- Maths (Higher)
- Irish (Higher)
- Science (Common)
- English (Higher)
*Students may do a maximum of 3 free grinds classes.
Online Timetable| Day | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18:45 | Maths (Higher) |
| Tuesday | 17:30 | Maths (Higher) |
| 18:45 | Irish (Higher) | |
| Wednesday | 17:30 | Science (Common) |
| Thursday | 17:30 | Maths (Higher) |
| 18:45 | English (Higher) |
Leeson Street Timetable
| Day | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:00 | Maths (Higher) |
| 9:00 | Science (Common) | |
| 10:15 | English (Higher) | |
| 11:30 | Irish (Higher) |
Onsite Classes
Q: What subjects are available in Leeson Street/Killester/Westmanstown?
A: Please click here to view the timetable of subjects on offer at Leeson Street/Killester/Westmanstown.
Q: If I enrol in a class in Leeson Street, can I also avail of classes online or in Killester/Westmanstown?
A: Yes, you can enrol in a combination of online and onsite classes. However, a student can only attend the classes they are enrolled in.
Q: Are my onsite classes recorded?
A: 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.
Q: Are the class notes available online?
A: No, a hard copy will be provided to each student from the teacher for the subjects they enrol in, on a monthly basis. 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.
Q: If I am doing weekly grinds, can I change my choice of subject or class-time during the year?
A: Yes. We will allow class changes up to Easter, subject to available places. Please contact our office to arrange changes on 01 661 3511.
Q: How long is each weekly grinds class?
A: Each class lasts 75 minutes.
Q: How much is the fee per subject?
A: This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.
Q: Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?
A: Yes, though please note: Classes are taught for 29 weeks. A refund (or partial refund) can be given for requests made before Week 15, 8th January 2024. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or helpdesk@instituteofeducation.ie
Q: How many weeks of tuition are there in the weekly grinds course?
A: There are 29 weeks (29 classes) of tuition between September and May. Students will have one class per subject booked per week.
Q: If I start weekly grinds later in the year, will this be reflected in the fees I pay?
A: Yes, fees are reduced 3 times throughout the year. The website will always show the most up-to-date pricing.
Q: Is attendance at weekly grinds and part-time courses monitored?
A: Yes, students are required to sign a roll sheet at each class they attend. The Institute however accepts no responsibility for students who fail to attend class.
Q: Are there any breaks or holidays during the year for students attending weekly grinds or part-time courses?
A: Yes, the classes schedule generally follows the normal school calendar with breaks at mid-terms, Christmas & Easter. Please refer to the timetable for more details
Q: Can part-time students take up an extra subject or a subject that is not available to them in their own school?
A: Yes, with consideration being given to the suitability of the subject. It is advisable that a student only takes on a new subject at the start of the academic year and notify their teacher. Our 6th year program covers each subject in full. Please note that our classes cover the theory of the curriculum and do not carry out any practicals.
Q: What subjects would you recommend to take on as an extra subject?
A: The most popular subjects would be: Accounting, Agricultural Science, Applied Maths, Business, Classical Studies, Economics, and Politics and Society.
Q: Are the classes conducted ‘lecture style’ or are students free to ask questions?
A: 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.
Q: For weekly grinds, does the beginning of a new term mean the start of a new course?
A: No, in the weekly classes each subject commences in September and runs through to the end of the academic year in May. Students can catch up on what they have missed by reviewing the previous class recordings and notes.
Q: If I want to join weekly grinds during the year, can you tell me what remains to be covered on the course and what the student has missed?
A: Teachers have their own individual teaching plan for the year, and should be able to advise on this.
Q: My son/daughter cannot attended the course. Can we buy the notes?
A: No. Teaching is a central part of all our courses. The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of the day’s work covered by the teacher.
Free Sample Grinds Locations
Our Weekly Grinds courses are available at our Leeson Street Campus, Dublin, and also as Online Classes. For more information please select a location below.
The Institute of Education
79 – 85 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
D02 PX56
St. Mary’s Holy Faith School
Brookwood Meadow,
Killester,
Dublin 5,
D05 K588
Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre
Westmanstown,
Dublin 15,
D15 Y2DH
Can’t make it to our onsite locations?
Join our Online Weekly Grinds classes. Get the additional support you need with our fully interactive LIVE classes.
Please note:
Login details for online classes will be issued to students by email before the start of the course.
Testimonials
It was like being in the classroom even though I was at home. The course was very useful and the notes are incredible!
– Brian, 6th Year Student
I liked how interactive it was and how comprehensively all the material was covered. I thought the teacher was excellent.
– Ava, 5th Year Student
My daughter attended classes at the Institute. She found the lessons to be excellent; well-structured and focused. The teachers were top-class and provided excellent advice and encouragement. The lecture notes are superb!
– Grainne (Parent)