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Weekly Grinds 1st Year

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Weekly Grinds 1st Year
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Lay the Groundwork for Secondary School Success

Throughout 29 weeks, some of the best teachers in the country will help you to develop the subject knowledge, study techniques and key examination skills to reach your full academic potential from year one onward.

This year, the Institute will be offering online classes only to 1st year students.

All students attending online classes will receive their exam-focused course notes in the post. 

Start Date
07/09/26
Duration
29 Weeks
Delivery Mode
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:

Science (C)

This course is structured to give the students the knowledge to achieve their potential. This is the first of three years in the Junior Cycle and an important one in forming the foundations needed for success.

Introduction to Science

Nature of Science

Laboratory Rules

Equipment

Types of Data

CBA Guidelines

Biology

Nutrition + Health

The Digestive System

Microorganisms

Respiration and the Breathing System

Chemistry

The Periodic Table

Compounds and Mixtures

Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Chemical Reactions

Physics

Measurements

Distance/Speed/Time/Forces

Earth and Space

Interactions between Earth/Moon/Sun

Recycling of Nutrients in Nature

English (C)

This course will aim to give first year students the essential skills to improve at the early stages of their Junior Cert cycle.

Topics Include:

Language skills (story writing, functional writing, and comprehension)

Writing Skills and Paragraphing

Poetry Skills

Personal Writing and Short Story Skills

Media Studies

Irish (C)

This course will provide first year students with essential skills to develop their Irish language at the early stages of the Junior Cycle. The course will focus on all of the key language skills – reading, writing, listening and oral. This course will also cover literature which is a central aspect of the new Junior Cycle Irish course.

The course will also have a strong focus on grammar which is a key component in being able to produce written pieces. Grammar covered will include sentence structure, the primary tenses, questions, negatives, the saorbhriathar, the séimhiú and urú, numbers, the possessive adjective and prepositions. By the end of the course, students will feel more confident in writing their own sentences in Irish.

To complement the class notes, students will also have access to videos to reinforce course material.

Maths (C)

This course will cover all the main topics from the 1st Year Maths curriculum.

Topics Include:

Patterns and Transformation Geometry

The Number System + BOMDAS – Natural Numbers, Integers, Real Numbers (Fractions, decimals, percentages)

Introduction to Algebra

Introduction to Basic Equations

Sets

Probability

Ratio and Proportion

Distance, Speed and Time

Statistics

Representing Data (graphs)

Perimeter, Area and Volume

Geometry – Points and Angles, Lines and Triangles

Below are the timetables for each of our weekly grinds locations for the Academic Year 2026/27.

NOTE: All classes are 60 minutes in duration.

*Students may join at any stage throughout the year, subject to availability.

Weekly Schedule

Weekly Schedule

WeekWeek CommencingNote
17th Sept 2026First Week
214th Sept 2026
321st Sept 2026
428th Sept 2026
55th Oct 2026
612th Oct 2026
719th Oct 2026
No Classes26th Oct 2026October Mid-Term
82nd Nov 2026
99th Nov 2026
1016th Nov 2026
1123rd Nov 2026
1230th Nov 2026
137th Dec 2026
1414th Dec 2026
No Classes21st Dec 2026Christmas Break
No Classes28th Dec 2026Christmas Break
154th Jan 2027
1611th Jan 2027
1718th Jan 2027
1825th Jan 2027
191st Feb 2027*St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday, Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 1st February 2027.
208th Feb 2027
No Classes15th Feb 2027February Mid Term
2122nd Feb 2027
221st March 2027
238th March 2027
No Classes15th March 2027St Patrick’s Week
No Classes22nd March 2027Easter Break
No Classes29th March 2027Easter Break
245th April 2027
2512th April 2027
2619th April 2027
2726th April 2027
283rd May 2027**May Bank Holiday. Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027.
2910th May 2027
Online Timetable

Online Timetable

DayTimeSubject
Monday17:30Irish
Monday 17:30Science
Tuesday17:30Math
Wednesday17:30English
SubjectsFee
1 subject
€1,020


2 subjects€1,520
3 subjects
€2,020
4 subjects€2,520
Each Subsequent Subject€500

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

My daughter attend classes at the Institute. She finds the lessons to be excellent; well-structured and focused. The teachers are top-class and provide excellent advice and encouragement. The lecture notes are superb!

Grainne
Parent of Weekly Grinds Student

FAQ

How do I access my online grinds classes?

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.

How are the online grinds hosted?

All online classes are hosted live on Microsoft Teams. The links to the weekly 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 grinds pre-recorded?

No, each online grinds class is streamed live as per the timetable. Recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid.

Will I have access to recordings of the live grinds classes?

Yes, recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid. These will be available up until the end of the State exams 2027.

Are there any specific requirements to attending online grinds?

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.
Are the class notes available online?

Yes. A soft copy is available on the Moodle Course page for each class booked. 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.

What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?

Our classes run in a more lecture style than most students might be used to in school, but they are also interactive, and teachers will use a variety of methods to ensure that students can learn and understand and feel comfortable asking questions and contributing to the class.

What’s New This Year?

Introducing Ray, our AI Assistant

Meet Ray- our new AI Assistant! He is here to support every Weekly Grinds student.

Ray makes it simple to revisit your class recordings and instantly find the part of the lesson you need, whether it’s a tricky topic, a key explanation, or an exam tip from your teacher. Through Ray, every class recording is now also supported with key point synopsis and summary notes. This powerful tool is designed to help you study more efficiently and effectively, so you can spend less time searching for information and more time feeling confident in your revision.

Available for every single course, Ray is an invaluable resource that will support you throughout the year and help you get exam-ready with ease.

New: Flexible Payments

Whichever you choose, you get the same expert teachers, the same focused classes, and the same boost in confidence when it comes to exam time.

Pay the way that works for you. Choose to pay upfront or spread the cost across the year in equal instalments.

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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