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5th Year marks the beginning of your Leaving Cert journey, and our Weekly Grinds are here to help you succeed now and in the years ahead.

Over 29 weeks, you’ll work with some of the country’s best teachers who will help you strengthen your subject understanding, master exam techniques, and stay on track as you prepare for 6th Year and the Leaving Cert.

Students can choose to study through fully interactive online and/or onsite classes, at our four Dublin locations; Leeson Street, Killester, Westmanstown, or Swords.

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

NEW: Weekly Grinds is also more flexible than ever! Spread the cost over the coming months, meaning you can access Weekly Grinds from as little as €141 a month.

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

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

Accounting (H)

Course Outline

The 5th year accounting course has two main objectives. Firstly, to introduce the basic accounting skills and concepts to students as they begin their study of Leaving Certificate accounting. This will serve as an aid for those who have not studied bookkeeping as part of the Junior Cycle Business Studies course and as a refresher for those who have.

The second objective of the course will be to guide students through approximately 75% of the topics on the accounting syllabus. Focus will be placed on continuous practice of exam standard questions with particular emphasis on the marking scheme and how students can maximise their grades in the exam.

All students will receive a comprehensive set of notes including fully worked solutions to the most recent leaving certificate questions. Students will also receive a comprehensive set of notes covering the theory section of the course, which is essential if students hope to achieve a H1 grade in the exam.

Topics to be covered will include:

Introduction to Accounting

Introduction to Tabular Statements

Depreciation of Fixed Assets

Club Accounts

Service Firm Accounts

Farm Accounts

CVP Analysis

Product and Absorption Costing

Final Accounts with adjustments of a sole trader and limited company

Ratio Calculation

Cash Budgeting

Production Budgeting

Flexible Budgeting

Incomplete Records

Applied Maths (H)

The Applied Math’s syllabus covers a variety of topics, designed to solve problems arising in Physics, Computer Science, Business and Finance. This course explores each topic in turn by first explaining the ideas behind, and motivation for the topic at hand, as well as applications to further study and professions. More concrete problems are then tackled, and once a level of proficiency and understanding is achieved focus is shifted to exam papers. Applied Maths assumes knowledge of the Leaving Certificate Maths syllabus, and so special care is taken to introduce topics only after 5th Year students are likely to have covered the necessary material in their own Maths classes.

Topics will be taught from the following list:

Networks and Graphs
Algorithms and Graphs
Project Scheduling
Dynamic Programming
Units and Vectors
Linear Motion
Projectiles
Newton’s Laws and Connected Particles
Work, Energy and Power
Collisions
Circular Motion

Comprehensive notes will be given to students in advance of classes. They are designed not only to be followed during the first contact with a topic, but also to be an adequate revision tool after the fact. Multiple worked examples are provided, as well as questions to be worked through during class time, and optional homework to be completed after each class.

Biology (H)

This course is designed for students studying Higher Level Biology. Classes are exam-centred and particular attention is paid to past papers. The course is delivered by an experienced examiner of Leaving Cert Higher Level Biology who places strong emphasis on exam technique/keywords and the marking scheme. Worksheets are also given to help students gain an understanding of experiments associated with the Higher Level Biology course.

Topics from:

The characteristics of life & the scientific method.

Food (biomolecules).

Cell structure.

Cell diversity.

Enzymes i.

Enzymes ii.

Exam question focus.

Movement through membranes.

Cell continuity(mitosis).

Respiration i.

Diversity of living things.

Monera (bacteria).

Exam question focus.

Fungi.

Protoctista (amoeba).

Structure of flowering plants.

Transport in flowering plants.

Human circulatory system.

Human lymphatic system & defence.

Human nutrition.

Homeostasis.

Human breathing system.

Human excretion system.

The endocrine system.

The nervous system.

Ecology i.

Ecology ii.

Exam question focus.

Chemistry (H)

The aim of this course is to allow students to gain a thorough understanding of topics on the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Chemistry course.

Topics from:

Mole concept / Isotopes / Stoichiometry.
Periodic Table / Arrangement of electrons in atoms / Trends in the Periodic Table .
Chemical Bonding / Tests for Anions / Recrystallisation /Melting Point Determination .
Intermolecular forces / Shapes of Covalent Molecules.
Oxidation & Reduction / Oxidation numbers / Balancing Redox Equations / Halogens as Oxidising Agents.
Intro to Volumetric Analysis / Preparation of Standard Solutions / Acid Base Titrations.
Properties of Gases / Ideal Gas Equation / Measurement of Relative Molecular Mass of Volatile Liquid.
Volumetric Analysis (Part 2) / Redox Titrations / Potassium Permanganate and Iron (11) Ions / Sodium Thiosulphate & Iodine.
Hydrocarbons / Oil refining & oil products / Thermochemistry / Hydrogen.
Alkanes / Alkenes & Alkynes / Mechanisms of Substitution & Addition Reactions / Benzene.

Please bring periodic table and calculator

Classical Studies (H)

The Four Strands of Study:

Strand 1. The World of Heroes: Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid.

Strand 2. Drama & Spectacle: Greek theatre, the Roman Games, the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum.

Strand 3. Power & Identity: Alexander the Great.

Strand 4. Gods & Humans: Greek and Roman funerary practices, Greek and Roman temples and religious festivals, philosophy in Plato’s Crito and Horace’s Odes and Epodes.

Assessment: A research essay on an aspect of the ancient world must be completed by January of 6^th year. This essay is worth 20% of the final assessment. The remaining 80% comes down to a single two and a half hour exam paper.

These are the books required for both 5^th & 6^th years:

Virgil: Selections from the Aeneid, Cambridge University Press, translated by Graham Tingay.

G. Lloyd, Alexander the Great: Selections from Arrian, Cambridge University Press.

Homer, The Odyssey, Penguin Classics (Must be translated by E.V. Rieu)

Economics (H)

Our 5th Year Economics grinds help students to develop the knowledge and critically, the flexibility, needed to be successful at Higher Level by assisting them in developing a deep understanding of all aspects of the Economics course. Having a broad knowledge across the entire course is an absolute pre-requisite for success and our exam focussed classes assist students to develop that breadth of knowledge. Students will learn how to apply that knowledge to exam style questions and will become familiar with the attention to detail consistent with H1 standards. Furthermore, students are encouraged to understand and evaluate real world economic events as this is another essential component for success in both the written examination and the research project.

Topics from:

Strand 1: What Is Economics About?

1.1 Economics as a way of thinking

1.2 The economic concepts of scarcity and choice

1.3 Economic, social and environmental sustainability

Strand 2: How Are Economic Decisions Made?

2.1 The market economy

2.2 The consumer

2.3 The firm

2.4 Government intervention in the market

Strand 3: What Can Marketers Do?

3.1 Market structures

3.2 The labour market

3.3 Market failure

Strand 4: What Is The Relationship Between Policy and Economic Performance?

4.1 National income

4.2 Fiscal policy and the budget framework

4.3 Employment and unemployment

4.4 Monetary policy and the price level

4.5 Financial sector

English (H)

This class is designed to give 5th year students a comprehensive understanding of the coursework that is set for examination in Leaving Certificate Higher Level English, and to give students effective exam question answering techniques.

Topics Covered Include:

Paper 1

Explanation of the 5 prescribed language genres:

The Language of Argument
The Language of Persuasion
The Language of Information
The Language of Narration
The Aesthetic use of Language.

Comprehensive analysis of past examination tasks, with focus on how to approach the Reading Comprehension Part A and Part B tasks.
Guidelines on the types of questions / tasks set and sample answers provided with a breakdown of the marking scheme.

The Composition task is worth 25% of the final grade. Guidelines and examples will be provided on how to write an effective:

Discursive Essay
Short-Story Writing
Personal Essay
Speeches and Debates

Paper 2

Single Text – The single text being taught in these classes is William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

NB Significant class time will be given to the exploration of the single text (6 sessions approximately).

The focus will be on developing a clear and substantial understanding of the plot, characters and important themes of the play, as well as beginning the work of identifying and learning important quotation. With sessions dedicated to:

Introduction to Tragedy and ‘The Tragic Hero’
Dramatic conventions and Soliloquys
Intro to Characters
Intro to major Themes

Comparative Studies

Class will offer guidelines on an approach to:

Using comparative language effectively
Constructing effective Comparative essays-past exam question analysis
The three prescribed modes of comparison for 2028 are:

Theme or Issue
The Cultural Context
Literary Genre

Poetry

Analysis of:

Unseen Poetry tasks, including guidelines and sample responses to past exam questions
4 of the 8 prescribed poets will be taught in class
Approaching the Prescribed Poetry Question – how to structure your answer plus sample answers to past questions.

A selection of poets (TBC) will be studied in classes.

French (H)

This course covers all the four competencies necessary for success in Leaving Certificate Higher Level French – Aural, Oral, Reading and Writing.

Topics from:

Letter writing.

Diary entries.

Abstract topics.

Response pieces.

Comprehensions (method and content).

Listening comprehensions.

Oral exam.

Geography (H)

This course is designed to support students studying the new Leaving Certificate Geography specification. The course focuses on the knowledge, understanding, exam technique and project skills needed for success in Geography.

Students will explore the physical forces that shape our planet and the huma processes that influence how people live, work and interact with their environment. Through engaging lessons, real-world examples and contemporary case studies, students will develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Ireland and the wider world.

Topics Covered Include:

The Physical Environment:

The structure of the earth
Plate tectonics
Volcanoes and earthquakes
Weathering and landscape development
River, coastal and glacial processes
Weather systems and climate
Climate change and environmental sustainability
Human interaction with natural environments

People, Place and Change:

Population patterns and population change
Migration and its impacts
Settlement and urbanisation
Sustainable communities
Contemporary issues affecting Ireland

Geographical Skills:

Students will also develop the research, investigation, data analysis and evaluation skills required for success in the new Leaving Certificate Geography course and the Applied Geography Project to be completed in 6th Year. Throughout the course, students will learn how to explain, analyse, compare, evaluate and justify geographical ideas using evidence and real-world examples. The emphasis is on understanding Geography rather than memorising facts, helping students become more confident, independent and successful learners.

This course provides an excellent foundation for 6th Year Geography and is ideal for students who wish to maximise their potential in one of the most relevant and engaging subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Discover how our world works. Understand the challenges shaping our future. Build the skills to succeed in Geography.

German (H)

This course prepares students to achieve their maximum potential in their Leaving Certificate Higher Level German exam. Classes concentrate on the four main skills tested in the exam, with ongoing homework and support provided throughout the year.

Topics from:

Grammar
Techniques needed for the examination.
Formal grammar section covered in detail.

Oral exam
Exam format.
General questions.
Role play.
Picture sequence or project work.
Option to discuss a film or novel in the oral will be covered.

Aural Comprehension
Practice using CDs and authentic listening material.
Skills required for the exam.

Reading Comprehension
Intro to both journalistic and literary styles of texts.
Answering skills & techniques for the written exam

Writing
Letter writing.
Short essay.
Opinion of issue practice.

History (H)

This course is designed to help students prioritise the work that needs to be done in preparation for the Leaving Certificate Higher Level History exam in June 2028. During the weekly classroom sessions, students will be provided with useful exam advice and study tips to facilitate learning and aid exam preparation.

Our online Moodle page will feature Revision Packs and a myriad of online articles and videos to help students stay up to date with their learning and become familiar with the course content and various personalities. Many of the class sessions will also feature short video clips to add to the learning experience, encourage student engagement and invite questions and discussion.

In the 2028 Leaving Certificate Exam, students will be required to answer the Documents Based Question section from the USA History module. They will also have to write one essay from another European module and two more essays from two different Irish modules. The modules that will be taught to Fifth Year History students in the Institute of Education are as follows:

· Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993.

· Sovereignty and Partition, 1912-1949.

· The United States and the World, 1945-1989 (Compulsory Documents Based Question taken from this module).

· Dictatorship and Democracy, 1920-1945.

*Please note the following additional information:

· During the academic year, the History teacher will be giving presentations on how to structure Leaving Certificate essays, demonstrate how the state exam marking scheme works and, provide a detailed breakdown on how students should answer more effectively the Documents Based Question on the Exam Paper.

· The History teacher will, on occasion, read student essays and advise on writing technique and course detail.

· If a student is electing to take History as an additional subject for their Leaving Certificate outside of their day school, the History teacher will work with them in helping them to start and develop the Additional Course Component (History RSR project) of the exam paper.

Topics from Irish and European History

Irish History

Module 1: Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993.

Topics that will feature form the Northern Ireland course module will include:

· Lord Brookeborough and the emergence of the welfare state in Northern Ireland, 1943-1963.

· Cultural identity and symbolism in Northern Ireland.

· Case Study: The Apprentice Boys of Derry.

· The O’Neill era, 1963-1969.

· Case Study: The Coleraine University controversy.

· The Civil Rights Movement, 1967-1969.

· The outbreak of the Troubles, the collapse of Stormont and Direct Rule, 1969-1972.

· Case Study: The Sunningdale Agreement 1973.

· Impact of the Troubles on Northern Ireland and political efforts that tried to establish peace.

· The contributions of Bernadette Devlin, John Hume, Margaret Thatcher, Ian Paisley, and Seamus Heaney to Northern Irish affairs.

· The contribution of Capt. Terence O’Neil to Northern Ireland.

· The contribution of Brian Faulkner to Northern Ireland.

· How the Troubles impacted on music, sport, and the arts.

Module 2: Sovereignty and Partition, 1912-1949

During Term 1 and most of Term 2 core course material will be taught from the Sovereignty & Partition module; the topics that will get most emphasis from this module will be taught as intended targets for the 2027 state exam paper as well as being designed to allow students gain insight into the key events, themes and personalities from this era.

· Unionist resistance to Home Rule, 1912-1914.

· The 1916 Rising.

· The rise of new Sinn Féin, 1916-1918.

· The War of Independence.

· Case Study: The Treaty Negotiations.

· The contribution of Michael Collins to Irish affairs.

· Socio-economic developments in the Irish Free State.

· Case Study: The 1932 Eucharistic Congress.

· Gaelic and Catholic identity in the Irish Free State.

· Law and Order in the Irish Free State.

· Anglo-Irish relations, 1922-1949.

· The steps to partition, 1912-1949.

· The contribution of Cosgrave and de Valera to Irish affairs.

· Case Study: The Belfast bombings, 1941 and a comparative analysis with the war experience in Dublin.

European History

Module 1: The United States and the World, 1945-1989.

This course module has been selected by the Department of Education to feature on the Documents Based Question section in both the 2028 and 2029 Leaving Certificate History state exams. Topics that will be covered from this module will include:

· Developments in race relations in the United States.

· Case Study 1: The Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955-1956.

· Vietnam: Entry, escalation and US military tactics.

· Case Study 2: The impact of the Vietnam War on US society and President Johnson.

· Case Study 3: The Moon Landing, 1969.

Module 2: Dictatorship and Democracy, 1920-1945.

Topics that will feature form this European History course module will include:

· Mussolini’s Italy.

· The Weimar Republic.

· The Rise of Hitler, his totalitarian regime, and life in Nazi Germany.

· Hitler’s foreign policy.

· Nazi Propaganda.

· Case Study: The Nuremberg Rallies.

· The characteristics of fascism.

· Fascism and the Church.

· Britain between the Wars.

· Case Study: The Jarrow March

· Stalin’s Russia – ‘Fear and Transformation’.

· Case Study: Stalin’s Show Trials.

· Propaganda in Stalin’s Russia.

· France between the Wars.

· Víchy France.

· Anglo American Culture and developments in radio and cinema, 1920-1945.

· The contribution of Leni Riefenstahl, Charlie Chaplin and Bing Crosby to cinema.

Key personalities, core course content and material outside the syllabus will be analysed to give the student extra insight and understanding of these modules to aim for the higher grades in the state exams.

Throughout the year, students will gain access to data, content and personalities from the Institute of Education History notes that often do not feature in mainstream textbooks. The students will have a stronger grasp of each course topic and a greater range of content with which to answer any exam question.

Students will also be introduced to the several core-course themes that run through each of the modules. These themes influence the frame-working of exam questions. Knowledge of these themes and how they feature throughout the various course topics will help students achieve a deeper understanding of the subject and ensure they are better prepared for the state examination.

Information and tips regarding managing content, effective writing and essay structure will be referred to throughout the year.

Students will also be instructed on how to address and effectively answer the compulsory Documents Based Question (DBQ) section of the exam paper.

Irish (H)

This course aims to maximise the student’s ability to achieve the highest possible grade in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish exam.

Topics from:

Exam Skills and Techniques
How to negotiate the exam.
Timing.
Tips for success.

Poetry and Prose
Detailed notes and sample answers to exam style answers.
Focus on vocabulary and key phrases.

Oral Exam
Focus on development of effective oral skills
Sample answers to common questions.
Picture sequences (Na Sraitheanna Pictiúr) with exam guidance.

Aural Exam
Structured listening guidance.
Key question terms and answer-finding skills.
Support with vocabulary and exam technique.

Grammar Skills
Weekly focus on grammatical aspects of the language.
Development of vocabulary.
Focus on comprehension past papers.

Maths (H)

This course covers the essential methods, formulae and procedures required for success in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths Papers 1 & 2. Students are shown how to approach exam questions and homework properly. Guidance is given on resource material they will need to enhance their studies. Comprehensive notes are presented and fully worked solutions, with a huge number of examples, are provided.

Topics from:

Algebra.
Complex Numbers.
Limits and an introduction to Calculus.
Financial Mathematics.
Sequences and Series.
Differentiation.
Anti- Differentiation.
Functions.
Trigonometry.
Co-ordinate Geometry of The Line and Circle.

Please bring log tables and calculator

Physics (H)

This course gives an intensive overview of selected topics from the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Physics syllabus. Strong emphasis is placed on the exam and past papers and students are given a solid foundation for progression in to 6th year. Classes are taught in a friendly, relaxed and structured manner that is conducive to understanding the principles of physics.

Topics from:

Mechanics 1
Linear motion.
Newton’s laws.
Mechanics 2
Moments.
Circular motion.
Planetary motion.
S.H.M.
Sound and Waves
Doppler Effect.
Standing waves.
Sound intensity.
Light
Reflection.
Refraction.
Diffraction.
Electricity 1
Resistivity.
Resistance.
Conductivity.
Semiconductors.
Exam Focus
How to study physics.
How to prepare for the exam.
How to correctly read exam questions.
How to “answer what is asked”

Please bring log tables, past papers and calculator

Spanish (H)

This course prepares students for success in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Spanish exam. Initial emphasis is placed on developing grammar skills. Once this important foundation has been established, students then practice with past papers and learn strategies to maximize their marks in the Oral, Aural, Reading and Written sections.

Topics from:

General overview of the exam paper.

Key grammar points
– Verbs: present, future, conditional, 3 past tenses, subjunctive, imperative and gerund
– Some special verbs: gustar, ser and estar
– Pronouns

Reading Comprehension
– Exam techniques and vocabulary from past papers.

Writing
– Opinion piece (Structure, topics, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions…)
– Writing techniques for Diary entries and Notes.
– Sentence building. Work on common errors.

Listening comprehension
– Vocabulary from past papers
-Vocabulary for the weather report

Oral
– Understanding the oral exam.
– Interview. Expanding on common topics.
– Sample answers.
– Role-plays

NOTE: All classes are 75 minutes in duration.

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

Weekly Grinds are designed to enhance pupils’ learning in conjunction with their full-time studies at their own school. If you wish to study a subject for the Leaving Certificate independently (i.e. not attending classes for that subject in your regular school), you should check other options that we offer.

These ‘Out of School Subjects’ classes provide students with full support for homework, projects, ongoing teacher assistance, and completing the application to sit the subject in your school.

Please note; The Institute of Education will not assume responsibility for any students studying a subject independently who is not enrolled in our specific ‘Out of School Subjects’ courses.

Weekly Schedule

Week	Week Commencing	Note
1	7th Sept 2026	First Week
2	14th Sept 2026
3	21st Sept 2026
4	28th Sept 2026
5	5th Oct 2026
6	12th Oct 2026
7	19th Oct 2026
No Classes	26th Oct 2026	October Mid-Term
8	2nd Nov 2026
9	9th Nov 2026
10	16th Nov 2026
11	23rd Nov 2026
12	30th Nov 2026
13	7th Dec 2026
14	14th Dec 2026
No Classes	21st Dec 2026	Christmas Break
No Classes	28th Dec 2026	Christmas Break
15	4th Jan 2027
16	11th Jan 2027
17	18th Jan 2027
18	25th Jan 2027
19	1st Feb 2027	*St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday, Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 1st February 2027.
20	8th Feb 2027
No Classes	15th Feb 2027	February Mid Term
21	22nd Feb 2027
22	1st March 2027
23	8th March 2027
No Classes	15th March 2027	St Patrick’s Week
No Classes	22nd March 2027	Easter Break
No Classes	29th March 2027	Easter Break
24	5th April 2027
25	12th April 2027
26	19th April 2027
27	26th April 2027
28	3rd May 2027	**May Bank Holiday. Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027.
29	10th May 2027

Online Timetable

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Monday	17:30	Applied Maths (Higher)
Monday	17:30	English (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Biology (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	Physics (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	Spanish (Higher)
Tuesday	71:30	Biology (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	German (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	French (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Biology (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	French (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	English (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Chemistry (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Economics (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Geography (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	Spanish (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	Applied Mathematics (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Physics (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Business (Higher)
Friday	19:00	English (Higher)
Saturday	09:00	Maths (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Biology (Higher)

Leeson Street Timetable

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Saturday	9:00	Applied Mathematics (Higher)
Saturday	9:00	English (Higher)
Saturday	9:00	Maths (Higher)
Saturday	9:00	Geography (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Accounting (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	English (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	French (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	German (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Maths (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Spanish (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Biology (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Chemistry (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	History (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Irish (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Physics (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Business (Higher)

Killester Timetable

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Tuesday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	English (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Irish (Higher)

Swords Timetable

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Tuesday	17:30	English (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	Biology (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Irish (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Maths (Higher)

Westmanstown Timetable

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Monday	17:30	Biology (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Monday	19:00	English (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Maths (Higher)

Number of Subjects	Pay in Full	Monthly Installments
1 Subject	€1,155	€141 p/m
2 Subjects	€1,755	€214 p/m
3 Subjects	€2,355	€288 p/m
4 Subjects	€2,955	€361 p/m
5 Subjects	€3,555	€434 p/m
6 Subjects	€4,155	€508 p/m
Each Subsequent Subject	€600

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

I liked how interactive it was and how comprehensively all the material was covered. I thought the teacher was excellent.
Ava
Current 5th Year Weekly Grinds Student

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Current 5th Year Weekly Grinds Student

My teacher knew every paper inside out. It made the difference.
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Current 6th Year 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 subjects are available online?

Please view the timetable to see the subjects on offer online.

If I enrol in an online class, can I also avail of onsite classes?

Yes, you can enrol in other classes at Leeson Street/Killester/Swords/Westmanstown/Malahide.

What subjects are available in Leeson Street/Killester/Swords/Westmanstown?

Please view the timetable to see the subjects on offer at Leeson Street/Killester/Swords/Westmanstown.

If I enrol in a class in Leeson Street, can I also avail of classes online or in Killester/Swords/Westmanstown?

Yes, you can enrol in a combination of online and onsite classes. However, a student can only attend the classes they are enrolled in.

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. A soft copy is available on the Moodle Course page for each class booked. In addition, 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.

If I am doing weekly grinds, can I change my choice of subject or class-time during the year?

Yes. We will allow class changes up to Easter, subject to available places. Please contact our office to arrange changes on 01 661 3511.

How long is each weekly grinds class?

Each class lasts 75 minutes.

How much is the fee per subject?

This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table to see a list of fees.

Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

Yes. A refund (or partial refund) can be given. An Admin fee of €115 applies. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or visit our Help Desk.

How many weeks of tuition are there in the weekly grinds course?

There are 29 weeks (29 classes) of tuition between September and May. Students will have one class per subject booked per week.

If I start weekly grinds later in the year, will this be reflected in the fees I pay?

Yes, fees are reduced throughout the year. The website will always show the most up-to-date pricing.

Is attendance at weekly grinds and part-time courses monitored?

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.

Are there any breaks or holidays during the year for students attending weekly grinds or part-time courses?

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,

Can part-time students take up an extra subject or a subject that is not available to them in their own school?

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.

What subjects would you recommend to take on as an extra subject?

The most popular subjects would be: Accounting, Agricultural Science, Applied Maths, Business, Classical Studies, Economics, and Politics and Society.

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

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.

For weekly grinds, does the beginning of a new term mean the start of a new course?

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.

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?

Teachers have their own individual teaching plan for the year, and should be able to advise on this.

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

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.

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