Weekly Grinds Courses

Achieve Better Results with the Institute of Education

NEW this year, we are opening a centre for 6th Year Weekly Grinds in Dalkey!

Achieve Better Results in the 2027 Leaving Cert

Our Weekly Grinds are designed to give you the structure, support, and expert teaching needed to reach your full academic potential.

Over 29 weeks in our Leeson St. campus, Killester, Westmanstown, Swords or online, you’ll build stronger subject knowledge, sharpen key skills, and learn proven strategies to perform with confidence in class and in exams.

You’ll also get our renowned class notes and live class recordings that can be accessed any time this year – ideal tools to help you revise, stay on track, and study smarter.

With over 50 years of experience, you can trust The Institute to help you achieve your academic goals.

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

Students Receive:

Ireland's best teachers

Specialists who know the exam papers inside out, not just the subject.

Week by week progression

29 weeks of structure. No last-minute cramming. Always know where you stand.

Exam technique, mastered

How marks are won, how answers are structured, what examiners actually reward.

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Your way, your location

Leeson St, Dalkey, Killester, Swords, Westmanstown, or fully online. Your call.

Recorded classes available all year

Every class available to replay any time. Miss nothing. Revise everything.

Legendary exam notes

Exam-focused, syllabus-current, trusted by Irish students for decades.

AI study assistant

Turn your notes into flashcards and quizzes in seconds. Study smarter.

Free careers clinic

Weekly CAO guidance and career advice, included as standard for every student.

Study Your Way

Our Weekly Grinds courses are available in multiple locations across Dublin. You can also join live, interactive online classes from the comfort of home.

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Onsite Weekly Grinds

Attend classes at our Leeson Street school campus, in Dublin city centre, or at one of our Dublin locations at Dalkey, Killester, Swords and Westmanstown.

Online Weekly Grinds

For your convenience, our Weekly Grinds can be delivered fully online – there’s no need to travel, and can learn from the comfort of your own home.<br /> Course notes are posted to you in advance so you can log in and take part in the live and fully interactive classes.

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

I didn't think online grinds at The Institute would work for me. I was wrong. The class is live, you can ask questions and chat to your teacher, and if you miss something you go back to the recording. I did Chemistry online all year and got a H2!
Niamh
Leaving Certificate 2025 Student

I play county football and I was convinced grinds would tip me over the edge. They didn't. One hour a week, focused, with notes and a recording afterwards. Such a great support!
Nicole
Current 6th Year Weekly Grinds Student

Weekly Careers Clinic

with Dr. John McGinnity

Join us for our weekly Careers’ Clinic for the parents of students enrolled in our Weekly Grinds courses.

Hosted by our expert Guidance Counsellor, Dr. John McGinnity, this clinic will answer any questions you have about College, Courses, and Careers. John will cover a different topic each week, including CAO, UCAS, PLC and any other after school options. The format will be open forum, and John will be available throughout to answer questions from parents/guardians.

AI Assistant

Our new AI Assistant is here to support every Weekly Grinds student.

This brand-new AI tool 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 our AI Assistant, 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, The Institute AI Assistant 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.