Online Weekly Grinds

1st – 6th Year

With The Institute of Education Online Weekly Grinds, we bring your grinds to you.

Get the same expert tuition from our renowned teachers from the comfort of your home, through live and fully-interactive online classes.

Whether you’re preparing for the Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert exams, or aiming to reinforce your understanding of certain topics, our online grinds give students from 1st – 6th Year the tools to succeed.

Why Choose Online Weekly Grinds?

With online Weekly Grinds, there’s no need to travel – you can study with our interactive online classes wherever you are in the country.

Every class is recorded and available to rewatch any time until the end of the State Exams, so you can revisit topics whenever you need to.

Your notes are sent to you in advance, and also accessible online, so you can be ready to take part in the live and fully interactive classes.

Senior Cycle
6th Year
5th Year
4th Year
Junior Cycle
3rd Year
2nd Year
1st Year
Online Weekly Grinds FAQs
Click on each question for the answer

 

Q: What subjects are available Online?
A: The online subjects available vary between each year group. Take a look at the individual 1st – 6th Year course pages to find out more.

 

Q: If I enrol in an online class, can I also avail of onsite classes?
A: You can enrol in other classes at Leeson Street/Killester/Westmanstown/Swords.

 

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 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.

 

Q: Are the online grinds pre-recorded?
A: No, each online grinds class is streamed live. Recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid.

 

Q: Will I have access to recordings of the live grinds classes?
A: 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 2026.

 

Q: Are there any specific requirements to attending 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 grinds will I have access to the notes?
A: Absolutely, students enrolled in online grinds will receive a monthly 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: 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.

 

Q: If I am doing weekly grinds, can I change my choice of subject or class-time during the year?
A: Yes.  We allow class changes up to Easter, subject to available places. Please contact our office to arrange any 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 class?
A: This depends on the number of subjects taken. Please refer to the fees table on each course year page to find out more.

 

Q: Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

A: 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 help@instituteofeducation.ie. 

 

Q: How many weeks of tuition are there in the weekly grinds course?
A: There are 29 weeks of tuition between September and May. Students will have one class per subject booked per week  (29 classes).

 

Q: Are there any breaks or holidays during the year for students attending weekly classes?

A: The classes schedule generally follows the normal school calendar with breaks at mid-terms, Christmas & Easter.

 

Q: If I start weekly grinds later in the year, will this be reflected in the fees I pay?
A: Yes, fees are reduced throughout the year. The website will always display current and up-to-date pricing.

 

Q: Is attendance at weekly grinds and part-time courses monitored?
A: Yes, attendance is monitored for each class attended. The Institute however accepts no responsibility for students who fail to attend class.

 

Q: What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?
A: Our classes run in a more lecture style than most students might be used to in school, but they are also interactive. 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.

 

Q: For weekly classes, 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 online weekly classes during the year, can I find out what is yet to be covered on the course and what I have missed?
A: Each teacher has their own individual teaching plan for the year and will be able to advise on this.

 

Q: My son/daughter cannot attend the weekly classes. Can we buy the notes?
A: No, teaching is a central part of all our courses and classes.  The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of what was covered in class by the teacher.

 

Q: Can part-time students take up an extra subject or a subject that is not available 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. Please note that our classes cover the theory of the curriculum and do not carry out any practicals.

 

Q: What subjects would you recommend taking on as an extra subject?
A: The most popular subjects would be: Applied Maths, Business, Accounting, Economics, Agricultural Science and Politics and Society.

“The classes were very effective, I found the notes so clear and helpful.”

Sean, Leaving Cert Student 

“I learned so much in these grinds and feel very confident in Irish, notes are also clear and effective.”

Gráinne, Junior Cycle Student

School Newsletter

Join our mailing list to get the latest news and courses on offer.

School Newsletter

Join our mailing list to get the latest news and courses on offer.