Weekly Grinds Courses

Achieve Better Results with the Institute of Education's Grinds School

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Grinds from €140 a month

Clear week-by-week progress

Build your timetable to suit you

Achieve Better Results in the 2027 Leaving Cert with our Grinds School

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, Dalkey, 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.

To find out more about our Weekly Grinds, to view our grinds fees, or to enrol, please visit the year group pages linked below.

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

Find Out More and Enrol

Senior Cycle

4th Year Grinds

5th Year Grinds

6th Year Grinds

Junior Cycle

1st Year Grinds

2nd Year Grinds

3rd Year Grinds

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.

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Exam technique, mastered

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

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Weekly grinds near you

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

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Recorded classes available all year

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

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Legendary exam notes

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

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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.

Popular Subjects

We provide support in over 20 subjects through Weekly Grinds. Below are some of the most in-demand subjects. Read more about how we help students break through in these subjects.

Maths

Irish

English

Biology

French

Chemistry

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.

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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. Course notes are posted to you in advance so you can log in and take part in the live and fully interactive classes.

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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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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

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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

What’s New This Year?

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.

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.

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Weekly Grinds Locations

Location

The Institute of Education
79 – 85 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
D02 PX56

Subjects Taught

Accounting
Applied Maths
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Economics
English
French
Geography
German
History
Home Economics
Irish
Maths
Physics
Spanish

Timetable

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

Location

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:

Subjects Taught

Accounting
Applied Maths
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Economics
English
French
Geography
German
History
Home Economics
Irish
Maths
Physics
Politics & Society
Spanish

Timetable

Day	Time	Subject
Monday	17:30	Biology (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Business (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Monday	17:30	English (Higher)
Monday	17:30	French (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Monday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Classical Studies (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Irish (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Applied Maths (Higher)
Monday	19:00	Physics (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	English (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	German (Higher)
Tuesday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Biology (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Maths (Ordinary)
Tuesday	19:00	French (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Irish (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Physics (Higher)
Tuesday	19:00	Spanish (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Economics (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	English (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Business (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Geography (Higher)
Wednesday	17:30	Irish (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	French (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Accounting (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Home Economics (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Spanish (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Wednesday	19:00	Biology (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	History (Higher)
Thursday	17:30	Maths (Ordinary)
Thursday	17:30	English (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Biology (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Chemistry (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	English (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Irish (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Maths (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Politics & Society (Higher)
Thursday	19:00	Physics (Higher)
Friday	17:30	Biology (Higher)
Friday	17:30	Chemistry (Higher)
Friday	17:30	English (Higher)
Friday	17:30	Maths (Higher)
Saturday	09:00	Biology (Higher)
Saturday	09:00	English (Higher)
Saturday	09:00	Irish (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	English (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Maths (Higher)
Saturday	10:30	Irish (Higher)
Saturday	12:00	Politics & Society (Higher)

Location

St. Mary’s Holy Faith School
Brookwood Meadow,
Killester,
Dublin 5,
D05 K588

Subjects Taught

English
Irish
Maths

Timetable

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

Location

RIASC Centre,
Feltrim Rd,
Drinan,
Swords,
Co. Dublin,
K67 PX85

Subjects Taught

Biology
English
Irish
Maths

Timetable

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

Location

Westmanstown Sports & Conference Centre
Westmanstown,
Dublin 15,
D15 Y2DH

Subjects Taught

Biology
English
Irish
Maths

Timetable

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

Location

Castle Park School
Castlepark Road,
Dalkey,
Co. Dublin,
A96 DP48

Subjects Taught

Biology
English
Irish
Maths

Timetable

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