Exam Focused Academics
Welcoming Community
Lasting Confidence
The Academy, everything is built around one clear goal: Helping students achieve their best possible Leaving Cert results
"I will always be an Academy advocate. I think it was such a great decision"
Day School Student"I cannot recommend it highly enough. The teaching, the atmosphere, and the results."
Day School Parent"I had the time of my life at this school, I made new friends and gained so much confidence.”
Day School Student"What was most remarkable was his grades, we are talking 100 points in difference"
Day School Parent“My teacher was David Lewis, and he was the only reason I got through Higher Level Maths.”
Maths Student100 extra points
is the average increase students see when repeating the Leaving Cert with us.
Our job is to help you decide what is best for your child, both in terms of results and confidence.
Start your journey with any of the three options below:
See the campus, meet our teachers and find out if we are the right fit for your child.
Begin the application process and take the first step toward your child’s future.
Get all the details about our programmes, fees and campus to review at home.
Families choose The Dublin Academy of Education because we combine exam focused teaching with a genuinely caring school environment. Our students are known by name, supported by expert teachers and encouraged to aim high in both their results and their personal confidence.
Our specialist teachers are Leaving Cert experts and H1-standard authors. Their goal is simple: show students exactly what matters and how to secure every mark. Find out more
Our programmes for 4th–6th Year and Repeat students include clear schemes of work, assessments, and supervised study. This structure ensures students stay organised and exam-ready. Find out more
We combine independent school ambition with a warm, supportive community. Students are treated with respect, cared for by staff, and encouraged to grow academically and personally. Find out more
Not sure if this is the right school for your child? Attend an Open Evening to experience the atmosphere for yourself.
We offer a structured journey through Senior Cycle, from 4th Year right through to 6th Year and Repeat. Each stage is designed to build subject knowledge, exam skills and confidence step by step.
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Our 4th Year Programme is academically focused and individually tailored to each student. It lays a strong foundation for the senior cycle by reinforcing core subjects, introducing students to the Leaving Cert curriculum, and developing effective study habits. We ensure students are academically challenged, supported, and prepared to succeed in their Leaving Certificate and beyond. Find out more
Fees: €9,499 See Pricing
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5th Year at The Dublin Academy of Education is not just about starting the Leaving Cert cycle; it is about getting ahead of it. We believe that the greatest luxury a student can have is time. By joining us in 5th Year, students gain a significant advantage: the opportunity to master the majority of the curriculum in a calm, focused environment, long before the pressure of the final exams sets in. Find out more
Fees: €10,999 See Pricing
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Our full-time 6th Year programme is built for students who want the certainty that they are achieving their full potential. Designed to cover the entire Leaving Certificate syllabus in just one year; our expert teachers provide the focused, comprehensive instruction students need to walk into the exams with total confidence. Find out more
Fees: €10,999 See Pricing
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The decision to repeat the Leaving Certificate is no small feat. The vast majority of students who make this decision are incredibly motivated to apply themselves to the full extent of their abilities in order to achieve at a higher level than the previous year. Therefore, it is essential that these students choose the right school to ensure they maximise their potential the second time around. Find out more
Not sure which programme is right for your child? Request a Callback and speak to our Admissions team.
We believe that in every student is the potential for increased achievement. Every student deserves to have the best teachers and teaching approach, as well as the best academic and personal development environment to unlock this potential.
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We focus on students who want to improve.
Many of our students are already performing well and want to maximise their points. Others are capable but need clearer guidance, better structure or more confidence in their ability.
Our teaching is precise and exam-focused. We show students exactly what matters and how to secure every mark available. With clear schemes of work, regular assessment and supervised study, students develop consistency and confidence.
Achievement at The Academy is not about where a student starts. It is about how far they can progress with the right support.
Yes.
Confidence and performance are closely linked. When students understand what is expected, how exams are marked, and how to improve step by step, their belief in themselves grows.
Our approach combines:
Clear academic structure
Expert Leaving Cert teachers
Regular feedback and measurable progress
A calm, respectful learning environment
Students are encouraged, challenged and supported in equal measure. Over time, they begin to see evidence of their own ability. That belief is lasting.
At The Academy, we do not simply prepare students for exams. We help them realise their potential.
Students who thrive at The Academy typically:
Want to achieve strong Leaving Cert results
Respond well to structure and clear expectations
Value focused, distraction-free study
Are open to guidance and expert teaching
Want to grow in both results and confidence
Our community is welcoming and inclusive. Students are treated with respect and expected to show it in return. The environment is purposeful, calm and academically ambitious.
Students who are willing to engage with the process regardless of their starting point tend to make significant progress.
Yes.
Our Blackrock campus is easily accessible by DART and bus routes, making it convenient for students travelling from across Dublin and surrounding counties.
We also welcome students who relocate for their Leaving Cert or Repeat year to benefit from our focused academic environment.
Our Admissions team can advise you on practical considerations and help you assess whether the commute is manageable for your child.
The best way to understand The Academy is to experience it.
We recommend attending an Open Evening. You will have the opportunity to:
See the campus
Meet our teachers
Speak with our Admissions team
Experience the atmosphere firsthand
Alternatively, you can request a call back to discuss your child’s individual circumstances, or download our brochure to review the details at home.
Our role is simple: to help you decide what is best for your child, both in terms of results and confidence.
Attend an Open Evening. Ask questions. See the environment.
The right school should feel right — academically and personally.
Our job is to help you decide what is best for your child, both in terms of results and confidence.
Start your journey with any of the three options below:
See the campus, meet our teachers and find out if we are the right fit for your child.
Begin the application process and take the first step toward your child’s future.
Get all the details about our programmes, fees and campus to review at home.