Crash Course Plan: 6 Courses for Leaving Cert €199 | Junior Cycle €149

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Maximise Results at
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  • 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

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Our Results

Leaving Cert Results 2025

The Dublin Academy of Education
National Average

400+ points

89%
52%

500+ points

54%
23%

550+ points

36%
12%

Repeat Leaving Cert Results

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100 extra points

is the average increase students see when repeating the Leaving Cert with us.

Want to find out more?

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:

Attend an Open Evening

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See the campus, meet our teachers and find out if we are the right fit for your child.

Apply Now

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Begin the application process and take the first step toward your child’s future.

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Why Students Thrive at The Dublin Academy

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.

Our Full Time Programmes

A Clear Path from 4th Year to the Leaving Cert

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Students sitting at desks in a classroom, focused on writing in notebooks during a test or exam.

    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.

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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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Life at Our Blackrock Campus

A Purpose Built Campus Designed for Learning

Our full time school operates from a modern campus in the heart of Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The building and its location have been chosen to support focused learning, easy access and a strong sense of community.

  • Located on Temple Road in Blackrock
    A short walk from the DART station and local bus routes

  • Modern classrooms and specialist subject rooms
    Designed for effective teaching and learning

  • Quiet study spaces and supervised study sessions
    To support focused, distraction free work

  • A respectful, inclusive environment
    where students feel safe, supported and motivated

Visit us in person at an Open Evening and experience the campus for yourself.

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Is this the right school for my child?

  • No.


    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.

Want to find out more?

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:

Attend an Open Evening

Attend an Open Evening chevron-right

See the campus, meet our teachers and find out if we are the right fit for your child.

Apply Now

Apply Now chevron-right

Begin the application process and take the first step toward your child’s future.

Download Our Brochure

Download Our Brochure chevron-right

Get all the details about our programmes, fees and campus to review at home.