English

Christmas Revision Courses

5th Year

onsite On-Site
online Live-Stream
This 5th Year English Christmas Revision Course will prepare you for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 and give you an understanding on what examiners need to see to give you maximum marks as well as tips to avoid the common mistakes students make in Leaving Cert English.
Teacher:
Gavin Cowzer
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Students at our Christmas Revision Courses will receive:

Recordings of classes that students can pause, rewind and rewatch after the Christmas Revision Courses have taken place.

-  On average, 250 pages of our H1 study notes per subject.

Five hours of expert tuition with some of Ireland’s most dedicated and passionate teachers per subject.

Past and probable exam questions that are likely to appear in the State Examinations.

 

Our Christmas Revision Courses run from Monday 30th December 2024 – Friday 3rd January (excluding January 1st)  and can be attended On-Site in Stillorgan or Online via Live-Stream.

Topics covered in this English Christmas Revision Course:

Composition
Poetry - Studied and Unseen
Comprehension

Meet your English Teacher

Gavin Cowzer

Gavin’s integration of language-learning skills based on the acquisition of language, such as phonics, provides all students with a strong foundation ensuring that they achieve the best possible grades in exams.

Gavin Cowzer is considered to be one of the leading English teachers in Ireland. Having a strong passion for the subjects, including obtaining a Master’s degree, Gavin’s style of teaching covers the syllabus in a clear and concise way, giving students the tools they need to successfully manage the likely exam questions. He has experience correcting exams, which gives his students an edge in a subject which is often assumed to be an art. Over the years, Gavin has developed a strict method to doing well in the English exam, which consistently helps his students reach great results. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio.

Hear from our English Students

"Gavin was the best teacher I've ever had, it was a really enjoyable year of grinds that definitely helped me achieve a higher grade than I would have received had I not signed up to the grinds."

- Attended Gavin's English Grinds

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Christmas Revision Course Fees

Subject Price Total Savings
1st Subject €299 €299 -
2nd Subject FREE €299 €299
3rd Subject €140 €439 €458
4th Subject €100 €539 €657
5th Subject €80 €619 €876
6th Subject €80 €699 €1095

Students can attend our Christmas Revision Courses:

On-Site: Students attend our Christmas Revision Courses in person at our school in Stillorgan. These courses consist of 4x 75-minute classes over the course of one week which include comprehensive H1 study notes. Students will also receive recordings of their class that they can pause, rewind and rewatch up until the State Exams are over.

 

Online via Live-Stream: Students can attend our Christmas Revision Courses online via live-stream. Our HD live-streaming technology allows students to attend our courses from the comfort of their own home. All study notes are posted to students free of charge. Students will also receive recordings of their class that they can pause, rewind and rewatch up until the State Exams are over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign up to both On-Site and Live-Streamed Christmas Revision Courses?

Yes, students can book any combination of our Stillorgan and Live-Streamed Christmas Revision Courses. i.e. they can chose to attend some courses here at the school and others online.

What is the format of the Christmas Revision Courses?

Students attending our Christmas Revision Courses will attend a 75-minute class each day for four days (5 hours in total). They will also receive an average of 250+ pages of our H1 study notes per course. Students will also be sent recordings of their Christmas Revision Courses that they can pause, rewind and rewatch after the course.

If I attend On-Site Courses will I still receive recordings?

Yes, all students will receive recordings of their Christmas Revision Coourses whether they attend On-Site in Stillorgan or Online via Live-Stream.

How will I access the recordings of my Christmas Revision Courses?

Our Christmas Revision Courses will be hosted on our Dublin Academy Study Hub learning platform. We will email you with your login details and passwords for this platform.

Can you do these courses if you don't live in Dublin?

Yes, by attending our Live-Stream Christmas Revision Courses, you can attend from the comfort of your own home. You will also have hard copies of our H1 notes posted to you so you don’t have to worry about printing them out.

If I attend the Live-Stream Christmas Revision Courses, how and when do I get my notes?

For live-stream students, our H1 notes will be posted to your home address free of charge. Please allow 3 working days to receive your notes.

Can you only view the recordings once?

No, you can pause, rewind and rewatch all of the videos.