Expert English Grinds | Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert | In-Person & Online
Premium English grinds for secondary-level students, delivered in-person and online. Designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and drive strong exam performance through expert-led teaching.
Your English Grinds Include
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75-Minute Weekly Grinds Class
You’ll be taught by some of the very best educators in Ireland. Select your preferred day and time, and choose to attend In-Person or Online.
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In-Person & Online Options
Attend in our state-of-the-art new campus in Blackrock or online from anywhere in Ireland.
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Class Recordings
Get recordings of every grinds class, so you never miss a thing.
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On-Demand Tutorials
Master key topics and learn at your own pace with over 40 hours of on-demand video tutorials.
What Students & Parents Say
Hear from our past and present students and parents on their experiences at The Dublin Academy of Education.
"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"David's teaching at Maths completely transformed my ability and my confidence."
Maths 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 Student"One year made such a difference to her life"
Day School ParentMeet Your English Teachers
Get to know your new teachers, their methods and teaching philosophies.
One of Ireland’s leading English teachers Gavin utilizes a strict, proven method to equip students with the tools to successfully manage exam questions and maximize results.
With extensive experience as a State Examinations Commission corrector and Oral Examiner, Ros empowers English and Irish students to achieve their full potential through personalized, expert tuition.
Free English Resources
Access our English Resources: Download official past papers, solutions, and a comprehensive exam timing guide.
Free English Tutorials
Preview expert-led tutorials covering key topics from across the syllabus.
LC English - The language of Argument
LC English - Class with Gavin Cowzer (Part 1)
LC English - Class with Gavin Cowzer (Part 2)
LC English - Class with Gavin Cowzer (Part 3)
LC English - Question B Paper 1
Intro to King Lear with Gavin Cowzer
The Comparative Question - An overview
5th English Class with Gavin Cowzer - Part 1
5th English Class with Gavin Cowzer - Part 2
5th English Class with Gavin Cowzer - Part 3
The Comparative Breakdown with Gavin
W.B. Yeats: 'Lake Isle of Innisfree'
LC English - The Composition Question
Leaving Cert English - Full Lesson On Paper 1
LC English - How To Write A Personal Essay
5th English (H) - Comparative (Part 1)
5th English (H) - Comparative (Part 2)
5th English (H) - Comparative (Part 3)
5th English (H) - Comparative (Part 4)
LC English - Adrienne Rich (Part 1)
LC English - Adrienne Rich (Part 2)
LC English - Adrienne Rich (Part 3)
Free Exam Solutions
Step-by-step video solutions to past exam questions, organised by topic and year.
LC English - 2019 - Paper 2 - Section 1 - Question E - Option 1 - Macbeth
LC English - 2022 - Paper 2 - Section 3 - Question B - Option 4 - Dickinson
LC English - 2022 - Paper 2 - Section 3 - Question B - Option 5 - Yeats
LC English - 2021 - Paper 1 - Section 2 - Composing - Option 2
LC English - 2021 - Paper 1 - Section 2 - Composing - Option 7
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 2 - Question B - Option 1 - Cultural
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 3 - Question B - Option 1 - Boland
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 3 - Question B - Option 3 - Heaney
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 3 - Question B - Option 4 - Plath
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 1 - Question D - Option 1 - King Lear
LC English - 2021 - Paper 2 - Section 1 - Question D - Option 2 - King Lear
LC English - 2020 - Paper 1 - Comprehending - Text 1 Question A
LC English - 2020 - Paper 1 - Comprehending - Text 1 Question B
LC English - 2020 - Paper 2 - Section 1 - Question D - Option 1 - Hamlet
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FAQs
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Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending grinds in person or online via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.
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Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert grinds are 60 minutes in duration.
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As a Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.
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Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.
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You will access your live-streamed grinds and recrodings via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you login details for this platform in advance of your grind.
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Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.
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Please note that on bank holidays, our classes will not run in person or online live-stream. Instead, we’ll provide a high-quality recorded session that you can watch at your convenience. Thank you for your understanding.
Access Now - Free Student Resources
Dive into our library of free student resources covering every essential exam topic.
English: Speech and Debate
Free Leaving Certificate English Notes covering Speech and Debate questions, with past and probable exam questions More
English: Paper 2 Sample Answers
Free Leaving Certificate English Notes covering Paper 2 questions, with past and probable exam questions More
English: Unseen Poetry & Sylvia Plath
Free Leaving Certificate English Notes covering Unseen Poetry questions, with past and probable exam questions More