English Paper 1

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

6th Year

Easter Revision Courses

On-Site

Online Live-Stream

Students have a tendency to over-focus on Paper 2 believing the myth that one can’t prepare for Paper 1. In fact, there is an increasing focus on technical knowledge which can and indeed must be prepared for, and we will show you how.

Teachers:

JP Sweetman Gavin Cowzer

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Boost grades this Easter with our expert-led Revision Courses! Proven to help students achieve top marks, these intensive sessions give students the best chance at success.

Improve Your Grades

Exam Focus

Exam Technique

Access Class Recordings

H1 Study Notes

Students at our Easter Revision Courses will receive:

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

H1 study notes - over 200 pages of notes crafted by State Examiners and Textbook Authors.

Six 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 Easter Revision Courses run over two weeks, week one takes place Monday 14th April – Friday 18th April, week two takes place Tuesday 22nd April - Saturday 26th April. Our Easter Revision Courses can be attended On-Site in Stillorgan or Online via Live-Stream.

Topics covered in this English Easter Revision Course:

Question A (12.5% of overall English grade)

Question B (12.5% of overall English grade)

Meet your English Teachers

JP Sweetman

JP Sweetman has 15 years experience teaching English at the highest level. He also works as an Examiner for the State Exams Commission (SEC) specialising in Leaving Certificate English. His continued work with the SEC means he can provide the most relevant notes and guidance to students on current exam trends, exam management, tips and preparation. JP has written and published work with The Educational Company of Ireland. His passion for English is evident through classes that are enjoyable and rewarding.

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.

Easter Revision Course Fees

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€295	€295	-
2nd Subject	FREE	€295	€295
3rd Subject	€145	€440	€445
4th Subject	€145	€585	€595
5th Subject	€100	€685	€790
6th Subject	€80	€765	€1,005
7th Subject	€80	€845	€1,220

When Paid in Full

1st Subject

€295

Total: €295

2nd Subject

FREE

Total: €295

SAVE €295

3rd Subject

€145

Total: €440

SAVE €445

4th Subject

€145

Total: €585

SAVE €595

5th Subject

€100

Total: €685

SAVE €790

6th Subject

€80

Total: €765

SAVE €1,005

Watch a sample of how we teach English Paper 1

Students can attend our Easter Revision Courses:

On-Site Courses: Students attend our Easter Revision Courses in person at our school in Stillorgan. These courses consist of 5x 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.

Live-Stream Courses: Students can attend our Easter 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 Easter Revision Courses?

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

What is the format of the Easter Revision Courses?

Students attending our Easter Revision Courses will attend class each day for five days. Leaving Cert classes are 75 minutes in duration and Junior Cert classes are 60 minutes in duration. Students will also receive an average of 250+ pages of our H1 study notes per course. Students will also be sent recordings of their classes 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 classes whether they attend On-Site or Online.

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

Our Easter 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 Easter Courses, you can attend from the comfort of your own home. You will also have hard copies of the notes posted to you so you don’t have to worry about printing them out.