Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, click to read our admissions policy.
Yes.
No. We do not offer scholarships at The Dublin Academy of Education.
Yes, we recommend you do so as it will give you a chance to see exactly what our teachers are like.
We suggest both parents and students who are interested in our full-time school attend one of the Open Evenings.
Yes, any unused credit can be transferred across from the Weekly Grinds to the Full-Time School. A small administrative fee of €50 will be charged.

Yes, continuous assessment takes place in all of our classes. There is also written homework and students take regular tests. Parents will be able to access school reports on VSware - our online platform.
Yes, attendance is taken in every class and is available on the VSware App. Parents are also notified after the first class in the morning and afternoon.
There is a lunchroom for students who bring in a packed lunch and a common area for students also. There are microwaves and hot water for students looking to make a hot snack.
Supervised study is available in our school between the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Friday: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm
- School opens at 8am (study room open also). Most classes start at 9am.
- Lunch 12:50pm to 1:30pm
- School finishes at 4:30pm (note: depending on subject choice, some students may have evening classes or an earlier finish)
Yes. Both 5th & 6th years sit Mock Exams
Yes. Each student will have their own locker.
No. Students can wear whatever clothes they are most comfortable in.
No, students must organise their own accommodation if they need it.
Yes. All students have access to our expert, full-time Career Guidance counsellor.

Yes, practicals are available.
Yes, continuous assessment takes place in all of our classes. There is also written homework and students take regular tests. Parents will be able to access reports on the VSware App.
It all depends on the subject but classes are similar in size to current day schools, if not smaller.
The primary focus of our school is academics, however, we offer students the opportunity to take part in debating clubs, personal development, music, outdoor team building events and many more planned activities. We also host a Graduation.
Classes are 1-hour in duration.
Students can take as many subjects as they wish. However, we recommend no more than eight.