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Biology

6th Year

Free Prep

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In this free 6th Year session as part of the Exam Topics Series, you’ll cut through the overload of content and focus on the key areas that matter most in the exam, including Unit 2: Photosynthesis. David, an expert in simplifying the course, will show you how to manage your study, sharpen your understanding, and apply what you’ve learned with confidence
Teacher:
David Lewis

A free academic jumpstart for students seeking clarity, confidence, and expert support before school begins. Each class focuses on essential topics to give students the strongest possible foundation for the year ahead.

Improve Your Grades 75 min FREE Class
Online Workshop In-Person & Online
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Star Notes Renowned Exam Notes
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What are the Major Exam Topics Series? 

The Exam Topic Series is designed to give students a powerful academic reset just before the school year begins.

 

Each class is 60/75 minutes in duration and focuses on high-impact topics from the subject, selected by our expert teachers based on its importance, difficulty, or frequency in State Exams.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

 

Key Topics Per Class

Each teacher selects priority topics to help you build confidence and clarity in that subject.

 

Up to 2.5 Hours of Free Tuition

You can register for up to two different subjects, giving you access to up to 150 minutes of
expert-led learning, completely free.

 

Free H1-Level Study Notes

All students receive high-quality notes designed to support focused revision – downloadable
for online students or provided in class for in-person attendees.

 

Attend In-Person or Online

Join us at our Blackrock campus or via HD Live-Stream from anywhere in Ireland. All
sessions are taught live – with no pre-recorded content.

 

This series is ideal for students who want to start the year strong, preview a teacher’s approach, or explore The Academy’s Weekly Grinds.


Exam Topic covered in this course

Unit 2 - Photosynthesis

Meet your Biology Teacher

David Lewis

David has over 10 years experience teaching Maths and Biology at the highest level and he specialises in giving students a clear, fundamental understanding of the syllabus. He is fascinated by innovative new ways of creating effective, personalised exam strategies which students find hugely beneficial and are proven to achieve results.  As an examiner in both Biology and Maths, David is acutely aware of the common errors students make which cost them marks and prevent them from achieving their best result. 

David is a member of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association (IMTA) and has authored a Junior Certificate Science textbook "Less Stress, More Success”. His organised approach, energy, and ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming one of our most popular teachers.

Where can you attend these courses?

You can experience our live and interactive free courses by attending classes either:

 

In-Person: We offer on-site classroom-based free courses in our Blackrock location.

 

Online: We also offer you the option of attending our free courses via live-stream meaning you can participate from anywhere in Ireland.

 

Regardless of which option you select, you will be able to interact with our teachers and ask questions. Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration and Junior Cert grinds are 60 minutes in duration. All classes are accompanied by our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you opt for online grinds, our study notes will be available by email prior to the class.

 

The foundation of our grinds is ‘exam focus’. Our teachers strip away the unnecessary sections of each subject and focus solely on the core, examinable material, the aim of which is increasing your exam performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the courses be taking place at the school in person?

Most of our Exam Topic Series sessions will be taking place in our school in Blackrock.
However, there are some sessions that are online or in-person only. Please check when booking your place on the website.

Can you do these courses if you can't make it to the Dublin location?

Yes, in some cases, you can watch the classes online via live-stream from the comfort of your own home. However, this depends on the session so check when booking your place.

If I'm attending via live-stream, how do I get my notes?

Students will be able to access soft copies of our renowned notes which will be provided prior to course commencement. Students can save these notes and refer to them throughout the courses.

How will I access the live-stream of the H1 Topic Series?

Our Exam Topic Series will be hosted online. Prior to your online course commencement date, we will provide details and instruction to access the course.

Hear from our Biology Students

“David exceeded all my expectations, genuinely the best teacher I’ve ever ever had, he is the reason I’m passing class exams, keep doing what he’s doing ♥”

Attended David's Biology Grinds