EXAMS.IE
The Home of Irish Education
“I want to thank you for helping me get a H1 in my leaving cert Applied maths exam! …I appreciate your website and the work that you do, thank you Mr. Kenny.” – Source
“I just wanted to thank you for all your work and support over the past school year. Your classes really helped me improve my skills in maths… I couldn’t have done so well in these exams without all your help.” – Source
“Hi I just wanted to email and let you know I got a H1 in ap maths!!! Having picked it up last November with your notes I never could have imagined getting a H1 but thanks to your help I somehow achieved it so thank you so much!!!” – Source
“…just wanted to say thank you so much. Got the H1 in applied maths thanks to you.” – Source
HOW DO WE COMPARE?
DUBLIN ACADEMY
WARNING #1
This is the only company that we know of that does not allow their students to rewatch their classes on-demand.
Instead, your only option is to pay more money to watch older recordings instead.
WARNING #2
This company’s classes are taught in hybrid form, i.e. they consist of both online and in-person students in the same classes at the same time.
We believe that such classes offer little difference compared with watching freely available pre-recorded videos.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
EXAMS.IE
PRICE
We charge €15 per week for small group grinds.
CLASS SIZE
We have a maximum class size of 8 students.
TEACHERS
All of our classes are given by Dr. Ciarán Kenny, head of exams.ie and a qualified, experienced & highly-rated teacher.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
All of our students receive additional live video support every school day between classes.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
REVISION
All of our midterm revision courses are included for free.
OUR RATING
Small group grinds given by a highly-rated teacher which includes more additional support and resources than found on any other website.
Dublin Academy
PRICE
They charge ≈ €41 per week, i.e. they charge more for large, hybrid classes than we charge for one-to-one grinds.
CLASS SIZE
They do not state a maximum class size in advance. They also place their online and in-person students in the same classes at the same time.
TEACHERS
Qualified teachers that actively encourage students to pay large fees for large, hybrid grinds.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
They do not include any teacher video support between classes.
They are also the only company that we know of that does not allow their students to rewatch their classes on-demand.
They are also the only company that we know of that does not allow their students to rewatch their classes on-demand.
REVISION
No midterm revision courses are included.
OUR RATING
Heavily overpriced large, hybrid grinds that severely lack in additional support between classes.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
In general, when purchasing any online product or service, online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
Dublin Academy Reviews (Sources)
“I have a family member that expressed an interest in this school, their experience is that the school is only interested in maintaining and achieving their targeted high percentage overall yearly grade to keep their flow of students and revenue…”
(Continued) “…A student’s personal wellbeing would not be as highly prioritised, their goals are more focused on their business model…”
(Continued) “…Personally, I would strongly consider that one is more cognisant of this before investing over €9,000 a year. Your child’s education, self esteem and mental health is paramount. Consider carefully.”
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
WARNING #1
This company does not state a maximum class size in advance.
We believe that such classes offer little difference compared with watching freely available pre-recorded videos.
WARNING #2
This company’s classes are taught in hybrid form, i.e. they consist of both online and in-person students in the same classes at the same time.
Such an approach further reduces the effectiveness of the classes by making already large classes even larger.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
EXAMS.IE
PRICE
We charge €15 per week for small group grinds.
CLASS SIZE
We have a maximum class size of 8 students.
TEACHERS
All of our classes are given by Dr. Ciarán Kenny, head of exams.ie and a qualified, experienced & highly-rated teacher.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
All of our students receive additional live video support every school day between classes.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
REVISION
All of our midterm revision courses are included for free.
OUR RATING
Small group grinds given by a highly-rated teacher which includes more additional support and resources than found on any other website.
Institute of Education
PRICE
They charge ≈ €41 per week, i.e. they charge more for large, hybrid classes than we charge for one-to-one grinds.
CLASS SIZE
They do not state a maximum class size in advance. They also place their online and in-person students in the same classes at the same time.
TEACHERS
Qualified teachers that actively encourage students to pay large fees for large, hybrid grinds.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
They do not include any teacher video support between classes.
REVISION
No midterm revision courses are included.
OUR RATING
A once respected company that we believe is now a shell of its former self.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
In general, when purchasing any online product or service, online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
Institute of Education Reviews (Sources)
“I admire whoever owns the institute they’ve expertly ripped off hundreds of students. The notes are not worth it. Student support is embarrassingly non existant. Teachers regularly comment on how they don’t care about the students…”
“Rubbish, absolute waste of time, unsupportive staff, incompetent teachers, waste of time and money. Coming from a current student too, please don’t go there”
(Employee review)
“Staff overworked, mass resignations in non teaching departments and in part-time staff. No benefits, no respect, HR was let go and staff not informed until a replacement showed up a month later. No autonomy and unrealistic expectations and demands to work beyond contract hours and do numerous roles.”
“Staff overworked, mass resignations in non teaching departments and in part-time staff. No benefits, no respect, HR was let go and staff not informed until a replacement showed up a month later. No autonomy and unrealistic expectations and demands to work beyond contract hours and do numerous roles.”
(Employee review)
“Lack of communication and transparency between management and staff. Shady management decisions with regards to roles and promises.”
“Lack of communication and transparency between management and staff. Shady management decisions with regards to roles and promises.”
(Employee review)
“Senior management are dangerously incompetent, and ignore complaints made to them. Human resources are puppets for senior management, and are not there to represent the employee – rather, exist as an extra layer to keep those at the top safe.
“Senior management are dangerously incompetent, and ignore complaints made to them. Human resources are puppets for senior management, and are not there to represent the employee – rather, exist as an extra layer to keep those at the top safe.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
THE TUITION CENTRE
WARNING #1
This company does not state a maximum class size in advance.
We believe that such classes offer little difference compared with watching freely available pre-recorded videos.
WARNING #2
This company does not offer the possibility of a refund after joining the classes.
In contrast, Exams.ie offers a full refund in the very unlikely event that you are not fully satisfied with your first class.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
EXAMS.IE
PRICE
We charge €15 per week for small group grinds.
CLASS SIZE
We have a maximum class size of 8 students.
REFUND POLICY
In the very unlikely event that you feel that your first class was not up scratch, you can cancel the classes for a full refund – no questions asked!
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
All of our students receive additional live video support every school day between classes.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
REVISION
All of our midterm revision courses are included for free.
OUR RATING
Small group grinds given by a highly-rated teacher which includes more additional support and resources than found on any other website.
Tuition Centre
PRICE
Their package that includes both classes and revision courses is ≈ €34 per week, i.e. the price for their group grinds is similar to the price of our one-to-one grinds.
CLASS SIZE
They do not state a maximum class size in advance.
REFUND POLICY
“Fees are non-refundable.”
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
No live teacher video support is included between classes.
REVISION
Their revision courses are only included at their more expensive rate.
OUR RATING
Heavily overpriced group grinds of an unknown size.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
In general, when purchasing any online product or service, online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
Tuition Centre Reviews (Sources)
“Teachers were not engaging with class and they were just going through powerpoints that anyone could read themselves”
“Bad Revision – Was just promoting its three hundred euro grinds and for seventy seven euros, it wasn’t worth no where near worth that price. Most of the course was missed and most of the info I could have told you from being in 6th year.”
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
BREAKTHROUGH MATHS
WARNING #1
This company does not state a maximum class size in advance.
We believe that such classes offer little difference compared with watching freely available pre-recorded videos.
WARNING #2
This company has made the bizarre claim that “class size is irrelevant” if the students do not see or interact with each other (Source).
This is, of course, marketing nonsense.
In reality, our students also only interact with the teacher, and this is true of all online classes that we know of.
The issue with large classes is the severe lack (if any) of one-to-one student-teacher interactions.
This is highlighted by this company’s open admittance that the teacher and students only talk “infrequently” to each other (Source).
We strongly discourage any students from getting their support from companies that falsely claim that large groups grinds lacking in personal discussion can ever “feel like 1-1 grinds”.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
EXAMS.IE
PRICE
We charge €15 per week for small group grinds with a qualified, experienced and highly-rated teacher.
CLASS SIZE
We have a maximum class size of 8 students.
TEACHERS
All of our classes are given by Dr. Ciarán Kenny, head of exams.ie and a qualified, experienced & highly-rated teacher.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
All of our students receive additional live video support every school day between classes.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
They also receive our (animated) H1 notes, worksheets (& solutions), mock exams (& solutions) and (animated) revision sheets.
REVISION
All of our midterm revision courses are included for free.
OUR RATING
Small group grinds given by a highly-rated teacher which includes more additional support and resources than found on any other website.
Breakthrough Maths
PRICE
They charge ≈ €34 per week for large group grinds with college students.
CLASS SIZE
They do not state a maximum class size in advance. They also allow students from one class to join any other at their leisure, thereby further increasing the size of each class.
TEACHERS
Their classes are primarily given by unequalified, inexperienced college students.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Their video support is delayed rather than live.
REVISION
They only offer their usual (≈ €34 per week) classes during midterm breaks, and those classes are not provided for free to their current students.
OUR RATING
Heavily overpriced large group grinds given primarily by unqualified, inexperienced college students offered by a company that believes that “class size is irrelevant”.
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
In general, when purchasing any online product or service, online reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
The legitimacy of such reviews cannot be verified and, even if reviews are genuine, they may still be inflated due to incentives.
As such, we instead recommend focusing on the negative reviews of any educational support company that you are considering.
Below, we have therefore highlighted some such reviews for this company.
Breakthrough Maths Reviews (Sources)
“Very expensive for group grinds. Not at all individualsed to what students needs are just follow a curriculum… felt very little was covered in the hr and no real understanding or time if student hadn’t grasped the subject.”
“…her class started off small with 7 students and had 13 yesterday . Unfortunately there is a lot of time wasted with people not set up properly etc so students are just sitting waiting and not getting sufficient class work done . If this was a 1 to 1 or even less than 5 kids it would be much more beneficial especially for the money we pay. But I feel there isn’t enough work now with the 13 students and far too much general conversations going on…”
“…there were over 20 children in the class and not a lot of 1:1 teaching. Would prefer to pay for a smaller class.”
“Not good, would give 0 if possible.”
“…I needed to tell you to not pay the outrageous €31 a week for this useless course.”
(Employee review)
“Micromanaging boss, overly large class sizes, poor compensation for time spent around actual hours…”
“Micromanaging boss, overly large class sizes, poor compensation for time spent around actual hours…”
Information provided is based on after-school Leaving Cert maths classes.
Regular prices shown rounded to the nearest euro.
A feature is considered not included if it is not explicitly mentioned on the class details page.
Any screenshots shown above have been sent to us by parents or students. As such, they have been linked to externally as they are not considered property of exams.ie and we are not responsible for their content.
A class is considered large unless a maximum class size of less than ten is stated on the class details page.
We do not make any claims as to the legitimacy of any public reviews included above.
Information correct as of 1st August 2024.
