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Our courses for secondary school students

Build confidence in French before the Leaving Certificate.

Language First Ireland offers online French support for secondary school students at different stages of the Irish school system, including Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle.

Lessons are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen grammar and vocabulary, improve speaking and listening skills, and develop effective study habits in French.

Whether students need extra support with schoolwork, preparation for class tests and exams or a stronger foundation before Leaving Certificate year, courses are structured to provide clear explanations, regular practice and personalised guidance in small online groups.

All classes are taught by a native, qualified French teacher with extensive experience teaching French in Ireland and preparing students for the Irish secondary school curriculum.

Why parents choose our Junior Cycle classes

✓ Build confidence before Senior Cycle

✓ Small online groups

✓ Native French teacher

✓ Regular speaking practice

✓ Grammar made simple

✓ Personal feedback

Junior Cycle French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course Junior Cycle French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course
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Junior Cycle French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course
€270.00

Build confidence in French before Leaving Certificate with structured Junior Cycle French grinds taught by an experienced native French teacher. Lessons focus on key areas of the Junior Cycle French programme, including:

  • grammar and sentence structure

  • vocabulary development

  • pronunciation and speaking confidence

  • listening and reading comprehension

  • written expression

  • preparation for classroom assessments and exams

Classes take place online in small groups to encourage participation, interaction and regular practice in a supportive learning environment.

Students receive clear explanations, guided practice and personalised support from a native, qualified French teacher with extensive experience teaching within the Irish secondary school system.

Suitable for:

  • 1st Year students

  • 2nd Year students

  • 3rd Year / Junior Cycle students

Course format:

  • Online small-group classes starting on 14/09/2026 (3 terms per school year)

  • Maximum 6 students per group

  • Native French teacher

  • Support aligned with the Irish secondary school curriculum

5th Year French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course 5th Year French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course
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5th Year French Grinds – 10 Week Online Course
€270.00

Structured online French lessons designed to help 5th Year students build strong foundations for Leaving Certificate French. This course supports students in developing confidence, accuracy and effective study habits before entering their final exam year.

Lessons focus on the key skills required for Senior Cycle French, including:

  • grammar and language accuracy

  • vocabulary expansion

  • oral communication and pronunciation

  • listening and reading comprehension

  • written expression

  • exam preparation techniques and study skills

Students are encouraged to participate actively and develop greater confidence in spoken and written French through regular guided practice and personalised support. All lessons are taught by a native, qualified French teacher with extensive experience preparing students for the Irish secondary school curriculum and Leaving Certificate French.

Suitable for:

  • 5th Year students

  • Students who want to strengthen their French before 6th Year

Course format:

  • Online small-group classes (maximum 6 students) starting on 14/09/2026 (3 terms per school year)

  • Native French teacher

  • Senior Cycle and Leaving Certificate preparation focus

Enquire about a course

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