The Sixth Form and Fifth Form College are a combination of traditional Georgian terraces and purpose-built educational buildings, providing the most up-to-date facilities.

Our customised buildings have been tailored to the needs of a twenty-first century school.

Many classrooms are equipped with cutting-edge information technology resources including custom-built lecterns equipped with Hitachi CPX 440 2500 lumens XGA multimedia projectors and DVD/VCR combined units.

Science Laboratory

For students studying Chemistry, Biology and Physics, a modern Science Laboratory is essential; Exam questions are often based on a student's knowledge of practical work.

A fully qualified Science Laboratory technician is also employed at the Institute.

The Science laboratory has been constructed to the highest standards of industry and in accordance with Department of Education specifications.

Here our students learn in safety and comfort with the latest equipment and the best teaching methods. Students and teachers will be assisted by a full-time Laboratory Technician.

Students of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Agricultural Science in the Institute have gone on to win entrance awards to the leading universities. In fact, one third of all Royal College of Surgeons students last year came to the Institute full time.

Computer Room

The Institute Of Education has invested in providing computing facilities to its Full Time students.  A dedicated, purpose designed computer room is available to students for educational and career research between the hours of 3pm and 7pm Monday – Thursday.

The Computer Room is also a integral part of the syllabi for both Music and Design and Communications Graphics.

Home Economics Kitchen

The Institute of Education has its own modern fully fitted Home Economics Kitchens. This subject has become increasingly popular among Irish students in recent years and The Institute of Education has created one of the leading facilities of its kind at second level.

Fitted with clean-line granite countertops within a modern beech and chrome design the kitchen contains separate workstations for individual students.

Each workstation has a microwave, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, food processor, utensils and storage space.

The students have access to a broad range of cook-books for researching the recipes needed for their journals (which make up 20% of the Leaving Certificate mark).

We have ensured that this facility meets the required industry standards for food preparation of HACCP.

Art Studio
The Institute of Education has a bright, spacious Art Studio. Students enjoy their Art classes in this environment.

Music Room

The Institute has a music room equipped with piano, keyboard and note-board. The room is also stocked with state-of-the-art multimedia computers to assist in the music technology element of the current syllabus.

Students are given designated practice times outside of class if they wish to practice their chosen instruments. 

Study Halls
Large, bright, continuously supervised study halls are another hallmark of The Institute of Education.

Study time is an intrinsic part of every student's daily schedule. Study periods are built into the student's timetable and are compulsory.

In addition to the compulsory study periods, supervised study is available in the evenings and also on Saturdays and Sundays.

Students have the opportunity of studying in a completely distraction-free environment.

Our results show the effectiveness of this approach on student performance.

Study is supervised from 8.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and selected times on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Canteen and Lunch Rooms
For the convenience of students, Gerards Café sells sandwiches, soups, snacks, coffee, tea, etc.

Students may also bring their own lunches - a lunch room is provided for them.