Spanish is a little different to other Leaving Cert subjects, it can’t be crammed! A language is more like a skill rather than a “subject”, it has to be practised as well as memorising grammar and vocabulary. Treat it like a sport or instrument, practise!  Natasha received a H1 in her Spanish exam last year. Below she shares some tips on how she achiev...

A lot of people say Geography is an easy subject that relies on rote learning. While this might be partly true; you do have to learn many facts, figures and processes, it is not the essence of what Geography is about as a field of study. Geography requires a skill far greater than just having the ability to memorize pre-written essays. To truly succeed in geograp...

If you have an interest in the subject, however small, you should definitely consider Physics. The course is a manageable size, and has many upsides, such as the lack of essays! Whether you love the subject, or can’t wait to never glance at that textbook again, you can absolutely get something from it and use it to maximise your points. Marina got a H1 in last yea...

Getting an A isn't easy, it requires work, study and dedication! Learning how to juggle all of this and doing it all at the same time for 7+ subjects can be quite the challenge, which is why we created subject guides, written for students, by students who got As in the Junior Cert, full of tips and advice on how to get the A. Below we've put the link to eac...

Music is increasing in popularity amongst Junior Cert Students – what with a quarter of your final mark coming from your practical! It’s a favourite among many, and often the very last exam sat by students in June. It’s a very broad course with lots of diversity in topics and genres of music – from Traditional Irish to modern EDM. It is designed to enabl...

Spanish is slowly growing in popularity amongst Junior Certificate students. Across the globe there are more than 400 million speakers, making Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the world! It’s certainly a beautiful language – but that doesn’t mean that some people don’t find it really difficult. In this blog, hopefully you will pick ...