Higher Level - LC English On Demand

Higher Level - Always available nationally

  • National Access

    Study in your own time

  • Expert Tutors

    Know the exam inside out

  • 40 Lessons

    Course duration

  • Direct Tutor Access

    Ask questions and resolve doubts fast
    Begins, Sept. 15th, 2025

    Mr. Dónal Quilty

    Specialisation: English

    About

    Dónal is a passionate English teacher with 24 years of experience. He was the principal English tutor in the Galway Study Centre from 2006 to 2012. He is dedicated to delivering interesting, dynamic and purposeful lessons. He enjoys providing students with the scaffolding needed to increase their capacity in English, allowing them to achieve their full potential in the Leaving Cert and beyond..

    Tutor Testimonials

    "Dónal is a brilliant English teacher. Not only he has an extensive knowledge of his subject but has the skill to pass that knowledge on to each of his students. I was inspired to pursue English in college after enjoying his classes so much, and I still refer to his notes and techniques he taught me for guidance. The respect with which he treated each one of us made his classroom an environment where we could enjoy ourselves as we learned."
    Mark, LC 2021
    "Dónal is without a doubt, one of the most incredible teachers I've ever had. He was my English teacher for five years and from the very first class, we knew there was something different about him. I now know how lucky and privileged I was to have been taught by him. From the way he explained everything so clearly to the energy he brought to the room, he made English class fun."
    Cathal, LC 2023

    A few more words about this course

    Master the Leaving Cert English exam with our On-Demand LC English Course, designed to give you the tools and confidence to succeed in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Covering everything from composition, comprehension, and comparative study to poetry and Shakespeare, this course helps you sharpen your analysis, structure stronger essays, and express ideas clearly under exam conditions.

    Because it’s 100% online and flexible, you can learn at your own pace — whether revising poetry notes, practising essay technique, or preparing for mock exams. With clear guidance and practical strategies, this course takes the stress out of Leaving Cert English and helps you achieve your very best.

    Why Choose This Course?
    👨‍🏫 Taught by an experienced English teacher with deep knowledge of LC marking schemes.
    ⏯ On-demand learning — pause, rewind, and revisit key lessons until you feel confident.
    📈 Exam-focused strategies for essays, poetry, and comparative study that boost grades.

    Course Outline:

    • Introduction to Higher Level English, Key course components, marking schemes and exam strategies
    • Explanation and analysis of language genres
    • Guidelines, exam strategies and sample answers for Paper 1 QA, QB and the composition
    • Detailed analysis of the Single text, scene-by-scene analysis; comprehensive study of themes, characters, imagery; sample answers
    • Detailed analysis of a selection of prescribed poetry, comprehensive study of themes and poetic techniques, sample answers
    • Guidelines to answering questions on two of the modes of  study for the comparative, using a selection of different texts; sample answers.
    • NB Due to the wide variety of texts prescribed, one study of a select three texts is not possible
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