Please note: This is an online crash course, delivered by our senior tutors via Zoom. Tutors will be at hand to answer any questions students have during class.

What’s in it for you?

For students entering 5th year

This course is an ideal way to explore the LCCS syllabus. If you’re unsure whether LCCS is the right fit, you’ll know by the end of the week. If you’ve already decided it’s for you, our five-day program gives you a solid head start by covering key topics right away.

For students entering 6th year

Think of this as a thorough review of your 5th-year material. You’ll reinforce what you’ve learned, ask any lingering questions, and even get a jump on some of the 6th-year content—particularly topics often introduced late in the school year.

What Will You Get?

• Comprehensive Study Material: 200+ pages of high-quality LCCS notes, carefully curated by experienced Leaving Cert teachers.

• Real-Time Q&A: Direct access to tutors—ask questions on the spot and get clear, detailed answers.

• Practical Exam Insights: Learn effective techniques for tackling exam questions and navigating the LCCS curriculum.

• Personalized Feedback: Tutors can address your specific areas of difficulty and provide targeted support.

• Foundational Skills & Confidence: Finish the week with the knowledge and self-assurance you need to succeed in 5th or 6th year Computer Science.

What students say about the course

Rated 6.45 out of 7 by past attendees

“As I'm starting to do LCCS for the LC, it's great to have a head start compared to going in completely blind come 5th year.”

“I feel it gave me a good starting point to begin learning Computer Science when I go into 5th year in September.”

“I thought the content covered in the crash course was very helpful. Our tutor clarified small details that I thought meant a lot in the Computer Science course, and especially the fact that the crash course gave insight to certain topics in more detail that my textbook partly overlooked. I also appreciated when I asked more advanced questions that in return I was given a knowledgeable explanation and response, even if the question was beyond the scope of the course or crash course.”

“The teachers were all very good at explaining each topic and encouraged us to ask questions and tried to make sure everyone knew what was happening”

Topics to be covered:

• Introduction to Python programming (for students who have not yet started the leaving cert course)

• Advanced Python programming, including recursive functions (for students who have completed the first year of the leaving cert course)

• Sorting algorithms

• Data and databases

• Binary and hexadecimal arithmetic and conversions

• Logic gates and boolean logic

• Big O notation (algorithmic complexity)

• Computers and society

• Software design process

• Exam paper/sample paper revision

• Revision Notes