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Coláiste Raithín

Wicklow

Coláiste an Chreagáin

Galway

Colaiste Ghobnatan

Cork

Clárin College

Galway

St. Brendan's College

Mayo

Coláiste Aindriú

Carlow

Kylemore College

Dublin

Bailieborough Community School

Cavan

Mulroy College

Donegal

Piper's Hill College

Kildare

Coláiste Choilm

Cork

Limerick City East Secondary School

Limerick

St. Kevin's Community College

Dublin

Scoil Mhuire

Cork

Coláiste an Chraoibhin

Cork

Deele College

Donegal

Colaiste Treasa

Cork

Ellenfield Community College

Dublin

Castlepollard Community College

Westmeath

St. Tiernan's Community School

Dublin

Clonakilty Community College

Cork

Glenart College

Wicklow

Errigal College

Donegal

Deansrath Community College

Dublin

Douglas Community School

Cork

Marino College

Dublin

Balbriggan Community College

Dublin

Firhouse Community College

Dublin

Moyne College

Mayo

Ardscoil Phadraig

Longford

Secondary School Courses

Our courses are fully aligned with the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Senior Cycle curricula, supporting students across a range of subjects from Coding & Computer Science, to Digital Media Literacy and CSPE.

Junior Cycle Short Courses

Our Junior Cycle short courses are each designed to provide approximately 100 hours of engaging classroom content. Schools have the flexibility to choose which short courses to offer based on their students' interests and needs.

~100 hours per course CBAs included Certificates for JCPA
Coding Short Course
Coding Short Course

Master coding fundamentals with engaging projects.

Modules
1 Coding Basics
2 Intermediate Coding
3 Advanced Coding
4 Classroom Based Assessment (CBA)
Digital Media Literacy Short Course
Digital Media Literacy Short Course

Master digital media with essential literacy skills.

Modules
1 Digital Media Basics
2 Intermediate Digital Media
3 Advanced Digital Media
4 Digital Media Literacy CBA
CSPE Short Course
CSPE Short Course

Explore rights, global issues, democracy, and civic action.

Modules
1 Rights and Responsibilities
2 Global Issues
3 Exploring Democracy
4 CSPE CBA

Transition Year Modules

Our flexible Transition Year modules are each designed as an 8-10 week programme. Schools can select the modules that best align with their students' interests, from coding and AI to digital media and enterprise.

Looking to fill a full year? Combine any of the modules below into our Year-Long TY Digital Skills Programme

8-10 weeks per module Project-based learning Student certificates
Introduction to Coding
Introduction to Coding

Get started with coding through fun, interactive projects.

Modules
1 Getting Started with Coding
2 Exploring Scratch Projects
3 Project and Showcase
Exploring Digital Media
Exploring Digital Media

Discover digital media's impact and potential.

Modules
1 Introduction to Digital Media
2 Internet and Devices
3 Online Safety
4 Ethical Considerations
+2 more
Computer Skills
Computer Skills

Master essential computer skills through a real world project.

Modules
1 Digital Foundations
2 Creating Documents
3 Working with Spreadsheets
4 Working with AI
+1 more
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Exploring Artificial Intelligence

Discover AI fundamentals, create models, and explore AI ethics.

Modules
1 Learning About AI
2 Creating with AI
3 Creating an AI Model
Advanced Coding
Advanced Coding

Take a deeper dive into coding fundamentals, build engaging projects.

Modules
1 Python Basics and Setup
2 Data Structures
3 Project Application and Review
Enterprise and Business Basics
Enterprise and Business Basics

Master business basics and ignite entrepreneurial spirit.

Modules
1 Entrepreneurial Foundations
2 Ideation, Validation, and Business Planning
3 Launch, Growth, and Impact
Robotic Cars and Automation
Robotic Cars and Automation

Robotics, Automation and Engineering

Modules
1 Robotics Fundamentals
2 Building Basic Robotic Systems
3 Programming Car Behaviours
4 Integration Projects

Running TY? Here's your year, sorted.

Planning a full year of digital skills for TY doesn't have to mean piecing resources together and hoping they hold up across the year. Our Year-Long TY Digital Skills Programme gives you a complete year, built from the modules your students actually want to do, arranged around your timetable.

Pick any combination of our 7 TY modules. Run the same pathway for every student, or set different pathways for different groups. Students also get access to the modules they're not doing in class, which is ideal for the keen ones who finish early or want to explore further on their own time.

Prefer a deeper tech focus? Swap in Advanced Coding or Robotics and Automation. Each module is 10 lessons of 40-60 minutes, leaving room for school events, mid-terms and everything else TY throws at you.

Why TY coordinators choose it
One decision, a year's content
No more stitching resources together every term.
Flexible per class, per student
Run different pathways side by side.
Certificates after each module
Great for TY portfolios, open days and reports home.
Sets students up for Senior Cycle
Broad exposure so they choose subjects with confidence.
Sample Year Plan
ICT + Coding focus
  • Computer Skills
    Gets everyone on a level footing
  • Introduction to Coding
    Real, working projects from week one
  • Exploring Digital Media
    Video, design and storytelling
  • Exploring Artificial Intelligence
    The topic your students keep asking about
  • Enterprise and Business Basics
    A pitch-and-launch project to close out the year

Senior Cycle Courses

Our Senior Cycle courses are designed for 5th and 6th year students. These courses are fully aligned with the Leaving Certificate specifications and include all necessary materials for exam preparation.

Full 2-year programmes Exam preparation Coursework support
Leaving Cert Computer Science
Leaving Cert Computer Science

Master the Leaving Cert Computer Science subject.

Modules
1 Foundations of Computer Science
2 Introduction to Python
3 Introduction to Web Frontend
4 Python Web Backend
+7 more
LCA Introduction to ICT
LCA Introduction to ICT

Fully covers LCA ICT Modules 1 and 2, from computer basics and word processing to spreadsheets, graphics and online skills.

Modules
1 ICT1: Computers and Word Processing
2 ICT2: Spreadsheets and Applications
LCA ICT Vocational Specialism
LCA ICT Vocational Specialism

Master Word Processing, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Digital Literacy

Modules
1 ICT Specialism 1: Word Processing
2 ICT Specialism 2: the Presentation of Ideas
3 ICT Specialism 3: Spreadsheets
4 ICT Specialism 4: the Internet and Digital Literacy
LCA Mathematical Applications
LCA Mathematical Applications

Master real-world maths: plan, budget, analyse, succeed.

Modules
1 MA1: Mathematics and Planning
2 MA2: Mathematics and the World Around Me
3 MA3: Mathematics and Life Skills
4 MA4: Mathematics and Work
LCA English & Communications
LCA English & Communications

Master personal identity, digital literacy, media analysis, and expressive communication.

Modules
1 Personal and Social Communication
2 Communication and the Digital World
3 Communication in Media
4 Express Yourself
Leaving Cert Vocational Programme
Leaving Cert Vocational Programme

Explore vocational skills, enterprise, and career preparation.

Modules
1 Preparation for the World of Work
2 Enterprise Education
3 Portfolio
4 Exam Prep
LCCS - Computer Science

The Leaving Certificate Computer Science course is designed for students interested in technology, programming, and computational thinking. It provides excellent preparation for further study in computing, engineering, and technology-related fields.

LCVP - Vocational Programme

The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme provides students with practical skills for the workplace. The Link Modules component develops enterprise, communication, and career planning abilities that complement any subject combination.

LCA - Leaving Certificate Applied

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct two-year, coursework-led pathway for students whose strengths sit outside the traditional exam route. We provide modules for ICT Introduction, ICT Specialism, Maths Applications, and English and Communication — with materials, tasks and key-assignment support built in.

How Our Digital Skills Curriculum Makes a Difference in the Classroom

Frequently Asked Questions

Students can use any of the following devices to access and use the Digital Skills Curriculum:

  • Laptops
  • Chromebooks
  • PCs
  • iPads
  • Android Tablets

No you don't need to install any software. Students view the modules and lessons of the curriculum using a web browser.

The Digital Skills Curriculum costs the following per student for a full school year:

  • Primary School Students €10
  • Secondary School Junior Cycle Students €15
  • Secondary School TY Students €20
  • Secondary School Leaving Cert Students €30

Yes, not every school has one device per student and in those cases students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.

Some of our digital skills curriculum modules require additional equipment to enhance the learning experience. These modules are designed to engage students with hands-on activities that complement the digital skills being taught. If your school does not have the necessary equipment, we can provide it for an additional cost. Please contact us for a detailed list of required equipment and associated pricing to ensure your students have everything they need for a comprehensive learning experience.

No prior coding experience is required to use the Digital Skills Curriculum. It's designed to be accessible and engaging for beginners and advanced learners alike.

At the beginning of grade there's an optional introduction module that's for beginner students. This introduces them to coding & digital skills and ramps them up so they can continue with the main modules of that grade.

No you don't need to do all the modules.

Schools can decide how much they want to do. Some schools might just do one module in the school year whilst others have more regular digital skills classes and do all three modules.

Many schools face this challenge, and our curriculum and platform are designed to accommodate mixed-age or split classes.

You have a few options for how to use the curriculum, depending on what works best for your students:

  1. Same modules for all students: For example, if you teach a mixed group of 9 and 10 year-olds, you could have all students follow the module designed for the younger group.
  2. Different modules for each group: If your class includes a wider age range, such as 8 to 12 year-olds, you can assign younger students one set of modules and older students a more advanced set.

Additionally, if some students progress quickly, they can always move on to the next level of modules as needed.

Yes, the Digital Skills Curriculum is covered by the government school book scheme. This scheme, which has been expanded to include all Primary, Junior Cycle, TY and Senior Cycle students, ensures that schoolbooks and core classroom resources are provided free of charge.

The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum is 978-1-0369-1395-3.

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