If handwriting is slow, tiring or hard to read, typing can give your child another way to get their ideas down — for homework, schoolwork and, later, exams. Searsol runs after-school touch typing classes across Dublin (and in Meath and Kildare), with a warm, tutor-led approach that suits children with dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dysgraphia, or simply poor handwriting.
We teach a practical keyboard skill, step by step, so your child can work more independently on a computer.
Book a free 1-hour trial assessment at a centre near you →
Who these classes are for
Parents usually come to us when their child:
- Has dyslexia and finds writing by hand slow or draining
- Has dyspraxia / DCD and struggles with handwriting control or fatigue
- Has dysgraphia or messy, inconsistent handwriting
- Is preparing for, or already has, a laptop exemption / RACE arrangement for Junior or Leaving Cert
- Simply needs a calmer, clearer way to produce written work on a keyboard
Classes are aimed at children from about eight years upwards, including teenagers. Beginners are welcome — no prior typing experience is needed.
You may also find these helpful:
- Benefits of touch typing for a child with dyslexia
- Why touch typing is beneficial for children with dyspraxia
- RACE scheme & laptop use — what to do next
- How long does it take to learn to touch type?
What happens in a Searsol typing class
Each week your child attends a tutor-led class at a local centre. The tutor watches posture and technique, keeps progress on track, and helps them build accuracy before speed.
Between classes they can practise at home on Typewiz — the same programme used in class — so learning continues in short, manageable sessions. This hybrid model (centre + home) is especially useful during mid-terms and holidays when centre classes pause.
Classes follow the school term (typically September to May/June, depending on the centre). Some months have three class dates, some four or five.
Free trial assessment (1 hour)
Before you commit, book a free 1-hour trial assessment at your nearest centre. Your child joins a class session; you drop them off and collect them at the end.
Afterwards the tutor shares a short report covering:
- How many exercises they completed
- Average accuracy and words per minute (WPM)
- Potential course grade band — Bronze, Silver or Gold
That gives you a clear picture of where they are starting and what a realistic next step looks like.
Find your centre and book a free trial →
Next step: free trial
Book your free 1-hour trial class
Book a free 1-hour trial assessment at a centre near you. For centre-specific times and availability, check the location pages below or Find Centres. Current class fees are on our FAQ.
Searsol also participates in the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) for eligible families — details are on each centre page and in our FAQs.
Typing class centres (Dublin, Meath & Kildare)
Book via the centre that suits you best. Dublin locations are listed first; we also run centres in Kells (Co. Meath) and Naas (Co. Kildare).
Dublin
| Area | Venue | Location page |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchardstown | Hartstown Community School, Blakestown, Blanchardstown, Dublin | Blanchardstown centre |
| Dundrum | St Tiernan’s Community School, Balally, Dundrum, Dublin, D16 KW26 | Dundrum centre |
| Goatstown | Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School, Goatstown Rd, Roebuck, Dublin 14, D14 X0A9 (bring your own laptop) | Goatstown centre |
| Killester | Killester Raheny Clontarf Educate Together National School, Collins Ave E, Clontarf West, Co. Dublin (bring your own laptop) | Killester centre |
| Lucan | St Kevin’s Community School, Fonthill Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin | Lucan centre |
| Swords | Holywell Community Centre, Holywell Ave, Swords, Co. Dublin (bring your own laptop) | Swords centre |
| Whitehall | St Aidan’s CBS, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Whitehall centre |
Co. Meath & Co. Kildare
| Area | Venue | Location page |
|---|---|---|
| Kells, Co. Meath | St Ciaran’s Community School, Gardenrath, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 N677 | Kells centre |
| Naas, Co. Kildare | St. Mary’s Catholic College, Sallins Rd, Naas, Co. Kildare | Naas centre |
Full list and booking: Find Centres.
Our office (HQ) is at Unit 7, Greenogue Business Plaza, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 F9WC — this is not a class venue.
Why typing helps when handwriting is hard
For many children with dyslexia or dyspraxia, the physical effort of handwriting takes energy away from spelling, planning and getting ideas onto the page. Learning to touch type — using all fingers and knowing the keys without looking — can reduce that friction so they can focus more on the content of their work.
It is a life skill for school, homework and later study or work — not a cure for a learning difference. Progress is gradual and individual; the free trial report helps set expectations from day one.
Short FAQ
Are the classes suitable for teenagers?
Yes. Primary and secondary students are welcome, including those with dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dysgraphia or other learning differences.
Do you need a diagnosis?
No. Families come for many reasons — diagnosed needs, RACE/laptop arrangements, or simply handwriting that is slow or tiring.
Where do I see the class fee?
On our FAQ and on each centre page. This page focuses on the free trial and finding a centre.
How long is the free trial?
One hour, during a normal class slot. You receive a short report on exercises, accuracy, WPM and potential Bronze / Silver / Gold.
Do we need to bring a laptop?
Some centres (including Goatstown, Killester and Swords) ask you to bring a laptop. Check the location page for your centre.
Book your free trial
Ready to see how your child gets on?
- Choose a centre on Find Centres
- Book the free 1-hour trial assessment
- Collect the tutor’s report and decide on next steps
Phone: 01 630 3384
Email: info@searsol.com
Book a free trial assessment →
Searsol — after-school touch typing classes for children and teenagers across Dublin, Meath and Kildare.