Dundrum, Dublin
St Tiernan Community School, Balally, Dundrum, Dublin, D16 KW26
Free Trial booking at this centreThe Searsol centre enables children from the age of eight upwards to learn the skill of touch typing. Our unique training method focuses on enabling children to work independently, giving them confidence in their typing abilities. They progress through small steps to gradually develop their accuracy and typing speed. Unlike traditional tuition, Searsol fosters students’ skill in self-learning, building confidence and lessening reliance on a teacher.
Our typing course is suitable for all children from the age of eight upwards. We work with children that have learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or other learning differences.
Your child will be initially assessed by the Searsol tutor to determine what they can achieve on our typing course. Your child will visit their local Searsol centre once a week, where their Tutor will observe their typing and ensure that they are using the right technique. Searsol’s aim is to develop each child into a confident, independent and enthusiastic learner
Our Dundrum centre is located in St Tiernan’s Community School
016303384
Hello, my name is Sean Carthy and I am the Searsol touch-typing tutor at the Dundrum Centre.
I have been showing people how to get the best out of their computer applications and their keyboard for many years. I am currently working as a part-time resource and home tuition teacher at a local secondary school. I have a reputation for showing empathy, patience, and understanding to all my students, but especially to the more ‘reluctant’ ones.
I particularly enjoy showing young people how to touch type properly in a fun and relaxed way. If students can get this particularly important key skill under their belts when they are young, they will reap enormous benefits from it later in life when they go to college or start work.
I try to provide a very user-friendly and informal learning environment for students when they are in the typing course. I look forward to welcoming you to the Centre and seeing your progress from week to week.
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Saturday10:30 - 11:30 am
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Saturday11:30 - 12:30 pm
Classes follow the school term. Classes run from September to May No classes on the following dates: October mid-term Christmas February mid-term Easter
Dundrum, Dublin Center Address:
St Tiernan Community School
Balally
Dundrum
Dublin
D16 KW26
Computer Room Directions:
Computer room: 5 - From the main reception , take a left before the double doors and go straight through the next set of double doors, first door on the right computer room 5 Please note: 1. The School parking is for those who are attending the School. It is not for any other use. 2. If a car is left parked within the School grounds after lock up on Saturday at 3pm, the gates will not be opened again until Monday morning. 3. The gates are closed all day Sunday.
Most Popular Questions
Do you offer typing classes for teenagers?
Yes! Our typing classes are suitable for teenagers too.
We work with students of different ages and abilities, including teenagers who want to improve their typing speed, accuracy and confidence.
Our classes are particularly helpful for teenagers who find handwriting difficult or tiring, including students with dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), dysgraphia or other learning differences.
What will my teenager learn?
Students learn touch typing – using all their fingers and learning where each key is without looking at the keyboard.
As they progress, they develop:
- ⌨️ Faster, more accurate typing
- 🎯 Better keyboard confidence
- 📝 A practical skill for homework and schoolwork
- 💻 Greater independence when using a computer
- 🚀 A skill that can support them through secondary school and beyond
Will the classes feel too young for a teenager?
No. Our programme is designed to keep students motivated as they develop their skills. Teenagers can work at their own level and progress through increasingly challenging lessons and activities.
Is typing especially useful for teenagers with dyslexia or dyspraxia?
Absolutely. For some students, handwriting can be slow, tiring or difficult to read. Developing strong keyboard skills can give them another way to complete written work and communicate their ideas.
Are the classes suitable for secondary-school students?
Yes. We welcome secondary-school students and can support beginners as well as teenagers who already have some keyboard experience.
Can my teenager practise at home?
Yes. Students can access Typewiz at home, allowing them to practise between classes and continue building their speed and accuracy.
What if my teenager is a complete beginner?
That’s absolutely fine. No previous typing experience is required. Students start at an appropriate level and build their skills step by step.
Typing isn’t just a school skill – it’s a skill they’ll use for years to come.
The fee for our typing classes is €80 per month. This includes both in-class instruction and home access for revision or in case your child is unable to attend a session. The necessary passcode for home access can be obtained from the Course Tutor.
Our academic year spans from September through the end of May or June, depending on the centre. We offer a flexible schedule, hosting three to five monthly classes. The course fee remains consistent every month regardless of the number of classes held in a given month.
Our classes follow a hybrid model, combining traditional classroom settings with at-home learning opportunities. This hybrid approach ensures comprehensive learning experiences for students.
Home-based learning sessions are scheduled during specific times throughout the year to accommodate various events, including Halloween, Christmas, Midterms, Easter, and Bank Holidays. During these periods when our typing classes are not on in the classroom, students can access Typewiz from home using their unique passcode. If you need your child’s passcode, simply contact your class tutor or contact us via email.
We strive to provide a balanced and engaging learning environment that maximises student learning potential throughout the academic year.
The free trial assessment is an hour long and takes place as part of the class. Just drop your child off to the class and then come back at the end of the class. The class tutor will show a report on how your child got on detailing the following:
- How many exercises they did.
- Their average accuracy and word-per-minute
- What potential grade they can achieve on the course – Bronze, Silver or Gold grade.
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You can contact us at:
Phone+353-1-6303384