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Dundrum, Dublin
St Tiernan Community School, Balally, Dundrum, Dublin,
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The 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
Hello, my name is Máire O’Neill 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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Wednesday4:15 - 5:15 pm
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Wednesday5:15 - 6:15 pm
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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
Computer Room Directions:
Computer room: 9 - From the main reception go straight through all four sets of double doors, take a left at the end of the corridor and computer room 9 is the last door (purple) on the left-hand side. 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
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.
Searsol’s Referral Program!
At Searsol, we’re excited to present our improved Referral Program designed to reward you for spreading the word about our exceptional typing classes. We understand that word-of-mouth recommendations are invaluable, and we want to acknowledge your support in a more substantial way. Here’s how our enhanced Referral Program works:
- Refer and Reap the Benefits: When you refer a friend, family member, or colleague to our typing course, and they subsequently enroll their child on our classes, you both stand to gain. Not only will they experience the incredible benefits of our typing program, but you will also earn a valuable reward!
- Your Reward: One Month of Free Tuition: As a token of our appreciation, when your referred student signs up for our typing classes after their free trial, and mentions your name during the free trial sign-up, you’ll receive a generous reward – one entire month of course fees credited to your account! This means you get to enjoy the benefits of Searsol’s classes at no cost for a whole month.
- Seamless Process: The process is effortless. Just make sure that the person you refer enters your name in the “Referral Name” field during their free trial sign-up. This step is crucial to ensure proper tracking and crediting of your account with the reward.
- The More You Refer, the More You Earn: There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make! Every successful referral that meets the criteria will earn you another month of free tuition. So, whether you refer one student or ten, your generosity will be well-rewarded.
- Sharing the Gift of Efficient Typing: By participating in our Referral Program, you’re not only benefiting personally but also helping others discover the advantages of fast and accurate typing. Spread the word about Searsol’s transformative typing classes and contribute to creating a community of proficient typists.
Thank you for being a valued part of the Searsol community and for helping us spread the art of efficient typing!