The Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland - Primary School Students
Primary School Students
CTYI provides course for primary school students between the ages of 6-13, with availability varying by location. These courses are designed to stand outside the mainstream school curriculum but also provide enrichment of this curriculum. Courses have a strong academic element, with a faster pace which gifted and talented students feel more comfortable moving at and with content students are unlikely to have accessed via school before. Our courses are delivered by lecturers, researcher, practitioners and highly able postgraduate students in the relevant fields, they feature a highly interactive environments and our tutors utilise a broad range of teaching techniques to engage students curiosity, motivation and understanding of the subject material.
Eligibility
Students wishing to participate in our Primary School Programme must first demonstrate high academic ability. This can be achieved through either the Young Student Assessment or by submission of an Educational Psychologist's report.
CTYI Young Students Summer Online Classes: 8-12 & 6-7
Our Summer Online classes are now open to all primary school students. For further information, please read our Brochure.
Click here for Summer Brochure
To Apply for classes please click on the following link:
6-7: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/156113163675
8-12: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/153500087895
Young Student Courses
| Courses typically available on the Primary School Programme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Zoology | Neuroscience | Creative Writing | Chinese | Forensic Science |
| Multimedia | Journalism | Strategy Games | Architecture | Experimental Physics | Art Design |
| Archaeology | Myths & Legends | Engineering | Codes & Ciphers | Law & Order | Playwriting & Drama |
| How to Make an App | Psychology | Creative Thinking | Japanese | Astronomy | The World of Harry Potter |
Saturday Programmes
8-week Saturday courses run each Autumn (October to December) and Spring (February to April). Courses are available for 6-7 year olds* and 8-13 year olds. Please note that confirmation of receipt of your application will be issued when your child has been assigned a course. If the courses your child has chosen are full we will contact you by phone or email. If you do not hear from us via phone or email after the application deadline confirmation of your childs course assignment should arrive by post. For further information please click here.
*in selected locations only
Wednesday Programmes
8-week Wednesday Afternoon courses run as often as possible each Autumn (October to December) and Spring (February to April). Courses available for 8-12 year olds only.** Please note that confirmation of receipt of your application will be issued when your child has been assigned a course. If the courses your child has chosen are full we will contact you by phone or email. If you do not hear from us via phone or email after the application deadline confirmation of your childs course assignment should arrive by post. For further information please click here. Please note we are not running a Wednesday programme currently.
** in DCU only
Summer Programmes
One-week courses run throughout the four weeks of July. Courses are available for 6-7 year olds* and 8-12 year olds.* For further information on summer programmes for primary school children, please click here.
*in selected locations only
Correspondence Courses
CTYI offers a number of correspondence courses to primary school students. Courses are available in a range of subject areas. Courses typically begin in October. For further information, please click here
Primary School Students
CTYI provides course for primary school students between the ages of 6-13, with availability varying by location. These courses are designed to stand outside the mainstream school curriculum but also provide enrichment of this curriculum. Courses have a strong academic element, with a faster pace which gifted and talented students feel more comfortable moving at and with content students are unlikely to have accessed via school before. Our courses are delivered by lecturers, researcher, practitioners and highly able postgraduate students in the relevant fields, they feature a highly interactive environments and our tutors utilise a broad range of teaching techniques to engage students curiosity, motivation and understanding of the subject material.
Eligibility
Students wishing to participate in our Primary School Programme must first demonstrate high academic ability. This can be achieved through either the Young Student Assessment or by submission of an Educational Psychologist's report.
CTYI Winter Classes
We are excited to let you know we have put together a set of online courses for primary school and secondary school students for the Winter.
6/7s sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ctyi-2020-winter-online-classes-for-primary-school-students-aged-6-7-tickets-126078545323
Primary students sign up: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ctyi-2020-winter-online-classes-for-primary-school-students-aged-8-12-tickets-125506237535
Young Student Courses
| Courses typically available on the Primary School Programme | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Zoology | Neuroscience | Creative Writing | Chinese | Forensic Science |
| Multimedia | Journalism | Strategy Games | Architecture | Experimental Physics | Art Design |
| Archaeology | Myths & Legends | Engineering | Codes & Ciphers | Law & Order | Playwriting & Drama |
| How to Make an App | Psychology | Creative Thinking | Japanese | Astronomy | The World of Harry Potter |
Saturday Programmes
8-week Saturday courses run each Autumn (October to December) and Spring (February to April). Courses are available for 6-7 year olds* and 8-13 year olds. Please note that confirmation of receipt of your application will be issued when your child has been assigned a course. If the courses your child has chosen are full we will contact you by phone or email. If you do not hear from us via phone or email after the application deadline confirmation of your childs course assignment should arrive by post. For further information please click here.
*in selected locations only
Wednesday Programmes
8-week Wednesday Afternoon courses run as often as possible each Autumn (October to December) and Spring (February to April). Courses available for 8-12 year olds only.** Please note that confirmation of receipt of your application will be issued when your child has been assigned a course. If the courses your child has chosen are full we will contact you by phone or email. If you do not hear from us via phone or email after the application deadline confirmation of your childs course assignment should arrive by post. For further information please click here. Please note we are not running a Wednesday programme currently.
** in DCU only
Summer Programmes
One-week courses run throughout the four weeks of July. Courses are available for 6-7 year olds* and 8-12 year olds.* For further information on summer programmes for primary school children, please click here.
*in selected locations only
Correspondence Courses
CTYI offers a number of correspondence courses to primary school students. Courses are available in a range of subject areas. Courses typically begin in October. For further information, please click here