Leaving Cert English · Higher Level · Opening December 2026
Hard work isn't the problem. Knowing what to work on is.
5X shows a student exactly which English skills they have and which are missing, then takes them back to each one until it's secure. Every handwritten answer gets feedback against the SEC marking scheme, while it's still fresh.
Launch price of €50 a month for families who join by 28 February 2027.
Why 5X
You don't have to study everything again. Let's master what matters.
One pace for a whole class
A class of twenty or more has to move at one pace. That's nobody's fault, but it means no one can tell you exactly what you already understand and where the gaps are.
The same slip, again
When no one names the misunderstanding behind a mistake, it's easy to make it again in the exam. That isn't carelessness. The gap just hasn't been shown to you yet.
Hard to know if it's working
Parents want to help, and that's hard when nothing shows which skills are locked in, which need more time, and what to work on at home.
How it works
A 36-week Higher Level English course, one block at a time
Weeks are made of blocks, and blocks are made of short exercises on the texts and poets you're studying.
- Step 1
Write it by hand
Answer on paper, the way you will in June, then photograph the page with your phone.
- Step 2
Get feedback fast
5X marks your answer against the SEC marking scheme and tells you what holds and what's missing.
- Step 3
Close the gap
If something is missing, you go back to that exact skill and try again, until the exercise is completed.
- Step 4
Parents kept in the loop
A weekly progress email shows what's been completed and what's next. No guesswork.
Who's behind it
Built by Irish teachers, for Irish students
Our English team includes teachers who are also SEC examiners. The feedback is built only on published marking schemes.
Early feedback
From the parents, teachers and students who tried it
I've spent a small fortune on grinds and never really knew if they were working. What I want is to actually see where she's improving, and that's what 5X gives me.
The way it pinpoints exactly what a student hasn't grasped is something I've wanted in the classroom for years.
It actually helped me understand which bits of imagery in Othello I wasn't getting, instead of just marking me wrong.
Launch price
Join at our launch price
- The launch price is open until 28 February 2027.
- Your price stays at €50 for as long as your subscription continues.
- Join by 31 January and June is free.
- From 1 March 2027, new families pay €120 a month.
- 10% off for a brother or sister.
- Cancel any time with one button.
Questions
Common questions
When does 5X open?
5X opens in December 2026 with Higher Level English. The launch price of €50 a month is open until 28 February 2027, and everyone on the launch list hears first.
Which subjects are included?
Higher Level English to start. Maths and Biology follow in September 2027.
How is my answer marked?
You photograph your handwritten answer and 5X gives feedback against the published SEC marking scheme. If a mark doesn't look right, you can flag it and we'll review it.
Does 5X replace grinds?
That's up to you. Some families use 5X alongside a grind, others instead of one. Either way, you can see what's been completed and what still needs work.
What do parents see?
Parents get a weekly progress email showing what has been completed and what's coming next.