Published: 13 August 2011

Second-level 'grinds culture' persists

MORE THAN 50 per cent of Junior Cert students, aged 15 or 16, are taking private grinds costing about €40 per hour.

A new survey shows the “grinds culture” continues to exert a huge influence in second-level education in Ireland; more than 60 per cent of Leaving Cert students are also taking grinds.

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