Transition Year Programmes at Ashfield College
Choose the Transition Year pathway that best matches your interests, strengths, and future goals.
Explore Our Transition Year Programmes
At Ashfield College, Transition Year is designed to help students grow in confidence, explore their interests, and build strong foundations for Senior Cycle and the Leaving Cert.
With specialist programme options, experienced teachers, and a structured learning environment, students benefit from a TY experience that is both enjoyable and purposeful
Why Transition Year Matters
Transition Year is a unique opportunity for students to step back from exam pressure and focus on personal growth, confidence, and skill development. It allows students to mature both academically and personally, helping them to become more independent, motivated, and prepared for the challenges of Senior Cycle.
At Ashfield College, our Transition Year Programme is designed to make this year both purposeful and rewarding. Students continue to build strong academic foundations while also exploring new interests through specialised pathways such as Football and our Academic-focused option. This balanced approach ensures students return to their Leaving Cert studies with greater confidence, clarity, and direction.
FAQs
Ashfield College’s Transition Year Programme combines academic learning with opportunities for personal development, confidence building, and specialist programme pathways. Students can choose from Football or Academic-focused TY options while continuing core subjects in a structured and supportive environment.
Ashfield College provides a structured and supportive Transition Year experience with experienced teachers, specialist pathways, and a strong focus on both academic and personal development. Students are encouraged to build confidence, explore their interests, and prepare for future success.
Students continue core academic subjects while also participating in activities, workshops, and their chosen specialist pathway. The programme is designed to support both academic progress and personal development throughout the school year.
Students can choose from two specialised Transition Year pathways at Ashfield College:
- Transition Year Football Programme
- Transition Year Academic Programme
Each pathway is designed to support different interests, strengths, and future goals.
Yes. Our Academic TY Programme is designed for students who want a more structured and academically focused Transition Year experience. The programme helps students strengthen key subjects, develop study skills, and build confidence ahead of Senior Cycle.
The Transition Year Football Programme combines full-time academic study with expert football coaching delivered in partnership with Training121. Students continue their TY studies while also developing their football skills in a structured environment.
Yes. Students who complete Transition Year at Ashfield College can continue directly into 5th Year and progress through Senior Cycle within the college.
