40 schools across Ireland
Ireland is entirely English-medium — a major advantage for expat families. Most state schools are free or charge only small voluntary contributions. Gaelscoileanna (Irish-medium schools) are also free and produce fully bilingual graduates. Talk to our advisors for personalised guidance.
A Church of Ireland boarding and day school in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Offers the Irish Leaving Certificate and IB Diploma in a beautiful 150-acre campus on the slopes of the Dublin Mountains.
A Jesuit secondary school for boys in the heart of Dublin city, founded in 1832. One of Ireland's most prestigious Catholic schools with a strong academic tradition and notable alumni.
A leading independent girls' school in Milltown, Dublin. Offers the Irish Leaving Certificate and IB Diploma with boarding available. One of Ireland's oldest and most respected schools.
A Holy Ghost Fathers school in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. One of Ireland's most prestigious Catholic schools with a strong rugby tradition and notable alumni including many Irish presidents.
A Jesuit day school for boys in Ranelagh, Dublin. Known for academic excellence, strong debating tradition and a commitment to the Jesuit ethos of educating the whole person.
A Loreto secondary school for girls in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Consistently one of Ireland's top-performing schools in the Leaving Certificate with a strong academic and sporting tradition.
A Sacred Heart school for girls in Mount Merrion, Dublin. One of Ireland's leading girls' schools with outstanding academic results and a strong tradition of sport and the arts.
Ireland's most prestigious Jesuit boarding school, founded in 1814. Set in a 500-acre estate in Co. Kildare, it has educated generations of Ireland's leaders including James Joyce.
A Benedictine boarding school for boys set in a stunning 500-acre estate in Co. Limerick. Known for its exceptional music programme, arts and a holistic approach to education.
A Cistercian boarding school for boys in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Set in a beautiful monastic estate, offering a traditional Catholic education with strong academic and sporting results.
One of Cork's most prestigious secondary schools, founded in 1887. A CBS school with a strong academic tradition, outstanding rugby programme and a long list of distinguished alumni.
A leading Catholic secondary school for boys in Cork city. Known for academic excellence, strong GAA tradition and a commitment to the Presentation ethos.
A leading Catholic girls' secondary school in Blackrock, Cork. Consistently strong Leaving Certificate results with a warm, supportive community ethos.
A Jesuit secondary school in Galway city, founded in 1862. Known locally as "The Jes", it offers a strong academic programme with a commitment to the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person.
Known as "The Bish", one of Galway's oldest and most respected secondary schools. A Catholic school for boys with a strong academic and sporting tradition in the heart of Galway city.
A well-established Montessori school in Galway offering authentic Montessori education for children aged 2–12 in a warm, child-centred environment.
A Jesuit co-educational comprehensive school in Dooradoyle, Limerick. Free to attend, with a strong academic tradition and commitment to the Jesuit ethos of educating the whole person.
A leading Catholic girls' secondary school in Limerick city, founded in 1845. Consistently strong Leaving Certificate results with a warm, supportive community.
One of Ireland's oldest Catholic schools, founded in 1782. A boarding and day school for boys in Kilkenny city with a strong hurling tradition and excellent academic results.
A Church of Ireland boarding and day school in Waterford city, founded in 1705. One of Ireland's oldest Protestant schools with a strong academic tradition and boarding available.
An Irish-medium secondary school in Cork city. All subjects taught through Irish, producing fully bilingual graduates. Free to attend for all residents — a unique and enriching educational experience.
An Irish-medium secondary school for boys in Booterstown, Dublin. All subjects taught through Irish. Free to attend, producing fully bilingual graduates with strong academic results.
An Irish-medium secondary school for girls in Booterstown, Dublin. All subjects taught through Irish. Free to attend, with consistently strong Leaving Certificate results.
Part of the global Nord Anglia Education network, offering the IB continuum and British curriculum in Dublin. A welcoming international community for expat families relocating to Ireland.
A leading co-educational independent school in Booterstown, Dublin. Offers the Irish Leaving Certificate and IB Diploma. One of Ireland's most diverse and internationally-minded schools.
A Church of Ireland girls' secondary school in Glenageary, Co. Dublin. A warm, supportive community with strong academic results and a broad extra-curricular programme.
A Church of Ireland boarding and day school in Palmerstown, Dublin, founded in 1669. One of Ireland's oldest schools with a strong academic tradition and boarding available.
A Christian Brothers secondary school in Ennis, Co. Clare. Free to attend, with a strong academic and sporting tradition in the heart of County Clare.
A co-educational community school in Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Free to attend, offering the full Irish Leaving Certificate programme in the shadow of the famous Rock of Cashel.
A De La Salle boarding and day school in New Ross, Co. Wexford. One of the south-east's leading Catholic schools with a strong academic and sporting tradition.
A leading Catholic secondary school for boys in Sligo town, founded in 1880. Strong academic and GAA tradition in the heart of the west of Ireland.
An authentic Montessori school in Dublin offering child-centred education for children aged 2–12. Small classes, experienced staff and a nurturing environment.
A Dominican boarding and day school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. One of Leinster's leading Catholic schools with a strong academic and sporting tradition.
A co-educational community college in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Free to attend, offering the full Irish Leaving Certificate programme in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
A co-educational community college in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Free to attend, offering the full Irish Leaving Certificate programme in a growing commuter-belt town.
A co-educational community college in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Free to attend, offering the full Irish Leaving Certificate programme in the heart of the Kingdom of Kerry.
A Loreto community school in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Free to attend, with a strong academic tradition and a warm, supportive community in the north-west of Ireland.
A CBS secondary school for boys in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Strong academic and GAA tradition in the heart of the west of Ireland.
A co-educational community college in Roscommon town. Free to attend, offering the full Irish Leaving Certificate programme in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
A Church of Ireland school in Drogheda, Co. Louth, founded in 1669. One of Ireland's oldest Protestant schools offering primary and secondary education in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
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