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11 schools

Ireland Schools Directory

11 schools across Ireland

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Schools listed
11
Boarding schools
11
Free schools
18
Counties covered

Ireland is entirely English-medium โ€” 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.

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๐Ÿ  BoardingBOARDINGEst. 1843

St Columba's College

DublinยทCo. Dublin

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ14k โ€“ โ‚ฌ28k/yr
Ages
11โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert, IB
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Church of IrelandBOARDINGEst. 1866

Alexandra College

DublinยทCo. Dublin

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ9k โ€“ โ‚ฌ22k/yr
Ages
4โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert, IB
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1860

Blackrock College

DublinยทCo. Dublin

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.

Fees
From โ‚ฌ4k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1814

Clongowes Wood College

ClaneยทCo. Kildare

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ9k โ€“ โ‚ฌ22k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
๐Ÿ  BoardingBOARDINGEst. 1932

Glenstal Abbey School

MurroeยทCo. Limerick

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ10k โ€“ โ‚ฌ24k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1905

Cistercian College Roscrea

RoscreaยทCo. Tipperary

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ8k โ€“ โ‚ฌ20k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1782

St Kieran's College

KilkennyยทCo. Kilkenny

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.

Fees
From โ‚ฌ3k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Church of IrelandBOARDINGEst. 1705

Waterford Grammar School

WaterfordยทCo. Waterford

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ6k โ€“ โ‚ฌ14k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Church of IrelandBOARDINGEst. 1669

The King's Hospital School

DublinยทCo. Dublin

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ8k โ€“ โ‚ฌ22k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1887

Good Counsel College

New RossยทCo. Wexford

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.

Fees
โ‚ฌ3k โ€“ โ‚ฌ12k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert
โœ๏ธ CatholicBOARDINGEst. 1852

Newbridge College

NewbridgeยทCo. Kildare

A Dominican boarding and day school in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. One of Leinster's leading Catholic schools with a strong academic and sporting tradition.

Fees
โ‚ฌ4k โ€“ โ‚ฌ14k/yr
Ages
12โ€“18
Curriculum
Irish Leaving Cert

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