Post Primary Boarding Schools in Ireland
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The Royal School Cavan is a Christian Co-Educational Secondary Boarding School in Cavan Town. It was founded in 1611 by James 1. At present it caters for over two hundred pupils, comprising of both day and boarding. The school building, which dates back to 1819, was purpose build as a School. It has, however, been extensively renovated and modernised in recent years. The building is situated on its own grounds (20 acres) adjacent to Cavan town and has ample outdoor recreational facilities. +353 49 436 1605 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Royal School Cavan, |
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Carlow |
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Knockbeg College traces back its origins back to 1793 when a lay school for boys was established in St. Patrick’s College in Carlow in conjunction with the seminary there. At present, there are approximately 380 pupils in the school. +353 59 914 2127 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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St Mary's Knockbeg College, |
Boys |
Cork |
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| Colaiste Ide is a small all-Irish girls’ boarding school where they make every girl feel important, they value good manners and they care about every girl’s success. The school was originally established in 1927, and was run by the Sisters of Mercy until 1996. Coláiste Íde is now run by Cairde Choláiste Íde Teoranta, a charitable trust.
Their full capacity is 130 girls - which, for parents, must be a significant plus. The education at Coláiste Íde is through Irish and this has many advantages; supporters of bilingual tuition say it gives students strong cognitive advantages, greater problem-solving ability and higher literacy levels. + 353 66 915 1203 |
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Colaiste Ide, |
Girls |
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Bandon Grammar School is a co-educational boarding school with some 480 pupils. Bandon Grammar School has a well established reputation for the wide range of subjects available, for the involvement, commitment and dedication of its staff and for the excellent facilities it offers. Bandon Grammar School provides a caring well ordered environment, in which each boy and girl, day pupil and boarder find success in personal, vocational and academic terms. +353 23 44404 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Bandon Grammar School, |
Mixed |
Colaiste An Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair, Corcaigh |
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Midleton College has been in existence as a boarding and day school for over 300 years. In that time the College has established and maintained a tradition of high academic achievement. This high academic achievement is combined with a holistic view of the educational, spiritual and personal development of each pupil. Midleton College has 302 pupils of whom 114 are boarding pupils and 185 are day pupils. +353 21 463 1146 |
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Midleton College, |
Mixed |
Donegal |
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The Royal and Prior School provides weekly boarding accommodation for boys and girls attending the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School. It is situated in the town of Raphoe and within a five minute walk from the Royal and Prior School. The Royal School house is a Georgian building. Following the amalgamation of the Royal School and the Prior School, Lifford, substantial modernisation took place. The Royal School House is managed by the Donegal Protestant Board of Education. +353 74 914 5389 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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The Royal and Prior School, |
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Dublin |
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Alexandra College offers seven-day boarding to girls from 1st year to 6th year. The residence is at the heart of school life and living at Alexandra offers more time to do everything. Health and fitness are promoted and everyone is encouraged to join in and have fun. |
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Alexandra College, |
Girls |
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Blackrock College, known originally as the French College, Blackrock, was founded in 1860 by Père Jules Leman CSSp and his French companions. They had a dual aim, namely to train personnel for missionary service in the Third World and provide a first class Catholic education for Irish boys. In response to changing circumstances, a highly successful Civil Service training department and university college were established and flourished for some forty years in the Castle. From the start, sport was promoted as an integral part of a balanced formation. Excellence in a broad spectrum of sport was encouraged. +353 (1) 288 8681 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Blackrock College, |
Boys |
Willow Park School, |
Boys |
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Rathdown School is a private girls' school located in Glenageary in South County Dublin, Ireland. Rathdown was founded in 1973, built on the proud traditions of four original schools: The Hall School, Hillcourt School, Park House School and Glengara Park School. The School enjoys a superb location and setting. The 16 acre site is set back from the road on a hill overlooking the sea and with inland views of the Wicklow mountains. Located on beautiful grounds, Rathdown School consists of a Junior School, a Senior School, boarding houses, tennis courts, hockey pitches, a gymnasium and a cricket oval. Rathdown currently has around 600 girls enrolled - 400 in the Senior School and 200 in the Junior School. Class sizes rarely exceed 25, so it is possible to give individual attention and to develop the special abilities and interests of each student. The School is committed to providing high academic standards and a wide range of subjects and facilities for all its students. +353 1 285 3133 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Rathdown School, |
Girls |
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Castleknock College was founded in 1835 by the Vincentian Community. The Vincentians remain the College Trustees. The Mission Statement of the College is reflected in the ethos of the College. The aim of Castleknock College is to enable each of its pupils to reach full development in a harmonious growth of the whole person. It promotes this aim of integral formation by many varied activities, religious, academic, social, cultural and sporting, which are conducted by means of personal contacts and shared commitments, and experienced by the pupils in the context of life within the College. Castleknock aims to achieve a high academic standard in its pupils. The gifts and talents of the pupils are senitively assessed in order to enable them to realise their potential, and the College expects them to commit themselves to academic achievement commensurate with their abilities. The widest possible range of subjects is provided from which they may choose, with appropriate guidance, those which best satisfy their interests, needs and aspirations. Pupil guidance extends to preparation for a wide range of occupations. This is based on the identification and fostering of the talents of each individual student. +353 1 821 3051 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Castleknock College, |
Boys |
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The King’s Hospital, established 338 years ago, is a fee-paying co-educational, boarding and day school with over 700 pupils. Founded in 1669 as The Hospital and Free School of King Charles II, the School carefully maintains its traditional values and combines them with modern, cutting-edge education and facilities to create a welcoming environment that enhances pupils’ academic, cultural, creative, sporting and social development. The King’s Hospital attracts pupils from all over Ireland as well as from overseas, so adding to its multi-national and cosmopolitan appeal. Although priority is given to those of the main Protestant tradition, as a Christian school they welcome those of other faiths. +353 1 643 6500 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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The Kings Hospital, |
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St. Columba’s College is one of Ireland’s leading secondary schools and is particularly specialised in the provision of a high-quality boarding education for its pupils. Founded in 1843, and combining the best of traditional and modern architecture, the College occupies nearly 150 acres in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, overlooking Dublin Bay. Although the grounds have a rural ‘feel’, the College is only seven miles from the city centre and 30 minutes from the airport and principal rail and bus stations. With 300 boys and girls divided into seven Houses, they believe strongly in the virtues of being small. This extends to their classrooms where there is an average of 15 pupils in Forms I - III and 10 in Forms IV - VI. Their code of behaviour requires discipline on the part of their pupils but it is fair and, more important, agreed by all. They believe that being busy and stimulated in their daily lives is the best form of discipline and they stress the values of community respect and support for one another. Their academic results are outstanding by any measure and the vast majority of their pupils continue their education at universities in Ireland, the UK and further afield. +353 1 4906791 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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St Columba's College, |
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Sutton Park School was founded in 1957 as one of the first co-educational, multi-denominational schools in Ireland. Sutton Park is an international day and boarding school, with students from ages 4 to 19 attending from 22 countries. Sutton Park School is fully accredited by the European Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Sutton Park School is chiefly an academic school, with over 95% of their graduates going on to third level institutions, including major universities in Ireland, Europe and North America. Sutton Park is well known for its programmes in Music, Drama and Fine Art. They have a thriving Sports Programme with Sutton Park student representatives on County and National teams in their two main sports, Hockey and Badminton, as well as Athletics, Golf, Skiing and other sports. Situated in mature grounds on scenic and historically important Howth Head, about 15 kilometres north of Dublin City centre and about a kilometre inland from Dublin Bay, Sutton Park’s facilities consist of an imposing Georgian house, modern classroom blocks, two science laboratories, a modern gymnasium, a heated outdoor swimming pool and outstanding grass and Astroturf sports pitches. +353-1 - 8322940 |
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Sutton Park School, |
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Wesley College was founded in 1845 for the Methodist Community in Ireland. Wesley College combines all of the best traditions of the past with modern, state of the art facilities. The College is co-educational, day and boarding school with over 880 students. While priority is given to students from the main Protestant denominations, the College prides itself on its inclusive community spirit and welcomes students of all faiths. Wesley College is committed to academic excellence. Students are offered a wide curriculum and taught by a professional and dedicated staff. The College boasts outstanding facilities on a large site at the foot of the Dublin mountains, providing the ideal environment for students in our care. +353 1 298 7066 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Wesley College, |
Mixed |
Galway |
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Colaiste Sheosaimh, |
Boys |
Scoil Aine Mainistir Na Coille Moire, |
Girls |
St Brigid's College, |
Girls |
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Kilkenny College, a Church of Ireland college, endeavours to offer an education of the highest standard and broadest range within the context of the development of its Christian, cultural and sporting heritages. Each person who studies and works there is a valued member of the College community and is encouraged to make a positive contribution to the life of the school and the wellbeing of others. The College seeks to create a friendly family atmosphere amongst pupils, teachers and members of staff. Pupils are encouraged to value honesty, reliability, punctuality and respect for others. The level of discipline is similar to what is expected at home. The College also welcomes members of other churches and religious traditions as day and boarding pupils. The College takes its ethos seriously seeking to encourage the Christian and moral development of each pupil. Pupil Numbers: +353 56 776 1544 |
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Kilkenny College, |
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Kildare |
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Clongowes Wood College is a Catholic, Jesuit boarding school located in beautiful surroundings twenty-one miles from Dublin and drawing its 450 pupils from all over Ireland and abroad. Clongowes Wood College admits boys from all over Ireland and from abroad in addition to baptised Catholics it may admit boys from other faiths. Clongowes aims to create an open, happy, stimulating, mutually respectful community in which young people are able to develop the full range of their talents and abilities in a balanced, integrated and generous way. Clongowes Wood College has the reputation of being one of the leading schools in Ireland. It is also one of the oldest having been established in 1814 when it received its first pupil, James McLorinan of Dublin. The Castle in which the Jesuit Community lives was originally built around 1450 and has been renovated on a number of occasions since. Historically, Clongowes has educated many pupils who have gone on to play important roles in Irish political, economic, social and literary life. Boys are regularly reminded that privilege carries responsibilities and that each boy has an obligation to strive for the betterment of society. +353 45 868 202 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Clongowes Wood College, |
Boys |
Louth |
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Drogheda Grammar School, |
Mixed |
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Dundalk Grammar School, is a fee paying post-primary school in Dundalk, County Louth. The school is a mixed school, it offers weekly boarding to students. Students must do Transition Year thus students have a six-year cycle were Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate are studied and completed. Since 1739 the school has been closely associated with the Incorporated Society for Promoting Protestant Schools in Ireland. The school is under Protestant management and is mindful to see that the prevailing ethos has its roots in that tradition. Over the last two decades the number of pupils at secondary level has increased to approximately five hundred, of whom roughly a quarter are boarders. They are happy to remain a moderately sized and truly inter-denominational school. The small class size helps to keep a friendly family atmosphere. |
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Dundalk Grammar School, |
Mixed |
Limerick |
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Glenstal Abbey School is an all-boy, seven-day boarding, six-day teaching, Benedictine monastic school. They have a student population of around 215 students, aged between 13-18. They follow the Irish state examination system. The monastery at Glenstal Abbey has over forty monks and is in close proximity to the school. The community maintains a strong monastic presence and influence in the school. The first word of the Rule of Saint Benedict is Obsulta – ‘Listen’. They aim to be a listening community of monks, students, parents and staff. +353 61 386 099 |
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Glenstal Abbey School, |
Boys |
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Villiers Secondary School is a Co-Educational, boarding and day pupil secondary school, situated on the North Circular Rd, approximately one mile from Limerick City Centre. Villiers has changed and adapted greatly since its beginnings in 1821, when it was founded under the will of Mrs. Hannah Villiers. Today, the school is at the cutting edge of education with its ICT labs, technical graphics and construction studies labs, resource departments, multiple science departments, lecture theatres and state of the art sports facilities. All this and more, set on its tranquil and beautiful grounds make Villiers a unique and exciting learning environment. +353 (0) 61 451 447 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Villiers Secondary School, |
Mixed |
Meath |
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Gormanston College is a Catholic Secondary School under the Gormanston College School Trust. The College is situated in East Meath and is approximately 32 Kilometres (20 miles) north of Dublin City. The student body numbers 600 approx and enjoys and includes students from abroad. There is a mix of boarding and day boarding (day boarding is co-educational). Gormanston is a private fee-paying College. The College Ethos strives to be fair and firm in an atmosphere where students are directed towards the values of mutual respect, social awareness and reverence for Gospel values. Students are admitted from the average age of twelve by way of application, interview and assessment involving a series of tests during a familiarisation day. No special skills are required, but suitability to the restrictions and ethos of a seven-day boarding school with six-day classes is a prerequisite for all admissions. The College welcomes students from abroad, however a working knowledge of English is required +353 1 841 2203 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Franciscan College, |
Mixed |
Sligo |
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Sligo Grammar School is a co-educational boarding and day school. The school has existed in various forms for over 400 years, its constitutions reflecting the changing outlook and needs for society. The present school incorporates part of the Charter School which was set up in 1752 under the Royal Charter. The keystones to the school's success include respect, trust, co-operation, participation, consultation, collaboration and teamwork. Their enthusiastic and dedicated staff place great emphasis on the holistic approach. Such efforts are channelled so that their pupils develop characteristics of being good, reliable citizens, fit to take their place in society. Together with a fine tradition of sport and community involvement, the school offers a wide range of activities to ensure the personal and social development of the whole child. +353 71 9143531 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Sligo Grammar School, |
Mixed |
Westmeath |
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Our Lady's Bower, |
Girls |
St Finian's College , |
Mixed |
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Wilson's Hospital School is the Church of Ireland Diocesan secondary school of Meath and Kildare. They are a seven-day boarding school, operating a five-day teaching week. This allows boarders the option of returning home at weekends or remaining at school to avail of their weekend programme. Day pupils are drawn from surrounding areas and participate fully in the life of the school. They provide an extensive range of subjects up to higher leaving certificate standard. They are committed to top academic achievement in the context of an all-round education. Andrew Wilson founded Wilson's Hospital in 1761 as a school for young Protestant boys and a hospital for old men, hence the name. In 1969, Preston School from Navan amalgamated with Wilson's. Preston's pupils included girls so co-education was introduced. +353 44 937 1115 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Wilson's Hospital School, |
Mixed |
Tipperary |
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Rockwell College, |
Mixed |
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Cistercian College is situated in the grounds of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey, 2½ miles west of Roscrea town. Surrounded by open wooded countryside and thirty acres of grounds and sports fields it also adjoins the Abbey farm of 360 hectares. The school was founded by the Cistercian monks in 1905 as a monastic boarding school for boys. Its enrolment of 300 boys has remained constant and it has educated boys from all over Ireland. CCR is one of two monastic schools in Ireland . +353 505 2344 |
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Cistercian College, |
Boys |
Presentation Secondary School, |
Girls |
Ursuline Secondary School, |
Girls |
Waterford |
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Newtown School was founded in 1798 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The ideals of its founders still inspire the School which today educates boys and girls for life in the 21st century. Newtown School welcomes boarding and day students of all religious persuasions, and appreciates the contribution of all denominations to the school community. The school aims to foster a sense of caring for others and to communicate a set of values which reflects a balance between the material and the spiritual. In keeping with the Quaker tradition every individual is of value and has something to contribute. Newtown School promotes these ideals and, while rules are kept to a minimum, high standards of behaviour are expected and students are encouraged in a supportive and caring environment to fulfil these expectations. Newtown School is a three weekly boarding school in that every three weeks (mid-terms and bank holidays permitting) all boarders go home on a Friday afternoon and return on a Sunday evening. We call this a long weekend. By special permission, some boarders elect to become weekly boarders, going home after study on Saturday and returning Sunday evening. +353 51 860 200 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Newtown School, |
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