Clongowes Wood College

The main entry points to Clongowes are at first year and senior cycle although we do accept students in other years depending on available spaces.

We appreciate that choosing a school for your son is a very important decision and one that can shape his life in very positive ways. Clongowes is more than a school; we are a happy and welcoming community consisting of boys, staff and parents. We encourage you to pay us a visit and to allow our staff and students to show you around our beautiful college.

How to Apply

You can apply for a place at Clongowes at any time but we recommend that you do so early for our main entry points at first year and senior cycle. To apply for registration please complete and return the Application for Registration form along with a €50 deposit.

Admissions Policy

Clongowes is a Catholic boarding school for boys in the Jesuit tradition.

Our mission is to nurture graduates who aspire to the following profile:

• Open to growth
• Intellectually competent
• Socially able
• Culturally aware
• Physically developed
• Inspired by the values of the Gospel
• Flexible and adaptive
• Actively concerned about justice and peace
• Committed to striving for excellence
• Have a sense of belonging to the Church and having a part in its mission