While pre-school in Dublin is not compulsory, the minimum age for pre-school is four years old, while primary school starts when a child turns six. There are public schools available in Dublin that are free for students.
Dublin is also home to the most number of private schools in Ireland and these are privately funded and aren’t subject to state controls. Many of these private schools are affiliated with Catholic foundations, with an increasing number of schools teaching in Gaelic.
International schools in Dublin are harder to get into when compared to public schools. They offer top-quality education and offer tests and degrees such as the American SATs.
Dublin also has an excellent range of universities for those students looking to pursue higher education.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Dublin through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Dublin tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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