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Private Boarding School in Ireland
St Columba's College, Dublin:
Founded in 1843, St Columba's College is a co-educational boarding school of 300 pupils, aged 11 to 18, in a beautiful setting at the foothills of the mountains overlooking Dublin Bay. We are seven miles south of Dublin city centre. We do have local day pupils, but about 80% of pupils are seven-day boarders. The pursuit of academic excellence is the everyday priority of our highly qualified professional staff. There are 38 full-time members of the teaching staff for the 300 pupils, and the resulting overall pupil-to-staff ratio of under 10-to-1 means small classes and close individual attention. In regular formal staff meetings, individuals' academic problems are discussed. The academic progress of each pupil is at all times closely monitored.
Courses:
Irish Junior Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Transition Year Programme. At the end of each term, all pupils in all subjects sit full-scale formal internal examinations. (The Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations replace these for Forms VI and III in June). Following these, detailed results and reports are sent to parents.
Drama & Performance:
Drama is an integral part of our college life. Facilities include a well-equipped stage, an adjoining purpose-built Drama Room and a large collection of costumes. Pupils in every year are involved in an annual production of some sort, and there are also performance technique workshops for those in Forms II and IV. As well as learning specific performance-related skills, drama allows pupils to build self-confidence, character and social skills, and to work as part of a team whether on- or off-stage. Gaining confidence and skill in speaking and performing in front of large groups is an end in itself, but several of our recent leavers have also gone on to pursue a variety of drama-related courses. There is an extremely active Video Drama group which involves pupils of all ages.
Drama Dublin has a thriving theatre scene and visits to current productions are made as part of the English and Irish Studies courses, and by the Shakespeare Society.
The opportunities for involvement in organised drama through the school are as follows:
Year I - Form Play
Year II- Action Track workshops, Form Play, Junior Play
Year III - Junior Play, Language Plays
Year IV - Junior Play, Senior Play, Action Track showbuild, St.Andrew's Festival, TYP drama module.
Year V - Senior Play, Language Plays, St Andrews Festival
Year VI - Senior Play
Address:
Whitechurch, Dublin, Ireland
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CT, USA; Naas; Alpharetta, USA; Oliva (VAlencia), Spain; San Francisco, USA; Bahrain; AlMarkh, Bahrain; Clinton, USA; London, UK / GB; and more.
Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School
Courses / Programs
Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School is an ISA-approved private school in East Sussex in south-east England. Conveniently located just 30 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton, we have a fully licensed and accredited Montessori based Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School (K-8) and 6th Form. Boarders are accepted from the age of 10, and day students from the age of 2.At Greenfields, we utilise proven study methods (Study Technology) and a strong moral code (The Way to Happiness) ensuring happy students, no bullying, no drugs and successful graduates. Students an all-round education for life, including National Curriculum and English Language (EFL) unit with excellent academic results. With a high staff-student ratio, students are guaranteed individual all-round service.
Greenfields believes that the purpose of education is to enable and empower individuals to gain far greater affinity with the world around them through a love of knowledge in its various forms. Learning is interwoven with living. A full and rich understanding of the various subjects and aspects of life should be part of any healthy education.
Day & Boarding School Programmes for Boys & Girls ages 2-18:
- Lower School (up to 11 years old)
- Lower Senior School (11 to 14 years old)
- Upper Senior School (14 to 18 years old)
- Sixth Form College (16 to 18 years old)
- A Level Programmes
- English as a Foreign Language
- Summer School for junior and senior students
- Standard National Curriculum subjects
- Lower School (up to 11 years old)
- Lower Senior School (11 to 14 years old)
- Upper Senior School (14 to 18 years old)
- Sixth Form College (16 to 18 years old)
- A Level Programmes
- English as a Foreign Language
- Summer School for junior and senior students
- Standard National Curriculum subjects
Newtown School, Waterford
Courses / Programs
Newtown School is located in Waterford City in the south east of Ireland. It 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. Our desire is 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. The School promotes these ideals and, while rules are kept to a minimum, high standards of behaviour are expected. Students are encouraged in a supportive and caring environment to fulfill these expectations.
Boarding Programme; Day Programme; Junior Cycle Programme (a three year course leading to the Junior Certificate examination); Transition Year Programme (a one-year programme taken before embarking on the two-year Leaving Certificate programme); Senior Cycle Programme (a two year programme to Leaving Certificate examination); Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P.); Personal Development Programme; Sports Programme; Extra Curricular Activities Programme.
Rathdown School for Girls, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Rathdown School is a private day and boarding girls' school located in Glenageary in south county Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. We provide 5-day and 7-day boarding for 12-18 year olds in our senior school.Founded in 1973, Rathdown was built on the proud traditions of four original schools: The Hall School, Hillcourt School, Park House School and Glengara Park School.
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 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.
Being a boarding school and welcoming students of all nationalities, helps to promote an awareness of cultural diversity in our community where mutual understanding and respect prevail.
Parent Testimonial:
"She has enjoyed herself immensely and at the same time progressed academically. It has been a great experience. It has been great at all levels."
- Ruth Cosgrove (Second Year Parent) – Ireland / Spain
5 & 7-day Boarding for Girls ages 12-18:
- Irish and international students
- Our senior school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programs.
- We are committed to providing an education of the highest standard, so that our students develop the skills and character to do well in State Examinations and more importantly, become life-long learners.
- An extensive range of pastoral, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are provided.
- Irish and international students
- Our senior school offers Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Programs.
- We are committed to providing an education of the highest standard, so that our students develop the skills and character to do well in State Examinations and more importantly, become life-long learners.
- An extensive range of pastoral, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are provided.
Alexandra College
Courses / Programs
Alexandra College in Dublin, Ireland, was founded in 1866 and has a long and distinguished history in the field of education for women. The College is under Church of Ireland management and the Archbishop of Dublin acts as Chairman of the Council, which is the governing body. The staff and student body comprises many nationalities and religious traditions which combine to give the College its unique ethos. We are proud of the educational opportunities and community spirit of Alexandra College and are eager to share it with you. We would be delighted to welcome you to the College to see it for yourselves.
Secondary School Curriculum, Transition Year Programme
Headfort School
Courses / Programs
A non-denominational day and boarding private school in Co. Meath Ireland for boys and girls aged 4-13, Headfort is situated in stunning parkland just outside the ancient town of Kells (in the eastern region of Ireland, close to Dublin). We provide an outstanding all-round education centered on individuality and academic excellence.
Children may board from 3rd Form and this encourages an internationally diverse student body with pupils from Spain, France, Mexico, Germany, Russia and many other countries regularly joining for one or several terms. Flexi (maximum 2 nights a week) and ‘ sleep-overs’ for day pupils are welcomed.
Students are regularly prepared for entry and scholarships to leading secondary schools in the locality and around Ireland and the UK.
Primary Education Programmes:
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum
- JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
- 3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
Boarding available for children from 9 years - 13 years.
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum
- JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
- 3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
Boarding available for children from 9 years - 13 years.
Hordle Walhampton School
Courses / Programs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire on the south coast of England. Hordle Walhampton School is a forward-looking, independent boarding and day school for boys and girls from ages 2-13. Day Programmes run for students from Nursery through Prep School, while our boarding programmes cater to children from ages 8-13.We offer flexible boarding arrangements to suit home and child.The boarding house is a home for our children for seven nights a week and this requires good facilities to ensure the home-from-home environment is maintained. Excellent food, activities and trips are a vital part of the prep school boarding experience, and our high-quality, comfortable dorms and living space are also very important.
Our boarding children are involved in all areas of the school. Boarders are well-represented in choirs, sports, and drama productions and on residential school trips. They are also academically successful with children gaining places and academic scholarships at prestigious schools such as Radley, Winchester, Canford and Sherborne.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programmes for Students Ages 2-13:
- Pre Prep School Programme (Ages 2-7)
- Prep School Programme (Ages 8-13)
- Day Programmes (Ages 2-13)
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 8-13)
- Pre Prep School Programme (Ages 2-7)
- Prep School Programme (Ages 8-13)
- Day Programmes (Ages 2-13)
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 8-13)