Co-Ed Boarding School in Dublin, Ireland

Wesley College, Dublin:
Wesley College is a co-educational, day and boarding school with over 880 students. 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. 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. We also offer a range of extra-curricular and sporting activities in the belief that these assist a sound general education and contribute to the whole person. 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.

Preparatory Class (Equivalent to sixth standard in the primary school):
All pupils take Irish, English, Mathematics, French/German, History, Geography, Science, Art, Religious Education, Physical Education and Musicianship.

Junior Certificate Years 1, 2 & 3:
Junior Certificate Course: a three year course, in which Year I, Year II and Year III are involved, leading to the Junior Certificate examination.

CORE SUBJECTS - Irish, English, a Modern Language (French, German or Spanish), Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Education) SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) and Physical Education. Musicianship is also a core subject in Years I and II.

All pupils may select either French, Spanish or German as their core language. The choice will be made by the parents/guardians and pupils. Requests to omit a French, German or Spanish as a core subject will be considered by the Principal only in the case of pupils who appear unable to cope with either language. Pupils who drop both French and German will take a course in practical skills in English.

CHOSEN SUBJECTS - Pupils select two subjects from the following: Art, Craft and Design; Business Studies; Home Economics; Music; Materials Technology (Wood), Technology, Classical Studies and Technical Graphics.

Transition Year:
The College sees the Transition Year Curriculum as the first year of the Senior Cycle programme leading to the Leaving Certificate examination. It is intended for pupils who have completed the Junior Certificate examinations.

Planning of the Curriculum began in 1981 when a committee within the College recommended the adoption of a three-year Intermediate Programme followed by a three-year Senior Cycle. The government document “Ages for Learning” offered a suitable opportunity for the adoption of these ideas and the staff established working groups to plan detailed courses early in 1987. The Transition Year curriculum has now been in operation since September 1989.

We are constantly reviewing and evaluating the Transition Year programme. The College invites parents to write to the College indicating their reactions and suggestions to all aspects of Transition Year.

Leaving Certificate Course:
A two-year course operating in Years V and Years VI leading to the Leaving Certificate examination

Core Subjects: Irish, English, Mathematics, Religious Education, Physical Education, Choir/Study

Chosen Subjects: (one from each group)
Group I: Art, Business, Chemistry, History, Home Ecs., Technical Drawing, Geography,
Group II: Agricultural Science, Biology, Classical Studies, Economics, History, Home Ecs. , Physics,
Group III: Accounting, Biology, Construction Studies, French, German, Spanish,
Group IV: Applied Mathematics, French, Geography, German, Music, Construction Studies, Business.