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.

The curriculum comprises the following components:
- Preparatory Class (Equivalent to sixth standard in the primary school)
- Junior Cycle Programme (Junior Certificate Course: a three year course, in which Form I, Form II and Form III are involved, leading to the Junior Certificate examination)- Senior Cycle Programme (Form IV - Transition Year: a one-year programme removed from the pressures of State examinations with many new curricular options, as well as incorporating preparation for the start of the Leaving Certificate course. Leaving Certificate Course: a two-year course operating in Forms V and Form VI leading to the Leaving Certificate examination).

The boarding houses Epworth and Embury are central to life at Wesley; students from all over Ireland and the world live here and contribute fully to life in the College. Boarders have a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural diversity and form friendships that will last a life time.

The dedicated staff in the boarding houses ensure that the students are cared for in an environment where they feel safe, looked after and accepted. We believe that boarding should be a home away from home environment and are committed to providing a quality and personal service to students who live in our boarding houses.

The Wesley Boarding Experience:
Wesley College is committed to small boarding numbers to allow for a high standard of attention and care to its students. Rooms for Senior accommodate 2/4 students. The College has just completed a refurbishment programme in the Junior Boys boarding dorms and now accommodates 3/4 students in each room. The Girls House will be upgraded to the same standard next summer 2008.

Wesley Boarding Options:
5 day boarding
5 day boarding ( from Sunday to Friday evenings) has already proved to be very popular among our current students and may suit families who wish to take advantage of the huge range of facilities and opportunities that Wesley has to offer while having the weekends to go home and spend with family.

7 day boarding
7 day boarding will suit students who wish to avail of the complete accommodation package in the College and the opportunity to take advantage of additional study and sports at the weekend.