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.
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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
- 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.
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.
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St. Patrick's Academy lies approximately six miles from both Castlebar and Westport in Co. Mayo, in the west of Ireland. St. Patricks Academy opened in 1985 as a private, Catholic, independent secondary school providing full time education for boarding and day students. On-campus boarding is available to boys only and assistance is provided for the placement of girls wishing to board with selected local families.The school was founded as a student-friendly place where young people could learn and grow academically, spiritually and physically in a safe, caring, environment. The Academy is proud of its success with pupils who have experienced emotional or educational difficulties.
Situated in Shrewsbury, in the West Midlands of England, Adcote School for Girls is an independent boarding and day school for girls. Founded in 1907, Adcote is the only 'purely girls' independent school in Shropshire, providing a Montessori nursery, junior and senior schools. The school has excellent full-time, weekly or occasional boarding facilities for girls aged 7 to 18. We also offer learning support, a gifted and talented programme as well as English language courses for international students. At Adcote School we welcome boarders from the age of 8 years old through to the Sixth Form. We offer a safe, caring and disciplined environment in a school where privacy and independence are respected, and where the girls can enjoy companionship, fun and a lively programme of boarding activities.
Boarders live on the first and second floors of the house where the rooms are airy, spacious and attractive. Most girls enjoy sharing a room, whilst some of the Sixth Form have a study bedroom of their own.
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- Boarding Programmes for girls (ages 7-18)
- Day Programmes for girls (ages 0-18)
- Montessori Nursery
- Junior School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- Gifted and Talented Programme
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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.
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum
- JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
- 3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
Boarding available for children from 9 years - 13 years.
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