Rockwell College is a private, coeducational, boarding high school founded in 1864. Providing education on a historical and green campus of approximately 375 acres in County Tipperary, the school has a deep-rooted educational approach that supports academic success with sports, arts and character development. Embracing the Spiritan tradition, the school offers a safe and supportive educational environment for international students while preparing its students for Leaving Certificate exams and university education.

Education

The school has a single education system. It consists of 3 interconnected periods: Lower Secondary Education Program (Junior Cycle), Transition Year and Senior Cycle.

-Lower Secondary Education Program (3 years): It is the first stage of secondary education and is the program in which basic academic knowledge and skills are gained.
-Transition Year Program (1 year): It is a transition year that aims for students to gain personal development, leadership, social responsibility and work experience.
-Upper. Secondary Education Program (2 years): It is the program in which students prepare for Leaving Certificate exams and university education.

-Total Education Duration: 6 years

-Age Range: 12–18 years

Application Period
International student applications are evaluated throughout the year according to quota availability.
Applications are recommended to be made early.
Education Start: End of August / September start
Training Completion: June

Pricing
Program EU Citizen Non-EU
Boarding School €25.800 €28.400


Additional Fees

-€500 non-refundable application fee.

-€3,000 registration deposit.

-Students' personal expenses, school trips, uniforms and course materials are not included in the fee.

Admission Requirements

-Completion of the application form

-Submission of academic documents from recent years

-Passport photocopy

-Online or face-to-face interview if deemed necessary

-Payment of registration deposit after admission

-Legal guardian (Guardian) is mandatory for international students.

-IELTS, TOEFL or IELTS in the official admission conditions of the school. There is no mandatory score requirement for Duolingo.

social Activities

-Rugby

-Hockey

-Football

-Golf

-Tennis

-Basketball

-Badminton

-Athletics

-Cross Country

-Swimming

-Equestrian

-Music

-Drama and theater

-Debate

-Chess

-STEM clubs

-Community service projects

-Student clubs

Rockwell College offers students 5-day and 7-day residential education options at the Shanahan Hall residential accommodation center located on campus. Approximately 130 male and female students are accommodated in separate wings. Boarding life is planned to support students' academic success as well as their independence, sense of responsibility and social development. Providing a safe and modern living environment for international students, the school organizes cultural trips and social events on weekends. Additionally, school-approved host family support can be provided for international students.

-Shanahan Hall boarding student center

-5 and 7-day boarding accommodation

-Boarding section with a capacity of approximately 130 students

-Separate accommodation areas for male and female students

-Single, double, triple and quadruple rooms according to age groups

-Shared recreation halls

-Cinema room

-Game rooms

-Study and study areas

-Controlled Wi-Fi access

-Laundry service

-Dining hall

-Indoor swimming pool

-Fitness (weights) hall

-Gyms and outdoor sports facilities

-Weekend trips and social events

-Host family option (for international students)

-24-hour live-in team support

Rockwell College is located near the town of Cashel in County Tipperary. Standing out with its historical buildings and natural beauties, Cashel offers a safe and peaceful living environment for students. The school is approximately 50 km from Limerick, approximately 90 km from Cork and approximately 170 km from Dublin. Thanks to this location, students can easily reach Ireland's major cities on weekends while studying in a quiet campus environment.