St Columba's College is a private, co-educational and boarding high school founded in 1843 in the Rathfarnham area of ??Dublin. St Columba's College, one of Ireland's most established boarding schools, offers a holistic education that combines academic success with character development, leadership, arts, sports and social responsibility.

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): This is the program in which students prepare for Leaving Certificate exams and university education.

Total Education Duration: 6 years
Age Range: 11–18 years

Fees
Program EU Citizen Non-EU
Boarding School €40.600 €44.000

Service Fee
Host Family (Additional Night) €40 / night
Transfer from School to Host Family €50 / one way
Special Nutrition (Dietary Supplement) €10 / night

Additional Fees 
-€500 non-refundable application fee.

-€3,000 registration deposit.

-Some schools may require an additional security deposit.

-Students are advised to allocate additional budget for personal expenses, uniform, books and school trips.

Admission Requirements

-Completion of the application form.

-Submission of academic achievement documents from the last years.

-Reference letters may be requested.

-If deemed necessary, online or face-to-face interviews can be held.

-Evaluation is made according to quota availability.

-The registration deposit must be paid after acceptance.

-IELTS for international students by the school, There is no TOEFL or mandatory English test score requirement.

social Activities

-Rugby

-Hockey

-Football

-Basketball

-Tennis

-Athletics

-Cricket

-Golf

-Music

-Chorus

-Orchestra

-Drama

-Art

-Debate

-Robotics and STEM clubs

-Community service projects


-Leadership programs

-Nature walks and outdoor activities

St Columba's College offers students a safe and supportive residential life on campus. There are separate dormitories for male and female students, and each dormitory is managed by experienced teachers and a boarding life team.

-On campus boarding accommodation

-Separate dormitories for male and female students

-24-hour supervision

-Regular study program

-Shared rest areas

-Dining hall

-Laundry

-Wi-Fi access

-Weekend social events

-Guardian support for international students

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. The city, whose origins date back to the settlement founded by the Vikings in the 9th century, developed as an important trade and administrative center during the Middle Ages. It became the capital of Ireland after Ireland gained independence in 1922, and today it is the education, culture, technology and economic center of the country. It is one of the most preferred education cities in the world with its historical buildings, lively social life, safe city structure and international student-friendly environment.