Villiers School is a private, co-educational and boarding high school founded in 1821. Located in Limerick, the school is one of Ireland's most established educational institutions and offers a combination of academic success, international perspective and student development. Villiers School is one of the few schools in Ireland to offer both the Leaving Certificate and the IB Diploma Program (IBDP). In addition to its strong academic programs, it also supports its students in sports, arts and leadership.

Education System

Villiers School implements the Irish Ministry of Education curriculum. Students can benefit from Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Senior Cycle (Leaving Certificate) or IB Diploma Program options.

Program Duration Description
Junior Cycle 3 Years Secondary education period in which basic academic knowledge and skills are acquired.
Transition Year (TY) 1 Year (Optional) Personal development, leadership, career planning and project-based education year.
Senior Cycle 2 Years Leaving Certificate exam preparation program.
IB Diploma Programme. 2 Years International diploma program recognized by universities around the world.




Education Duration

-Total Education Duration: 6 years

-Age Range: 12–18 years

Fees
Program EU Citizen Non-EU
Boarding School €28.700 €33.900

Service Fee
Host Family (Additional Night) €40 / night
Transfer €50 / one way
Private Nutrition €10 / night

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

-Academic report cards and transcripts of recent years

-Passport photocopy

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

-Evaluation of academic qualification by the school

-Completion of registration procedures after admission

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

-The school's official admission conditions do not specify a mandatory minimum score requirement for IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo.

Social Activities

Villiers School attaches importance to the development of sports, art and social skills of students as well as their academic development.

-Rugby

-Hockey

-Football

-Basketball

-Tennis

-Badminton

-Athletics

-Swimming

-Rowing

-Golf

-Music

-Chorus

-Drama and theatre

-Visual arts

-Robotics

-Coding

-Debate

-Model United Nations (MUN)

Accommodation

Villiers School offers its international students a safe and supportive boarding life on campus. The school has separate dormitories for boys and girls, and students are supported 24 hours a day by the experienced boarding life team. Thanks to regular study hours, social events and pastoral care system, both academic and personal development of students are supported.

-On-campus boarding accommodation

-Separate dormitories for male and female students

-Single, double and multiple room options

-24-hour supervision and pastoral care

-Houseparent support

-Common recreation areas

-Study rooms

-Dining hall

-Laundry

-Wi-Fi access

-School nurse

-Weekend social and cultural events

-Guardian support

Limerick is one of the country's oldest cities, located in the west of Ireland on the banks of the River Shannon. The city, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is now one of the important education centers for international students with its universities, cultural events and safe living environment. It offers students a balanced life with its shopping malls, sports facilities, museums and lively city life. It is approximately 25 minutes from Shannon Airport and approximately 2.5 hours from Dublin.