< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? Is there anything else I should know about local schools? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? Most expats choose to send their children to private multi-denominational, co-educational schools. Top What are some examples of these schools? Castle Park - co-ed private international school (Montessori and primary); multi-denominational Dalkey School Project -co-ed national; non-denominational St. Andrew's College - co-ed international school; multi-denominational St. Killian's College - co-ed school; multi-denominational International School of Dublin - co-ed international school Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Some schools will have a waiting list, however, no child will be refused a place in the educational system. Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? Yes, pre-schools are widely available for children between the ages of 2 to 5. Top How are most kids transported to and from school? In most cases kids are transported to and from school by school buses and public transport. In some cases, parents drive their children or they form car pools with other parents. Top When does the typical school year start and end? The typical school year starts on September 1 and ends on June 30. Top Is there anything else I should know about local schools? Most schools, public or private, require students to wear a school uniform. Top Useful Links Ireland's Educational System: www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/ Portal for Irish Education: www.scoilnet.ie/ IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Please contact your closest embassy or consulate for confirmation.