International schools in Ireland
There are 34 international schools listed in Ireland. They offer National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma, IB PYP, IB MYP, Montessori, IGCSE, and German National Curriculum (Abitur). Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $1.3K–$28.7K (USD). 7 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 34
- Curricula
- 7
- With boarding
- 7
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $1.3K–$28.7K
Curricula offered: National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma, IB PYP, IB MYP, Montessori, IGCSE, and German National Curriculum (Abitur).
Accreditations: AEFE, IB, NEASC, CIS, and Cambridge International.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Français d'Irlande - Collège et LycéeLFI | National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | AEFE, IB | Co-ed | €6.4K |
| Villiers School | IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | €5.1K |
| Nord Anglia International School Dublin | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| SEK International School | IB MYP, IB Diploma | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, NEASC | Co-ed | — |
| International School of Dublin | IB PYP | Early years, Primary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| The Teresian School | Montessori | Early years, Primary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | — |
| St Andrew's College | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, NEASC, IB | Co-ed | €1.2K |
| Clongowes Wood CollegeClongowes | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | €26.6K |
| St Columba's College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | €11.5K |
| Mater Dei Academy | IGCSE | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Sandford Park School | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | €8.5K |
| St Kilian's German SchoolSt. Kilian's | German National Curriculum (Abitur) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| The Georgian Montessori Primary School | Montessori | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | €3.2K |
| Sligo Sudbury | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Alexandra College DublinAlex | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Headfort School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Sutton Park School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Mount Anville Secondary School | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | €8.1K |
| St. Conleth's College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Castle Park School | — | Early years, Primary | — | — | €8.5K |
| Cistercian College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | €9.2K |
| Belgrove Senior Boys School | — | Primary | — | Boys | — |
| Gonzaga College SJ | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| Cheeverstown School | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Loreto College, St Stephen's Green | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | — |
| St. Mary’s College | — | Early years, Primary | — | Boys | — |
| Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School | — | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | — |
| St. John of God School | — | — | — | Co-ed | — |
| Presentation Primary School | — | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Belgrove Senior Girls School | — | Primary | — | Girls | — |
| Gaelscoil Inse Chor | — | Primary | — | — | — |
| John Scottus School | — | Primary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| St. Benedict's & St. Mary's | — | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Foxfield Special School | — | — | — | Co-ed | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Ireland?
- Novana Index lists 34 international schools in Ireland.
- What are the best international schools in Ireland?
- There is no single best international school in Ireland; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 34 listed schools offer National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma, IB PYP, IB MYP, Montessori, IGCSE, and German National Curriculum (Abitur) and hold accreditations including AEFE, IB, NEASC, CIS, and Cambridge International. Compare all 34 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Ireland offer?
- International schools in Ireland offer National Curriculum (England), IB Diploma, IB PYP, IB MYP, Montessori, IGCSE, and German National Curriculum (Abitur).
- How much does international school tuition cost in Ireland?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Ireland ranges from about ≈ $1.3K–$28.7K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in Ireland?
- Yes, 7 of the international schools listed in Ireland offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Ireland hold?
- Listed schools in Ireland hold accreditations including AEFE, IB, NEASC, CIS, and Cambridge International.