International Schools in Ireland
Compare 11 international schools in Ireland. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 12,065), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Edited by Giulia Ceccon · Chief Marketing Officer
- Schools listed
- 11
- Curricula
- 6
- Average annual fee
- EUR 12,065
- Fee range
- EUR 4,400 – 26,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (4 schools)
- Average school size
- 486 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule Dublin
- Oldest
- Villiers School (1826)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Ireland
Ireland offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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9 international schools in Dublin
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1 international school in Cork
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Curricula
There are 11 international schools in Ireland covering 6 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (4), IB (DP) (4), French Curriculum (2), IB (PYP) (2), IB (MYP) (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Ireland runs from about EUR 4,400 to EUR 26,000, averaging roughly EUR 12,065. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Ireland run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 11 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Ireland we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.