Primary and Secondary Education in Ireland

Folens

Our mission is to provide outstanding educational tools that have a positive impact on teaching and learning, by responding to our customers’ needs. Our vision is to make great learning easy. For over 60 years we have been listening, understanding and adapting to the changing needs of teachers and students in primary and post-primary schools across the country. Our team is dedicated to better learning, which is why every book we produce comes with a range of digital content including interactive resources, lesson plans, videos and much more. Together these books and digital resources form a complete programme. Each programme supports the teacher in delivering the curriculum in the classroom and helps make learning fun for children and students. We are also Ireland’s leading supplier of literacy and numeracy resources including internationally renowned series PM Literacy, Engage Literacy, Collins Big Cat and many more. Being a successful business allows us to give back to the community through our Folens Giving Programme. Over the years we have been able to support a number of different charities and initiatives that have made a difference in the lives of teachers, children and their parents.

51 to 200 staff

Educate Together

Educate Together is the leading patron of equality-based schools in Ireland and a pioneer in inclusive and democratic education. Our network of 97 primary and 21 secondary schools serves over 40,500 students, offering a modern, dynamic approach that redefines standards in inclusive, learner-centred education. As a forward-thinking charity, Educate Together provides a much-needed choice of equality-based primary and secondary schools for thousands of families across Ireland. Our mission is to transform the learning environment for all pupils, preparing them for life in the twenty-first century. Educate Together is an independent school patron that works with many supporters and partners. Our schools are state-funded, child-centred and democratically run. These schools guarantee “equality of access and esteem to students irrespective of their social, cultural or religious background.”

11 to 50 staff

Glenstal Abbey School

Our vibrant, nurturing community enables every student to discover his talents, to reach his academic potential, and grow into a confident, kind, and resilient leader — supported by the individual care and attention, and friendly, homely environment that is only possible in a small school. Flexible schooling options; full boarding, 5-day boarding and day boarding offer a variety of provisions to suit each family’s preferences and lifestyle. A leading school in Ireland, Glenstal consistently achieves excellent Leaving Certificate results, with graduates progressing to top universities at home and abroad. Teachers and pastoral staff alike, collaborate with each student personally, guiding him academically, in sport, in music and the arts. Weekdays are full and purposeful: morning classes are followed by a hearty three-course lunch, then afternoon lessons lead into an active schedule of sport, first study, supper, and second study—often with time for music tuition in between. Weekends blend a supplementary academic programme with fun activities, time with friends, and the steady rhythm of evening study. The school’s Benedictine ethos underpins the spirit of the school and fosters enduring connections between students, staff and the Monastic community at Glenstal Abbey. It is a wonderful place to live and to learn, a place of outstanding natural beauty, steeped in history. Discover how your son can thrive at Glenstal Abbey School: school.glenstal.com See digital prospectus: https://shorturl.at/Pe87Q Read the Good Schools Guide independent review: https://shorturl.at/P0waG 5 Day Boarding NEW for 2025. Contact admissions@glenstal.com.

201 to 500 staff

St. Kilian's German School Dublin - Eurocampus

St Kilian’s German School in Dublin welcomes boys and girls of all nationalities, cultures and confessions. While we follow an Irish curriculum including Junior and Leaving Certificate we have a strong emphasis on the German Language. Our modern and forward thinking mother tongue language education allows pupils to learn German in an effective and fun way - from the age of four in Junior Infants (Kindergarten) to Leaving Certificate. As a result, we provide our students with a level of language proficiency and general education which enables them to study within Ireland or abroad. Our main objectives are - to prepare students for a life as responsible citizens of Europe and - to set targets which challenge the individual abilities of our students.

51 to 200 staff

Anyone 4 Maths

Anyone 4 Maths makes maths fun We provide workshops for students in the junior cycle of secondary school, particularly those who find maths difficult to relate to. We also provide workshops for primary school students with a strong interest in maths.

1 to 10 staff

Dundalk Grammar School

Founded in 1739, Dundalk Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in Ireland. The school provides an education for students aged 4 to 18, from primary through to secondary education. There are presently 600 pupils, including c 100 boarding students, drawn from Ireland and overseas.

51 to 200 staff

Carambola - Healthy School Lunches

Carambola is Ireland's Original School Meals Provider. Established in 2003, Carambola continues to lead the innovation within the sector. Carambola was chosen by Government to conduct a 'Proof of Concept' exercise to demonstrate how to serve children a hot meal in the middle of the day in a school environment where there were no catering facilities. Of course Carambola succeeded. As a result, Government has committed to feeding every child in the State a hot meal in the middle of the day by 2025. Every other supplier in the sector continue to follow and benefit from Carambola's lead; to be copied is to be admired. Carambola - a rich proud heritage.

201 to 500 staff

Midleton College

A private secondary boarding school in Midleton (Co. Cork), Ireland.

11 to 50 staff

Mount Sackville Secondary School

Mount Sackville is a successful learning community with a proud tradition of achievement where each girl is supported to flourish, and to reach her full potential.

51 to 200 staff

National Parents Council

National Parents Council Primary (NPC) is the only representative organisation for parents of children in primary or early education in Ireland. NPC supports parents to support their children throughout their early and primary school years. Registered Charity Number: 20027032 NPC received statutory recognition in the Education Act 1998, Ireland.

11 to 50 staff

Presentation College, Carlow

Our School Presentation College is a co-educational voluntary Catholic secondary school which caters for pupils of all religions and backgrounds. We aim to provide our pupils with an education that equips them for life and living in the modern world. We aim to challenge students to share with us the Christian vision of life. We have drawn up a Mission Statement that describes the kind of school we wish to be. We hope that every member of the school community will attempt to live by it and we intend that all of our decisions are informed by it and our school development plans based on it. Mission Statement Presentation College is, by choice, a truly co-educational school. We aim to prepare all of our pupils, girls and boys alike for the challenges, responsibilities and experience of adult life. All members of the school community - pupils, parents, teachers and other staff - are held in very high regard and their dignity, worth and individuality is respected. We strive to build a sense of community based on Christian values. The school’s Code of Behaviour acknowledges this and aims to promote a culture of respect throughout the school. It recognises that good discipline enables good teaching and allows good learning to take place. Board of Management Presentation College, Carlow was traditionally under the trusteeship of the Presentation Sisters but in recent years was transferred to the trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education, an Irish Schools’ Trust). The school is run by a Board of Management which is composed of parent, teacher and Trustee nominees. The current Board members are: Mr. Rory Healy (Chairperson), Ms. Bríd McGrath, Fr. Conn Moloney, Sr. Ann Marie Farragher, Ms. Geraldine Doogue, Mr. Stan McHugh, Ms. Vanessa Keating and Mr. Michael Ryan.

501 to 1000 staff

Summerhill College

The College of the Immaculate Conception (Summerhill College) is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Elphin. In partnership with parents the College strives to educate their children in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Church. It aims to foster students’ spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and creative development and thereby develop their full potential. The College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill strives to: • Provide students with a catholic education that has a sound spiritual, faith, academic and practical content. • Nourish the building up of a personal relationship with God according to catholic wisdom as lived out in the community of the church. • Respect and facilitate the spiritual/human development of students from all religious traditions or faith stances. • Assist students to reach their full potential by encouraging the talents and gifts unique to each one. • Develop a sense of self-respect and responsibility among students for themselves and for those whom they can serve, and to foster a sense of community within the school. • Foster an environment which enables staff and students to promote quality teaching and learning in an atmosphere which is enriching for everybody. • Inspire students to respect and love their cultural heritage and develop as responsible citizens. • Encourage students to be creative in their use of leisure through the extra-curricular activities offered.

51 to 200 staff

The Tuition Centre

We deliver online weekly grinds, on-demand record learning and revision courses to students looking to reach their full potential in state examinations in Ireland. Our highest quality weekly online grinds are delivered live by a team of very experienced teachers who have an in-depth knowledge of their subject and of how to apply that knowledge with confidence when it comes to State Exams. Our revision courses offer an excellent opportunity to gain greater clarity and understanding of a subject. All grinds and courses are recorded giving sttudents the opportunity to rewatch them as often as they need.

1 to 10 staff

West Cork Sudbury School

Guided by the principles of play-based and experiential learning, WCSS empowers children to steer their own education. Our students are immersed in an inspiring educational community of motivated learners with access to cultural tools, respectful mentors, and the freedom to make choices. In such an environment, it doesn’t take long for curiosity to spark! The Sudbury model celebrates the innate curiosity of every learner where instead of being taught, students learn how to learn. In an era where soft skills take centre stage in the workforce, our students excel in communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. By directing their own education they cultivate confidence and self-initiative as well as the skills to navigate conflicts and participate as members in a democratic community. WCSS found a home in beautiful Coomhola, West Cork. Our building is spacious and bright with lots of rooms to explore different interests, relax and feel at home. It is surrounded by lawns, an orchard, forestry and different bodies of water. The outside space also includes a basketball and tennis court as well as a covered area to use tools, play table tennis, skateboard, practice circus skills and so much more! We are a company limited by guarantee and received our Charity Status on the 24th of December 2020: Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) 20206027. Find out more on our webpages!

1 to 10 staff

Cabinteely Community School

Cabinteely Community School is a co-educational school based on a 12-acre site in south County Dublin. We have served the local community and its environs since 1975. For over four decades we have endeavoured to fulfil our brief of providing a quality education for the entire area. Our inclusive policy ensures a welcome for students of many different backgrounds, providing them with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and respectful environment. Cabinteely Community School is a kind, caring and vibrant learning community which supports the wellbeing and the academic, spiritual and creative growth of every student. We welcome students of all ethnicities, abilities, genders and faith traditions, as equal members of our community We identify with our Ursuline founders and their love of education. Our core values guide our policies, our procedures and how we work with our staff and students. These core values are: Care - We all need to belong and be cared for in a safe environment in order to learn Courage - We show courage by making the right choices and committing to learning. Support - We will be the best we can be by working hard and working together

201 to 500 staff

Gill Education

Combining teacher expertise with publishing excellence for over 160 years As Ireland's leading educational publisher for primary and post-primary, Gill Education believes teaching is more than a profession. It’s a vocation that nurtures hearts, minds, and dreams. That’s why we’re excited to support Ireland’s teachers with well-researched content, innovative strategies and materials, and digital tools that complement your teaching expertise. At Gill Education, we're dedicated to providing top-quality educational books and programmes. Since our humble beginnings in 1856, when Micheal Henry Gill started his publishing company, we continue to believe in the power of education and its ability to change lives, open up new opportunities, and enrich experiences. Innovation is at the heart of all we do, and we have a rich history of pioneering advancements in educational publishing. From our publishing firsts to our cutting-edge digital platforms, our contemporary approach promises up-to-date publications fully in line with curriculum changes. We’re proud to be known as one of Ireland's leading educational publishers, with primary and post-primary lists featuring some of the country's best-known teacher–authors. We celebrate Ireland’s teaching expertise, and our fully editable teaching plans aim to support and complement teacher knowledge. As we look to the future, we aim to remain at the forefront of Ireland's latest publishing advancements. Our mission as a company revolves around responding to teacher requirements and providing schools with the best possible books and programmes. We look forward to working with you.

51 to 200 staff

International School Of Dublin

A warm welcome from the International School of Dublin. ISD is the first accredited IB World Primary School in Ireland. Founded in 2007, ISD is very proud of forging the path to demonstrate the demand for, and success in, a progressive education at the primary level. Established to expand diversity within the educational offering across Ireland, ISD provides an array of educational choice in a culturally diverse environment. We are co-educational and non-denominational. The curriculum is learner driven, facilitated through inquiry and focused on intercultural understanding, lifelong learning and respect. Community is maintained as the heart of the school’s mission. The welcoming, responsive and warm atmosphere of the school provides a home for both local and international families. ISD prides itself on its strong connections with alumni all over the globe. If you are interested in joining our community, we invite you to visit our website (https://internationalschooldublin.ie/) which allows you to complete a pre enrolment form, schedule a tour and otherwise just get in touch. You can also find us through social media on: Facebook - Twitter - https://twitter.com/isdublin Instagram -

1 to 10 staff

Narnia Nursery School

We provide second-to-none early years education and care in Dublin to all families using the modern educational philosophy of HighScope.

11 to 50 staff

Rockwell College

Ireland’s premier co-educational boarding school since 1864, Rockwell College blends tradition and innovation to inspire generations of students. Located on a picturesque lakeside estate near Cashel, we offer a vibrant “home away from home” where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. As Ireland’s first co-ed boarding school, we provide flexible 5-day and 7-day boarding, prioritising a holistic education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. From science and music to chess, debating, and the arts, Rockwell offers something for everyone. Our modern academic facilities include state-of-the-art science labs, computer rooms, an art studio, and a tiered lecture theatre. Students consistently excel in the Leaving Certificate, with many earning prestigious scholarships. Sporting excellence is part of our DNA, with rugby on our new 4G pitch and opportunities in hockey, swimming, football, hurling, basketball, fitness, and more. At Rockwell College, every student can discover their passion and grow through a wide range of activities, clubs, and societies. Our 350-hectare campus features a swimming pool, fitness suite, indoor basketball courts, weights rooms, a 23-acre lake, and extensive outdoor space — all designed to support students’ health, well-being, and growth. At Rockwell College, we unlock potential and shape futures. Connect with us here for news, academic highlights, and inspiring alumni stories. Rockwell College — Unlocking Potential. Shaping Futures.

51 to 200 staff

Terenure College Ppu

The official LinkedIn for The Terenure College Past Pupils Union. Follow us and be part of a powerful community in Ireland and Internationally. Feel free to get in touch about any of our events or visit our website for more info 🟣

10001+ staff

De La Salle College Churchtown

De La Salle College Churchtown is a Secondary School based in Ireland.

11 to 50 staff

Dublin Oak Academy

International Catholic Boarding School in Ireland for young men

51 to 200 staff

Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School

Welcome to Hansfield ETSS where we want students to learn through discovery and be happy young people, while exploring knowledge, ideas and their dreams for the future.

11 to 50 staff

Mount Anville Secondary School

Mount Anville Secondary School is a primary/secondary education company based out of 14 Mount Anville Rd, Mountanville, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland.

11 to 50 staff

Sligo Grammar School

Sligo Grammar School is a boarding and day secondary school located in Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is a Church of Ireland school but welcomes students from all religious traditions and none.

51 to 200 staff

St Marks Community School

St Mark’s Community School was established in 1977 to provide a comprehensive co-educational and multi-denominational education for the young people of the area, an area which has experienced significant change, particularly in the last decade. The school has successfully embraced these changes – both the challenges and the opportunities. St Mark’s caters for the full range of abilities and its culture of care has been officially acknowledged as one of the school’s core strengths. It has a proud tradition of inclusiveness, valuing the many different cultures from which its student population of over 850 is drawn. Over 50 languages are spoken in the school. St Mark’s has been recognised as a Restorative Community, promoting pro-active strategies for the fostering of positive relationships.

51 to 200 staff

Willow Park Junior School

A Willow education provides boys with a moral compass for life. Our motto Fides et Robur (meaning Faith and Strength) pervades Willow daily life, as our pupils prepare for the joys and challenges ahead. As you browse these pages, you will learn about the enriched Willow academic curriculum, our modern educational facilities and our vibrant extracurricular programme. However, you will also come to understand that Willow Park is more than just a school.”

11 to 50 staff

Wicklow Montessori Primary & Pre-School

We are a private, co-educational primary and ECCE compliant pre-school with small class sizes, located in Wicklow Town near the M11. The school was established in 1978 and caters for both pre-school and primary school children. Our school is a little different to most primary schools as we have created a teaching programme based on the Montessori method of education combined with the state curriculum right through to sixth class. Montessori education provides the child with an environment ideally suited to the various stages of the pupils development. Specialised Montessori equipment promotes hands on self-paced learning. Small classes allow teachers to really get to know each of their pupils intimately and work with them both individually and in small groups. Our pupils are very privileged to have specialised subject teachers for French, Science, Computers, Drama, Music and Sports. Our computer room and iPads allow our children access to technology from an early age. WMPS pupils leave sixth class fully prepared for secondary education as caring, confident, independent, resilient, well rounded individuals with a real love for learning. Charity Registration No.

1 to 10 staff

Kingswood Community College

very warm welcome to the Kingswood Community College website, it is with great excitement and anticipation that I, as Principal, welcome prospective students to our school. There is an old Chinese proverb that states, ‘Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself. I invite you, through this website to enter the world of Kingswood Community College.

11 to 50 staff

Ladybug Creche & Montessori

Our staff members are dedicated to supporting children to develop a positive self-esteem, and a positive attitude to learning and interacting with others.

1 to 10 staff

Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary School

Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School website. We sincerely hope that your visiting our site will provide you with all the information you may need about our school. Our present school was established in 1965 by the Sisters of Mercy, educating and caring for young women in Waterford since 1900. We now operate under the trusteeship of CEIST and while we are an all-girls Catholic school, we do welcome students of all faiths into our community.

11 to 50 staff

Presentation Primary School Warrenmount

Here in Presentation Primary Warrenmount, we provide a happy, secure and caring learning environment. Our dedicated teaching professionals deliver a broad and balanced curriculum with a special emphasis on literacy and numeracy to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. We aim to develop the intellectual, physical, creative, social and emotional abilities of our pupils together with their spiritual and moral well-being. We are located in Dublin 8.

1 to 10 staff

Scoil Bhride

At Scoil Bhríde we strive to provide our pupils with a wide variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Pupils from Scoil Bhríde enjoy taking part and have been successful in handwriting, art, quizzes, essay writing, athletics and gaelic football.( See

51 to 200 staff

Scoil Mhuire Cork

Welcome to our school. Scoil Mhuire has been at the forefront of education for girls in Cork since its inception in 1951. Our unique and extensive history, celebrated alumni, and ongoing commitment to the education of each individual pupil, fosters pride in our school’s reputation as a centre for excellence. As the head of the management team and of a committed faculty, I am proud that our Junior and Leaving Certificate grades more than exceed the national average each year. Scoil Mhuire is recognised as a leading school for girls in Ireland.

51 to 200 staff

Stepping Stones Childcare & Pre School

With a reputation second to none and 11 years’ experience our award winning childcare facility provides the highest standard of care and education for children from 3 months to 12 years. We offer affordability and flexibility to you as a parent and our degree led team will deliver a nurturing and stimulating curriculum that is responsive to the individual needs and interests of your child.

1 to 10 staff

Waterford College Of Further Education

Located in the heart of Waterford City, WCFE offers the largest range of Further Education courses in the South East. Over the past ten years, the College has increased its enrollment from 275 to 831 day time and in excessof 1100 night time students, in the current academic year. This reflects the College’s excellent reputationfor providing high quality courses leading directly to employment or third-level education.

11 to 50 staff

Willow Park School

Willow Park School is a primary/secondary education company based out of Blackrock, Ireland.

51 to 200 staff

Abbey Community College

At Abbey Community College all members of the school community work together to ensure a welcoming, vibrant and progressive school. We are very proud of the growth and ongoing success of Abbey Community College and we are committed to ensuring that the students who enroll with us will discover a safe, positive, structured, caring environment where all may grow in a holistic way. Abbey Community College was established in in a spirit of partnership between Kilkenny Carlow Education Training Board (KCETB) and the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Sisters (RSHM). The inherited traditions, values and founding intentions of KCETB and the RSHM remain enshrined in the characteristic spirit and in the life of our school.

51 to 200 staff

Archbishop Mchale College

Welcome to Archbishop McHale College website. Archbishop McHale College is a co-educational, multi- denominational school under the patronage of Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board. Young people in Tuam and its hinterland are provided with unrivalled opportunities to excel academically in a friendly caring environment.

11 to 50 staff

Ardee Community School

We have a vision of a School Community where equality, harmony and friendship exist. We accept and welcome that we are a community of diverse individuals. We work to ensure that each individual in our community may fulfil his/her purpose in life.

51 to 200 staff

Ballyowen Meadows Special School

Ballyowen Meadows Special School provides education to primary-school aged autistic children with an intellectual disability. In addition, Ballyowen Meadows Special School provides a Department of Education and Skills approved Early Intervention Pre-School Class autistic children with an intellectual disability who are aged between 3 and 5 years. Located in South Dublin, we tailor support so each child can access the educational curriculum, while developing their unique being. We embrace, celebrate and value difference. We are child-centred, rights and strengths focused. We place relationships, connection and safety at the heart of everything we do. We are on a continuous learning journey through professional training, and value most the learning our children provide us with every day. We value communication choice, including non-speaking. We value behaviour as communication. We meet the child where they are at, and help develop their skills from there. Our goal is for our children leaving our school every day feeling good about who they are, feeling confident and proud, feeling celebrated. We want them to grow, develop and thrive just as they are.

11 to 50 staff

Castletroy College

11 to 50 staff

Catholic University School

Catholic University School is a private, Catholic secondary school for boys from 1st to 6th year. Under the Trusteeship of the Marist Fathers, CUS is located in the heart of Dublin, on Lower Leeson Street The Marist Order was founded in 1836 and almost immediately the Marists set up schools which emphasised excellence in learning and provided a context which would develop a pupil's sense of values in accordance with the Gospel. We believe passionately in the value of the education that we provide to the pupils who attend Catholic University School. The best way to learn is through experience and we believe that CUS offers an experience of a Christian community that will help each pupil that comes to it to become the person that God intended him to be. We believe in providing a balance in pupil's lives by offering opportunities to develop rounded personalities and a sense of responsibility in their personal lives. We do this because we believe in educating the whole person - their minds and bodies but above all their hearts and spirits.

51 to 200 staff

Christian Brothers College

Christian Brothers College, Cork (CBC Cork, colloquially known as Christians) is a fee-paying Catholic school under the trusteeship of the Edmund Rice Schools Trust in Cork, Ireland. The College was founded in at the invitation of the Bishop of Cork, Most Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. The College is now recognised as one of Ireland's leading educational establishments.

11 to 50 staff

Greystones Community College

11 to 50 staff

Kater4kidz Cookery And Nutrition Academy

Cooking our way to a healthier Future’ From Junior Infants to Transition Year and any age or experience level in between, Kater4kidz Cookery and Nutrition Academy has a cookery programme to suit your child. Don’t you want your children and the teenagers, adults and parents they grow into, to be comfortable, confident and excited about cooking ‘Real Food’. Along with the fun they have learning essential and advanced cookery skills, they also get an understanding of the benefits of cooking food from scratch and its contribution to long term health and wellbeing!

1 to 10 staff

Kwetb Training Services

11 to 50 staff

National School

We offer an equally varied and challenging range of extra-curricular activities, including Swimming, Soccer, Gaelic football, Hurling, Camogie, Athletics, Rounders, Irish Dancing and Debating. We hope the children, their parents, extended family members and friends will be frequent visitors to the site and that such visits with be enjoyable and informative. If you require any further information about our school please feel free to contact us by post, phone or email.