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Clongowes Wood College Fees 2026/27: €26,550 a year · Tuition · Standard
Clane, Ireland
12–18 years
Irish Junior Cycle, Irish Leaving Certificate
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-11-02Fees 2026/2027
€26,550
Annual fee
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Standard annual fee | €26,550 |
A 15% annual premium applies to pupils joining in Fourth Year or later, and a 15% premium applies to English-as-a-second-language pupils. Confirm how premiums combine. Registration is €50 and the deposit €3,000. Books, uniforms, laundry and various activities cost extra.
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The known first-year cost at Clongowes Wood College for a First Year seven-day boarder; standard entry before Fourth Year, without an ESL premium boarder is €28,100 in 2026/27: €26,550 tuition, a €50 registration fee and a €1,500 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a First Year seven-day boarder; standard entry before Fourth Year, without an ESL premium boarder
- Tuition
- €26,550
- Registration fee · one-off
- €50
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- €1,500
Not included: uniform, trips, books and materials, entry fees, recurring charges (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Tuition €26,550 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee €50 one-off → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit €1,500 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- Half of acceptance payment credited to first tuition invoice €1,500 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Credited towards tuition under the school’s terms.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Applying and experiencing boardingThe school’s how-to-apply page provides an application route and recommends starting early for an intended place.
Applying and experiencing boarding
The school’s how-to-apply page provides an application route and recommends starting early for an intended place. It lists a €50 application payment and offers an overnight experience for prospective younger boarders. Availability, entry stage, assessment and the separate deposit should be confirmed for the individual application.
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Learning & qualifications
About Clongowes Wood CollegeClongowes Wood College is a boys’ boarding school in the Catholic Jesuit tradition.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Irish Junior C…
About Clongowes Wood College
Clongowes Wood College is a boys’ boarding school in the Catholic Jesuit tradition.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Irish Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate
Clongowes describes a three-year Junior Cycle followed by Senior Cycle study towards the Irish Leaving Certificate. The Senior Cycle page says students take at least six Leaving Certificate subjects, usually seven or eight. Irish may be exempted for eligible pupils; French, German and Spanish are language choices, not evidence of additional teaching languages.
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Support, school day & campus
Support for international studentsThe school says pupils with English as an additional language can receive tailored group EAL instruction for two to four hours…
Support for international students
The school says pupils with English as an additional language can receive tailored group EAL instruction for two to four hours per week, focused on curricular English. Its 2026/27 fee page separately lists a 15% annual premium for students with English as a second language. Ask how EAL support, the premium and any other needs would apply to the pupil.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Clongowes Wood College is in Clane. It is set in the County Kildare countryside and offers seven-day boarding with extended home weekends each month. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare, W91 DN40.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Registration and acceptance payments2026/2027 · One-time paymentRegistration with application€50Deposit on accepting a place€3,000The deposit is a payment on ac…
Registration and acceptance payments
| Registration with application | €50 |
|---|---|
| Deposit on accepting a place | €3,000 |
The deposit is a payment on account with conditions: 50% is credited against the first invoice; the remainder is returned after the final Sixth Year invoice is settled. It is not an additional annual tuition charge. Non-attendance after acceptance or later withdrawal can forfeit the deposit. Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Eight-instalment payment option
| Interest and administration charge for the eight-instalment plan | €250 |
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This charge belongs to the instalment option, not tuition or a monthly fee. Payment service and overdue-account charges may also apply; these are not priced here. Ask the school whether VAT is included.
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Fees and the first-year budget
The published 2026/2027 schedule lists €26,550 per year for Standard annual fee. A 15% annual premium applies to pupils joining in Fourth Year or later, and a 15% premium applies to English-as-a-second-language pupils. Confirm how premiums combine. Registration is €50 and the deposit €3,000. Books, uniforms, laundry and various activities cost extra. Ask for a written total for your child before accepting a place.
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Application and budget details
The eight-instalment plan carries a €250 interest and administration charge. Instalments fall in July, August, September, October, January, February, March and April; this calendar skips November and December. Paying in full or in two instalments is also offered. Payzone has separate bank charges. Books, sports equipment, trips, art supplies, medical expenses, uniforms, laundry and music tuition remain outside the standard fee.
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How the deposit is credited
The €3,000 acceptance deposit is not wholly additional tuition: half is applied to the first invoice. The balance is returned after the final Sixth Year account is settled. The fee page says non-attendance or subsequent withdrawal forfeits it; the payment policy also says issued invoices remain payable after a mid-term withdrawal.
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Conditional family discounts
While two brothers attend, the second receives 7.5% off the fee. With three or more attending, the stated discounts are 10% for the second and 20% for subsequent boys. A separate 5% alumni concession requires a brother who completed six years. These are conditional concessions, not the standard price; no stacking is assumed.
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Location
Clongowes Wood College
Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare, W91 DN40, Clane, Ireland
Parents also ask
How much are Clongowes Wood College fees?
2026/2027: €26,550. Annual fee. Confirm additional compulsory costs with the school.
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How much does the first year at Clongowes Wood College cost?
The known first-year cost at Clongowes Wood College for a First Year seven-day boarder; standard entry before Fourth Year, without an ESL premium boarder is €28,100 in 2026/27: €26,550 tuition, a €50 registration fee and a €1,500 enrolment deposit. Uniform, trips, books and materials, entry fees and recurring charges are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/fees/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Main_Building,_Clongowes_Wood_College_-_Kildare,_Ireland.JPG
https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/senior-cycle/
https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/how-to-apply/
https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/international-students/
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