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King's Hospital School Fees 2026/27: €9,360 a year · Day
Dublin, Ireland
Irish Junior Cycle, Irish Leaving Certificate
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-14Fees 2026/2027
King's Hospital School fees for 2026/27 are €9,360 for Day pupil a year.
€9,360
Annual fee (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Day pupil | €9,360 |
| Domestic five-day boarding | €19,395 |
| Domestic seven-day boarding | €21,880 |
| EU seven-day boarding | €28,595 |
| Non-EU seven-day boarding | €29,760 |
Published 2026/27 annual fees range by day, domestic boarding and EU/non-EU seven-day boarding category. The €1,000 Irish-resident or €3,000 overseas deposit is separate; it is not a tuition prepayment and is returned against the final fee account under school conditions if the pupil takes up the place. Ask for the exact category, optional charges and payment schedule.
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The known first-year cost at King's Hospital School for a Form 1 domestic day pupil is €10,550 in 2026/27: €9,360 tuition, a €100 registration fee, a €50 form 1 subject sampling, a €25 bluecoat annual family charge, a €15 pupil insurance and a €1,000 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
€10,550
Known costs for a Form 1 domestic day pupil
- Tuition
- €9,360
- Registration fee · one-off
- €100
- Form 1 subject sampling · one-off
- €50
- Bluecoat annual family charge · yearly
- €25
- Pupil insurance · yearly
- €15
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- €1,000
From year 2€9,400 a year
Not included: uniform, trips, exams, lunch, individual support, personal devices (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Tuition €9,360 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee €100 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Form 1 subject sampling €50 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Bluecoat annual family charge €25 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Pupil insurance €15 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Enrolment deposit €1,000 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
School stagesThe King’s Hospital School offers day and boarding education in Dublin.
QualificationsIrish Junior Cycle, Irish Leaving Certificate
BoardingBoarding available
AddressPalmerstown, Dublin 20, D20 V256
Not yet confirmed: ages, teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
2027 Form 1 and international entryFor 2027 Form 1 day or Irish-resident boarding entry, the school says a pupil should have reached age 12 by the start of Form…
2027 Form 1 and international entry
For 2027 Form 1 day or Irish-resident boarding entry, the school says a pupil should have reached age 12 by the start of Form 1. Applications require the published documents and a €100 application charge; boarding applicants have a visit or video interview. Overseas families use a separate international route, which states its own age and English-proficiency requirements.
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International boarding, guardianship and English support
International applications are considered for Forms 1, 2, 4 and 5; Forms 3 and 6 are state-examination years and do not admit international entrants. The published entry ages by 1 September are 12, 13, 15 and 16 respectively, with some exceptions considered. International pupils must enrol as seven-day boarders for a full academic year, August to June. Applicants take an online English test and interview. English is assessed again at the start of term; parents are told the required English course and its cost according to level and year group. Families without a suitable relative or close friend in Ireland must engage a professional guardian. The family and guardian return the annual guardianship form by the end of June, and the guardian attends an information session. Direct airport-school transfers use school transport; arrivals or departures between 22:00 and 07:00 require a host-family arrangement through the guardian. Confirm the current requirements with admissions.
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Learning & qualifications
About King's Hospital SchoolThe King’s Hospital School offers day and boarding education in Dublin.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Learning and qualification…
About King's Hospital School
The King’s Hospital School offers day and boarding education in Dublin.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
The King’s Hospital School offers day and boarding education in Dublin. The admissions system distinguishes day places, Irish-resident boarding and international boarding. The pathway moves from Junior Cycle in Forms 1–3 through Transition Year in Form 4 to the senior cycle and Leaving Certificate.
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Support, school day & campus
Special educational needs supportThe school's Special Educational Needs team offers early identification and in-class support, working with parents, teachers, h…
Special educational needs support
The school's Special Educational Needs team offers early identification and in-class support, working with parents, teachers, house staff and external professionals. Confirm the individual support plan and any additional service or assessment costs during admission.
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Campus and daily arrangements
King's Hospital School is in Dublin. The admissions system distinguishes day places, Irish-resident boarding and international boarding. 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: Palmerstown, Dublin 20, D20 V256.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Application and budget detailsAcceptance deposits differ for Irish-resident and overseas families.
Application and budget details
Acceptance deposits differ for Irish-resident and overseas families. They are not refundable if an accepted place is not taken up, and notice terms may create an additional term’s liability. The Form 1 domestic registration charge does not apply to overseas applicants. Obtain the correct category’s contract rather than assume identical upfront payments.
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Mandatory extras and payment categories
The 2026/27 basic annual fees remain unchanged. Personal accident insurance adds €15 per year for every pupil. Form 1 subject sampling adds €50; Transition Year adds €280 on each of the July and December invoices. The fee-information page lists a €25 annual Bluecoat charge per family as mandatory, although a general optional-activities example also names the magazine. Domestic families may use eight direct-debit payments from August to March; EU fees are due half-yearly before 1 August and 1 January, while non-EU fees are due annually before 1 August. Direct debit is unavailable to overseas families. A required Form 1–6 device and day lunches remain separate.
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Location
City overview · campus position not confirmed
King's Hospital School
Palmerstown, Dublin 20, D20 V256, Dublin, Ireland
Parents also ask
How much are King's Hospital School fees?
King's Hospital School fees for 2026/27 are €9,360 for Day pupil a year.
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How much does the first year at King's Hospital School cost?
The known first-year cost at King's Hospital School for a Form 1 domestic day pupil is €10,550 in 2026/27: €9,360 tuition, a €100 registration fee, a €50 form 1 subject sampling, a €25 bluecoat annual family charge, a €15 pupil insurance and a €1,000 enrolment deposit. Uniform, trips, exams, lunch, individual support and personal devices 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://kingshospital.ie/parent-information/school-fees/
https://kingshospital.ie/academics/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King%27s_Hospital_entrance_sign.jpg
https://kingshospital.ie/student-admissions/form-1-day-boarding-applications/
https://kingshospital.ie/student-admissions/international-student-applications/
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