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St. Columba's College Fees 2026/27: from €11,481 a year · Day · Day pupil, from
Dublin, Ireland
12–18 years
Irish Junior Cycle, Irish Leaving Certificate
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-28Fees 2026/27
€11,481
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee, from |
|---|---|
| Day pupil, from | €11,481 |
| Day boarder, from | €14,981 |
| Junior full boarder, from | €26,154 |
| Senior full boarder, from | €31,154 |
2026/27 published starting annual amounts: day pupil €11,481, day boarder €14,981, junior full boarder €26,154 and senior full boarder €31,154. Bills are issued in August and January; actual offer and extras should be checked with admissions.
The four existing2026/27 starting annual fees remain unchanged. The detailed schedule distinguishes Irish/UK/EU boarding at €26,154 in Forms I–III or €31,154 in Forms IV–VI from non-EU boarding at €32,418 or €37,418. An annual €800 Summer Works levy is separate, and EU boarders outside Ireland/UK add €1,817 administration. Registration is €200 and non-refundable. Confirmation payments of €1,500 for Irish/UK/EU nationals or €2,000 otherwise are held to the final account, with balances after extras refunded the following term. The PDF makes fees payable in September and February; visa-required overseas pupils pay the full year in advance. Boarding includes the stated tuition, meals and accommodation; EFL, external examinations and individual expenses can add costs.
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The known first-year cost at St. Columba's College for a New Form I ; Irish, UK or EU national; without EFL or optional extras day pupil is €13,981 in 2026/27: €11,481 tuition, a €200 registration fee, a €800 annual summer works levy and a €1,500 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
€13,981
Known costs for a New Form I ; Irish, UK or EU national; without EFL or optional extras day pupil
- Tuition
- €11,481
- Registration fee · one-off
- €200
- Annual Summer Works Levy · yearly
- €800
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- €1,500
From year 2€12,281 a year
Not included: uniform, trips, exams, books and materials, transport (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 4 Nov 2026
- Tuition €11,481 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Registration fee €200 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Annual Summer Works Levy €800 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit €1,500 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 stagesSee Learning & qualifications
Ages12–18 years
QualificationsIrish Junior Cycle, Irish Leaving Certificate
BoardingBoarding available
AddressMain entrance: Kilmashogue Lane, Whitechurch, D16 CH92 Dublin 16
Not yet confirmed: teaching language.
Admissions & entry points
Entry points and assessmentThe college recommends entry in Form I at age 12.
Entry points and assessment
The college recommends entry in Form I at age 12. It also takes some pupils into Form II, IV or V, while discouraging entry during examination Forms III and VI. Day applications cannot be accepted before 1 October in the year preceding entry; boarding applications may be made a year earlier. Applicants visit the school, with assessments depending on entry point and language background.
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International boarding applications
As checked on 21 October 2026, St. Columba’s advertises international boarding applications for 2027/28 and very limited availability for 2026/27. Families must contact [email protected] before submitting an application or paying for a boarding place. The school describes Transition Year as an opportunity for international pupils to adapt through academic study, excursions, leadership projects and cultural activities. Availability can change.
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Learning & qualifications
About St.
About St. Columba's College
St. Columba’s College is a day and seven-day boarding school overlooking Dublin from the Dublin Hills.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
School stages
Ages 12–18: Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle leading to the Leaving Certificate; day, day-boarder and full-boarder arrangements differ.
Irish Junior and Senior Cycle
The school describes Junior Cycle (three years), then Transition Year, followed by Senior Cycle and the Leaving Certificate. This is the school's Irish secondary route; no IB or British qualification route is asserted.
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Support, school day & campus
Learning and pastoral supportThe school's prospectus says its Learning Support Department monitors and assists pupils with difficulties, alongside house staff, …
Learning and pastoral support
The school's prospectus says its Learning Support Department monitors and assists pupils with difficulties, alongside house staff, tutors and supervised evening prep. Specific support arrangements and availability for an individual pupil should be confirmed during admission.
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Campus and daily arrangements
St. Columba's College is in Dublin. Many teaching and boarding staff live on site, and the college uses small day and boarding houses. 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 locations
Use the main entrance via Kilmashogue Lane. The school warns that Google Maps can direct visitors to the wrong entrance beside Marlay Nursing Home.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Application and budget detailsA day pupil completes supervised homework at home, while a day boarder stays for prep at the College.
Application and budget details
A day pupil completes supervised homework at home, while a day boarder stays for prep at the College. Both packages include meals, but only full boarders sleep at school. Published 2026/2027 prices are starting amounts and differ between junior and senior boarding. Bills are issued in August and January.
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Location
City overview · campus position not confirmed
St. Columba's College
Main entrance: Kilmashogue Lane, Whitechurch, D16 CH92 Dublin 16, Dublin, Ireland
Parents also ask
How much are St. Columba's College fees?
2026/27: €11,481. Annual fee, from. Confirm additional compulsory costs with the school.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Boarding includes the stated tuition, meals and accommodation; EFL, external examinations and individual expenses can add costs.
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How much does the first year at St. Columba's College cost?
The known first-year cost at St. Columba's College for a New Form I ; Irish, UK or EU national; without EFL or optional extras day pupil is €13,981 in 2026/27: €11,481 tuition, a €200 registration fee, a €800 annual summer works levy and a €1,500 enrolment deposit. Uniform, trips, exams, books and materials and transport are not included.
School fee source ↗ · checked
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.stcolumbas.ie/admissions-2/
https://www.stcolumbas.ie/international-admissions
https://www.stcolumbas.ie/admissions-1/
https://www.stcolumbas.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/St.Columbas-College_Prospectus-WEB.pdf
https://www.stcolumbas.ie/wp-content/uploads/St.-Columbas-College-Fees-2026-2027.pdf
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