Fees & Fee Support
At Rathdown, we endeavour to maintain consistently high academic standards.
Whilst ensuring the continued enhancement of our facilities to meet the highest standards for the benefit of our students.
The following list details the fees for 2024-2025 academic year.
Senior School Fees 2024/25
DAY STUDENTS
- Tuition fees €8,470
BOARDING STUDENTS
- Includes Tuition & Boarding €23,400
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- Administration Charge €550
- English lessons €2,000
Junior School Fees 2023/24
JUNIOR DAY
- P2 - P6 €8,470
- P1 €7,490
- KG2/KG3 €6,230
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- Administration Charge €550
- English lessons €2,000
RATHDOWN SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMME
Rathdown School offers an Extended Day Programme
- Monday - Friday to 5:00pm €10 per hour
- 5:00pm - 6.00pm €10 per hour
- Tea (served 5.30pm - 6.00pm) €4 per day
Payment Options:
If you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact us on +353 (0)1 285 3133 or e-mail the Registrar for more information or fill out our Enquiry form.
One Instalment
- Fees and Optional extras can be paid in full by Friday 23rd August 2024
Two Instalments
- 50% of the Fees and Optional extras can be paid by Friday 23rd August 2024 and the remainder can be paid by 31st January 2024
Ten Instalments
- Fees may be paid over a series of 10 Instalments through a variable Direct Debit Mandate on the 10th of each month from August 2024 to May 2025. The Direct Debit method of payment is FREE OF CHARGE.
PLEASE NOTE PAYMENTS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED BY CASH OR CHEQUE. Bank details can be found here.
Sibling Discounts on Tuition Fees
- 5% discount for the second child
- 10% discount for the third child
- 15% discount for the fourth child
- 20% discount for the fifth child
Senior School - Fees in Advance
Once a place has been offered, the parent / guardian has 14 days in which to accept the offer. To accept the offer €1,500 is payable immediately.
This €1,500 is non-refundable and non-transferable and secures the place. It will then be applied against the school tuition fee for the first year the child is in the school.
For existing students transferring from the junior school in Rathdown the amount payable upon accepting a place in the senior school is €1,000 (non-refundable and non-transferable).
PLEASE NOTE PAYMENTS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED BY CASH OR CHEQUE. Bank details can be found here.
Junior School - Fees in Advance
For Parents / Guardians accepting a place in our junior school a non-refundable and non-transferable sum of €1,500 is payable upon accepting an offer this amount will then be applied against your child’s first year fee in the junior school.
PLEASE NOTE PAYMENTS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED BY CASH OR CHEQUE. Bank details can be found here.
Boarding Deposits
- Boarding Students €800
SEC Grant
SEC Grant Application details available at www.secgrant.ie
The SEC offers means-tested financial assistance with boarding and day fees for necessitous Protestant families.
What is the SEC grant? - https://youtu.be/Cb1m8FzIOGc
The Online Application Process involves three steps:
- Registration Form: first you must complete a registration form (link below)
- Application Form: when we process your registration, we will issue you an Application Form which will ask for more detail about your family’s financial position.
- Document Submission: finally, you will be invited to upload electronic copies of various documents to support your application.
If you wish to apply for an SEC grant for the school year 2023/24 please follow the steps below:
- Consult the website: Before you begin, please visit the SEC website, www.secgrant.ie. There you will find information on religious eligibility, deadlines, recognised churches, required documents, and a Means Test Calculator which will give you an indication of the value of grant you may be eligible for.
- Starting Registration: if you decide to apply, please click the Registration Form button below.
Ensure your contact details are correct. The SEC will contact you by email. You should check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence from the SEC.
You should complete your registration as soon as possible, and within two weeks of accepting a school place. The SEC will supply further deadlines for the Application Form and Verifying Documents at a later stage.
We will be closing the new applicant registration process at the end of May 2023.
If you need further support or advice, please email support@secgrant.ie and a SEC staff member will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Kind Regards,
SEC Grants Team
Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 CF67
info@secgrant.ie | www.secgrant.ie | 01 551 4693
Protestant Aid
Protestant Aid could also assist with school fees. Families who are in receipt of (or eligible for) an SEC grant may apply. This programme is subject to certain eligibility criteria, if assistance is needed, they will do their best to help.
Application forms are available from April 2024 and the closing date for Tranche One is June 21st 2024.
For more information please click here.
If you would like more information please contact us on +353 (0)1 285 3133 or e-mail the Registrar for more information or fill out our Enquiry form.