Boarding Schools
About Clongowes Wood College SJ
Clongowes Wood College SJ is Ireland’s leading 7-day boarding school, catering to 450 boys from 12 years old and up. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition offering a broad academic programme as well as a diverse co-curricular programme, and nourishing and supportive pastoral care. Clongowes is set in 550 acres, just 40 minutes from Dublin airport.
Since 1814, Clongowes graduates have become leaders in the areas of business, sport, politics and the arts. Our warm and happy school puts the care and nurturing of each individual student at the heart of everything we do. Clongowes boarding school is a special place that provides an all-round education in a dynamic living and learning community. Our facilities are exemplary with every opportunity given to each student to develop, grow and learn in order to fulfil his potential.
Curriculum: The teaching and learning programme is broad and balanced, spanning across 6 years, with state exams at Junior Certificate (3rd year) and Leaving Certificate at 6th year, with a Transition Year at 4th Year.
More Information:
Headmaster: Mr. Chris Lumb
Academic Calendar: Late August-May
Tuition Fees
2021-22
Annual Fee
€20,800
Facilities
Facilities: Alongside accommodation, Clongowes has rugby and soccer pitches, a golf course, athletics track, cricket pitch, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, sports hall, gym and a 25m indoor swimming pool. Music practice rooms, science and computer labs, a library, and co-operative learning spaces are also available.
Extracurricular Activities
A wide variety of activities are offered including orchestra, 3 choirs, traditional Irish music group, debating, drama, art, and sports including rugby, soccer, GAA, golf, athletics, swimming, cricket, basketball, tennis etc. A full competitive fixture list for all sports is available.
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