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John Scottus School

Ireland, Dublin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €5,900 - 6,615
Ages 5 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1986
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Taught languages French, Latin
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

John Scottus School in Ireland operates across Primary Old Conna, Primary Dublin 4 (Northumberland Road), Secondary Old Conna, and John Scottus National School. The school serves ages 5 to 17 as an independent, co-educational day school with a multi-campus structure. The curriculum rests on four pillars: Stillness, Attention, Enquiry, and Unity. Stillness uses mindfulness and meditation to support present-centered learning; Attention emphasizes engaging teaching and self-discipline; Enquiry employs the Socratic method with weekly philosophy to explore truth, courage, justice, love, and self-awareness; Unity fosters care for others and community. The school is multi-denominational and inspired by Plato, Christianity and Advaita Vedanta; the motto is Laetus Impraesens – Delight in the Present. Facilities include a playground and access to local green spaces for PE; Primary swimming with after-school transport; Astro pitch for basketball and a grass pitch for soccer. Clubs include choir, music activities, guitar, French Club, Irish Club, and art.

John Scottus Primary (Old Conna): Ferndale Road, Rathmichael, Co. Dublin, A98FN12; John Scottus Secondary (Old Conna): Old Conna, Ferndale Road, Rathmichael, Co. Dublin, A98FN12; John Scottus National School (Dublin 6): 157 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6, D06 R621 (city-centre primary also shown in documents as 47–49 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, D04 R128)

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The Essentials

John Scottus School has instruction in English.

Location
John Scottus operates across multiple campuses in Dublin, Ireland. John Scottus Primary Old Conna is located in Rathmichael, Co. Dublin. John Scottus Primary D4 is at 47-49 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. John Scottus Secondary is at Old Conna, Rathmichael. John Scottus National School is at 157 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6.

Stages
Primary (Junior Infants–6th Class) and Secondary; Primary Old Conna also includes Pre-School on site.

Type
Independent, co-educational, day school.

Additional learning support
Additional Education Needs policy: a continuum of support with in-class, small-group and withdrawal support; deployment of resources to meet identified needs; collaboration with NEPS, SENO and NCSE; staff receive CPD in SEN provision.

Country affiliation
Ireland

Religious affiliation
Multi-denominational

School day structure
For the Dublin 4 Primary campus, side gate opens 08:00; Junior Infants finish 2:00 pm; Senior Infants finish 3:00 pm; 1st Class–6th Class finish 3:05–3:15 pm. After-school runs 2:00–3:00 pm (Junior Infants only) and 3:15–5:15 pm (All). No after-school on the first & last days of full terms. After swimming, children booked into After-school are bused back to the school.
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Fees

Annual tuition at John Scottus School ranges from EUR 5,900 to EUR 6,615 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- A registration deposit is required to secure a place. For the primary school an advance payment of EUR 1,000 is required when an offer is accepted; this deposit is applied against fees and becomes non‑refundable from 1 March before the child starts.
- For secondary admissions a registration form must be returned together with a deposit equivalent to a proportion of the first term's contribution. The school's admissions information specifies that a deposit is required at registration.

Tuition fees (by school level and year)

- Primary (Old Conna) — Annual tuition for the 2026/27 academic year: EUR 5,900. This annual fee includes nourishing breaks, a vegetarian hot lunch, books and art materials.

- Secondary (Old Conna) — Annual tuition for the 2026/27 academic year: EUR 6,615. Catering (nourishing breaks) is included; an optional vegetarian lunch may be available for an additional fee. The school also publishes admissions material that references a yearly fee and requires a registration deposit (a proportion of the first term) on registration.

- Pre‑school / Early Years — Published weekly and annual fee schedules exist for the pre‑school (example schedules and hot‑lunch charges are set out in the pre‑school fees policy documents). Specific class‑level or term‑by‑term breakdowns for pre‑school are provided in the pre‑school fee policy documents.

Per‑term / instalment detail and sibling discounts

- Primary instalment options (examples from the school's published fees policy):
- Payment in full at the start of the academic year with an early‑payment discount.
- Payment in two instalments (dates and amounts set out in the fees policy for the relevant year).
- Payment by monthly standing order in a series of monthly instalments (dates and amounts set out in the fees policy for the relevant year).
- A 10% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent siblings in the primary school. The fees policy also shows how the advance deposit reduces the outstanding balance.

- Secondary per‑term / per‑year‑group breakdowns are not published as separate year‑group tariffs; the secondary school lists a single annual tuition amount for the published year. The admissions process requires a registration deposit (a proportion of the first term) at registration.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The primary fees policy details payment schedules and deadlines (options for payment in full, two instalments, or monthly standing orders with fixed dates). Receipts are issued on request. Parents who withdraw children must give written notice and four weeks' notice or pay four weeks' fees. Non‑payment may result in loss of place, suspension or withdrawal of the child until the matter is resolved. Fees continue to apply for days/weeks the child does not attend; exceptional closure provisions are addressed in the fees policy.
- The secondary admissions information confirms that confirmation of places for the following September is issued in October and that a registration deposit (proportion of the first term) accompanies the registration form; parents are advised of decisions and payment procedures as part of the admissions process.

Boarding fees

- John Scottus operates as day schools (primary, pre‑school and secondary). There are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Uniform: branded items (tracksuit, polo shirt, school bag) and compulsory items (black shoes, ties) are required; some uniform items are available to purchase through specified suppliers. Cost of uniform items is additional to tuition.
- Catering / Lunch: primary and secondary notes indicate lunch/snack provision. Primary and some pre‑school fees include lunch; optional or additional catering services may incur extra charges at secondary level.
- Optional extras: supervised study, certain clubs, trips and some extracurricular activities may have separate fees; the school's policies and parent communications set out chargeable activities and any associated fees.

Refunds and withdrawal terms

- Advance deposit (primary): the EUR 1,000 advance payment to secure a primary place is applied against fees and becomes non‑refundable from 1 March before the child starts; the deposit is used to offset the second half of the year's fees. Withdrawal requires written notice and either four weeks' notice or payment of four weeks' fees. In cases of long‑term certified medical absence the school asks parents to keep in contact to discuss arrangements. Non‑payment can result in loss of placement.
- Pre‑school and other policies specify deposit and refund arrangements appropriate to those settings (for example deposits for pre‑school places and conditions for refund).

Fee payment options

- Online payments: an online payments portal (Payzone) is used by the school for fee payments.
- Bank transfer / standing order: the primary and pre‑school fees policies publish bank details (John Scottus Educational Trust) and provide IBAN/BIC for electronic transfers and specify standing‑order instalment schedules.
- Other accepted methods: the school's payments portal and published fees policy materials cover accepted payment methods (online portal, standing order and bank transfer); parents are issued receipts on request.

Scholarships, bursaries and financial assistance

- Bursaries and scholarships may be available that cover up to 50% of fees for eligible families or as part of transition support from primary to secondary; application forms and criteria are set out by the school.

Summary notes

- The school operates as fee‑charging day schools (pre‑school, primary and secondary) with published annual tuition figures for the relevant academic year, an advance registration deposit requirement, structured payment options (full, instalments, standing order), published bank details for electronic transfer, sibling discounts in primary, and explicit withdrawal and refund terms in the fees policy documents. Key payment and refund rules (deposit amount and non‑refund date, instalment amounts and dates, withdrawal notice requirement) are set out in the school's published fees policy documents.
Academics

Curriculum
The John Scottus curriculum comprises four pillars: Stillness, Attention, Enquiry, and Unity. Stillness includes mindfulness and meditation to foster focus and present-centered learning. Attention emphasizes engaging teaching, the joy of learning, and self-discipline. Enquiry nurtures self-discovery and uses the Socratic method with weekly philosophy to explore concepts such as truth, courage, justice, love and self-awareness. Unity promotes care for others and community. The school is multi-denominational and inspired by Plato, Christianity and Advaita Vedanta; the motto is Laetus Impraesens – Delight in the Present.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Entry and year access: The school is independent, co-educational, and a day school offering education to boys and girls from age four to 17; direct entry into any year is available. The school serves children starting at age four and provides options for entry into any year. 2. Registration and ethos: Registration opens each September for the following academic year, and early applications help ensure a smooth process. The ethos centers on unity, spirituality, the spirit of enquiry, service, and love, and the admissions team remains readily available to assist at every step. 3. How to apply and visits: To begin, click the Apply Now button to complete the application form; questions can be emailed to primaryoldconna@johnscottus.ie. Personal tours are encouraged, and the school hosts open events throughout the year. 4. Open events: Open events are hosted to immerse prospective families in life at John Scottus and provide opportunities to learn more about the school.

Scholarships
School Bursaries and Scholarships: John Scottus Secondary School offers bursaries and scholarships to Sixth Class students entering Secondary. The bursary covers up to half the fees for the Junior Certificate cycle (three years). Submissions are received by the School's Bursary and Scholarship Board, and decisions are made as soon as possible. The main criteria are the student's and family's commitment to the school life and ethos and the student's work in school. The bursary application form is downloadable from the site.

Waitlist
Decision making for places: If a class is not full, acceptance is given shortly after the registration form is received. If a class is full, all applications receive provisional acceptance. In October each year, confirmation of places for the following September is sent. A Registration Form is completed by parents and returned together with a deposit (a proportion of the first term's contribution). Priority criteria include: 1) children coming up from John Scottus Primary School, 2) children of staff, 3) brothers and sisters of existing pupils, 4) children of past pupils, 5) ethos considerations, and 6) first come, first served.
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