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Sandford Park School

Ireland, Dublin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,900
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 435
Type Co-educational
Opened 1922
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Sandford Park School is a private, co-educational day school in Dublin's Ranelagh area for pupils aged 12 to 18. English is the language of instruction and the curriculum follows the Irish system, with Junior Cycle, Transition Year (compulsory) and Senior Cycle leading to the Leaving Certificate. The school opened in 1922 and became co-educational in 2013; current enrollment is around 435 students. The campus combines bright academic buildings with dedicated creative and sporting spaces, science laboratories, and bespoke spaces for Art, Music and, from Summer 2025, Drama, Film and Theatre Studies. The arts are a central focus, with a broad programme across music, drama and art, supplemented by Film Club and student productions. A wide range of co-curriculars supports academic development, including STEM Club, Chess Club and Debating, along with leadership and service activities through the Charity Committee and student councils. The school fosters a non-denominational, inclusive culture and offers a supportive environment for personal growth, teamwork and discovery.

Sandford Park School, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 FN29, Ireland

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The Essentials

Sandford Park School has 435 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Sandford Park School is located in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 FN29. It sits on Sandford Road on a wooded campus close to Dublin city centre. The Luas stations Beechwood and Ranelagh are within a five-minute walk, and the DART minibus service operates for students during term time. Dublin Bus routes 11, 44, 44D and 180 stop outside the school or in nearby Ranelagh village.

Stages
Post-primary, co-educational. The school offers Junior Cycle, Transition Year (compulsory), and Senior Cycle.

Type
Co-educational, day school with a non-denominational ethos.

Additional learning support
An Additional Education Needs (AEN) Coordinator and AEN team provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
Ireland

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational

Bus service
The School provides a minibus service for students during term time.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Sandford Park School ranges from EUR 8,900 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition (all year groups)
- EUR 8,900 per pupil, per academic year.

Per-term / instalment detail
- Fee invoices are issued in July and January each academic year; fees are due on 1 September and 1 February. Parents receive itemised student-specific invoices.
- Where fees are paid by the school's standard half-year billing, each instalment corresponds to approximately EUR 4,450 (i.e., half of the annual tuition). The school also permits payment by direct debit in ten equal monthly instalments (5 September to 5 June). Based on the annual tuition alone, ten equal monthly instalments would be EUR 890 per month; a non-refundable direct-debit administration fee of EUR 50 applies.

Tuition differences and additional student charges
- Non-EU student charge: EUR 1,500 per year (applies in addition to the standard tuition).
- Transition Year (4th Year) programme fee: EUR 600 per year; invoiced in two equal instalments of EUR 300 on the September and February statements.

Other recurring and optional fees / charges
- Individual music tuition (optional): EUR 1,050 per academic year (30 lessons); music tuition fees are charged in the term in which lessons take place.
- Annual locker rental: EUR 25.
- School journal: EUR 10.
- Annual yearbook (The Griffin, optional): EUR 35.
- PTA subscription (optional): EUR 25.
- Past Pupil Union life membership (6th Year only, optional): EUR 70 (appears on the February invoice).
- Personal accident insurance (mandatory): EUR 10 per year.
- School fee rebate insurance (optional): charged twice yearly; provides certain rebates (details and exclusions apply).
- Canteen/lunches: cashless system (Debitrak) for purchases; families load funds onto student accounts. School issues smart fobs to new students.
- School trips that include overnight stays must be paid in advance; participation may be withheld if the family's fee account is in arrears and no payment arrangement is agreed. Malicious or negligent damage to school property will be charged to the parent/guardian account.

Application, enrollment and place-deposit charges
- Application/administration fee: EUR 100 (non-refundable). For additional sibling applications, an administration fee of EUR 60 applies.
- Place deposit on acceptance: EUR 1,000 (non-refundable). On a pupil's commencement, EUR 300 of that deposit is applied to the first school fee invoice; the remaining EUR 700 is applied to the final fee invoice on leaving the school.
- Certain competitions/scholarship applications may carry separate entry fees (for example, music scholarship application entrance fees have been EUR 40 when required).

Billing schedule, payment deadlines and late-payment terms
- Invoices are issued in July and January; fees are due 1 September and 1 February. All fee accounts must be paid in full by 31 May to ensure progression to the following academic year. Late settlement or fee arrangements made without prior written agreement may incur an annual late payment charge (EUR 500). The school reserves the right to withdraw a student for non-payment and to withhold reports where accounts remain outstanding. One term's written notice is required to withdraw a student; failure to give one full term's notice makes the parent/guardian liable for one term's fees in lieu of notice.

Payment methods accepted
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the school bank account: Account Name: Sandford Park School; Bank: AIB; IBAN: IE52 AIBK 9312 2540 6490 92; SWIFT/BIC: AIBKIE2D.
- Payzone (online payments available).
- Cheque (made payable to Sandford Park School and forwarded to the Bursar).
- Direct Debit (ten equal monthly instalments, 5 September to 5 June; non-refundable annual administration fee EUR 50).
- Cash payments are not accepted.

Discounts, bursaries and financial assistance
- Sibling discounts (concurrent enrolment): 2nd child 5% of net tuition, 3rd child 10%, 4th child and subsequent 15% (applied after any scholarship or bursary). Past-pupil discount: 10% applicable to children of past pupils.
- Means-tested school bursaries are available on a limited basis; the school also refers families to the State Secondary Education Committee (SEC) grant (where eligible) and to external funds such as Protestant Aid and the Bertrand & Rutland Fund.

Refunds and withdrawal / notice provisions
- Place deposit: EUR 1,000 is non-refundable on acceptance; portions of the deposit are credited to the fee invoices as described above.
- Withdrawal: one full term's written notice to the Principal is required; failure to give one full term's written notice makes the parent/guardian liable for one term's fees in lieu of notice. The school may withhold reports or deny access to facilities where fee accounts remain unpaid.
- Fee rebate insurance (optional) can provide rebates for certain qualifying absences due to illness and remission in the event of the accidental death of the principal fee payer; specific conditions and exclusions (for example, closures for pandemics or Department directives) apply.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. Sandford Park School is a day school.

Points to note for parents
- Fee invoices and all fee-related queries are handled by the Bursar's office. Fee payers receive itemised statements and may request individualised payment schedules in exceptional circumstances for consideration by the Bursar. The school reserves its contractual rights (withdrawal, withholding reports, referral to debt recovery) where fees remain unpaid and no written agreement is in place.
Academics

Sandford Park School teaches Indian Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
Sandford Park School is a co-educational private day school for students aged 12 to 18. English is the language of instruction. The school prepares students for the Irish State examinations, and the Irish Leaving Certificate is widely recognised by European and American universities for entrance. The curriculum is organised into Junior Cycle, Transition Year, and Senior Cycle. Junior Cycle includes English, Irish, Maths, History, CSPE, Business Studies, and French. Transition Year is compulsory and includes a range of academic, personal, vocational, social and cultural activities alongside core subjects, Leaving Certificate modules, and a wide array of experiential activities. Senior Cycle focuses on preparing students for the Leaving Certificate with subject blocks and a progression pathway to higher education and careers.

Exam Results
Junior Cycle results were announced for Transition Year; Transition Year students achieved fantastic Junior Cycle results. Benjamin Griffiths, in particular, achieved nine distinctions. The post notes that many Transition Year students achieved high results.

Gifted and Talented
Freya McKeever achieved 100% in the IMTA First Year Maths Competition 2026.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Read the Admissions Policy and view the Annual Admission Notice. The Admissions Policy complies with the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018. An Annual Admission Notice is published each September detailing the application process for the following academic year, including application and decision dates, the number of places available, the number of applications received and the number of places offered. 2. First Year admissions follow a defined process. There are two processes: one concerns entry to 1st Year and the other for applications for 2nd Year to 6th Year. For First Year 2027/2028, the application window is 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. The online Application Form for Admission will be available from 1 October 2026. Applicants should read the Admissions Policy before applying. 3. 2nd-6th Year admissions. Applications for 2nd-6th Year may be submitted at any time for available places. Allocations are made in accordance with the selection criteria in the Admissions Policy. Any offer is conditional on payment of a deposit in full. The application form may be downloaded from the website. 4. International Students. International Students: The school welcomes applications from international students. Where relevant, applicants are required to attend English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes. For information on fees and general provisions for non-EU citizens, refer to Fee Breakdown section.

Scholarships
Music Scholarship is offered to students entering Form 1 in 2027/2028. Applications are now open and will close on 1 October at 5:00 p.m; application forms are available on the school's website. Scholarships may cover full or partial tuition fees and are reviewed annually based on progress and participation.
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