Montessori British School Murcia vs The O'Brien International School

	M Montessori British School Murcia Alicante, Spain	T The O'Brien International School Alicante, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €3,500 - 20,000	Fees / year €4,300 - 4,950
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 70	Pupils 50
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Spanish
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2013
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Murcia, Spain; Campus de Murcia, 26B Calle Ermita Vieja, Murcia, 30006, Spain.	Location San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante, Spain. Located in the town of San Miguel de Salinas, about ten minutes from the city of Torrevieja.
Stages	Stages Primaria (6–12 years); Secundaria (12–16 years, flexible); Bachillerato (16–18 years, flexible); Erdkinder (adolescent Montessori community with a residence).	Stages Primary through college, including A-levels.
School type	School type Private international school offering Montessori-inspired education with British curriculum elements; Official Pearson Edexcel exam center for iGCSE, BTEC and A-Levels; Erdkinder boarding program.	School type British international school following the British curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British School Overseas; follows UK education standards.	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British curriculum).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / enrolment fees - Umbrella programme: a one-off administrative/registration fee of EUR 350 is charged and is paid with the first installment. - Microschools / franchise-type projects: an initial advisory/application payment of EUR 100 is charged. - Admission process: a completed registration form, required documentation and the first payment are required to confirm and reserve a place. Tuition fees by programme / year group - Umbrella (virtual programme, Key Stage 2/3 — approx. ages 6–14): EUR 170 per month; annual cost stated as within the range EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,800 for the 2024/2025 academic year (monthly payment option available). - Umbrella Key Stage 4 (International GCSE preparation): EUR 310 per month; annual cost falls within the overall Umbrella range given for 2024/2025. - Other modalities (Early Years / Day School Campus / Primary / Secondary / Baccalaureate / BTEC / A‑Levels): no published per-term or per-academic-year tuition schedule for each specific year group or cohort was found. The school operates Campus (Day School), Online and Erdkinder (residential) modalities but a complete, year-group-by-year-group fee table is not published. Billing schedule and payment terms - Umbrella billing options: monthly payments are available; a single full payment is accepted with a 3% discount applied for single-payment settlement. The stated annual price range for Umbrella (EUR 1,500–2,800) corresponds to the monthly plans and single-payment option for 2024/2025. An administrative fee of EUR 350 is charged with the first instalment. - Admissions confirmation requires submission of documentation and payment of the first instalment to reserve a place. Details of instalment schedules beyond the Umbrella programme (for campus or boarding tuition) are not published. Boarding fees (Erdkinder) - Boarding options offered: individual and group rooms; full board (including weekends) or week-board (Sunday evening to Friday evening) options; campuses may be in Murcia or in Ireland depending on dates and availability. No published numeric boarding fees (per week, per term or per year) were found. Other costs and extras - Administrative / registration: Umbrella administrative fee EUR 350 (paid with first instalment). Microschools initial fee EUR 100. - Exams: Pearson Edexcel examination sessions and private-candidate arrangements are listed (future exam sessions announced), but specific exam-entry fees are not published on the fee pages. - Camps and holiday programmes (summer/winter/half-term) and short-stay Erdkinder residencies are offered; fees for camps or short residential stays are not published on the programme pages. - Uniforms, textbooks, lunches, transport, extracurricular activity fees and other typical ancillaries: no published line-item amounts for uniform or routine ancillary costs were found. Refunds and cancellation - No published refund or cancellation policy for tuition, boarding or programme fees was found on the public programme and FAQ pages. Admission requires an initial payment to reserve a place; the school does state the admission steps but does not publish a standard refund schedule. Fee payment options - The school lists monthly and single-payment options for the Umbrella programme and notes that financing of course fees is available as an option, but explicit payment method details (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) are not published on the programme or FAQ pages. Parents should expect that at least monthly instalments and single lump-sum payment choices are supported; financing arrangements are available. Brief summary of what is available and what is not published - Available and published: Umbrella programme monthly rates (EUR 170/mo for Key Stage 2–3; EUR 310/mo for KS4), the Umbrella annual range for 2024/2025 (EUR 1,500–2,800), a EUR 350 administrative fee (Umbrella), a EUR 100 initial advisory fee for Microschools, boarding options (full board or week‑board) and the admission requirement that the first payment accompanies documentation. - Not published (no line-item figures located): a full per-term or per‑year tuition table by specific year group for on-campus Day School (Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Baccalaureate), numeric boarding fees (weekly/term/year amounts), itemised costs for uniform, meals, transport, extracurriculars, explicit exam entry fees, a formal refund/cancellation schedule, and explicit payment-method options (card / bank-transfer details). If you require these missing line-item figures on record, they are not published in the public programme and FAQ pages for the current academic year; the published items above are the definitive fee figures and billing rules that are publicly available.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration (non-refundable): EUR 450.00. Tuition fees by year group (quoted amounts and annual equivalents) - Primary: EUR 430.00 per month. Annual equivalent (monthly × 10 months): approximately EUR 4,300. - Secondary: EUR 495.00 per month. Annual equivalent (monthly × 10 months): approximately EUR 4,950. - A-Level programme (4 A-Levels): EUR 565.00 (quoted for the 4-subject A-Level package). Annual equivalent (if billed over a 10-month academic year): approximately EUR 5,650. (Annual totals above are shown as monthly rate multiplied by 10 months to give a standard academic-year equivalent; the school publishes the monthly figures and published yearly ranges align with these annual equivalents.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is quoted on a per-month basis. Specific term invoicing frequencies are not listed alongside the monthly figures on the published fee schedule. - Exam fees: all exam fees must be paid by 31 January in the year prior to taking the examination. Late entries incur penalties (100% penalty for late entry periods as stated). Amendment fees apply when changing entry level and equal the entry fee plus any penalties incurred. An "Exams Fees in Advance" scheme is offered (payments from September to January may be accumulated for subsequent exam fees). - A 5% sibling discount applies to tuition. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for The O'Brien International School. No boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee material. Other costs and fees - Stationery fee: EUR 135.00 per annum. - Exam entry fees: charged per subject; costs for language and some international exam entries vary by exam board and subject (languages, Art & Design and some optional courses may have higher charges). These subject-specific exam charges and optional course costs are applied in addition to tuition and may require separate payment. - Optional additional costs: some optional courses may require study or investigation trips at additional cost; Art & Design and some international language exam entries can be markedly more expensive. Refund information - The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. Exam-entry penalties for late entries are charged at the stated percentages and are not refundable. No separate general tuition refund policy is published alongside the fee schedule. Fee payment options - No specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) are listed on the published fee pages. Contact details for the school's admissions/accounts team are provided for arranging payment and enquiries: telephone 965 076 678, mobile 615 466 398; e-mails theobrienlanguagecentre@gmail.com and info@theobrienlanguagecentre.es.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Local and boarding students are accepted at the Murcia campus. The Erdkinder boarding program is offered, located in a botanical garden with a Life Skills curriculum. It provides full board (including weekends) or week board (Sunday evening to Friday evening); Nomad and temporary students are welcome, and the Ireland and Murcia campuses are available depending on dates and availability.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is led by Mercedes Gil, who is the CEO and Foundress; she serves as Principal and Montessori Directress.	Governance and ownership The school is privately owned and directed by John Doyle O'Brien, who serves as Head of Centre. A Deputy Director (Sabrina Patiño) and an Administration and Examinations Officer (Victoria Ferrandez) support governance and operations.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school uses personalized learning journeys instead of a standardized curriculum. Secondary (12–16) follows Pearson Certification: IGCSE and BTEC L2. Sixth form (16–18) offers Pearson Certification: A-Levels and BTEC L3. The school is an Official Pearson Edexcel Examination Center enabling international exams (IGCSEs, BTECs, A-Levels) with flexible paths, including university entry without exams through portfolios. Academic results are important to prepare students for college, career and life. Online classes run in synchronous blocks no longer than 50 minutes, led by Montessori-trained and/or English-speaking or bilingual teachers; Nomad Programs offer virtual and on-campus options, including Earth Children Erdkinder and on-campus Murcia activities.	Curriculum details The O'Brien International School follows the British Council School Curriculum from the English Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 11, with mandatory Spanish instruction to ensure bilingual and bicultural learners. Early Years (Reception) is delivered in English, with 10–15% of the EYFS curriculum taught in Spanish. Primary and Lower Secondary (Key Stages 1–3) follow the English National Curriculum, taught primarily in English, with 80% of the 35-period week focused on core subjects in English and 20% dedicated to Spanish language and cultural studies. Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4 – Years 9–11) typically offers 10 International GCSE subjects, with 8 compulsory—English Language, Mathematics, Single Science, and Spanish—and 2 or more optional subjects including Computing, Economics, History, Geography, Sociology, Statistics, ESL, Business, Art, Music, Psychology, Physical Education, and Religious Studies; Career Guidance begins in Year 9 through the PSHE/Tutorial Programme and continues in Year 11 for post-16 planning. Sixth Form (Key Stage 5 – Years 12–13) requires English, Spanish Language, and Mathematics plus one from Business, Spanish, Geography, Economics, History, or Sociology, with individualised career counselling and university guidance to prepare for higher education. The curriculum includes a broad range of subjects across the arts, humanities, and sciences, with a strong emphasis on bilingual education and global citizenship.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Students are guided toward higher education, with pathways to university through official UK exams (IGCSEs, BTECs, A-Levels). There are also options for university entry without exams by developing professional portfolios in vocational areas. The school emphasizes preparing graduates for college and future careers.	Higher education progression All Sixth Form students receive individualised career counselling and university guidance to prepare for higher education.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Nomad Program is described as suitable for talented students seeking a personalized approach. The program supports flexible online and on-campus learning to accommodate travel and other commitments.	Gifted and talented The school provides for students who are particularly talented.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school centers on the student. Each student has a personalised timetable tailored to her goals, interests and needs. Students are encouraged to become independent, confident and responsible individuals. The school promotes the values of respect, honesty, empathy and global awareness. A lifelong love of learning is cultivated through a Montessori-inspired, enquiry-led approach. Ongoing individual guidance supports each child's development, and parents are offered guidance to assist with their child's progress.	Social & emotional learning Personal, Social and Emotional Development is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The Early Years curriculum is delivered in English, with 10–15% of the Early Years curriculum taught in Spanish. Primary and Lower Secondary follow the English National Curriculum, taught primarily in English, with 80% of the 35-period week in English and 20% in Spanish. PSHE is included in the curriculum to support social development and oracy. The school values pupil voice, with pupil input actively encouraged and students involved in setting personal outcomes. The SEND policy describes a holistic approach to development, including emotional and social well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Special educational needs are analyzed on a case-by-case basis to determine the required solution. The school assesses whether it is the appropriate centre to meet those needs.	Special educational needs (SEN) The O'Brien International School provides Psychopedagogical Attention and Guidance with a dedicated Psychopedagogical Office to support learning, personal, emotional, and social development. Individualized Action Plans and tailored strategies address each pupil's needs, with comprehensive guidance for students and families. In-school support is provided during school hours with a constant support team, and external experts in neurodevelopmental disorders collaborate as needed. No child is refused admission based on SEND. SEN is led by a SENCo and follows a graduated Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle, with collaboration with external agencies as required. The school is accessible, with wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities, and ongoing accessibility improvements.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Every day there are synchronous online classes led by a Montessori-trained and/or English-speaking or bilingual teacher. English is a core subject, with Mathematics, Science, Geography and Spanish also included for iGCSEs, and other options such as e-Sports, Psychology or Business at higher levels. The Nomad online model supports families who travel, offering flexible attendance and online learning. The school also offers on-campus learning in Murcia for those who prefer or require it.	English as an additional language As a British School Overseas, the school follows the British Council Curriculum, with the English Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum through to Year 11. Early Years instruction is delivered in English, with 10–15% of the Early Years curriculum taught in Spanish. Primary and Lower Secondary instruction is taught primarily in English, with 80% of the 35-period week in English and 20% in Spanish. Upper Secondary typically offers 10 IGCSE subjects, with ESL listed as an optional examinable subject. The curriculum supports bilingual and bicultural learning.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Ongoing individual counselling supports students' personal and academic development. Parents are offered guidance on their child's developmental progress. The Murcia campus provides classes and activities to support wellbeing and student engagement.	Mental wellbeing The Psychopedagogical Attention and Guidance Office provides psychosocial support and guidance focusing on academic, personal, emotional, and social development. An individualized action plan approach and ongoing support are offered, with teacher training and family involvement. Pupil voice is valued, with pupil input and personal outcomes incorporated into planning. PSHE and Citizenship content in the curriculum support well-being and social development. Safeguarding and welfare are central to the school's approach.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Safeguarding policy was updated in July 2025; a safeguarding statement was published in August 2022. The O'Brien International School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, with comprehensive policies covering signs of abuse, responding to abuse, safe recruitment, bullying, online abuse, image use, and whistleblowing. Designated Safeguarding Lead is Sabrina Patiño, with contact details provided. The school complies with Spanish Ley Orgánica 8/2021 and UK Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including staff DBS checks where applicable. Staff must report safeguarding concerns to the DSL, with clear procedures for initial reporting and escalation. Security Lead Officer Cristina Viera oversees security, conducts risk assessments, and provides training.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Murcia campus has spacious and bright classrooms. There is an on-site kitchen. There is a large botanical garden and a sports track. The center includes an art studio, a Technology Workshop, a gym and a sports court. An outdoor theatre supports performances and cultural events; boarding is available as an option.	Facilities overview Located in San Miguel de Salinas, ten minutes from Torrevieja, The O'Brien International School & College is a small, close-knit campus that emphasises personalised instruction. The school continually invests in modern teaching resources and student-focused facilities to support learning. The school environment is designed to support a British-style education and ongoing academic development.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a gym and a sports court for physical education and team activities. There is a sports track for outdoor activity and PE sessions.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The center offers spacious and bright classrooms, a Technology Workshop and an Art studio to support practical and creative learning. There is a large botanical garden providing outdoor learning opportunities. An on-site kitchen supports nutrition and hands-on learning about food and care.	Academic facilities The school delivers the English National Curriculum (ENC) and offers GCSEs and A-Levels, with a UK-style academic calendar. All teachers are trained with UK qualifications or have experience teaching in ENC schools. The curriculum and assessment are designed to support progression to higher education and professional pathways.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities An outdoor theatre provides space for performances and cultural events. The large botanical garden and the sports track support nature-based and physical activities outside classroom hours. The gym and the sports court also support extracurricular sports and clubs.	Extra curricular facilities Graduation 2023 and Moratalla field trip are part of student activity and extracurricular offerings.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded by Mercedes Gil, who serves as CEO and Foundress. The Murcia campus is located at 26B Calle Ermita Vieja, Murcia 30006, Spain. The school offers three modalities: Campus/Day School in Murcia, Online, and Erdkinder (Boarding). The Erdkinder boarding is located in a Botanical Garden and features a Life Skills curriculum with full board or week board options. The school is a private international center authorized by Pearson Edexcel for British qualifications, which can be homologated in Spain.	History Established in June 2013, The O'Brien International School & College began as a licensed examination and language centre in San Miguel de Salinas, ten minutes from Torrevieja. It has grown into a small, close-knit school offering personalised instruction across primary through college levels with experienced staff. The school follows the British curriculum and prepares students for GCSE and A‑Level qualifications through Edexcel, with a flexible enrolment policy allowing join at any point in the year. Its curriculum aligns with the Department for Education's 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review, and 2025–2026 updates include Citizenship for Years 1–6, additional stand-alone Maths/English for post-16, and attention to reforms such as V‑Levels, Triple Science, and the Oracy framework. The school was listed by the British Council in 2023 and inspected by Penta in October 2023, reflecting external recognition of its approach.
Community	Community Parents are kept informed via email communications and 'Parents coffee' meetings, with weekly or biweekly virtual meetings with leadership. The Murcia campus serves day students, online learners, and Erdkinder boarders, and Holidays and Summer camps are offered during half-term breaks. The leadership team includes Mercedes Gil as CEO and Foundress and a diverse group of teachers and administrators.	Community The school's student community features events such as Graduation ceremonies in 2023, 2019, and 2018 and a Graduation video from 2018. It also hosts Christmas events and field trips, including Moratalla, plus Remembrance Day observances and other activities that foster community engagement.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers coworking study with a personalised timetable tailored to each student's goals, interests and needs. Learning is project-based, with students designing meaningful projects online and offline under guidance from teachers. Individual counselling supports each student's academic and personal progress, with ongoing involvement for parents as well. The school also prepares students for official UK exams (International GCSEs, A-Levels and BTECs) through a flexible, real-world learning approach.	Academic & intellectual The O'Brien International School follows the British curriculum and prepares students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications through Edexcel. It is a small, close-knit school offering personalised instruction designed to help each student reach their full potential. The curriculum and policies align with the Department for Education's 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review, emphasising structured progression and a broad, enriching range of subjects. This approach supports progression to university or apprenticeships and prioritises student choice and personal development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Classes are led by trained Montessori and/or English-speaking or bilingual teachers. English and Spanish are incorporated into the curriculum, with Mathematics, English, Geography and Spanish listed as core iGCSE subjects and options such as e-Sports, Psychology or Business available for A-Levels and BTECs.	Cultural & language Revision Classes Primary/Secondary are offered for students in the Spanish education system, from Primary through Bachillerato. The program runs two hours per week and is taught in Spanish by two native Spanish-speaking teachers. The language of instruction is Spanish, with small-group, personalised support. Remembrance Day is observed to honor those who died or suffered in conflicts, with readings, wreath-laying, and poetry.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Murcia campus offers classes and activities that can be signed up for. The school shares events, activities and open days via social channels, keeping the community updated. Students design their own meaningful projects with teachers and peers in multi-age groups, expanding their interests through collaborative work online and offline.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Earth Children is the teenage Montessori residence (Erdkinder) and a unique community that develops independence and practical skills. Manual work in nature and domestic tasks provide discipline and autonomy, while interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning fosters creative and critical thinking, communication, planning, teamwork and leadership.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Earth Children emphasizes independence through hands-on work in nature and domestic tasks, building discipline and autonomy. The residential and community environment offers a family atmosphere that supports personal growth and wellbeing for adolescents.	Lifestyle & wellbeing GCSE students spent a day away from desks and tablets in Moratalla, experiencing rivers, rocks, and canals and learning through measuring, observing, and photographing features. The field trip provided a practical, outdoor learning experience that complemented classroom work and helped students recall material for exams. The outing emphasises experiential learning and outdoor education as part of the school's approach to personal development and wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and Spanish are taught as core subjects for iGCSEs. Synchronous online classes are led by English-speaking or bilingual teachers. The Murcia campus offers both online and on-site modalities to support language learning in English and Spanish.	Language provision English is the main language of instruction; Spanish is mandatory across all levels. Russian is offered as a GCSE language subject (Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE). In Sixth Form, students are encouraged to study English, Spanish Language, and Mathematics, with continued language study integrated into the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Online classes are led by a trained Montessori teacher who is English-speaking or bilingual. Bilingual teaching is available within the online modality. The teaching staff includes English-speaking or bilingual teachers for synchronous instruction.	Bilingual teaching The O'Brien International School & College follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 11, with mandatory Spanish language instruction. Early Years (Reception, ages 5+) are taught in English, with 10–15% of the curriculum delivered in Spanish. Primary and Lower Secondary (Key Stages 1–3) use English for 80% of the 35-period week and Spanish language and cultural studies for 20%. In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), all students study English and Spanish Language as part of the bilingual offering.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Nomad Program offers flexible virtual and on-campus learning, including the Murcia campus. The program allows a variable pace with a mix of online and in-person attendance. Core iGCSE subjects include Mathematics, Science, English, Geography and Spanish. Erdkinder (Montessori Adolescent Community) is available as a boarding option.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations Official Pearson Edexcel Examination Center	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Registration form is the initial step in the admissions process. An online registration form is provided for interested families to begin the process. The form helps understand the student's needs and the family's expectations. Completing the form starts the admissions journey. 2. Documentation Request follows registration. An email requests the necessary documentation, including ID or Passport, Birth Certificate, Enrollment Contract, and other relevant forms. Providing complete documentation is essential to move forward. This step ensures the school has the information required to assess the application. 3. Return of Documentation and First Payment confirms commitment. Families return all completed and signed documentation and make the first payment. This step reserves the student's place at the center. The submission of documents and payment enables the school to proceed with the registration review. 4. Review and Confirmation occurs after submission. The submitted documentation and first payment are reviewed to ensure they are complete and correct. A copy of the registration contract stamped by the center is issued as confirmation of admission. This provides formal confirmation of the student's place and guides the next steps. 5. Information for the Start of Classes is provided once admission is confirmed. An email is sent with information and instructions needed to connect to the classes. The guidance covers whether the student will participate in person, online, or at the residence. Start details may include login instructions, timetables, and orientation materials.	Admissions 1. The school uses rolling admissions; applications are evaluated as they are received, interviews are conducted, and admissions are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all class places are filled. Families are encouraged to submit an application and participate in an initial discussion to assess whether the school can meet the child's needs. 2. If places are not immediately available, the child's name will be added to a waiting list upon receipt of the application and the registration fee. Parents may request to remove their child's name from the waiting list at any time. 3. Upon offer and acceptance, families agree that their child will be subject to the school's Rules and Regulations. The school promotes values such as Respect, Honesty, and Consideration for others; bullying and all forms of anti-social behaviour are strictly unacceptable. 4. The Head has sole authority to exclude a student from the school. Exclusions may be fixed-term (up to 45 school days in one academic year) or permanent for serious misconduct. Before expulsion, a meeting is typically held with the student and parents; the Head may expel immediately if warranted. The Head informs the Proprietor of exclusions and, where applicable, the management reviews to determine reinstatement; there is a right to appeal.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships or financial aid are not offered. The school is funded entirely through tuition fees and the services provided. Financing options are available to spread the course fee over time.	Scholarships Scholarship Information: The school invites Year 11 students from the local area to apply for the annual Scholarship Program. The scholarship is open to students from any local school, and the award is valued at over €11,900. To register interest or reserve a place, contact 615 466 398, or visit the school website. Past scholarship winners include Logan Barbour and Rosanna de Leo (joint) – 2025, Ellie Warren – 2024, Taylor Hirst – 2023. Register now to take the Scholarship Examination during May half-term.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Rolling admissions policy means applications are evaluated as they are received and interviews are conducted, with admissions on a first-come, first-served basis until all class places are filled. If places are not immediately available, the child's name is added to a waiting list upon receipt of the application and the registration fee. Parents may remove their child's name from the waiting list at any time. Offers are made as places become available.
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