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Villiers School

Ireland, Limerick

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,400 - 26,000
Ages 12 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1826
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Villiers School is Ireland's only IB day and boarding school, offering the Irish national curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme. Celebrating its bicentennial, the school emphasises small class sizes, multicultural learning, and student wellbeing.

N Circular Rd, Kilrush, Limerick, Ireland

The Essentials

Villiers School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
North Circular Road, Limerick, V94 F983, Ireland

Stages
Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate, IB Diploma

Type
Independent Day and Boarding School

Pupil Nationality Mix
Multicultural learning community

Additional learning support
Learning support provisions available

Country affiliation
Ireland

School day structure
Day and boarding options with supervised study
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding facilities with supervised care. Day boarding option available.

Governance and Ownership
Registered charity.
Fees

Annual tuition at Villiers School ranges from EUR 4,400 to EUR 26,000 for 2026/27.

Academics

Villiers School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 12 to 18.

Curriculum
Choice between Irish national curriculum (Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes emphasised.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student support systems in place.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support provisions available.
Parent Experience

History
Founded approximately 200 years ago, now celebrating its bicentennial. Ireland's first state school approved to offer the IB qualification.

Community
A multicultural learning community committed to diversity and inclusion.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Boarding facilities with supervised care and day boarding option.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports programmes, music programme, clubs and societies, overseas trips.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
Music programme.

Cultural & Language
Overseas trips.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and societies.

Community & Service
Service groups.
Languages

Language Provision
English-medium instruction.
Reputation

Awards
Ireland's only IB day and boarding school.

Accreditations
Green Schools accreditation.
LGBTQ+ Quality Mark.
School of Sanctuary Ireland.
Admissions

Scholarships
Scholarship exam available for prospective students.
School Events
The school has not added events
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