Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
100-150 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 Nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50:50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French and German. Irish upon request |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Cutting-edge technological resources: campus Wi-Fi, laptops, iPads, digital whiteboards, iMacs and Lego Robotics. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We cater to the needs of the individual |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The SEK Stellar Programme is a comprehensive programme for gifted high-achievers. We have been running this programme at SEK International Schools for almost 30 years. Our activities are designed according to the age and evolutionary development of our students as well as their educational needs. The specific educational proposals focus on: - Enrichment of curricular contents (extensions and curricular adaptations)
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an Interview as part of the admissions process. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept rolling admissions but encourage applicants to apply in the Autumn of the year prior to admission. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
This is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on the grade and circumstances involved. |
| School start time |
We begin at 8:30am |
| School finish time |
We finish at 16:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we provide supervised study after class each day. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The dining area offers menus adapted for students with allergies, sufferers of coeliac disease, students with intolerance meal options or other exceptional needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a range of activities providing its students the opportunity to enrich their education from an academic, cultural, artistic and sports perspective. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
- Boarding facilities - School buildings: with classrooms equipped with digital whiteboards, laboratory, technology and robotics multimedia classrooms, music room, visual arts studio and drama classroom. - Central library with over 3,760 titles in Spanish, English, French and German, students can digitally access bibliographical resources of interest. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports facilities: with tennis and basketball courts, grass football and rugby pitches. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
We offer boarding from ages 12-18 |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
SEK International School Dublin is an international day and boarding school, located in an exclusive setting, between the coastal towns of Bray and Greystones and 35 minutes from Dublin. The school caters students from 12 to 18 and offers the well renowned and highly valued International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SEK International School Dublin´s innovative, experienced and passionate body of teachers offer students a world class international education. |