St. Kilian's secondary school follows the Irish curriculum (except in German) and takes students to the Leaving Certificate. It has a clear academic focus. It comprises the Junior Cycle (classes 7 to 9), the Transition Year (class 10), and the Senior Cycle (classes 11 to 12). Students undertake the Junior and Leaving Certificates.

Classes begin at 8.30 a.m. and end between 3.30 and 4.05 p.m. Supervised Study is available from Monday to Thursday, between 4 and 6 p.m. School finishes at 12.55 p.m on Fridays.

What we offer:

• Co-educational and inter-denominational
• Small classes
• Successful Transition Year programme for all students
• Strong academic record
• Excellent state examination results
• Well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff
• Strong Pastoral Care Team
• Mentoring system for first and second years
• No prescribed school uniform
• Modern facilities and new school building
• Green School – Green flag awarded
• Sporting successes in Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis
• Wide range of extra-curricular activities: public speaking, debating, drama, choir, music


Subject Choices:

• Students at Junior cycle choose between French and Business Studies
• Art is taught to all students throughout Junior cycle
• An excellent range of subjects for Leaving Certificate: English, Irish, German, French, Higher Level Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Art, Music, History, Bi-Lingual History, Business and Accountancy.
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