Irish Resident Students Starting Guide

We look forward to welcoming our new Form 1 and mid-stream students for the academic year in August. International-based students can find information relevant to them on our International Student page.

NEW & RETURNING IRISH BOARDING STUDENTS ARRIVAL DATES AUGUST 2025

  • Form 4 Irish boarders, 19.00 Tuesday, August 19th (New Form 4 parent meeting 16:00-17:00)
  • Form 1 Irish boarders arrive 16.30pm.
  • Form 1 Boarding Student/Parent/Staff meeting 17.00
  • Forms 3 & 6 Irish boarders, 18:30 Wednesday, August 20th (New Form 3 parent meeting 18.00)
  • Form 2 & 5 Irish boarders, 18:30 Thursday, August 21st (New Form 2 & 5 parent meeting 16:00-17:00)

Form 2-5 2025 Parent & Student Information pack

START OF SCHOOL INDUCTION FOR DAY & BOARDING STUDENTS

All boarding students stay in school after their induction but must arrive the day before. See this detailed induction schedule for more information.

Induction Week Programme 2025

  • Form 1 Wednesday August 20th  11.00-4pm
  • Form 4 Wednesday August 20th  11.00-12.30pm
  • Forms 3 & 6 Thursday August 21st 11.00-12.30pm
  • Form 2 Friday August 22nd 11.00-12.30pm
  • Form 5 Friday August 22nd 11.00-12.30pm
BOOKLISTS

KH Form 1 Booklist 2025- 2026

KH Form 2 Booklist 2025- 2026

KH Form 3 Booklist 2025- 2026

KH Form 4 Booklist 2025- 2026

KH Form 5 Booklist 2025- 2026

KH Form 6 Booklist 2025- 2026

UNIFORM

Our uniform for both school and sports is accessed through UNIFORMITY.IE.

DEVICES & PARENT APPS

Students must bring their laptop to school on Thursday 21st August for a digital induction. Device and Parent App information is on a dedicated page Student Devices with summary information below:

Please check your email frequently between now and the start of school for updated information. Email khadmissions@thekingshospital.ie immediately if your contact details change at all. 

Members of our support staff team will  be working throughout the summer holidays, so there will always be someone available to answer your questions. Email khadmissions@thekingshospital.ie in the first instance.

FORM 1-SPECIFIC INFORMATION