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.
ARRIVAL DATES AUGUST 2026 FOR NEW & RETURNING IRISH BOARDING STUDENTS
Form 1 Sports Camp and Induction Schedule:
Tuesday, August 25th
- Form 1 Boarding Student/Parent/Staff meeting 16.30-17.00
- Form 1 All Parent/Headmaster meeting 17:00-17:30
- New Form 4 students arrive 15.30
- Form 4 New Boarding Student/Parent/Staff/Headmaster meetings 16:00-17:00
- Form 4 returning Irish boarders, 19.00
- Form 4 All Parent/Headmaster meeting 19:30
Wednesday, August 26th
- Form 3 New Parent/Student/Staff meeting 18:00-18:30
- Forms 3 & 6 returning Irish boarders arrive 18.30
- Forms 3 & 6 All Parent/Headmaster meeting 19:00
Thursday, August 27th
- Form 2 & 5 New Parent/Student/Staff/Headmaster meeting 16:00-17:00
- Form 2 & 5 returning Irish boarders, 18:30
- Forms 2 & 5 All Parent/Headmaster meeting 19:00
START OF SCHOOL INDUCTION FOR DAY & BOARDING STUDENTS
All boarding students must arrive the day before their induction date and stay in school thereafter. See this detailed induction schedule for more information.
Wednesday August 26th
- Form 1 11.00-16.00
- Form 4 11.00-12.30pm
Thursday August 27th
- Forms 3 11.00-12.30
- Form 6 11.00-12.30
Friday August 28th
- Form 2 11.00-12.30
- Form 5 11.00-12.30
BOOKLISTS TO FOLLOW IN JUNE 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 27th August for a digital induction. Device and Parent App information is on a dedicated page Student Devices with summary information below:
- https://store.wriggle.ie/ – Store Code: 53136566
- Wriggle-Parent-Pack-April-2026: includes link to the online store
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
- Parent Info Evening April 28th 2026 19.00-20.00 (refreshments 18.30)
- Form 1 2026 Class Visits June 17th & 18th – Parents Tea/Coffee
F1 2026 Short Version Parent Information Evening Presentation
