New Irish-Based Students 2022/23

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 2022

Form 1 Boarding Houseperson/Parent/Student meeting at 11am on the August 24th before Year Group induction 

  • Forms 2 & 5 Irish boarders, 19:30 Wednesday, August 24th
  • Form 3 & 6 Irish boarders, 19:30 Thursday, August 25th

NEW AND RETURNING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ARRIVAL DATES

  • Form 1 & 4 Tuesday August 23rd, 2022 – 14:00 to 20:00
  • Form 2 & 5 Wednesday August 24th, 2022 – 14:00 to 20:00
  • Returning Form 3 & 6 Thursday August 25th, 2022 – from 17:00 – 20:00

Preferred arrival for new students 14:00 to 20:00 – exceptions made due to limited flight options from 09:00 to 21:00 – outside those hours students must remain with their guardian.

You can drop off luggage from 09:00 if you wish to go shopping for school supplies, and then return no later than 20:00.

You will receive a guide in June on what your child needs to bring. They can also purchase bed linen locally, as we are adjacent to Liffey Valley Shopping Mall that has departments stores; Marks and Spencer, Dunnes Stores, an Eason bookstore and a Primark (Penneys). You can also purchase books, uniform and bedding online and have them shipped to the school, over the summer holiday – clearly marked with your child’s name. Some guardians will purchase items for you if part of their service package.

START OF SCHOOL INDUCTION FOR DAY & BOARDING STUDENTS

All boarding students stay in school after their induction until Friday, if 5-day boarder.

Start & finish times approximate and awaiting final confirmation

  • Form 1 Wednesday August 24th 11:30 – 13:00
  • Form 4 Wednesday August 24th 12:00-13:30
  • Forms 2 & 5 Thursday August 25th 11:00-13:00
  • Forms 3 & 6 Friday August 26th 11:00-13:00

UNIFORM & BOOKLISTS

Our uniform for both school and sports is accessed through https://uniformity.ie/collections/the-kings-hospital.

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

Class Visits 11:00-12:00 14:30-15:30
June 29th Class 1M Class 1L
June 30th Class 1K Class 1Q
July 1st Class 1R