Admissions
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Admissions Policy
- Each child must be at least 2 years and 9 months and toilet trained when starting at the school.
- Pre-admission, parents/guardians are encouraged to make an appointment with the school for a visit to allow the child to become familiar with the school, teachers and other children.
- Parents/guardians seeking to secure a place for their child must complete an enrolment form.
- A completed enrolment form must be lodged with the school prior to the child attending the school.
- When completing the form it is important to give all the relevant information particular to your child – including current school and any diagnostic reports (educational or medical) which relate to development and/or additional needs.
- Children with medical conditions are required to provide medical reports.
- The completed registration forms are dealt with by the school in the most confidential way possible.
- Children coming from other schools need to have written reports.
- We will ask permission to contact previous schools to gather information.
- When children come from a non-Montessori setting, they have a one term trial period in their new class to ensure this school suits their needs.
The criteria for deciding on acceptance or refusal of applications, where the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, is set down below in an open, transparent and fair manner:
- The applicant has a brother/sister currently in the school.
- The applicant’s parent/guardian/sibling is a past pupil.
- All other applicants on a first come – first served basis.
Payment of Fees (see Attendance Policy)
- Fees are payable in advance of each term.
- One term’s notice is required when a child is leaving the school. In the event of an unexpected withdrawal a term’s fees is required in lieu.
- A deposit of €500 is payable prior to the end of the Summer Term to guarantee a place for a current pupil for the following academic year (this does not apply to children participating in the ECCE scheme).
FEE INFORMATION 2024-25
JUNIOR CLASS
(3-6 year olds) – €5,350 per annum
Based on 2 payments of €2,675 in September 2023 and February 2024
Or can be paid by monthly standing order
SENIOR CLASS
(6-12 year olds) – €7230 per annum
Based on 2 payments of €3,615 in September 2023 and February 2024
Or can be paid by monthly standing order
(There is a discount for families with 3 or more children in the school. Third and subsequent children may avail of a discount of 25%).
ECCE SCHEME
Children within the ECCE scheme will be able to avail of 3 hours programme free of charge (9-12 noon).
There is also an option for children under the ECCE scheme to stay in excess of the ECCE 3 hours until 12.30pm each day with a time-based charge of €1,500 per annum (based on 2 payments of €750 in September 2023 and February 2024) for a 38 week period. Or can be paid by monthly standing order.
Early Morning/Lunchtime Supervision
Early morning Supervision is 8:30 – 9am
Lunchtime Supervision is until 1pm or 1.30pm
Cost – €3 per 30 minute session, €6 per hour session
Extended Day
For children aged over 3 (and who are ready for the longer day) staying at school until 3pm:
1 afternoon per week per term (there are 3 terms in a year) €117 per term
2 afternoons per week per term (there are 3 terms in a year) €233 per term
3 afternoons per week per term (there are 3 terms in a year) €350 per term
4 afternoons per week per term (there are 3 terms in a year) €466 per term
5 afternoons per week per term (there are 3 terms in a year) €583 per term
SCHOOL FEE PROTECTION INSURANCE (OPTIONAL)
Junior Class – €87.00 per annum
Senior Class – €117.00 per annum
PAYMENT
- by bank transfer, identified with child’s name, to:
The Children’s House Ltd No 1 Account
Bank of Ireland, Stillorgan, Sort Code 90-10-95, a/c no 45559369
IBAN number: IE55 BOFI 9013 3545 5593 69 BIC : BOFIIE2D
- by standing order to above account