International School of Dublin
🇮🇪 Dublin · Founded 2007 · IB · Ages 3.5–12
Reviewed by Priscilla Han · 2026-07-24
A well-established, IB-accredited primary school in central Dublin — a strong fit for internationally mobile families seeking a continuous, inquiry-based programme for children up to age 12.
Curricula
IB
Age range
3.5–12
Languages of instruction
English
Annual fees
SGD EUR 11,250
Boarding
No (day school)
IB authorised
PYP
Accreditations
International Baccalaureate
Tier Profile
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BrightKey's Assessment
The International School of Dublin (ISD) is a co-educational, non-denominational, not-for-profit primary school on Synge Street in Dublin 8, operating since 2007. It describes itself as Ireland's first accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World Primary School and delivers the IB programme to children aged 3.5 to 12. Enrolment is open year-round to students of all nationalities and faiths, and additional English (EAL) support is available for a fee.
Why These Ratings?
Inspection & AccreditationA — Excellent
ISD holds recognised International Baccalaureate accreditation as an IB World Primary School, which substantiates a credible academic-programme standard. However, international/private schools in Ireland sit outside a public graded inspection band, so no verbatim top-tier public rating exists to justify a higher tier; the rating is therefore capped at A.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Accredited IB World Primary School — Ireland's first, per the school's own site
- Central Dublin 8 location on Synge Street, convenient for city-based families
- Co-educational, non-denominational and open year-round to all nationalities and faiths
- Dedicated English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) support for new-arrival and multilingual pupils
- Sibling tuition discounts (10% for 1st/2nd siblings, 20% for 3rd and beyond)
Trade-offs
- Primary only (to age 12) — no secondary or sixth-form provision, so families must transition elsewhere afterwards
- No boarding provision
- Enrollment numbers and detailed staffing are not published on the school's site
- Language-of-instruction detail beyond English/EAL is not published
Is It Right For You?
Best For
- ✓Internationally mobile families needing a recognised IB primary programme in central Dublin
- ✓Multilingual children who benefit from structured EAL support
- ✓Families wanting a small, non-denominational, inquiry-based primary setting
Not Ideal For
- ✕Families needing secondary or sixth-form continuity on one campus
- ✕Families requiring boarding
- ✕Those seeking a British or American national curriculum rather than IB
Curriculum
ISD delivers the International Baccalaureate as an accredited IB World Primary School (the IB Primary Years framework). It states it is Ireland's first accredited IB World Primary School. Provision covers ages 3.5 to 12; there is no published secondary programme.
Fees
The school publishes a tuition fee of EUR 11,250. Sibling discounts apply (10% per student for 1st and 2nd siblings; 20% for the 3rd and additional siblings). Optional add-on fees cover before/after-school programmes, meals, PE swimming and EAL support; a non-refundable registration deposit is required. Fees are issued in August, with mid-year enrolments calculated pro-rata. Figures are school-reported and unverified against an independent source.
Admissions
Admission is a five-step process: express interest via a per-child pre-enrolment form (2026–2027 and 2027–2028 forms available), a school tour and informal interview (virtual option available), a reference form from the child's current school, an offer of place subject to availability in the corresponding class and the child being able to access the curriculum, then acceptance with a deposit and supporting documents (birth certificate, passport, immunisation records, a recent school report translated into English, and any needs assessments). A pilot school morning is required for children with special needs, Kindergarten entrants, or those entering formal schooling for the first time. Enrolment is open year-round.
Campus Life
ISD is a culturally diverse, private, not-for-profit, co-educational and non-denominational school on Synge Street in Dublin 8. It welcomes students of all nationalities, faiths and backgrounds. Detailed facilities are not published on the school's site.
University Placement
School-reported · not independently verified
School leaver / onward-placement destinations are not published by the school (school-reported data not available).
Sources
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- ISD official site — homepage · 2026-07
- ISD official site — admissions & fees · 2026-07
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