Applications for the following academic year generally open in September, approximately one year in advance.

We strongly encourage families to apply early, as many schools fill their international places quickly.

Typical timelines:

• Private schools and boarding schools often confirm placements within 4–6 weeks of application.
• Public schools usually finalise placements between March and May.

Applications for the August intake remain open until May, subject to availability. However, later applications may have a more limited selection of schools.

Rockbrook International and Rockbrook Park School are closely connected and operate under the same educational umbrella organisation, FAMED.

Rockbrook Park School

Rockbrook Park School is a private secondary school for boys located in Dublin.

Rockbrook International

Rockbrook International is an educational organisation specialising in international programmes for school-aged students in Ireland.

Rockbrook International has charitable status, and any surplus generated supports educational initiatives and the continued development of Rockbrook Park School.

Rockbrook Park School’s sister school, Rosemont School, is an independent private school for girls that shares the same educational and religious ethos.

No. While some international students choose to attend Rockbrook Park School, the majority are placed in one of our many partner schools.

Rockbrook International works with over 40 carefully selected schools across Dublin and neighbouring counties, including Wicklow and Kildare.

Our network includes:

• Public and private schools
• Co-educational and single-sex schools
• Day schools and boarding schools
• Selected primary and secondary schools

This wide range of options allows us to match students with schools that best suit their academic profile, personality, interests, and family preferences.

The level of involvement in the school selection process depends on the programme chosen.

Complete Programme

The Complete Programme offers greater flexibility and participation in school selection.

Based on the student’s profile and family preferences, we recommend a selection of suitable schools considering factors such as:

• Public or private school
• Co-educational or single-sex environment
• Dublin city or surrounding areas
• Academic and extracurricular interests

Families are invited to indicate their order of preference among the proposed schools.

While we are generally confident about availability, placements cannot be guaranteed until the formal application has been reviewed and accepted by the school.

If a preferred school is unable to offer a place, we will proceed with alternative suitable options.

Classic Programme

The Classic Programme offers a more streamlined placement process. Families may indicate general preferences, but the final school placement is determined by Rockbrook International based on suitability and availability.

Placement confirmation timelines vary depending on the type of school.

• Private schools and boarding schools may confirm placements from January onwards.
• Public schools generally confirm placements between April and May for programmes beginning in late August.

All admissions decisions are made independently by each school and remain subject to availability and school approval.

Our long-standing relationships with many Irish schools help facilitate the application process and ensure a high level of support for international students.

The application process is designed to be straightforward and fully supported by the Rockbrook International team.

Typically, we request:

• The student’s two most recent school reports
• A copy of the student’s passport
• English language certificates (if available)
• Teacher references or recommendation letters
• Any additional academic or extracurricular documentation that may strengthen the application

Rockbrook International manages the formal school application process directly with the schools.

Boarding School Applications

Boarding schools generally require a more detailed admissions process, which may include:

• Academic aptitude tests
• Online interviews
• Additional documentation
• Educational or psychological reports where applicable

Some private schools may also request an informal online meeting with the student.

Public schools do not usually require interviews and generally rely on the documentation and recommendations provided by Rockbrook International.

Families first complete a short online pre-registration form through our website. This is followed by a more detailed formal application.

Later in the process, students are also asked to prepare:

• A short personal presentation or “Bio”
• 3–4 recent photographs

This presentation allows schools, host families, and the Rockbrook International team to get to know the student better before arrival.

Students are encouraged to include:

• Their hobbies and interests
• Family background
• Motivation for studying in Ireland
• Sports, music, travel, or extracurricular activities
• Personal achievements or ambitions

Students are welcome to present themselves creatively and authentically.

The host family matching process begins once the student’s school placement has been confirmed.

Host family placements are typically arranged between May and July, depending on:

• Programme dates
• School location
• Student profile and preferences

Host family selection is carefully managed by Rockbrook International rather than through a catalogue-style system.

Using our experience and knowledge of both students and families, we carefully match students with host families that we believe will provide the most positive and supportive environment.

Key factors considered include:

• School location
• Commute times
• Family composition