| St. Andrew's College is an
independent, interdenominational, co-educational preparatory and
secondary school, founded in 1894, which offers an educational
program from kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all
nationalities. The school year comprises 3 terms, extending
approximately from late August to early June. Organization:
St. Andrew’s College is a limited liability company called St.
Andrew’s College Dublin, Ltd., which is operated by an 8-member
Board of Governors. The members of this Board appoint the
headmaster. He is the chief executive of the College. He is advised
by the board of St. Andrew’s College Management Co. Ltd, a
wholly-owned subsidary company of SACD, whose 15 members include
representatives of the Presbyterian Church, parents, the Past Pupils
Union, teachers, the international community and all eight members
of the Board of Governors. The headmaster is an ex-officio member of
the Board of Management. Board members are elected to serve for
periods of two years. The College is recognized by the Department of
Education and Science of the Republic of Ireland. It is also fully
accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
and the European Council of International Schools.
Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to provide a
liberal, balanced and comprehensive education. A program comprising
30 academic subjects and a wide variety of sports and recreational
activities is offered. The majority of students take courses leading
to the Irish Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations, while
others follow the International Baccalaureate program. EFL classes
are also provided. The Transition Year Program (Grade 10) offers a
multi-faceted course of study intended to help students choose the
most suitable subjects for the Leaving Certificate.
Faculty: In 2004-2005 school year, there are 115 full-time
and 20 part-time faculty members. While the majority of teachers are
Irish, there is a substantial number of non-nationals on the staff,
adding to the international character of the College.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2004-2005 school year,
enrollment was 1,174 (Kdg.-grade 6: 258; grades 7-12: 916).
Facilities: The school building and grounds are owned by
the College. Facilities include 61 classrooms, 6 tutorial rooms, 5
laboratories, 3 computer rooms, 4 art rooms, a home economics room,
2 libraries, 2 assembly halls, a large dining hall, a modern sports
hall, and an administration center. The Music Department is housed
in a separate building on campus. In 1993 a dedicated Sixth Form
Centre was opened. It comprises 4 large classrooms, an adjoining
private study room and an open area for 6th Year interaction and
activities.
Finances: For the 2004-2005 school year, about 90 percent
of the College’s income derives from school tuition and state-funded
registration fees. The balance is supplied from other sources such
as property rental and PTA donations. Per annum tuition fees
currently (2003-2004) are: Elementary Dept: $5,947; Secondary Dept:
$4,378; International Baccalaureate: $5,510. Fees are payable in
Euro or U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
Mr. Arthur Godsil, Headmaster
St. Andrew's College
Booterstown Avenue
Blackrock, County Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Tel. 353-1-288-2785
Fax 353-1-283-1627
E-mail
information@st-andrews.ie |
