There are 9 Private Schools in Northern Ireland which take pupils of secondary school age. Out of these 9 schools 7 are academically selective, meaning potential pupils need to go through a single or multi-stage admissions examination. Only Foyle College and the Holywood Steiner School are not academically selective.Similarly 7 out of the 9 schools do offer some form of bursary or scholarship for pupils coming from financially challenged backgrounds who may not be able to fully afford tuition fees. The two schools which do not offer such subsidies are Strathearn School and Belfast Royal Academy.
How Much Do Private Schools in Northern Ireland Cost?
Day Fees range from £120 to £12,360 per academic year.
Boarding Fees range from £12,120 to £20,460 per academic year.
Types of Private Schools Available in Northern ireland?
Schools Offering Boarding: 4 (44%)
Co-Educational Schools: 6 (66%)
Boys Only Schools: 2 (22%)
Girls Only Schools: 1 (11%)
A to Z Northern Irish Private Schools
Northern Irish Private School Map
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