Alexandra College
Alexandra College is a boarding school for girls in Milltown, Dublin, Ireland. The school follows the Church of Ireland's beliefs. Girls at Alexandra College are educated from ages 3 to 19, covering all those critical years of growth without any interruptions.
The Alexandra College classes and activities are designed to allow girls to enjoy challenges without feeling pressured or anxious. The school goes beyond just what's in exams and encourages girls to think about their learning, be independent, and question things. Because the student group is diverse, there's a wide range of subjects to study for the State examinations.
Girls at Alexandra College can choose from about 27 subjects, including language, sciences, maths, business, and creative and social subjects. The results are fantastic – students have gotten A or B grades in two-thirds of all exams for the past five years. In the Leaving Certificate, a big exam, more than 80% of the girls take the more complex level and get almost 50% more points than the national average.
The school funds the junior school at Alexandra College and doesn't get money from the Department of Education and Skills. This part of the school follows Froebelian principles, covers the national curriculum, and offers specialized subjects like art, French, music lessons, speech and drama, and many sports as part of a solid extra and co-curricular program. They cater to students of all abilities in the junior school.
Detailed information:
- Address: Milltown Rd, Rathmines, Milltown, Co. Dublin, Ireland
- Founded: 1866
- Phone: +353 1 497 7571
- Mail: info@alexandracollege.ie
- Ages: 3-19 years old
- Tuition fees: €20,141 - €24,409 per year
- Website: https://www.alexandracollege.eu/
