Enrolment for First Year
and other years
Covid-19 Update
Please note that the Assessment Tests originally scheduled for Saturday March 6th 2021 are now postponed.
A new date will be confirmed here as soon as it is possible.
A new date will be confirmed here as soon as it is possible.
Important enrolment dates for First Year in the 2021 - 2022 academic year.
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Open Night (provisional):
The school will commence accepting applications for admission on: The school will cease accepting applications for admission on: Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision on their application by post on: Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by: Assessment Tests: |
Wed 14th Oct 2020
Mon 12th Oct 2020 Thur 5th Nov 2020 Wed 11th Nov 2020 Thur 19th Nov 2020, 5pm Sat Mar 6th 2021 (Postponed) |
How to Apply for a School Place in CBS Secondary School Kilkenny
If you are interested in applying for a place in CBS Secondary School Kilkenny for your son, then please read the information below.
It is important to know that the commencement of the Education (Admissions) Act 2018 has changed some aspects of applying to schools. Applying several years in advance is of no benefit and may actually result in your contact details being out of date. If you feel that this may be the case for you, please complete a new application form by following the procedures below:
Application Process for Admission into First Year
Admission Policy
Read the CBS Kilkenny Admission Policy here. This policy outlines how the admission procedure works. It was formulated and ratified by the Board of Management, following consultation with the school partners. It has been approved by our trustees, the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST). It is reviewed by the Board of Management on an annual basis.
Open Night
This year, the Open Night is provisionally planned for Wednesday 14th October 2020. Full details about the Open Night will be available closer to the time.
Mailing List (optional): This option is now closed.
You may wish to have your name included on our mailing list. Names on the mailing list will receive a reminder about our Open Night and admissions process for the following academic year, when your son begins Sixth Class. To be included on our mailing list, please click on the following link and submit the relevant form: Mailing List This option is now closed.
Annual Admission Notice and Application Form
Application for Transfer into a Year Other Than First Year
If you wish to apply for a place for your son as a school transfer (i.e. if he wishes to transfer from another second-level school) then you must:
If you are interested in applying for a place in CBS Secondary School Kilkenny for your son, then please read the information below.
It is important to know that the commencement of the Education (Admissions) Act 2018 has changed some aspects of applying to schools. Applying several years in advance is of no benefit and may actually result in your contact details being out of date. If you feel that this may be the case for you, please complete a new application form by following the procedures below:
Application Process for Admission into First Year
Admission Policy
Read the CBS Kilkenny Admission Policy here. This policy outlines how the admission procedure works. It was formulated and ratified by the Board of Management, following consultation with the school partners. It has been approved by our trustees, the Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST). It is reviewed by the Board of Management on an annual basis.
Open Night
This year, the Open Night is provisionally planned for Wednesday 14th October 2020. Full details about the Open Night will be available closer to the time.
Mailing List (optional): This option is now closed.
You may wish to have your name included on our mailing list. Names on the mailing list will receive a reminder about our Open Night and admissions process for the following academic year, when your son begins Sixth Class. To be included on our mailing list, please click on the following link and submit the relevant form: Mailing List This option is now closed.
Annual Admission Notice and Application Form
- The Annual Admission Notice gives all relevant dates for the full application process pertaining to the Sixth Class students for that given year for admission to CBS Kilkenny the following year.
- The annual Admission Notice can be found here.
- The relevant Application Form for admission to First Year Aug 2021 is available here for download or by contacting the school office to have a copy posted to you.
- In September/October CBS Kilkenny will host an Open Night for prospective students (Sixth Class Only) and their parents.
- Names on the Mailing List will be sent a reminder about the Open Night in advance, but all relevant students and parents are welcome.
- Application Forms will ordinarily also be available at the Open Night
- Completed Application Forms will be accepted only during the time period specified in the Admission Notice
- Completed Application Forms should be posted to: Admissions Office, CBS Secondary School Kilkenny, James's St, Kilkenny R95 H985.
- Please note that we will acknowledge via email receipt of all applications to the email address provided in the Application Form
- If you do not receive a receipt within a couple of days, please contact the school office. The school does not accept responsibility for Application Forms not received.
Application for Transfer into a Year Other Than First Year
If you wish to apply for a place for your son as a school transfer (i.e. if he wishes to transfer from another second-level school) then you must:
- Read the CBS Kilkenny Admission Policy available here.
- Download a copy of our School Transfer Application Form here and Principal's Appraisal Form here for students transferring from another second-level school or contact the school office to have a copy posted to you.
- Completed Application Forms should be posted to: Admissions Office, CBS Secondary School Kilkenny, James's St, Kilkenny R95 H985.
- Please include copies of your son’s two most recent school reports with his application
- Please note that we will acknowledge receipt of all applications via email to the email address provided in the Application Form.
- If you do not receive a receipt within a couple of days, please contact the school office. The school does not accept responsibility for Application Forms not received.
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FIRST YEAR 2021 - 2022 ASSESSMENT TESTS
On Saturday 6th March 2021 (TBC), incoming First Year students will be asked to attend CBS Kilkenny Secondary school at 9.30am. All boys should bring with them:
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