Enrolment for First Year
and other years
Important enrolment dates for First Year in the 2023 - 2024 academic year.
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Open Night (in-person event):
Wednesday 28th Sept 2022 The school will commence processing applications for admission on: 3rd Oct 2022 The school will cease accepting applications for admission at 4pm on: 24th October 2022 Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision on their application by post on: 3rd November 2022 Applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission by: 11th November 2022 Assessment Tests: Saturday 11th March 2023 |
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. It is no longer possible to apply several years in advance. A unique Application Form is produced each year and is available in May of the year PRIOR to planned August entry into second level school (ie. in May when your son is just completing 5th Class of primary school).
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 will take place on Wednesday 28th Sept 2022.
Full details available here.
Annual Admission Notice and Application Form
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR 1st YEAR APPLICANTS:
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. It is no longer possible to apply several years in advance. A unique Application Form is produced each year and is available in May of the year PRIOR to planned August entry into second level school (ie. in May when your son is just completing 5th Class of primary school).
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 will take place on Wednesday 28th Sept 2022.
Full details available here.
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 is available here (not earlier than September 1 2022).
- The relevant Application Form for admission to First Year Aug 2023 is available here (PDF) or here (WORD) to download or by contacting the school office to have a copy posted to you.
- On Wednesday 28th September 2022 CBS Secondary School Kilkenny will host an Open Night for prospective students (Sixth Class Only) and their parents.
- Application Forms will 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 an email acknowledgement within a couple of days, please contact the school office. The school does not accept responsibility for Application Forms not received.
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR 1st YEAR APPLICANTS:
- Admission Policy
- Admission Notice (with regard to admissions in August 2023)
- Application Form (PDF) for August 2023 or Application Form (WORD) for August 2023
- BOMR1 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:
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICANTS into a Year OTHER than 1st 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.
SUMMARY
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICANTS into a Year OTHER than 1st Year
- Admission Policy
- School Transfer Application Form here and Principal's Appraisal Form here
NOTE: An application is not complete unless also accompanied by two recent academic reports. - BOMR1 Form
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FIRST YEAR 2023 - 2024 ASSESSMENT TESTS
On Saturday Mar 11th 2023, 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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