Education Costs in Ireland

From primary school through to college β€” plan ahead

Primary School

€400 - €1,200/yr

uniform€80 - €250
books€50 - €180
school Bag€20 - €100
stationery€15 - €60
transport€0 - €150
extracurricular€0 - €500
voluntary Contribution€0 - €200
lunches€100 - €400
πŸ“š Free school books scheme available

Secondary School

€800 - €2,500/yr

uniform€150 - €400
books€100 - €350
technology€0 - €500
transport€0 - €300
extracurricular€0 - €600
voluntary Contribution€0 - €300
lunches€150 - €500
exam Fees€0 - €120
πŸ“š Free school books scheme available

Third Level

€3,000/yr

Student contribution€3,000
On-campus housing€5,000-€9,000/yr
Private rent€500-€1,400/mo
πŸŽ“ SUSI maintenance grant: up to €10,310/yr
Costs are estimates for guidance only. Free school books scheme and hot school meals programme significantly reduce primary/secondary costs. SUSI grants can cover student contribution charges and provide maintenance. Always check with individual schools and institutions for current fees.