How to apply for a school place in Loreto

Updated 2 October 2023

Enrolment Applications – Now Open

Our online application portal is now open. Please click the link below. If you need assistance, please avail of the system support. If you need additional support, contact the school. We will facilitate you if you would like to fill in the form in school with assistance. If so, please contact us at 056-7765132.

Click here for online application portal for First Year places for 2024

Key dates for enrolment in our 1^st Year class for the 2024/2025 academic year (please see ‘Admissions Notice’ for further information – click link on the right of the page) :

Open Night – 6.30pm to 8.30pm	28 Sept. 2023
The school will commence accepting applications for admission on  (Note that applications received before this date will be deemed invalid)	2 Oct. 2023
The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on (closing date)	23 Oct. 2023
The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is (via the applications portal)	8 Nov. 2023
The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is	17 Nov. 2023

Our Admission Policy:

• Outlines how decisions are made in relation to applications for a place in our school.
• Was formulated and ratified by our Board of Management, following consultation with our Parents’ Association and our teaching staff.
• It has been approved by our Trustees, the Loreto Education Trust.
• Is subject to change (without prior notice) and is reviewed on an annual basis by our Board of Management.

If you wish to apply for a place for your daughter in any other year (i.e. if she wishes to transfer from another second-level school), please:

• Download a copy of our application form for students transferring from another second-level school (on this page) or contact the school office.
• Read our current Admissions Policy (note section 15 is particularly relevant to transfers).
• Submit your completed application form to the school office.  

Links to the following documents can be found on this page.

1. Admissions Notice
2. Current Admissions Policy
3. Application Form – to transfer from another second-level school – this form is to be used if you wish to apply for a place for your daughter who is already enrolled in another second-level school.
4. Note that our assessment test will take place on Saturday, 11th March, 2023.

Mailing List

Please note that the mailing list form is currently closed until the end of the enrolment period for current sixth class girls. If you wish to get a ticket for our open night, please phone 056-7765132. 

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