First Year Enrolment

Parents, you may start the REGISTRATION process here in September, but you can submit full Application Forms only from Oct 1st 2026, until Oct 22nd 2026.

Enrolment for First Year

Important enrolment dates for First Year in the 2027 – 2028 academic year.

• Open Night (in-person event): Wednesday, Sep 30th 2026 – ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY (see above link for details)
• The Application Form will be available through the school website.
• The school will accept completed Application Forms from Thursday, Oct 1st 2026
• Closing date for accepting Application Forms for admission: 16:00 on Thursday, Oct 22nd 2026
• Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision on their application by email on Friday, November 6th 2026.
• School must receive acceptance of an offer of a place by 16:00 on Friday, November 13th 2026
• Assessment Tests: Saturday 27th February 2027

How to Apply for a School Place in CBC Kilkenny

If you are interested in applying for a place in CBC 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 late-September or early-October of the year PRIOR to the planned August of entry into second level school (ie, in September when your son has just commenced 6th Class of primary school).

Application Process for Admission into First Year

Admission Policy

Read the CBC Kilkenny Admission Policy. 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, Sep 30th 2026.

Annual Admission Notice and Application Form

1. The Annual Admission Notice gives all relevant dates for the full application process pertaining to Sixth Class students for admission to CBC Kilkenny the following year.
2. The Annual Admission Notice will be available on the school website on September 1st 2026.
3. On Wednesday, 30th Sep 2026, CBC Kilkenny will host an Open Night for prospective students and their parents.
4. The relevant Application Form for admission to First Year Aug 2027 will be available from the school website online platform on Thursday, October 1st 2026.
5. Completed Application Forms will be accepted during the time period specified in the Admission Notice. Application Forms submitted after 16.00 on Thursday, Oct 22nd 2026 will be treated as late applications.
6. You will receive an online acknowledgement of your application. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement, please contact the school office at office@cbckilkenny.ie. The school does not accept responsibility for Application Forms not received.

SUMMARY

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR 1st YEAR APPLICANTS:

• Admission Policy
• Admission Notice 
• Application Form for August 2027 (available through the link above, Thursday, October 1st 2026, but you can start the registration process from Sep onwards)
• BOMR1 Form (you may use this to appeal if you are not awarded a place)

2nd-6th Year Enrolment