Where our Irish and expat families are
Smartious Irish and expat families concentrate across Dublin (South Dublin D4 Ballsbridge/Sandymount, D6 Rathmines/Rathgar, D14 Dundrum/Clonskeagh, D18 Foxrock/Leopardstown — NAISD, SEK, ISD, St. Andrew's catchment plus Silicon Docks Google/Meta/LinkedIn corporate), Cork (Apple European HQ Hollyhill + Ireland's pharmaceutical cluster Ringaskiddy/Kinsale — Pfizer, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, J&J), Galway (Ireland's medtech capital — Medtronic Galway largest global site outside US, Boston Scientific), Limerick (mid-west — Analog Devices, Dell Technologies, Northern Trust, Shannon Free Zone aerospace), Waterford (South East — Bausch + Lomb, Genzyme Sanofi biotech), and Kildare (Intel Ireland Leixlip Fab 34 EUV semiconductor, HPE, Maynooth University). Each city has its own local context — Dublin's multinational tech Silicon Docks concentration, Cork's Apple + pharma corporate rotation, Galway's medtech international curriculum gap-filling, Kildare's Intel semiconductor rotation portability — but all share the same live online delivery infrastructure in Irish Standard Time.
Capital · 1.4M metro · South Dublin D4 (Ballsbridge, Sandymount) · D6 (Rathmines, Rathgar) · D14 (Dundrum, Clonskeagh) · D18 (Foxrock, Cabinteely, Leopardstown) · IFSC financial district · Silicon Docks (Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Airbnb) · Docklands · post-Brexit corporate influx
Ireland's second city · 210K city (410K metro) · Apple European HQ Hollyhill since 1980 · pharma cluster (Pfizer, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson) · Cork Institute of Technology / MTU · University College Cork (UCC) · Cork Harbour · Kinsale corporate residential
Western Ireland · 80K city · Ireland's medtech capital · Medtronic Galway (largest Medtronic manufacturing site globally outside US) · Boston Scientific · Merit Medical · University of Galway · Atlantic coast cultural centre
Mid-west Ireland · 100K city · Analog Devices Limerick · Dell Technologies (Limerick historic base) · Northern Trust Limerick · University of Limerick · Shannon Free Zone · Aerospace industry
South East Ireland · 55K city · Waterford Institute of Technology / SETU · Waterford Crystal heritage · Bausch + Lomb Waterford · Genzyme (Sanofi) Waterford · Kerry Group operations · South East technology growth region
Greater Dublin commuter belt · Intel Ireland Leixlip (Fab 34 EUV manufacturing, Intel's largest European operations, ~5,000 employees) · Hewlett Packard Enterprise Leixlip · Naas · Newbridge · Maynooth University · Curragh Racecourse
How Smartious compares to top Ireland schools
Ireland international school fees are relatively affordable compared to Zurich, Geneva, or London but substantial relative to state (free) alternatives. Nord Anglia International School Dublin (NAISD) is the only Ireland school delivering full IB continuum ages 3-18 at EUR 16,000-25,000/year. SEK International School Dublin delivers full IB continuum at EUR 12,000-20,000/year. International School of Dublin (ISD) provides IB PYP ages 3-12 at EUR 12,000-16,000/year. St. Andrew's College Booterstown offers dual Irish Leaving Cert + IB Diploma at EUR 7,000-16,000/year. Language-specific schools (St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule EUR 4,060/year, Lycée Français d'Irlande) offer more affordable subsidised options. Selective Irish private day schools (Wesley College, Belvedere College, Blackrock College) range EUR 7,000-10,500/year.
| School | Curriculum | Fees (EUR/year) | Status / Rating | Reality check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nord Anglia International School Dublin (NAISD) Leopardstown D18 Dublin | IB PYP + IGCSE + IB Diploma | ~USD 17,400-27,200/year | 4.6 | Only school in Ireland with full IB continuum ages 3-18, Nord Anglia global network MIT + Juilliard + UNICEF partnerships |
SEK International School Dublin Kilternan D18 south Dublin | IB PYP + MYP + DP | ~USD 13,050-21,750/year | 4.5 | SEK Education Group Spain, day + boarding ages 12-18 |
International School of Dublin (ISD) Blackrock Dublin | IB Primary Years Programme (ages 3-12 only) | ~USD 13,050-17,400/year | 4.4 | Ireland's only IB PYP school, transitions to secondary via SEK/NAISD/Irish private |
St. Andrew's College Booterstown Blackrock Dublin | Dual Irish Leaving Certificate + IB Diploma | ~USD 7,600-17,400/year | 4.5 | Established 1894, ECIS + NEASC accredited, one of few Irish-rooted schools running IB |
St. Kilian's Deutsche Schule Dublin Clonskeagh D14 Dublin | German-English bilingual + Abitur + Irish Leaving Cert | ~USD 4,415-4,570/year | 4.4 | Ireland's most affordable German-subsidised international school, ages 4-18 |
Lycée Français d'Irlande Foxrock/Clonskeagh Dublin | French National Curriculum | ~USD 6,530-13,050/year | 4.3 | Foxrock primary + Clonskeagh Eurocampus secondary, French-medium instruction |
Sutton Park School Sutton D13 Dublin | Irish Leaving Certificate + international pathway | ~USD 8,700-15,230/year | 4.2 | Day + boarding ages 4-18 |
Wesley College Dublin Dublin south | Irish Leaving Certificate + selective private | ~USD 8,700-11,420/year | 4.3 | Selective Methodist Irish private day school |
Belvedere College Dublin central | Irish Leaving Certificate + selective private (boys) | ~USD 8,155-11,420/year | 4.4 | Selective Jesuit Irish private, alumni James Joyce |
Blackrock College Williamstown Blackrock | Irish Leaving Certificate (boys) | ~USD 8,700-11,420/year | 4.4 | Established 1860, boarding school in Williamstown Castle |
King's InterHigh (UK — Ireland accessible) Online (UK-based) | Cambridge, Edexcel, IB Online | ~USD 10,000-19,000/year | 4.2 | DfE-accredited online school |
Wolsey Hall Oxford Online (UK-based) | Cambridge (self-paced) | ~USD 5,000-8,800/year | 4 | Self-paced only — no live classes |
Smartious Homeschool (Ireland via online delivery) Delivered to all Ireland | Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP, AP, Ontario OSSD | ~EUR 2,000-6,000/year | 4.8 | Live small-group IST morning delivery + Ontario OSSD via CCIS + Túsla-compatible curriculum + immediate enrolment (no NAISD/SEK waiting list) + post-Brexit UK family Cambridge / A-Level continuity |
Fee ranges reflect published 2026 tuition for Year 7-13 across the school's tier structure. Specific fees vary by year group and additional school charges (registration, capital fee, books, transport, uniforms). Smartious USD pricing translates to fixed EUR via the peg.
Homeschool laws & regulatory framework in the Ireland
Ireland operates a comprehensive education framework under the Department of Education (DoE) with 8-year primary + 6-year secondary compulsory education. Ireland has a specific homeschool regulatory framework requiring Túsla registration.
Túsla (Child and Family Agency) registration for homeschool families
Ireland Education (Welfare) Act 2000 Section 14 requires parents withdrawing children from formal school to register with Túsla (Child and Family Agency). An Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) will assess adequacy of provision — no specific curriculum required but "certain minimum education" standard applies. Smartious meets this standard as accredited international curriculum provider.
Smartious Túsla-compatibility
Smartious delivers Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, American AP, or Ontario OSSD with documented curriculum, contact hours, assessments, and progress reporting suitable for Túsla EWO review. Families register with Túsla and provide Smartious documentation for adequacy assessment.
State schools free for all residents
Irish state primary and secondary schools are free for all residents including expats. Multinational corporate rotational families and post-Brexit relocations may choose state schools; Smartious serves specific segments requiring international curriculum, portability, or specific UK Russell Group / US Ivy League pathway.
Multinational corporate expat families
Multinational corporate rotational families operating under residence permit frameworks may use Smartious without Túsla registration provided child is not withdrawn from a specific enrolled Irish school (i.e., online curriculum as primary education from arrival to Ireland).
Why Ireland families choose Smartious
Reasons grounded in the realities of Ireland education — local school capacity constraints, corporate transfer and diplomatic timing, commute and logistics, currency stability, and the curriculum portability that mobile expat and dual-nationality families need.
Multinational corporate rotation portability
Google Ireland, Meta, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Apple Cork, Microsoft, Intel Leixlip, Analog Devices Limerick, Medtronic Galway, Pfizer Cork, Eli Lilly Kinsale rotational assignment cycles supported without curriculum switching across Dublin → London → San Francisco → Singapore → Tokyo postings.
Post-Brexit UK family curriculum continuity
Substantial UK family influx to Dublin since 2016 Brexit vote. Cambridge A-Level continues UK Russell Group UCAS trajectory rather than Irish Leaving Cert switch. Smartious delivers Cambridge / A-Level directly.
UK Oxbridge and US Ivy League pathway
For Irish and expat families targeting UK Oxbridge or US Ivy League: Cambridge A-Level or IB Diploma is natural pathway; Irish Leaving Cert requires additional documentation. Smartious delivers Cambridge / IB directly.
Túsla-compatible curriculum provider
Irish Túsla-registered homeschool families access Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD accredited international curriculum meeting Educational Welfare Officer adequacy standard.
International curriculum access outside Dublin
Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and Kildare have limited to no local international school options. Corporate rotational families historically face Dublin relocation, boarding, or overseas study. Smartious extends full Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD access across Ireland.
NAISD / SEK / ISD fee arbitrage
Smartious at USD 2,160-6,480/year (~EUR 2,000-6,000/year) vs EUR 12,000-25,000+/year Dublin international schools with identical Cambridge / IB / American qualifications.
Ontario OSSD pathway
Irish and expat families targeting Canadian U15 (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's) complete Ontario Secondary School Diploma via CCIS partnership — apply via OUAC as Ontario secondary graduate.
What you can verify about Smartious
We publish only facts we can substantiate — operational history, curriculum coverage, teacher base, and infrastructure. No invented testimonials or pass-rate claims.
Founder-led education company
Founded 2019 by Alfred Ouko (BEd Mathematics & Physics). Smartious operates a full teaching team of 11 with two international-standard operational centres established 2022 and 2023. Not a marketplace, not a freelance network.
Two operational centres
Live teaching is delivered to Ireland families from two international-standard operational centres, established 2022 and 2023. Teachers work from professional academic facilities with accountability and infrastructure beyond marketplace or freelance models.
Cambridge-trained PGCE specialists
Teachers are PGCE-qualified subject specialists with Cambridge International training. Subject specialism means a Chemistry teacher teaches only Chemistry — not generalist primary-style teaching.
14+ countries served
Active students in Ireland and 13 other markets across Europe, North America, and East Africa. Verifiable through cross-country cohort interaction in live classes.
Ontario Diploma (OSSD) partnership
Smartious students can earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through our partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private school). The OSSD is recognised by Canadian universities (OUAC), US universities (Common Application), UK universities (UCAS) and globally — particularly valuable for Canadian U15 applications.
5 international curricula
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level (primary offering), Pearson Edexcel International GCSE & A-Level, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) via Canadian Cross International School partnership. Multiple credential pathways per family.
Live class transparency
Every class is live with recorded sessions for review. Parents can audit class quality directly. This is materially different from pre-recorded video courses with light tutor support.
4.9 from 123+ verified Google reviews
“I am truly impressed by the level of professionalism at Smartious Homeschool and Tuition. The tutors are not only knowledgeable but also very patient and supportive. They create a comfortable learning environment where children feel free to ask questions. My child now enjoys studying and looks forward to every session.”
“What stands out most about Smartious Homeschool and Tuition is their dedication to each learner. They don't rush through topics but ensure the child fully understands before moving forward. The progress my child has made in a short time is impressive. I would definitely recommend them to any parent.”
“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.”
“What I love most about Smartious is how they make learning enjoyable. The tutors use engaging methods that keep children interested throughout the lesson. My child now looks forward to studying instead of avoiding it.”
“I have peace of mind as a Smartious Homeschool parent. No more traffic and early morning rush to school. Smartious are the most organized homeschool providers.”
Reviews above are from our verified Google Business Profile. For Ireland-specific parent references during your decision-making, request these during your free assessment — we can introduce you to current Ireland families happy to share their experience directly.
Accreditation, Recognition & University Pathways
Smartious students earn qualifications administered by independent international examination boards. Recognition flows from the board itself — not from the school that delivered the curriculum. Below is the accreditation, examination and verification framework that connects Irish Smartious students to universities worldwide.
Cambridge International
Cambridge Assessment International Education · University of Cambridge
Smartious's primary offer for Irish and expat families. Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11) and Cambridge A-Level (Years 12-13) delivered as live online classes with morning Ireland delivery matching Nairobi lunchtime teaching. Private candidate examination registration at authorised Cambridge examination venues in Ireland or UK. Pathway accepted by all Irish universities via CAO, UK Russell Group via UCAS (including Oxbridge for elite candidates), US Ivy League, Canadian U15, Australian Group of Eight.
Pearson Edexcel International
Pearson · UK Edexcel curriculum adapted for international delivery
International GCSE and International A-Level qualifications, administered by Pearson. Three examination series annually (January, May/June, October/November) providing additional flexibility versus the Cambridge twice-yearly schedule.
International Baccalaureate Organisation
IB Diploma Programme · IBO Geneva
IB Diploma administered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in Geneva. Recognised by leading universities globally with particularly strong weighting at US Ivy League, US selective liberal arts colleges, Canadian U15 and top European universities.
College Board
American Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses and examinations administered by the College Board, the US non-profit responsible for the SAT and AP programmes. AP scores are widely recognised by US universities for university credit, plus by Canadian, UK, Australian and many universities worldwide.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Canadian Cross International School · Ontario Ministry of Education
OSSD earned through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School, an Ontario-inspected private school. Smartious students enrol concurrently with CCIS to complete the OSSD curriculum and credit requirements alongside Cambridge or other pathways. OSSD is one of the most recognised secondary credentials worldwide — particularly strong for Canadian U15 admissions via OUAC, US universities via Common Application, and UK universities via UCAS.
Examination centre arrangements in Ireland
International examinations require attendance at authorised examination centres on specific dates. In Ireland, established examination centres serve Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and other major international qualifications.
Smartious manages examination registration logistics including centre selection, registration paperwork and deadline compliance. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations for Irish students sit at authorised Cambridge examination venues in Ireland (some Dublin international schools accept external candidates when capacity allows) or via short flight to UK Cambridge examination centres (Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham typically 60-90 minute flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon). Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A-Level offer three examination series each year providing greater flexibility. Smartious handles examination registration logistics and administrative liaison.
University recognition worldwide
Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications are recognised across the major university systems globally.
Trinity College Dublin (TCD, established 1592, Ireland's oldest and highest-ranked university globally), University College Dublin (UCD, Ireland's largest research university), Dublin City University (DCU), Maynooth University (Kildare), University College Cork (UCC), University of Galway (formerly NUI Galway), University of Limerick (UL), Munster Technological University (MTU, Cork), South East Technological University (SETU, Waterford), Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), plus Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for medical education. All Irish universities are accessible via CAO (Central Applications Office) for Irish Leaving Cert holders and via international admissions for Cambridge / IB / AP qualification holders.
Cambridge · Oxford · Imperial College London · UCL · LSE · King's College London · Edinburgh · Manchester · Bristol · Birmingham · Warwick · Durham · the Russell Group · the broader UK system via UCAS
Harvard · Yale · Princeton · Columbia · Penn · Brown · Dartmouth · Cornell · Amherst · Williams · Pomona · UC Berkeley · UCLA · Michigan · Virginia · top liberal arts and public research universities via the Common Application
Toronto · McGill · UBC · McMaster · Waterloo · Western · Queen's · the U15 research universities · OUAC for Ontario applications
Melbourne · Sydney · ANU · Monash · Queensland · UWA · Adelaide · UNSW · the Group of Eight via UAC
NYU Abu Dhabi · Sorbonne Abu Dhabi · Khalifa · AUS · AUD · UAE branch campuses · KFUPM · KAUST · KSU · KAU · Saudi national universities · Education City Doha (Georgetown · Northwestern · CMU · Cornell · Texas A&M · HEC Paris · UCL)
Berlin Humboldt · Munich LMU · Heidelberg · RWTH Aachen · TU Munich · French Grandes Écoles · Amsterdam · Leiden · Utrecht · Bologna · Sapienza · ETH Zurich · EPFL
How universities verify qualifications
Universities verify Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American AP qualifications directly with the issuing examination boards through standard verification services — Cambridge International Verification of Awards, Pearson's Verification of Results, the IB Organisation's verification service, and the College Board AP Score Reporting service. The qualification's credibility comes from the examination board itself, which is why these qualifications are equally valid whether earned at a physical school or through Smartious.
Curriculum approaches we offer Irish families
British Curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Level · Pearson Edexcel
Cambridge IGCSE: Years 10-11, eight to ten subjects. Cambridge A-Level: Years 12-13, three or four subjects in depth. Pearson Edexcel as British alternative with three examination series annually.
Irish and expat families targeting Cambridge IGCSE + A-Level pathway. Best fit for: (1) post-Brexit UK families maintaining British curriculum trajectory to UK Russell Group via UCAS, (2) families specifically targeting UK Oxbridge or US Ivy League needing Cambridge / A-Level rather than Irish Leaving Cert, (3) multinational corporate rotational families needing portable curriculum, (4) Túsla-registered Irish homeschool families needing accredited international curriculum.
Live online classes IST 10 AM – 1 PM (matching Nairobi lunchtime teaching), small groups 4-6 students. Cambridge examinations at authorised Ireland venues or UK centres.
IB Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate Organisation
Grades 11-12. Six subjects (three Higher Level, three Standard Level), plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay (4,000-word independent research paper), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
Irish and expat families targeting IB Diploma's breadth. NAISD, SEK, St. Andrew's College Dublin alternative. Best fit for families targeting US Ivy League, Canadian U15, and holistic university applications.
Live online IB DP classes across all six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay supervision.
American Curriculum
College Board · AP · SAT & ACT
US high school curriculum through Grade 12. Advanced Placement courses Grades 9-12 with college-level subject specialisation. SAT or ACT preparation integrated alongside curriculum delivery.
Irish and expat families targeting US universities via Common Application. Apple European HQ Cork, Google/Meta Silicon Docks Dublin, Intel Leixlip corporate rotational families with US Common Application university destination alignment.
American Curriculum with AP courses Grades 9-12, SAT/ACT preparation, Common App essay coaching.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
OSSD · via Canadian Cross International School partnership
Grades 9-12 Ontario curriculum delivered through Smartious's partnership with Canadian Cross International School (Ontario-inspected private secondary school). Students complete the 30 credits required for OSSD including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) and 40 community involvement hours.
Irish families targeting Canadian U15 universities (Toronto, McGill, UBC, McMaster, Waterloo, Western, Queen's) via OUAC, US universities via the Common Application, UK universities via UCAS, and Australian universities. The OSSD is particularly strong for direct Canadian university applications because students apply as Ontario secondary graduates rather than international students.
Live online instruction by qualified subject teachers, concurrent enrolment with Canadian Cross International School for official OSSD transcripting, Ontario course codes (ENG4U, MHF4U, SCH4U etc.) recorded against each student. CCIS issues the official Ontario diploma and transcript on successful completion of the OSSD requirements.
Primary, Secondary & Sixth Form
Primary Programmes
Ages 5-11 · Years 1-6 · Grades 1-5 · IB PYP
Cambridge Primary, Common Core or IB Primary Years Programme. Live classes are age-appropriate in length (40-50 minutes), scheduled in your local GMT/IST time zone to suit Primary-age attention spans. Small group sizes support individual attention. Weekly parent dashboards and monthly written reports cover academic and developmental progress.
Secondary Programmes
Years 7-11 · Grades 6-11
Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) builds the foundations for IGCSE entry. IGCSE Years (10-11) cover eight to ten subjects with examination registration at Cambridge examination venues in Ireland. One-on-one subject choice consultation at IGCSE entry aligns subjects with university targets. Mid-year arrivals accepted with academic catch-up support.
Sixth Form & University Preparation
Years 12-13 · Grades 11-12
Irish universities accept Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma, and American AP via CAO international admissions channels. TCD, UCD, UCC, University of Galway all published Cambridge / IB / AP conversion tariffs. UK UCAS applications supported through Cambridge A-Level or IB Diploma — particularly relevant for post-Brexit UK family curriculum continuity to UK Russell Group. US Common Application via SAT/ACT + AP portfolios. Canadian OUAC via Ontario OSSD (CCIS partnership) or as international student via Cambridge/IB. Australian direct entry via A-Level or IB. Personalised university guidance sessions with the Head of Academics for target-university strategy across Ireland / UK / US / Canada / Australia destinations.
Eight reasons Irish families choose Smartious
Each reason is grounded in something verifiable — not in marketing claims.
Experienced international educators
Subject-specific degree-qualified teaching staff with cumulative experience across Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma and American Curriculum. Many hold advanced teaching credentials including PGCE, Cambridge PDT certification, or national teaching registration in their home jurisdiction.
Personalised learning plans
Every student begins with an initial assessment. The learning plan that follows is tailored to academic level, subject preferences, target universities and family situation — not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Academic assessments
Initial diagnostic assessment. Weekly informal assessment within classes. Monthly formal assessments. Mock examinations under timed conditions during IGCSE and A-Level years. Results inform teaching adjustments.
Small class sizes
Online tier classes have four to six students. Online Plus has smaller groups. Premium is one-on-one. Class size affects individual attention, question response time, and student speaking time during class.
Progress monitoring
Weekly parent dashboards showing attendance and assessment results. Monthly written subject reports from each teacher. Termly comprehensive reports covering academic progress, study habits and university preparation.
Parent communication
Direct communication with subject teachers and form tutors via the parent portal. Email for admissions and pastoral matters, with response within one business day. Scheduled parent-teacher meetings each term.
Global student community
Live classes bring together students from across 14 countries. Wednesday afternoon enrichment programmes — coding, robotics, debate, Model UN, chess, journalism, leadership — develop collaborative learning across geographies.
University admissions guidance
Progressive guidance from Year 10 onwards. UCAS, Common Application, OUAC, UAC and direct university application support. Personal statement coaching, interview preparation and offer-management guidance.
Alfred Ouko
Founder, Smartious Homeschool & eSchool
Alfred Ouko is the founder of Smartious Homeschool & eSchool, established in 2019 while studying at the University of Nairobi. He has grown the organisation from a tuition support service into an international online school serving families across 14 countries, including Alfred Ouko founded Smartious in 2019 to make international qualifications (Cambridge, IB, American, Ontario OSSD) accessible to families across emerging markets and international corporate rotational communities at online-delivery fees. Irish and expat families in Ireland join students in 18 other countries — from Dublin Silicon Docks to Taipei Tianmu, Istanbul Bebek to Cairo Zamalek, Dubai Downtown to Kuala Lumpur Mont Kiara..
Bachelor of Education (Science) — Mathematics and Physics, University of Nairobi (2022)
- Over six years supporting students through international curriculum pathways — Cambridge International (IGCSE and A-Level), Pearson Edexcel International, IB Diploma Programme, American Curriculum with AP, and homeschooling pathways.
- Direct teaching experience in secondary-level Mathematics and Physics across multiple international curriculum boards.
- Leadership of curriculum development, teacher recruitment and academic standards across Smartious's two international-standard operational centres and online programmes serving Ireland families.
- Specialism in supporting students through university admissions to Alfred holds a BEd in Mathematics and Physics — Smartious's Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma STEM subjects are led personally when needed. Head of Academics supervises curriculum delivery and university placement strategy per family across Irish (CAO), UK (UCAS), US (Common App), Canadian (OUAC), and Australian destinations..
“International curriculum mastery is achievable for students from any background when subject specialists, small class sizes, and individual academic plans are combined with the discipline and structure good schools provide.”
Common questions from Ireland families
Ireland state schools are free. Why would we choose Smartious?+
Ireland state schools are excellent and free, and many families use them successfully. Smartious in Ireland is not primarily a fee-arbitrage play (unlike Gulf/Asia markets). Smartious serves specific Ireland family situations: (1) multinational corporate rotational families needing portable curriculum, (2) post-Brexit UK families maintaining Cambridge / A-Level trajectory, (3) families targeting UK Oxbridge / US Ivy League needing Cambridge / IB rather than Irish Leaving Cert, (4) Túsla-registered Irish homeschool families needing accredited curriculum provider, (5) fee-sensitive families switching from NAISD / SEK / ISD international schools.
We're post-Brexit UK family relocated to Dublin. How does Smartious support our curriculum continuity?+
Very common Dublin family situation since 2016. Smartious delivers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level continuing UK curriculum trajectory. UCAS pathway to UK Russell Group (Oxbridge, Manchester, Bristol, Warwick, Edinburgh) continues seamlessly — no need to switch to Irish Leaving Certificate which does not directly substitute for A-Level in UK admissions.
How does Smartious compare to Nord Anglia International School Dublin (NAISD)?+
NAISD (Leopardstown, only Ireland full IB continuum school ages 3-18, IB PYP + IGCSE + IB Diploma, EUR 16,000-25,000/year) provides physical campus premium IB education. Smartious provides live online Cambridge / IB / American / OSSD at USD 2,160-6,480/year (~EUR 2,000-6,000/year) with identical qualifications, immediate enrolment, and cross-country cohort.
Is homeschooling legal in Ireland? What does Túsla registration involve?+
Yes. Ireland Education (Welfare) Act 2000 Section 14 permits homeschooling. Parents withdrawing children from formal school must register with Túsla (Child and Family Agency). An Educational Welfare Officer (EWO) will assess adequacy of provision — no specific curriculum required but "certain minimum education" standard applies. Smartious meets this standard as accredited international curriculum provider.
We're multinational corporate family (Google, Meta, Intel, Medtronic, etc.). How does Smartious integrate with our rotation?+
Ireland multinational corporate rotational assignment cycles (2-4 years typical) supported without curriculum switching. Ireland assignment continues seamlessly through moves globally. Cross-country cohort with peer international corporate families provides social continuity.
Where do Ireland students sit Cambridge examinations?+
Authorised Cambridge examination venues in Ireland (some Dublin international schools accept external candidates) or short flight to UK Cambridge examination centres (Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham typically 60-90 minute flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon).
What Irish universities accept Cambridge, IB, and AP qualifications?+
All Irish universities via CAO (Central Applications Office) international admissions channels — Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin City University (DCU), Maynooth University (Kildare), University College Cork (UCC), University of Galway, University of Limerick (UL), Munster Technological University (MTU), South East Technological University (SETU, Waterford), Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) for medical.
How does live class scheduling work given Irish Standard Time and Nairobi teaching hours?+
Ireland Standard Time / GMT UTC+0 (BST UTC+1 summer). Smartious morning Ireland delivery 10 AM – 1 PM IST = 1 PM – 4 PM Nairobi EAT teaching — natural Ireland school-morning window. Afternoon 3 PM – 6 PM IST slot also available. Recorded sessions 24/7.
What Irish cities does Smartious serve?+
Dublin (South Dublin D4/6/14/18 — NAISD, SEK, ISD, St. Andrew's catchment plus Silicon Docks Google/Meta/LinkedIn corporate), Cork (Apple European HQ + pharma cluster), Galway (Ireland's medtech capital), Limerick (Analog Devices, Dell, Northern Trust), Waterford (South East biotech), and Kildare (Intel Leixlip Fab 34 semiconductor). Also broader Ireland via live online delivery — Kilkenny, Wexford, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Sligo, and other counties.
What internet speed does Smartious require in Ireland?+
Sustained ~5-10 Mbps per student for live HD video conferencing. Vodafone Ireland Fiber, eir Fiber, Virgin Media Ireland, and Three Ireland 5G residential broadband across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, and Kildare routinely deliver 100+ Mbps.
Irish students join a 14+ country global cohort
Live classes bring together students from across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and Asia. A Ireland student in our Year 11 IGCSE Mathematics class will be alongside peers in Cairo, Dubai, Bangkok, Seoul, Casablanca and Kigali. The Wednesday enrichment programmes (debate, Model UN, robotics, journalism) operate as one global classroom rather than thirteen separate national ones.