Larkin Community College
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About
Larkin Community College is a co‑educational post‑primary college situated in a brand‑new hi‑tech building in the heart of Dublin city, just a stone’s throw from O’Connell Street. Operating under the remit of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB), the college provides a student‑centred, positive learning environment where curricula are tailored to individual needs and abilities. Modern facilities include a well‑equipped library, digital learning suites with Office 365 integration, and specialised spaces for the Junior Cycle, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and the P‑Tech programme. The college places a strong emphasis on holistic development, offering restorative practice, a range of support services, and extracurricular opportunities such as the Junior Cycle School Programme (JCSP). With a focus on contemporary teaching methods and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, Larkin Community College equips learners with the skills and confidence required for further education and the modern workplace.
History
Larkin Community College opened its doors in September 1999 as a co‑educational institution serving the Dublin city centre. Since its inception, the college has operated within a purpose‑built, hi‑tech facility and has been governed by the City of Dublin Education and Training Board, continually expanding its programme offering to include Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate, Transition Year, and P‑Tech pathways.