SchoolBooksDirect

SchoolBooksDirect: online school bookshop in Ireland

SchoolBooksDirect is an online store with an Irish domain (.ie) that sells textbooks and school materials for the Irish education system. Its catalogue ranges from preschool to secondary and third level, and includes subjects such as English, Irish, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Music, Art, Home Economics, French, German, Spanish, Latin and Technical subjects, among others.

Primary and secondary school range

The store organises primary books by year group, from Junior Infants and Senior Infants to 1st to 6th Class, with specific sections for English, Handwriting, Irish, Maths, SESE/SPHE, Religion, Music and general materials. For secondary school, the catalogue covers Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Cert, with textbooks, activity books, exam papers and revision material from publishers such as EDCO, Educate, Gill, An Gum and Gardners, among others.

Stationery, arts and crafts and teaching resources

In addition to books, SchoolBooksDirect offers a wide range of stationery: copies, pads, covers, folders, pens, markers, pencils, rulers, erasers, sharpeners, pencil cases, scrapbooks and correction materials. In the arts and crafts section there are acrylic and textile paints, adhesives and mediums, chalks and crayons, clay and modelling materials, paint brushes, paper and card, scissors, stencils and tissue paper. It also has resources for teachers and learning, such as flashcards, posters, educational games, materials for special educational needs (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, autism) and reference books for teachers.

Music and official exams

The catalogue includes a music section with RIAM piano albums (2024 and 2026), music workbooks, scales, aural tests, sight reading and methods such as John Thompson. Official Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exam papers for various subjects and publishers are also available.

Delivery and commercial terms

The website advertises a 10% discount on primary and secondary books, stationery and school bags. The book covering service costs €0.85 and standard delivery is €4.99. The company states that orders are placed through its online store and that it has an order email address and a contact phone number.

Customer reviews

In the testimonials section, a customer identified as Alma J. thanks them for the order received and says she will buy the rest of her school supplies from the store.