Ireland, often referred to as “The Land of Saints and Scholars”, has a long and distinguished tradition in educational excellence which continues to the present day. In recent years Ireland has become an increasingly popular destination for overseas students. The cost of education in Ireland is relatively low, particularly in the private sector which is substantially cheaper than in many other English-speaking countries. In addition, the Irish Leaving Certificate, equivalent to the British A-Level, is internationally recognised for entry to universities worldwide. Read more
The first year of secondary school start at the age of 12 or 13, having completed 8 years of primary school.
Unique to Ireland, Transition Year forms a break between the junior cycle and the senior cycle.
Students take the Leaving Certificate Examination, which is necessary for high school graduation and university entrance.
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Weekly classes for Dublin-based students – FCE / CAE preparation.
We use a select group of friendly host families who are all very experienced in welcoming international students into their home. All families are inspected by ISI Dublin and are Garda (Police) vetted. Many private schools offer Boarding House accommodation which allows overseas students to live in a caring and supportive environment, where there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and take part in lots of recreational activities. Read More
Host family accommodation allows the student to experience at first hand, Irish family life and culture. The student will be placed in a home that suits their individual needs and requirements.
Many private schools offer Boarding House accommodation which allows students to live in a caring and supportive environment, where there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and take part in recreational activities.
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The majority of our schools are based in the capital, Dublin, but we also have some situated in the countryside and in small towns. Often the type of experience the student has is reflected in the location of the school chosen. Read more
in Ireland can welcome overseas students from the EU and EEA. Some state schools on our programme were founded by the Irish government. These are usually called Vocational Schools or Community Colleges and they are all mixed gender. Others were founded by religious orders and may have originally been private schools, but they are now fully funded by the Irish government. These schools are called Voluntary Sector and are more likely to be single-gender. Read more.
Private schools can welcome students from all over the world, including non-EU and non-EEA countries. The majority were founded by religious orders in either the Catholic or Protestant faith. Our partner private schools are a mixture of single gender and mixed gender schools. They receive some funding from the Irish government, but they also charge fees. Some of these schools offer boarding accommodation for students. Read more.
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