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WHY ISI HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME?

Since launching our High School Programme in 2001 our aim has always been to provide the highest level of guardianship and care to our students. In 2016, we became a founding member of the Association of Guardianship Providers in Ireland (AGPI), because we believe very strongly that study abroad programmes should only be operated by professional and regulated organisations. Read More

Some Real Facts about our service

ISI Dublin by the numbers

20 +
Years of Experience organising High School
1500 +
Total Number of students
14 +
Private Schools
21 +
State Schools
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HIGH SCHOOL IN IRELAND

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

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Junior Cycle - Year 1, 2 and 3, age 12 - 15

The first year of secondary school start at the age of 12 or 13, having completed 8 years of primary school.

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Transition Year - Year 4, aged 15-16

Unique to Ireland, Transition Year forms a break between the junior cycle and the senior cycle. 

High Scchool in ireland - Senior cycle

Senior Cycle - Year 5 and 6, aged 16-18

Students take the Leaving Certificate Examination, which is necessary for high school graduation and university entrance. 

Ireland’s best established and most reputable High School Programmes

Watch our High School Programme Video and learn more about ISI Dublin's Quality Standards, AGPI and Host Family Accommodation

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Our team

Star Awards

Meet the ISI Dublin High School Programme team. We have won the prestigious Study Travel English  Language School Europe Award four times – 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020/21. As a team, we are dedicated to being the best in everything we do.

Sarah McGovern
Sarah McGovern
High School Programme Manager
Maebh Cotter
Maebh Cotter
High School Programme Coordinator
Bruina Swaizer
Bruna Swaizer
High School Programme Coordinator
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Testimonials

Davide FulgiAncona, Italy

ISI has always helped me.

Coordinators are always available to talk to about problems or tips. This agency organises many things to get the students more into the experience, for example, afternoon classes where you have the possibility to get to know more people and other students; the weekly newsletter is also another way to share with everyone your adventures and discover places to visit. The coordinator will follow your experience with steady videocalls each month, hoping everything is going good during the time in Ireland. Generally, it is a good agency where you don’t need to be shy to ask or talk

Nina Marleen BöskenHamburg, Germany.

My experience with ISI was just fabulous.

I had a really good time in Ireland and enjoyed it nearly every second. I got to know so many new kind and funny people and became friends with them. Also at school I felt very comfortable and felt like everybody is very open and kind. During my time in Ireland I got more confident in speaking English but also in so many other things. Now I’m very open to new people and I dare to talk to people I don’t know. Now I’m more independent because when you’re alone in a country you don’t know, you have to make on your own that things work. I learned so much and it was a great experience. For me it was also good that ISI offered an English class because there, of course, I learned English but I also got to know new people and the excursion to the giants Causeaway and northern Ireland was just a great day.

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

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

Day Schools - Host families

Day Schools – Host families

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.

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Boarding Schools - Both 5 and 7 days

Boarding Schools – Both 5 and 7 days

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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Student Life

We provide a professional and trustworthy Placement and Guardianship service, in accordance with AGPI standards.

Social Programme

Exciting activities for all tastes

English language support

Weekly classes for Dublin-based students – FCE / CAE preparation.

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SCHOOL TYPES

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

State schools in Ireland

State schools

 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 in Ireland

Private schools

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.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

ISI Dublin provides a professional and trustworthy Placement and Guardianship service, in accordance with AGPI standards.

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Get in touch with any queries you may have

Get in touch

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS

  • To enquire about our High School programme in Ireland or to make a booking contact: info@studyinireland.ie
  • You can also simply contact us by completing the contact form at the left (or above) and we will get back to you shortly:
  • If you are an agent, please, visit www.isi-ireland.ie
  • You can call the school between the hours of 9 am – 5.30 pm GMT, Monday – Friday.


ISI Dublin Head office

Meetinghouse Ln,
Mary's Abbey, North City,
Dublin, Ireland
D07 VY06
+353 (01) 872 7888
info@studyinireland.ie