FAQs

Orientation is provided for all students on a day shortly after arrival , where you get to meet other ISI students and are given details regarding the programme/ your school/ public transport and a chance to ask any questions that you might have. You will meet your assigned coordinator on the day with whom you will have weekly contact.

It can vary depending on the school places availability at the time of application. Some students receive confirmations straightaway, and some others might have to wait until closer to travelling. We will aim at sending your confirmation 3 weeks before your arrival. Please note school places are out of our control. The sooner you apply to the program, the more chance you will have of receiving your school place of choice.

We will send the host family confirmation details 2-3 weeks before you arrive in Ireland.

As soon as you get your school place confirmation, you can purchase your school uniform. You can order it online and get it delivered at ISI Dublin for collection when you arrive. This would be recommended. If you prefer to wait and order the uniform when you arrive in Ireland, that’s no problem.

Same answer as the uniform question above 😊

Yes, you can if you wish. Please see here for details Leap Card – Home.

All juniors are met at arrivals at Dublin airport and are transported to their host family, either by their host family themselves or by a designated ISI driver.

‘School holidays can depend on the year group and school you attend. Our team will communicate the dates of school holidays when you receive confirmation of your high school place.

All students from Europe are required to return home for Christmas. Anyone residing outside of Europe, for example China and Japan, can remain with their host family. If your host family is unable to host you during the holidays, we will find an alternative host family for the Christmas period.

No. All students are welcome to remain in Ireland for Easter and Midterm breaks.

The initial arrival and final departure transfers to and from the airport are included, and so are Christmas transfers. All other transfers will be charged extra.