High School Programs Ireland

DESCRIPTION :

Nacel provides international students with a choice among 5 voluntary secondary schools (3 single sex schools & 2 mixed sex schools) located in the South of Dublin. These schools are privately owned and managed, often by church authorities. Extra curricular activities vary in each school but usually sports activities are provided. Classes begin in early September and finish in early June.

SCHOOL SYSTEM
There are 3 distinct levels of education in Ireland: primary, secondary and higher education. Most students attend and complete secondary education. Secondary education is generally completed at a community school, a comprehensive school, a vocational school or a voluntary secondary school. A typical secondary school will consist of 1st to 3rd Year, the usually optional Transition Year (‹ 16 Y.O.), the 5th (16/17 Y.O.) and 6th Year (› 17 Y.O.). School principals make the ultimate decision on the appropriate class for any student following a face-to-face interview. Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Economics, French, German, Geography, History, Home Economics, Maths, Music, Physics, Religion, Computers, Physical Education courses are usually offered. Some schools offer extra English classes to international students.

SCHOOL TYPE :

Voluntary secondary schools.

ACCOMMODATION :

Paid host family, full board.

ELIGIBILITY :

Students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted.
A minimum of 2 years of English study and good academic results are required.

DEADLINE :

3 months before arrival. 

PROCEDURES :

Please require information through the contact form.

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- School registration and donation to school (only in Dublin)
- Host family placement on a full board basis (packed lunches on school days); Christmas holidays not included in Killarney
- Orientation on arrival
- Airport pick-up and transfer from Dublin, Cork or Shannon  airport
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by schools.
- Daily transfers from family to school (bus passes might be necessary).
- School uniforms, sport uniforms and books
- Extra language courses
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance.
- Application fees (35 euros)