High School Program in Dublin, Ireland (European Union, 15 to 19 years old)

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: September to June

Description: Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. It lies to the northwest of Continental Europe with the island of Great Britain lying to the east. Politically it is divided into the Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state occupying five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom, occupying the northeastern sixth of the island. The name 'Ireland' derives from the name Ériu (in modern Irish, Éire) with the addition of the Germanic word 'land'.

We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with several secondary schools in South Dublin, where we have placed young foreigners for the past 10 years. We offer a choice of local day schools, 3 single sex schools & 2 mixed sex schools all located in the most sought after residential part of the Dublin suburbs. These schools are voluntary secondary schools.

A voluntary secondary school in Ireland is a type of school that is privately owned and managed, often by church authorities, especially in the case of the Roman Catholic religion. Like national schools they are funded to a large extent by the state, on a per capita basis, with the local community often topping up funding, whilst approximately 90% of teachers salaries are met by the state. The voluntary secondary schools are attended by about 60% of secondary education students and still form the largest part of the secondary school system.

Courses available: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Economics, French, German, Geography, History, Home Economics, Maths, Music, Physics, Religion, Computers, Physical Education.
Some schools offer extra English classes to international students but not all of them.
Extra curricular activities vary in each school but usually sports is provided.

Only Open to European Union Students.

Highlights:
* Accommodation
- Full board accommodation in host families, this includes bed/breakfast, packed lunch & dinner.
- The families are long-term contact of our representative and are visited regularly.
- Information on the host family is received 2 months before arrival.

* Language Requirements
- At least intermediate level of English
- We need a reference letter of the English teacher

School principals make the ultimate decision on the appropriate class for any student following the face-to-face interview. Usually students under the age of 16 years go into 4th Year and Transition Year, students between 16 and 17 years normally attend 5th. Students older than that go into 6th Year.

Only Open to European Union Students.

Cost in US$: From 6500 euros (fall term)

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Nacel International's Mission Statement: No one learns the same way. No one has the same level. No one has the same goal. Nacel International proposes a large variety of stays abroad, which will help you to develop your personality. Their goal was to provide opportunities for students to extend language learning and knowledge of another culture through a well-organized and affordable summer program. These programs bring people together enhancing cultural and linguistic awareness and to promote international friendship and harmony.

Year Founded: 1957