High School Program in Ireland, Killarney (European Union, 13 to 18 years old)

  Ireland

• Other Cities in Ireland: 
Killarney

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Please inquire for specific dates.

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'.

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 are provided.

Our Schools in Killarney

The majority of schools have a compulsory school uniform which can be purchased locally.
We have 3 host schools in Killarney on offer:

- 1 boy school,
- 1 girl school,
- 1 co-ed school

We may also be able to place some students in Tralee and Cork (supplement of 250 EUR in Cork).

Its generally possible to choose the host school. The preference of the student will be taken into account as far as possible.

Only Open to European Union Students.

Highlights:
* Accommodation
Full board accommodation in host families, this includes bed/breakfast, packed lunch & dinner. Students stay with carefully selected local host families and have either a visit or telephone contact with local director on a weekly basis.
Extra cultural visits can be arranged during school holidays and at weekends. Students may also join local clubs for sports and activities e.g football, basketball, judo, dance and music.

* Requirements
- Only Open to European Union Students.
- 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 Transition Year, students between 16 17 years normally attend 5th. Students older than that go into 6th Year. At the end of the 6th Year students sit the Leaving Certificate Exam but this is a 2 years exam course (commencing in 5th Year), so it is very difficult for students to do it in one year.

* Language Requirements: at least intermediate level of English.
We need a reference letter of the English teacher.

Cost in US$: From 4900 euros (fall term)

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• 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