High School In Ireland
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We arrange study abroad programs at Irish high schools for one term, one year, or until graduation. If you’re considering studying at a high school abroad, look no further! Ireland is the perfect place.
Why Study at high school in Ireland?
- Point 1 High-quality schools
- Students come from all over the world to study at Ireland’s high schools, which provide the chance to study toward the Irish Leaving Certificate, an internationally recognized qualification. Schools also offer a wide range of optional subjects that students would not be able to study in their own country. Class sizes are small, usually ranging from 15 to 20 students.
- Point 2 Language support
- All schools provide additional English-language classes for international students. Students are encouraged to study for Cambridge English exams during their stay in Ireland, so they can come home with an internationally recognized English certification.
- Point 3 Safe environment
- Ireland was ranked as the 3rd-safest country in the world according to the 2022 Global Peace Index.
- Point 4 Beautiful countryside
- Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its lush green landscape. Ireland is a small country, so it never takes long to get into the countryside and experience its breathtaking natural beauty.
- Point 5 Friendly people
- Ireland is famous for its friendly people, who are always welcoming and love to chat. Attending a boarding school or staying with an Irish family is the perfect environment for improving your English.
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Contact UsIreland’s secondary school system
| Age | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Cycle | 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | |
| 14 | 3 | |
| Transition Year (TY) | 15 | 4 |
| Senior Cycle | 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 6 |
- Junior Cycle Age 12-14. Years 1-3.
- During the Junior Cycle, students prepare for the Junior Certificate, an examination that assesses their academic progress at the end of the Year 3.
- Transition Year (TY) Age 15. Year 4.
- TY is an optional year designed to give students a more flexible and varied educational experience. It focuses on personal development and includes a combination of academic subjects, practical modules, work experience, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. With less academic pressure, TY is the perfect introduction to high school in Ireland for international students.
- Senior Cycle Age 16-17. Years 5-6.
- During the Senior Cycle, students prepare for the Leaving Certificate, which is the key academic qualification for entry into universities and other higher education institutions.
The School Year in Ireland
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Autumn Term
- Holiday
- Spring Term
- Holiday
- Summer Term
- Holiday
The school year in Ireland starts in September and ends in early June.
- Schools prefer that students attend from September, but starting at other times in the year may also be possible.