High School Program for Academic Students

Our High School Programme is designed for academically focused students seeking a full and immersive Irish education experience. Through long-standing partnerships with a range of reputable secondary schools across Kerry.

We are able to place students in supportive learning environments that value academic achievement, personal development, and wellbeing. Over schools will ensure all our student's abilities, goals, and interests are matched, while ensuring parents can feel confident in the standard of education and care their child receives throughout the academic year.

Academic Year Overview

The academic year in Ireland runs from the end of August to the beginning of June. During this time, there are a number of school breaks including October (Halloween), December (Christmas), February (Half-Term) and April (Easter).

All of the schools are recognised by the Irish Government’s Department of Education and Skills and students receive all school reports and attendance certificates for the time spent attending school in Ireland.

Suitable Ages

The programme is open to teenagers aged 11 to 17 who wish to enrol in a High School (secondary school) in Ireland. This program caters for a full or half academic year.

Visit https://www.schooldays.ie/articles/school-calendar for further information regarding Irish school terms

FLIGHTS & TRANSFER

• Arrival and Leaving Flights (initial & completion of program), including transfers to and from the airport

• Christmas transfer & flights to and from Ireland

HOST FAMILY PLACEMENT & SUPERVISION

• Placement of the student with suitable host family

• Orientation on arrival

• Regular progress reports from host families

• Regualr host family inspections

• Emergency 24 contact service

• Full board meals

• Fully Garda Vetted Families

• Full access to public transport

• Full access to Wi-Fi

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

• School enrolment costs

• School text books

• School uniform

• School bus ticket

• Procurement of the documentation necessary to enrol in an Irish school.

FLIGHTS & TRANSFER

• Transfers to and from airport at any other time during the programme

SCHOOL

• School shoes and/or jacket

• Enrolment fees for mock and state exams

• School stationary & notebooks

• Any miscellaneous school or sports item

Anything that is not expressly mentioned on the “Programme Includes“ list

Get a Quotation Today

Contact us today to learn about our partner schools, host family placements, and how we can provide a safe, supportive, and academically enriching year in Ireland.

Phone

+353 (0)68 65822

Email

info@irelandhoststays.com