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Ireland - Academic Year/Semester

Program Details
Full Brochure

Students who choose an academic year or a semester program in Ireland will live with a host family and attend a local high school.

Learn

Ireland has the highest percentage of students who attend school until the age of 18 of all other countries in Europe. Students will study a core curriculum consisting of: language, science, mathematics, history and geography plus the opportunity to pursue additional classes in social awareness, personal development and project work.

Extracurricular activities and sports are an integral part of the school system in Ireland. One afternoon a week is typically devoted to school sports. The sports offered will vary from school to school. Typical choices include: soccer, tennis, swimming, hockey, badminton, basketball, athletics (track and field), squash, and volleyball.

Schools in which Intrax students are placed are carefully selected based on their academic record and their enthusiasm to accept students from other countries. Schools are required to meet certain educational standards based on an educational philosophy that encourages both academic achievement and personal development. Intrax students are placed primarily in single-sex schools. Schools may be denominational, multi-denominational or non-denominational. Almost all schools require uniforms that can be purchased once you are in Ireland

Experience

You will be welcomed with open arms in Ireland and treated as a true member of your host family. Participation in mealtimes is an event and as part of the family you will enjoy the meal and also help out when it is time for clean-up. To meet new people, students are encouraged to participate in other types of extracurricular activities including: dance, theater, music, debate, photography, and orienteering (navigating with a map and compass).

Ireland has a rich musical tradition which is thousands of years old. So be sure to catch a local band playing and listen for the history and patriotic themes that are being transmitted through song.

Program Details

A home country orientation will be provided to help students plan for their study abroad trip to Ireland. Intrax Study Abroad students are placed with carefully selected host families throughout Ireland. All students will have their own room and study area. A local representative will be assigned to each student for support and guidance during their program stay. Students do not need a visa to study in Ireland. However, once on program, they are required to apply for a residence permit for the duration of their stay. Students will be assisted in this process by a local program representative.

Requirements

• 15 - 18 years old (Students may not turn 19 before start of program)
• 2.5 GPA or higher (4.0 scale)
• Flexible and mature personality; desire to be challenged, ability to remain open-minded and tolerant of cultural differences

Program Information

*All dates are approximations and vary from year to year.
**Updated on February 1, 2006

Program Includes:

• Round-trip airfare from a major international airport near your home (in the continental U.S.) including domestic and international flights
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Homestay accommodation including meals with your host family
• Placement in a local high school
• Student health and accident insurance
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• Pre-departure and in-country orientations
• Supervision, guidance, and support during the application process and throughout the program
• Intrax T-Shirt ( girls | boys )
• Intrax Student Handbook

Program does not include:

• Passport and visa application fees as applicable
• Personal expenses (e.g., toiletries, clothing, internet, calling card, activities)
• School expenses (e.g., uniform/lunches, if required, supplies, bus pass)
• Any other item not specified

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