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'All inclusive' English Summer Camps

'All inclusive' English summer camps for teenagers aged 13-18 years in Kilkenny: "Learn English & Experience Ireland!"

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High School Programme in Ireland

Academic school stays for international students in secondary schools in Ireland with residential and/or home-stay accommodation.

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Application to your 'Irish Experience'

We make the application process for your Academic Year in Ireland as simple as possible.
 
All you need to do, is to complete our application form to participate in our high school programme. We use this to apply to whatever number of schools you have a preference for and that we think will be interested in you.
 
We have years of experience in placing students in high schools in Ireland in a professional and efficient manner. And we will give you all the material, information and support you need for a successful application.
 
There are 4 steps of your application to our programme 'Irish Experience':
 
Step 1 - to apply, you will need:
  • Completed form "Irish Experience -
    First info" (non-binding)
  • Most recent report card

 

Step 2 - when you have been accepted:
  • Completed form "Irish Experience -
    Complete application"
  • Copy of your passport
  • Completed medical report
  • Payment of a 20% deposit
Step 3 - before travelling to Ireland:
  • Health insurance card
  • Payment of balance of fees
  • Download Mobile App
Step 4 - what you should bring with you:
  • English dictionary
  • Pocket money 
  • A positive and open-minded attitude
  • A small present for your host family
 
You will receive all relevant information before your arrival to Ireland. Information includes practical advice and information on living in Ireland - electricity, weather, local travel, programme guidelines and rules, anticipated extra expenses etc.
 
Also, all accepted students receive the login details to our Mobile App for their smartphone. Now, all relevant information regarding their academic high school stay with us in Ireland is at their fingertips:
  • General information
  • Your personal details
  • Your booking details
  • Your accommodation details
  • Student handbook incl. essential pre-arrival information
  • Relevant documents (if applicable)
     
We will give you any advice on whatever else you may need for your time in Ireland. Useful information including all application forms can be found in our download section
 
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Feedback of participants

Thank you for a fantastic stay in Ireland!

I just want to say thank you for everything. I had such a GREAT time in Kilkenny, because the family I lived with was so extremely nice and everyone in school too! This summer was for sure one of the best ones of my life!

Your trips and activities were so well organized, I already recommended you... :D 

Anna 

Great programme!

Just a little note to let you know that my son Benjamin greatly enjoyed his stay in Ireland, he felt he was treated like a king by the host family - he really had only good things to say. 

Such a great experience and I think he will want to return to you to keep improving his English! 

Ben's Dad

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