Our high school programme is available for international students aged 12 to 18 years. Students should have an Intermediate level of English (minimum requirement). It is possible to attend for varying durations: month, term or year.
We collaborate with several high schools in the Kilkenny area (City and County). Our educational consultants will be able to give you advice which high school is the right one for you.
Attending an Irish high school will allow you to further your education at undergraduate level in an Institute of Technology, University or any other third level education institution in Ireland and other countries.
Free consultation and advise
School tuition fees in the selected high school
Local orientation upon arrival to Ireland
Assistance and support of our local coordinator
Contribution towards class text books and school uniform (included only for full academic stay)
Frequent academic reports for the parents at home
Free Irish SIM-Card for mobile phones (included only for full academic stay)
Emergency telephone contact 24/7
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure (assistance with other transfers)
Accommodation in a carefully selected host family (single room) / in a boarding school
Full board accommodation with breakfast, (packed) lunch and dinner every day
Short holiday breaks (up to 1 week) to be spent with the host family
A safe, welcoming & friendly environment
A successful & memorable time in Ireland
We endeavour to offer the best advice on programmes in accordance with the needs, preferences, and academic qualifications of prospective students. We pride ourselves on offering a highly personal and educational service and will help you during the entire process.
Please state your interest in our high school programme by sending us an enquiry via the contact form.
Kilkenny - one of the most-visited towns in Ireland and in the heart of the 'Emerald Isle' |
All inclusive: 2-, 3-, 4- and 6 week English summer camps for teenagers from around the world |
QQI-ACELS accredited and MEI recognized English school in Kilkenny and independently owned |
First choice for many international students for English language tuition in Ireland |
English PLUS Sport: Multi-Sport, Tennis, Golf, Horse-riding or Badminton options available |
Top 10 reasons why mackdonald is also YOUR first choice for your 'all inclusive' language stay in Ireland |
Our 'all inclusive' English language programmes are designed for teenagers and young adults aged 13-18 years from all over the world. Students learn English in the morning and experience Ireland, its cultural and natural beauty as well as its people in the afternoon and evening. |
The variety of extracurricular programmes guarantees that the learning process continues outside the classroom, in a relaxed and fun-loving environment. We offer many activities, outings, cultural tours, sports and social events after school. This allows the student to embrace a real flavour of Ireland and its people. In our ACELS accredited courses in Kilkenny, students stay with an Irish host family. All families have been carefully selected and are regularly inspected. By living with a host family, each student has the great opportunity of getting to know the “Irish way of life” during their stay in Ireland. Host family accommodation consists of full board (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner) and full board at the weekend. |
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Varied leisure programme on 6 days per week: activities, excursions, sports & trips: |
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Walking tour of Kilkenny |
Excursions: one full-day trip per week to interesting sites, cities and Ireland's top attractions |
Sports: Variety of different sports incl. tournaments: football, frisbee, basketball, volleyball, tag rugby etc. |
Culture: Cultural visits: castles, cathedrals, museums etc. |
Typically Irish: Dance & Folk show with live traditional music |
Entertainment: table tennis, snooker, bowling, cinema, orienteering etc. |
Day-trips (optional choice of destination): | |
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Cork city centre with Titanic XP museum in Cobh | € 60,- Euro |
Dublin city centre (incl. guided walking tour) | € 60,- Euro |
Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains and Courtown | € 60,- Euro |
Hookhead Lighthouse with Irish Sea | € 60,- Euro |
Irish coast with ‘Dunbrody’, Waterford and Tramore | € 60,- Euro |
Rock of Cashel | € 60,- Euro |
Dundrum Town Shopping Centre | € 40,- Euro |
Optional English PLUS Sport: | |
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Golf (5 training sessions with PGA coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Horse-riding (5 training sessions in Equestrian centre) | € 300,- Euro |
Tennis (5 training sessions with tennis coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Badminton (5 training sessions with badminton coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Multi-Sport (variety of different sports) | free of charge |
Varied leisure programme on 6 days per week: activities, excursions, sports & trips: |
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Walking tour of Kilkenny |
Excursions: one full-day trip per week to interesting sites, cities and Ireland's top attractions |
Sports: Variety of different sports incl. tournaments: football, frisbee, basketball, volleyball, tag rugby etc. |
Culture: Cultural visits: castles, cathedrals, museums etc. |
Typically Irish: Dance & Folk show with live traditional music |
Entertainment: table tennis, pottery, bowling, cinema, disco, orienteering etc. |
Golf - 'Pitch and Putt' on the driving range and putting green |
Greyhound Races |
Treasure Hunt |
Day-trips (optional choice of destination): | |
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Cork city centre with Titanic XP museum in Cobh | € 60,- Euro |
Dublin city centre (incl. guided walking tour) | € 60,- Euro |
Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains and Courtown | € 60,- Euro |
Hookhead Lighthouse with Irish Sea | € 60,- Euro |
Irish coast with ‘Dunbrody’, Waterford and Tramore | € 60,- Euro |
Rock of Cashel | € 60,- Euro |
Dundrum Town Shopping Centre | € 40,- Euro |
Optional English PLUS Sport: | |
---|---|
Golf (5 training sessions with PGA coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Horse-riding (5 training sessions in Equestrian centre) | € 300,- Euro |
Tennis (5 training sessions with tennis coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Badminton (5 training sessions with badminton coach) | € 250,- Euro |
Multi-Sport (variety of different sports) | free of charge |