Secondary School Placements – High School Placements
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About this course
Benefits of Secondary School Stays in an English speaking country
Attending a secondary school in an English speaking country has become an important aspect of the education path for many European students. Having spend a school term or longer abroad will stand out on any application for a job or for further studies. It will widen the young person’s employment opportunities.
General English Evening Classes
Students may take part in General English Evening Classes at The Slaney Language Centre and if they wish work on their English Language Development.
The Irish School System
Years 1 to 3:
Junior Cycle (starting at age 12) culminating with the Junior Certificate. Subjects include Math, English, Science, a Language, Business Studies and Irish. International students are exempt from Irish.
Year 4:
Transition Year (average age: 15/16). This year is the most popular year for visiting international students. Transition year provides traditional subjects and also allows for the exploration of many other subject areas along with outside projects and cultural experience.
Years 5 to 6:
Senior Cycle (average age: 16/17/18). This cycle culminates with the Leaving Certificate. These two years have greater emphasis on individual research abilities, study skills and a more analytical approach to subject matters. The Leaving Certificate standard is equivalent to the UK A-level examination.
FAQs
What is included in the programme?
- First Arrival and Final Departure Airport Transfers
- Airport transfers for Christmas Holidays
- Guardianship Services
- Local orientation
- Full Board Host Family Accommodation (including Easter holidays)
- School Registration
- School Fees
- Use of all School Uniform items that include a school logo (to be returned at the end of the stay)
- 24-Hour Emergency Number
- Tutoring Sessions every two weeks before Christmas – monthly after Christmas
- Weekend Day-trip every 5 weeks
What about the accomodation?
Homestay Accommodation
Our host families are visited by our own staff and treat their students as if they would their own family member. We do our utmost to match each student with the most suitable host family. Homestay accommodation includes breakfasts, packed lunches and evening dinners. On weekends the student has all meals with the family.