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Elite Boarding School Program (Ireland)

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They are privately owned, but receive some maintenance from the Irish government.  These schools are located throughout Ireland and seek to develop the student as a whole.  This involves close supervision to ensure an optimal balance between the academic & social elements of the programme.  The main advantages of the boarding schools are:

  • Accepts students from the age of 12 – 18
  • Stay for 1,2,3 terms or longer
  • On-campus accommodation with Irish students
  • Private schools with excellent reputations
  • Smaller classes
  • Comprehensive range of subjects
  • Excellent facilities including sports facilities
  • Resident pastoral and supervisory staff
  • High percentage of graduates go to university in Ireland or the UK
  • Most schools are coeducational, accepting students of all faiths
  • Religious and non-religious options
  • Who is Eligible to apply for this program? 

    School / Program Type Ages Duration* Academic Background** English Level*** Status
    Ireland: Boarding School12-18 3+ termsHigh AverageHigh Intermediate All

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