Academic Programs
The Academic Year program consists of:
| Placement in a High School/Secondary School. Following the national school curriculum. Accommodation with a local host family or in the school residence. Guardianship provided by High Schools International. Counselling support provided by High Schools International. |
Who can apply?
| | School / Program Type | Ages | Duration* | Academic Background** | English Level | Status |
| Public School | 13-18 | 1 Sem/ Year+ | Good Average | Intermediate | All |
| (with IB option)
| 16-18 | 1/2 Years | Excellent | High Intermediate | All |
| (with French Speaking option)
| 13-17 | 1 Sem/ Year+ | Good Average | Good Intermediate French | All |
| Private Day/Boarding
| 13-18 | 1 Sem/ Year+ | Good Average | Intermediate | All |
| State Day College & Homestay | 16-19 | 1,2,3 terms | Variable | High Intermediate | EU only /Non EU only |
| State Boarding
| 13-18 | 1,2,3 terms | Variable | Intermediate Plus | EU only |
| Private Day/Boarding School
| 13-18 | 1,2,3 terms | Average | Intermediate Plus | All |
| Private Prep School
| 8-13 | 1,2,3 terms | Above Average | Intermediate | All |
| Standard Day & Homestay | 12-18 | 1,2,3 terms+ | Good Average | Intermediate | EU only |
| Elite Day & Homestay | 12-18 | 1,2,3 terms+ | High Average | High Intermediate | All |
| Boarding School | 12-18 | 3+ terms | High Average | High Intermediate | All |
| Prep Boarding School | 10-12 | 3+ terms | High Average | Intermediate | All |
 | Public School Program | 15-18 | Sem/ Year | Good Average | Good Intermediate | All |
| Private Day Boarding School | 13-18 | Sem/ Year | Good Average | Intermediate | All |
| Public Day School | 13-18 | 1-4 Terms, 1 or 2 Sems | Variable | Intermediate Plus | All |
| Private Day Boarding School | 13-18 | 1-4 Terms, 1 or 2 Sems | Above Average | High Intermediate | All |
| Public & Catholic Day School Program | 13-18 | 1-4 Terms, 1 or 2 Sems | Variable | Intermediate Plus | All |
*Please note that there is limited availability for one term programs in some locations.
**Some Schools require specific levels of performance for admission and may require admission tests and/or interview prior to application.
***All schools require a good working level of English on arrival, however there are preparation options available to students who do not meet the English Level requirements. Some schools offer ESL as an optional extra for students who fall below the normal admission standard.
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University Programs
| | Program Type | Entry | Location | Duration | Start Dates | Qualifications |
| University Foundation | High School Diploma | Dublin, Ireland | 6/9 months | September & January | Bachelors Degree |
| Pre Masters Foundation | Bachelors Degree | Dublin, Ireland | 6/9 months | September & January | Masters Degree |
| Universities in the US | High School Diploma | USA | 2/4 Years | September | Associate Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree |
Summer Programs
| | Summer Program | Ages | Location | Duration | Start & Finish Dates |
| IRESS- Homestay | 12-19 | Loreto, Dalkey | Min 2 weeks | 4/6 weeks - July /August |
| IRESC- Residential | 11-17 | Newtown, Waterford | Min 2 weeks | 4 weeks - July only |