🎯 Find the Right Irish School in Minutes with HSI’s School Finder
- High Schools International
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Choosing the Right Irish School Just Got Smarter
Selecting the perfect school for your exchange year in Ireland is a big decision. Each student is unique - with different interests, goals, and preferences. That’s why HSI has created a tool to make this process faster and clearer.
Introducing the HSI School Finder - designed to help students, families, and partners quickly find suitable school options based on real student needs.
What the School Finder Does
The HSI School Finder helps you explore schools based on student-specific criteria, including:
Student demographic (e.g. gender, year group, nationality)
Accommodation type (host family or boarding)
School type (public or private)
Preferred locations (across Ireland)
Sports and extracurricular activities offered
It focuses on what matters most - helping families and education agents quickly find schools that match key preferences and availability.
How It Connects to the Pre-Application Form
Here’s how the process works:
Open the Pre-Application Form Start by completing the student and programme information.
Use the Link to the School Finder The form includes a link to open the School Finder in a new tab - so you can explore matching schools without losing your place.
Return to the Form and Choose Your Schools Once you've explored the options, return to the Pre-App form and select preferred schools from dropdown menus - these are pre-filtered based on your earlier choices.
It’s a simple, logical process that makes finding the right school far less overwhelming.
Prefer to Let Us Handle It? No Problem.
Some families or education agents prefer a more personalised approach - and we’re always happy to help. If you’d rather we shortlist schools for you, just let us know what you’re looking for. Our placement team can return tailored school suggestions within 24–48 hours.
We’ve built both options to suit different planning styles - so no matter how you prefer to explore, we’ve got you covered.
Why It Matters
Time is precious - especially when planning a school year abroad. The School Finder reduces back-and-forth emails, speeds up decision-making, and gives students a sense of control and clarity.
Whether you're dreaming of rugby in Limerick, arts in Galway, or a quieter countryside school with strong academics, the School Finder gives you a focused place to begin.
Summary
The HSI School Finder filters schools based on key preferences like location, accommodation, and activities.
It links directly from our Pre-Application Form, helping students select suitable school options quickly.
Users can explore schools in a separate tab and return to the form to select filtered options from dropdown menus.
Personalised support is also available for families who prefer expert recommendations.
Try the School Finder Today
Ready to discover Irish schools that fit your needs? Whether you prefer to explore on your own or get help from our team, the tools are here - and so are we.
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