Compare Programmes
Feature | Classic Exchange | Standard Day | Private Day | Private Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost Level | € | €€ | €€€ | €€€€ |
School Type | Local Irish state school | Local Irish state school | Private day school | Private boarding school |
School Choice | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Academic Environment | Genuine Irish classroom experience | Genuine Irish classroom experience | Strong academic offer with wider subject options | Premium academics & structured campus life |
Best For | Cultural immersion & affordability | Balance of choice & value | Academic focus & strong facilities | Academic excellence & premium facilities |
Accommodation | Host Family
(private bedroom) | Host Family
(private bedroom) | Host Family
(private bedroom) | Boarding residence
(dorm or twin room) |
One Term Programme | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Semester Programme | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Academic Year Programme | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
School Clubs & Sports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Weekend Family Life | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5-day boarding only |
Weekend Boarding Activities | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | 7-day boarding only |
Optional Trips & Excursions | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Uniform Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Textbooks Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Subject Choice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Guardianship | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Monthly In-Person Visits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Monthly Welfare Reports | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
24/7 Emergency Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Arrival Airport Transfer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Departure Airport Transfer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Transfers (mid-term, Easter etc.) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Welcome Camp | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
✓ = Included in HSI Programme Fee
✗ = Not available with this programme
○ = Optional, extra charges may apply
Which Programme is Right for You?
Classic Exchange
Designed for students seeking true cultural immersion and an affordable route into Irish education. Students live with welcoming host families and experience everyday Irish school life in a genuine local environment.
Standard Day
Perfect for families who want the Irish state school experience with the added confidence of choosing the school. Combines strong support, a private host family bedroom, and a personalised placement process without stepping into private school pricing.
Private Day
A premium option for academically-driven students. These schools typically offer enhanced facilities, broader subject choices, and smaller class environments, while students enjoy living with a carefully selected host family.
Private Boarding
A high-end programme with structured routines, on-campus living, excellent academics, and an active boarding community. Ideal for motivated, sociable students who thrive in an immersive school-centred environment.
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