Included
Included
- School Placement: Placement in an Irish school among our partner schools in Waterford is included, with guidance on understanding the educational system.
- School Fees: Includes tuition and other mandatory fees (voluntary contributions not included).
- Accommodation: Full board with a host family or in a boarding school.
- Excursion: 1 full day excursion per term is included
- Personal Support: 24/7 assistance from The Learning Abroad Co. team throughout the stay.
- Reports: Regular updates from the host family, academic progress reports from the school.
- Transfers: Airport transfers at the start and end of the programme.
- Visa Advice: Guidance on visa requirements for non-European students.
- Academic Supplies: Assistance with purchasing necessary academic materials and uniforms is provided. However, the cost of these supplies is not included in the programme fees and will be the responsibility of the student.
- Validation Assistance: Support for validating the school year in the student’s home country.
- Cambridge English Exams: Support for registering for Cambridge English exams (fees not included).
Not Included
Not Included
- Flights: Not covered by the programme.
- Local Transport Costs: Transportation during the stay (except airport transfers at the start and end of the programme).
- Additional Fees: Transition Year supplements, school contributions, uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities, private lessons, etc.
- Special Dietary Needs: Additional costs for special diets (e.g., celiac , vegan etc).
- Holiday Accommodation: Accommodation during Christmas and Easter holidays (additional cost if required).
- Exam Fees: Official exam fees (Junior Certificate/Leaving Certificate and Cambridge English exams).
- Personal Expenses
Requirements
Requirements
- Age: Recommended for students aged 12-17 years for secondary school programmes.
- Deposit: Non-refundable deposit of €1,500 required within 30 days of acceptance.
- Payment: Remaining balance due 2 months before departure. Flexible payment options available.
- Medical Insurance: Private medical insurance is mandatory. The cost of insurance is not included in the programme fees and will be the responsibility of the student.
Dates and Deadlines
Dates and Deadlines
- Application Period: Schools typically allocate places between early April and late June.
- Confirmation: 99% of placements confirmed by end of June; may extend to July.
- School Year Start: Late August.
- Programme Duration: Full year (August-May) or Term (August-January).
- Holiday Periods: Schools closed for Christmas and Easter (additional accommodation may be needed). Midterm breaks are included.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
- Contingency Fund: Mandatory between €500 and €1,000, refundable after the programme minus expenses.
- Holiday Arrangements: Students need to return home during Christmas and Easter holidays unless alternative arrangements are made. Extra fees will apply to stay over for Christmas and Easter.
- Host Family Assignment: Families are assigned between June and early August.
Overview
Age
Recommended for students aged 12-17 years old
Note
- Term 1
- Term 2
- Full Year
