Students

Irish High School System

Junior Cycle: 12-15 YEARS OLD

  • First, second, and third years of secondary school
  • Study English, Maths, and additional subjects
  • Junior Certificate exam at the end of third year

Transition Year:15-17 YEARS OLD

  • Popular with international students
  • No formal examinations
  • Offers diverse subjects including Law, Entrepreneurship, Chinese etc
  • Includes work experience, group projects, cultural trips

Senior Cycle:16-18 YEARS OLD

  • Students sit their Leaving Certificate [High school diploma] at the end of the year
  • Crucial for University admission
  • Study English, Maths, and additional subjects
  • Choose higher or lower levels for subjects

School Year

  • The Irish school year runs from late August to early June.
  • There are midterm breaks in October and February.
  • Students typically stay in Ireland for the midterm breaks AND return home at Christmas & Easter

SCHOOLS

Language hosts partners with a network of schools in the area including public, semiprivate and private boarding schools. For more information about our partner schools, please contact Language Hosts by completing form below.

Contact

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