IRELAND: CLASSIC
Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.
Ireland is available in:
CLASSIC
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
90 Days: Late August– November
Application due:
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Early January – Early April
Application due:
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Placement at State School
Late August– Mid-December
Application due:
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Placement at Public High School
Transition & 5th Year Only
Late August 2025 – February 2026
Application due:
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Placement at Private Day High School
Celtic Cross Program:
1/2 in Ireland + 1/2 in the UK
Late August 2025 – Late May 2026
Application due:
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Placement at Private Day High School
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION / OPTIONAL 3 DAY ORIENTATION IN DUBLIN
A local orientation will be provided by the local coordinator in your host community. The local orientation will help you to get to know the host community, your local support system and provide you with a crash course in important cultural norms, so you can adjust to school and host family life!
An optional 3 day orientation in Dublin is available for an extra fee. The Dublin orientation provides for a cultural introduction, a chance to meet other exchange students and the opportunity to sightsee before meeting your host family in your host community! A great way to start your exchange with a little touring and cultural prep!
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
There is no language requirement to participate.
Enjoy regional Irish accents and a new cultural experience without the language barrier!
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL
The Term Program provides for placement at public schools.
Semester and Academic Year program school placements are at private day schools. Semester and Academic Year Program students may select the specific private school from the available list opting for placement in County Monaghan or County Dublin. (Co-ed or all-girls school options are avaialable in County Dublin.
School Year: School starts in September and ends in late May
Common courses: Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Physics, History, Physical Education, Foreign Language , optional classes can include Music, Art.
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break from July – August, 2 weeks Christmas Holiday in December, 1 week in February for Mid-Term Break, 1 Week Easter break, statuatory/bank holidays
Fun fact: Some schools offer Gaelic courses you can take
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Ireland and these are some of the more common placement areas.
Click on the buttons below to view location on map.
Ireland at a Glance
Population
4 Million
Capital City
Dublin
Known For
Oscar Wild, Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, Irish Folk Music, Irish Dancing, Gaelic Games
Currency
Euro
Language
English and Irish (Gaelic)
Say Hello
Hello or Dia Dhuit!Program Fees
(August 2026)
$10,915 (includes orientation camp) / $9,995 (no orientation camp)
Optional Additional Dublin Orientation:
$875
Pet Free Home Surchage:
Please request price
(August 2026)
$13,695
Pet Free Home Surchage:
Please request price
Co-Ed School Placement:
Please request price
(August 2026)
Classic:
$16,995
Late Application Fee (for those students wishing to apply after March 1 deadline):
Please request price
Horseback Riding Guarantee:
Please request price
(August 2026)
Celtic Cross (Ireland + the UK):
$28,595
Dietary Stipend Fee
(Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lactose and/or other dietary requirements)
Please request price
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
