Program Summary:
- Program: Select program
- Program length: Long programs
- Vaccinations: Yes
- Discounts and Scholarship: Yes
- Language criteria: No
- Language course: No
- Soft Landing Camp: Yes
High School Choice Program Information
Age and eligibility
Programs are available for students aged 15-17.
Program length
Academic Semester or Academic Year are available.
Language criteria
Not applicable
Schools
Ireland boasts a strong reputation for its high-quality education system, drawing a significant influx of international students annually. Typically, school hours in Ireland span from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm, offering a range of both mandatory and optional subjects.
All students are required to pay for their school transport prior to arrival so this will be invoiced in advance. The fees are AUD$590/NZ$640 per Academic Year and AUD$375/NZ$395 per Academic Semester.
Visa
Limitations to program lengths may apply unless travelling on an EU visa. Your Program Coordinator will provide further information.
Students traveling on Australian & New Zealand passports, with programs up to 90 days, generally travel as “tourists” and do not need to apply for a visa prior departure. However, for programs extending beyond the 90-day period (including Semester & Academic Year programs), students are usually required to apply for the necessary visa.
Program Coordinators will provide the essential visa documents so students can lodge their visa application. Please note that Program Coordinators are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the applicant. Program Coordinators will provide “guidance” where possible, however the responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student/parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and, on top of the visa documents provided by your Program Coordinator, students will need to provide additional documents such as birth certificate, bank statements, police check certificate, passport photos, letter of parental consent, etc.
Visa application fees (set by the foreign Authority) fluctuate depending on the destination and may vary from $180 to $700. These costs exclude expenses such as translations, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos, express post envelopes, etc. In some cases, students must attend an in-person consulate / visa agency appointment, which may incur additional personal expenses for travel such as purchasing flights (Interstate flight or international flight if no representation in your home country), petrol costs, tolls, accommodation, etc.
Canada:
Students must have received their routine childhood vaccinations appropriate for their age. In addition, Canada requires full vaccination against Meningococcal (MenACWY). The Covid-19 vaccine is recommended but not mandatory.
USA:
Students must be up to date with their routine childhood vaccinations for their age group. Additionally, your host school in the USA will require further immunisations to meet national guidelines, such as the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine and a TB test conducted within six months before arrival. While Covid-19 vaccination is recommended, it is not mandatory.
Other Countries:
Students must be up to date with their standard childhood vaccinations. While the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended, it is not compulsory.
Select Program Prices for Ireland
| School | Area | Gender | Academic Year AUD | Academic Semester AUD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaghan Collegiate School | Monaghan Town Co. Monaghan | Co-Ed | $34,495 | $28,995 |
| St Joseph of Cluny | Killiney, Co.Dublin | Female | $39,495 | N/A |
| John Scottus School | Dublin 14, Co.Dublin | Co-Ed | $39,995 | $29,995 |
| Loreto Foxrock | Dublin 18, Co.Dublin | Female | $39,995 | N/A |
| Rosemont School | Sandyford, Co.Dublin | Female | $42,495 | $34,995 |
Each destination has a budget for flights included in the fee. If flight costs are above this budgeted amount, a Flight Surcharge may apply. Please see our Money Matters page for program inclusions, the flight surcharge policy and other important pricing information.
Program start dates are indicative arrivals in the destination & students attending the Soft Landing Camp (if available) will depart earlier. Program start dates serve as approximate arrival dates at the destination and subject to change. We will notify you of your confirmed program dates ahead of time to prevent any confusion or inconvenience.
Soft Landing Camp in Dublin
Additional fee of AU$1,095
Our Soft Landing Camp is located in the picturesque Irish capital of Dublin, and is an optional extra for long-term program students. During this enriching experience, you will spend three nights in Dublin and have the opportunity to connect with fellow exchange students from diverse backgrounds. The agenda includes a Welcome, Irish Dancing, on campus activities, exploring Dublin and dinner at the Hard Rock Café. Students also have an Irish farm experience, and a quiz night before they depart to meet their host families.
This Soft Landing Camp is exclusively available for students commencing their exchange in August.
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