Trimester Study Abroad Program in Ireland

ACADEMIC TRIMESTER IN CANADA OR IRELAND

Canada is the world's second largest country by land mass as well as a young and continuously developing country, both economically and culturally. It offers unrivalled safety and tranquility, as well as excellent summer-time weather.

Ireland, located in northeastern Europe, is an island measuring 486 kilometers long and 275 kilometers wide. With a population of almost five million people, it's an ideal country waiting to be discovered: lakes, mountains, prairies and laid-back cities brimming with charm.

Participant Ages

From 12 to 17 years old

Program Duration

Canada: 5 - 12 weeks

Ireland: 12 weeks

Departure Dates

Canada: End of August, beginning of September and end of January

Ireland: Beginning of September

Program Description & Philosophy

This program is designed for those students who wish to spend a trimester studying in Canada or Ireland while living with a host family and immerseing themselves in an academic environment alongside Canadian or Irish students.

The students will integrate themselves into the school just as their local classmates do and will have the necessary information to be able to pick courses which, should they spend the full year, are accepted by the MInistry of Education and Science.

The Schools

In Ireland and Canada we have three types of both public schools and private schools:

• All-male school
• All-female school
• Mixed / Co-ed school

Coordinators

The student will be supervised throughout the program by his or her area coordinator, who will periodically check up on the family and academic situation.

Prices

The price includes:

• School selection and registration process
• Host family accommodation with full board
• Academic materials
• Transfers
• Medical and accident insurance
• Coordinator supervision
• Processing and administrative fees

*The program in Ireland includes airline ticket.