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'All inclusive' English Summer Camps

'All inclusive' English summer camps for teenagers aged 13-18 years in Kilkenny: "Learn English & Experience Ireland!"

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High School Programme in Ireland

Academic school stays for international students in secondary schools in Ireland with residential and/or home-stay accommodation.

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High School Programme 'Irish Experience'

Our academic high school programme 'Irish Experience' is available for international students aged 12 to 18 years. Students should have an Intermediate level of English (minimum requirement). It is possible to attend for varying durations: month, term or year.

We collaborate with several high schools in the Kilkenny area (City and County). Our educational consultants will be able to give you advice which high school is the right one for you.

Attending an Irish high school will allow you to further your education at undergraduate level in an Institute of Technology, University or any other third level education institution in Ireland and other countries.

High School exchange students in Ireland

Included services of our High School Programme:

inclusive services Free consultation and advise

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 Selection of a suitable high school
 

inclusive services School tuition fees in the selected high school

inclusive services Local orientation upon arrival to Ireland

inclusive services Assistance and support of our local coordinator

inclusive services Contribution towards class text books and school uniform (included only for full academic stay)

inclusive services Frequent academic reports for the parents at home

inclusive services

 mackdonald is an experienced and certified guardianship provider (AGPI, MEI, QQI)

inclusive servicesEmergency telephone contact 24/7

inclusive services Airport transfers upon arrival and departure (assistance with other transfers)

inclusive services Accommodation in a carefully selected host family (single room) / in a boarding school

inclusive services Full board accommodation with breakfast, (packed) lunch and dinner every day

inclusive services Short holiday breaks (up to 1 week) to be spent with the host family

inclusive services Mobile app for students 

inclusive services A safe, welcoming & friendly environment

inclusive services A successful & memorable time in Ireland


We endeavour to offer the best advice on programmes in accordance with the needs, preferences, and academic qualifications of prospective students. We pride ourselves on offering a highly personal and educational service and will help you during the entire process.

Please state your interest in our high school programme by sending us an enquiry via the contact form.

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Feedback of participants

Thank you for a fantastic stay in Ireland!

I just want to say thank you for everything. I had such a GREAT time in Kilkenny, because the family I lived with was so extremely nice and everyone in school too! This summer was for sure one of the best ones of my life!

Your trips and activities were so well organized, I already recommended you... :D 

Anna 

Great programme!

Just a little note to let you know that my son Benjamin greatly enjoyed his stay in Ireland, he felt he was treated like a king by the host family - he really had only good things to say. 

Such a great experience and I think he will want to return to you to keep improving his English! 

Ben's Dad

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