🇮🇪 Term & School Year

Term and school year in Ireland

Ireland is our flagship destination: close, safe, welcoming and with unbeatable value. I lived there with my own family, and I personally know the schools and areas where your children will study.

Tell me about your child Term & School Year
Traditional Irish boarding school with gardens
Ages11 to 18 years old
DurationTerm, semester or full school year (Sept-June)
AccommodationPersonally selected host family · Boarding school

Studying in Ireland: the balanced choice

If this is your family’s first experience abroad, Ireland is almost always my first recommendation. It is a safe, family-oriented country, just over two hours from Spain, and the total cost — school plus host family — is far below a boarding school in the UK or the USA.

Students can join Junior Cycle, the famous Transition Year, or Senior Cycle. Depending on age, academic record and goals, I propose the school and formula that fit best: day school with host family for full immersion, or a traditional Irish boarding school with superb facilities.

How it works

First we talk — no strings attached — and you tell me about your child. I come back with a personalised proposal of schools and accommodation. Then I handle enrolment, paperwork, flights and arrival, and I stay close throughout the year: regular contact with the school, the family and your child, plus help with grade validation at the end.

Prefer to try a summer first? Have a look at our summer camps in Ireland, or compare with the school year in the United Kingdom.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Irish school year recognised in other countries?

Yes. Irish secondary education is widely recognised across Europe. For Spanish families, the course is validated through the Ministry of Education procedure, and I guide you through every step of the paperwork.

What is Transition Year (TY)?

A one-year programme unique to Ireland, focused on personal growth: projects, work experience, drama, sport and volunteering. It is ideal for improving English without final-exam pressure. More academic students can choose 5th Year instead.

How do you choose the host family?

Based on real information about your child: hobbies, character, allergies, pets… I work with trusted local coordinators and experienced families, and there is always a plan B if the match doesn't work. I stay in regular contact with both family and student.

Will there be many Spanish students at the school?

It depends on the school and area, and it is one of the first things I check. I work with schools that limit students per nationality and I look for less saturated areas to guarantee real immersion.

Can we start with one term and extend to the full year?

Yes — many families do exactly that. We plan it from the start so the school place is guaranteed if you decide to extend.

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Shall we talk about your child's case?

Tell me what you are looking for and I will personally get back to you as soon as possible. No obligation, no middlemen: you talk directly to me, Esther.

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