High School Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

There is no better way to prepare you for the next stage of life (*cough* college) than to spend some time abroad as a high school student. Not only will it be a fun, exciting, challenging experience for you, but you will make your parents proud and impress future admissions officers with your worldly knowledge and experiences. Huzzah!

Popular high school programs in Dublin. Most teens do community service and volunteering and experiential learning programs while doing high school abroad in Ireland. If you want a more immersive experience, consider participating in homestays or exchange student programs, which allow you to live with an Irish family or attend a regular Irish high school. Since English is their primary language, communication barriers should be few and far between (save for the craic here and there). Don’t nod off in class just yet, though — you’ll need to be prepared for different customs and culture.

How long are typical high school programs in Ireland? Programs are designed to give you the full benefit of living and learning in another country, whether it is for a couple of weeks or an extended period. The most important consideration after choosing a program is duration. Typical short term programs for high school in Dublin range from 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, or 5-8 weeks — perfect for your summer break. The pros of short term programs include lower cost and less time commitment, while the cons include fewer experiences/chances to eat fish and chips.

Longer term programs for high school in Dublin include can last from a full semester to a full year. The bennies? Long term programs include invaluable learning experience about the particular topic you choose to explore, total immersion in another culture for an extended time, and most importantly, learning more about yourself than you could from a shorter stint abroad. On the downside, you might incur a higher program cost and more severe bouts of homesickness. Trust us when we say the rewards of long-term programs far outweigh the costs!