High School Student Exchange Programs in Ireland

Study abroad on the “The Emerald Isle” with its glorious scenery and friendly, welcoming people. With stunning coastal views, ancient monuments, and lively towns and cities, Ireland offers so much to see and do. Home to the Giant’s Causeway, the Ring of Kerry, and the lively city of Dublin; Ireland is sure to amaze you. You’ll quickly recognize that the Irish know how to have great craic (the Irish word for fun)! Music is central to Irish life and is usually at the heart of each community. Sport is a prominent feature of Irish life, too. Hurling and Gaelic football, Ireland’s two national sports, are the most popular of all. During your time in Ireland, you’ll become thoroughly familiar with the Irish way of life by living with a carefully selected host family and continuing your education at a local secondary school in one of our host communities. Ireland is an ideal place to step outside of your comfort zone, become a cultural insider, and engage in an exciting new adventure.

Live with an Irish family, study at a local school, and revel in a unique cultural wonderland. Get ready for an authentic Irish educational experience, complete with a traditional school uniform. At a local boys’ or girls’ high school, you will study alongside Irish peers and choose from a wide variety of courses, all taught in English. What will you do on weekends? Catch the latest movie on a rainy day in Dublin. Surf at Lahinch Beach, a rugged beach near the Cliffs of Moher. Visit the Ring of Kerry, a peninsula in southern Ireland. These are just a few of the things students do with their host families, CIEE friends, and other international students. At your homestay, live like a local! Most of our placements are within 90 minutes of Dublin airport in suburban or rural areas, giving you easy access to the outdoors and providing you with amazing insights into the authentic Irish lifestyle.

Studying abroad in Ireland gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the Irish culture while helping you to stand out on college applications. As an exchange student in Ireland, experience what it’s like to attend high school in the Emerald Isle and live like a local, allowing you to gain a new perspective during your academic adventure overseas. Program at a glance: -- Host family accommodation provides a full cultural immersion experience -- No foreign language experience is required — the locals speak English! -- Program fee includes tuition, accommodation, and lots more! -- You can choose from trimester, semester, or academic year terms -- Straightforward online application process Join us in Ireland if you’re motivated to immerse yourself in another culture and flexible enough to live outside your comfort zone.