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study abroad in ireland for U.S. high school students
Cork is known by the locals as “Ireland's Real Capital” and is Ireland's second largest city, located in the southern region of the Republic of Ireland. One of the largest rivers in Ireland, the River Lee, runs through the city. The city has a bustling seaport with its docks and quays serving as an important center of the global Scandinavian trade network.
Cork is one of the three constituent cities in the Cork-Limerick-Galway corridor with a population of one million people. A hub of education, religion, music, and sport; this active city will never leave you lacking for something to do. It is a city with vibrant heart, charming restaurants, and relaxing cafes. Nearby, you'll find Blarney Castle, home of the famous Blarney Stone. According to legend, those who kiss the stone receive the gift of gab. No promises, but certainly, you will have a story to tell after your semester or year in Cork!
Ireland will fascinate, inspire, and take your breath away with its majestic and serene countryside, energetic city life, and historic cultural traditions still alive and well today. Spending a semester or a year in Ireland will simply not be enough, and you will be like many others, always wanting to go back!
what will your story be in ireland?
Spend a semester or academic year studying in the lush hills of Cork, Ireland immersed in the rich Celtic tradition and culture while attending high school in a Irish school.
program highlights include
- Placement of student in an Irish high school
- Careful selection, interview, and screening of an Irish host family
- Room and board with selected host family
- Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
- Periodic progress reports
- Transportation to and from a local airport
- Orientation before leaving the U.S.
- Orientation upon arrival in Ireland
- International airfare between U.S. departure city and Ireland
- International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the iNext travel card
program does not include
- Round-trip domestic travel to U.S. departure city
- Monthly spending allowance
- Textbooks and supplies
- Personal phone charges or other personal items
- Transportation to and from school
- School lunches
