Intrax Study Abroad: Semester in Ireland

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Term: Fall, Spring 
Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Fall Semester (Sept - Dec); Spring Semester (Jan - June)

Description: Intrax Study Abroad: Explore Ireland!

Discover one of the friendliest countries in the world. Famous for the deep green hills of the countryside, Ireland is also a country of coastal hills, low mountains and numerous lakes. Explore Ireland's rich history of myths, music, legend and folklore.

Learn:

Ireland has the highest percentage of students who attend school until the age of 18 of all other countries in Europe. Students will study a core curriculum consisting of: language, science, mathematics, history and geography plus the opportunity to pursue additional classes in social awareness, personal development and project work.

Extracurricular activities and sports are an integral part of the school system in Ireland. One afternoon a week is typically devoted to school sports. The sports offered will vary from school to school. Typical choices include: soccer, tennis, swimming, hockey, badminton, basketball, athletics (track and field), squash, and volleyball.

Schools in which Intrax students are placed are carefully selected based on their academic record and their enthusiasm to accept students from other countries. Schools are required to meet certain educational standards based on an educational philosophy that encourages both academic achievement and personal development. Intrax students are placed primarily in single-sex schools. Schools may be denominational, multi-denominational or non-denominational. Almost all schools require uniforms that can be purchased once you are in Ireland.

Program Requirements:

*15-18 years old.
*Motivated students with a 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4 point scale.
*Mature, flexible, open-minded, and able to adapt to living with a host family.
*Eager for the academic challenge of studying in a foreign school.
*US Citizen/Resident- living in the US.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2007

Highlights: On our semester high school program, you'll live with a host family, attend a local high school, enjoy school and community activities in the afternoon and explore Ireland's rich history and beautiful countryside on the weekends.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for program fees

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available. - Intrax Study Abroad offers several High School scholarships with the support of our partners. We also encourage students to help pay for their Study Abroad program by fundraising a portion of their program fees. Youth Leader Scholarship Awards of $200 to $1,000 are granted to high school study abroad applicants on the basis of academic merit, extracurricular involvement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service and have demonstrated their commitment to studying abroad by raising funds to help cover their high school study abroad program fees. Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2007

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Intrax Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Intrax Study Abroad is a premier youth exchange organization dedicated to international education and cultural exchange. Since 1980, as a part of Intrax Cultural Exchange, we've provided dynamic study abroad experiences for more than 40,000 students, enabling them to live and study all over the world for summer, semester and academic year programs.  Let us help you plan your Cultural Adventure!

Year Founded: 1980