Academic year in the education system in Ireland Ireland is regarded as one of the best in Europe and is recognized by the MEC by what the validation of studies does not pose any problem. If we add to this the Irish character similar to ours and proximity (there are plenty of flights and lasting little more than two hours), Ireland becomes the ideal destination to study this or secondary education in Ireland. Students can choose between mixed both day schools or boarding schools or only girls or boys, private or public, religious or laity. At the end of the course it is validated by the Ministry of education, culture and sport in Spain. All schools have an excellent program of extracurricular activities, with which the student has the possibility of encouraging the practice of the language while he serves as entertainment (sports, theatre, music) In the school there is a tutor who will help you with everything you need. In addition our local Coordinator maintains close contact with the students and the You’ll always have available. He will be responsible in addition to monitor your integration and school performance.

Stay in an Irish family: Irish families are very hospitable and are very accustomed to receive foreign students in their homes. DATES Septiembre-junio. It is possible to make 1, 2 or 3 quarters. Validations the education system is recognized by the MEC. In the following table we present the equivalences between the Irish and the Spanish educational system. 1 ESO 1st year (cycle Junior) 2 ESO 2nd year (cycle Junior) 3 ESO 3rd year (Junior cycle) Junior Certificate4 ESO 4th year (transition) / 5th year (Senior cycle) 1st high school 5 th year / 6th year (Senior cycle) 2nd Bachillerato 6th year (Senior cycle) Leaving Certificate for more information visit our website, in the section of young people of school year abroad.