If you speak English and would like to be an exchange student abroad, enroll in a private High School in Ireland!
Study abroad in Europe and English for a term, semester, or school year. Live with an Irish host family and study in Monaghan for a term, semester, or school year. Go on an exchange year in Ireland with Nacel.
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Next possible start dates: January, 2027! Apply now!
Be an international student in a private high school in Ireland
Looking forward to discover beautiful green landscapes, a quiet lifestyle and become part of a local private High School in Ireland? Then this program is a perfect match for you!
We place international students in a private school in Ireland. The school is located in the County Monaghan just bordering with Northern Ireland. The private High School exchange in Ireland allow pupils to not only immerse in the Irish educational system, but will also give them the unique opportunity to experience firsthand the essence of the country’s breathtaking beauty and culture.
Highlights of the High School Study Abroad in Ireland:
- Diverse Educational System: Ireland offers a very stable and diversified educational structure compared to other European countries.
- Local support while studying abroad: students receive constant support from their Irish Host Family, the guardianship of a local coordinator, and pastoral care at school 24/7. The safety and emotional welfare of our students are our main priorities.
- Great English-speaking destination at the best price: Studying abroad in Ireland is now possible thanks to our affordable prices and payment structures!
Host Families
Irish Host Families are known to be warm and supportive at all times with our students. Nacel makes a careful selection of the families based on availability as well as the pupil’s interests and needs. We usually work with families that have kids already going to school, however, students interested in applying must be open-minded about:
- Being placed in a single-parent family or a retired couple family
- The possibility of sharing the room with a host sister or another international student.
The participants of the private High School Study Abroad in Ireland receive all meals taken at home (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; packed lunches during school days).
Application Process:
Students interested in starting an application for a high school exchange in a private school in Ireland must:
1. Have a conference call with a Nacel Program coordinator to determine eligibility. We look for students who are emotionally mature and show good academic performance.
2. If you decide to move forward with the application process, you will need to complete a one-time booking and pay a non-refundable fee of 300 USD.
3. Once the booking is completed, we will send you the application forms. They must be filled out and returned to us via email in a PDF File.
4. If you are accepted into the program, we will issue an Invoice and Acceptance letter.
5. If necessary, we can provide you with all the relevant material for your VISA application; however, please bear in mind that the student will be responsible for carrying out this process. Depending on their nationality, students will only be required to present the school acceptance letter, an Insurance certificate, a letter from their Natural parents authorizing their participation in the program, and the invoice upon arrival. Please contact your local Embassy to learn more about this process.
6. The final step is booking your International flight; it is imperative that you share the travel details with us so we can arrange your transfers from Dublin.
Private High School Abroad in Ireland 2027/2028
Prices valid for August 2027 and January 2028.
* Costs in EUR per participant.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
High School Abroad in Ireland (Private):
- Term Abroad Ireland
- Semester Abroad Ireland
- School Year Abroad Ireland
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- 20+ years of experience providing high-quality study-abroad programs
- Processing of student applications
- Host family accommodation with full board (packed lunches on school days)
- Orientation on arrival by the local coordinator
- Accommodation during Christmas and Easter holidays
- Regular Progress Feedback
- Support, assistance, and 24/7 Hotline
- Access to an in-country support team and Nacel Student Support staff
- Airport pick-up and transfer on first arrival and final departure only (9am to 4pm)
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay, etc.)
- Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by schools and others
- Daily transfers from family to school (bus passes might be necessary, around 75 EUR)
- Extra cost for any special diet (300 EUR for a term, 350 EUR for a semester, 650 EUR for a year)
- School uniforms and sports uniforms (around 250 EUR), school books (between 50 and 300 EUR), extra language courses, school trips, Transition Year fees (350 EUR)
- Single room placement (800 EUR for a term, 900 EUR for a semester, 1000 EUR for a year)
- Home with no pets guarantee (150 EUR)
- Leaving Certificate program guarantee including an extra month of accommodation (1000 EUR)
- Extra private transfer (300 EUR)
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
Exchange students must be interviewed in their home country before being accepted in a private High School in Ireland (preferably in English).
A minimum of two years of English study and good academic results are required.
This high school program in Ireland is open to both European Union and non-European Union students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In both programs, students are assigned to a host family and attend a local high school. The main difference is the duration of the program and whether the student returns with class certifications. The Nacel Homestay programs are usually shorter (up to 12 weeks) and do not provide class certifications. It is a pure cultural immersion program.
Nacel takes student safety very seriously. Every family presents criminal and police records, IDs, and recommendation letters. Most of our families are recommended by local schools or other host families. In addition, we visit each household to make sure that the conditions and area are adequate to receive international students.
Yes! You can read the reviews that parents and students have written about Nacel on Google, GoOverseas, and GoAbroad.
We can also introduce you to former students who can tell you about their experience and answer additional questions you might have.
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