Student Programmes Ireland Ltd: Providing Quality Secondary School Programmes in Ireland

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Student Programmes Ireland Ltd is a renowned company with over 21 years of experience in organizing Secondary School Programmes in Ireland. They offer high-quality programs focused on studying English in a natural way, collaborating with international agencies and governments. The company selects schools based on educational rankings, subject choices, proximity to host families, and more. Irish schools have a diverse student population, providing a sense of community and inclusivity. Host Families are carefully chosen by the company to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.


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  1. STUDENT PROGRAMMES IRELAND LTD

  2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  3. Student Programmes Ireland Ltd is a multi award winning company with over 21 years experience in dealing with Secondary School Programmes Student Programmes Ireland Ltd set up in 2009 specifically for Secondary School Programmes. Student Programmes Ireland Ltd work with many international agencies and governments to provide high quality programmes with a focus on studying English the natural way. Bernie Carroll Managing Director

  4. 100% of Irish Schools = Catholic Girls Schools Boys Schools Mixed Schools Celtic Heritage of Music, Art, Literature & Folklore Irish Culture is of Community Spirit and Inclusivity IRISH CULTURE & HERITAGE Irish schools will make you feel like you belong to a community All Schools in Ireland have students of different nationality, race & religious beliefs

  5. SPIL has chosen the schools for this programme based on: School Educational Rankings Subject Choices and Options Available YOUR SCHOOL Proximity to our Host Families Schools who we have worked with for many many years Educational Requirements of the Programme and of your student profiles

  6. UNIFORM 100% Irish schools New Teachers New Language New School Rules New School Friends Are all boys, all girls, mixed Classes are 45minutes to 1 hour long School is normally from 9.00 am To 4.00 pm YOUR SCHOOL

  7. Enrolment Letter for each student A school report a based on exam results at Christmas and the end of the school year ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL YEAR Letter of completion at end of school year All letters & report are made available to deans and natural parents when available. These letters & reports are given to the school in the home country to convalidate the programme abroad.

  8. Host Families are chosen by Student Programmes Ireland Ltd by the local coordinator. Students are not placed in cities Long distance of travel to school Not always many activities around A better emersion experience HOST FAMILIES 1 student per nationality, no more than 2 students Own bedroom with a desk for study All host families are police checked (Garda Vetted)

  9. Different types of Families Some families in towns some in rural areas HOST FAMILIES Family Rules Be part of the family Take part in family activities Do not gossip about your host family to other students!!!

  10. Very limited numbers of Irish people live in apartments. Here are some typical examples of Irish homes. HOST FAMILY HOMES

  11. Very Personal Not all eat meals together Mealtimes are different FOOD & FAMILY Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!!! Tea, Tea and more Tea! Don't be afraid to cook the food that you like Cook your favourite dish from your home country for your host family!

  12. COMMUNICATION

  13. The lines of communication for schools must come through SPIL. Parents must not contact schools directly. SPIL has a very good working relationship with all of our schools LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO SCHOOLS The schools will only communicate requests for any students through SPIL and the local coordinator. All communications to SPIL must be in writing by email

  14. LINES OF COMMUNICATION The Wrong Way with 20 Phone Calls YOU Your natural parents Host Family Home Agent SPIL Local Coordinator Ireland/Student Officer

  15. LINES OF COMMUNICATION The Right Way with 1 Phone Call You

  16. INSURANCE

  17. You must have your European Health Card when in Ireland. This is mandatory for all students European Health Card used to attend the Doctor or hospital during an illness or in the event of an accident or for purchasing prescribed medication ILLNESS & ACCIDENT INSURANCE

  18. USEFUL INFORMATION

  19. Budget 150-200 per month Expect some items to be more expensive POCKET MONEY & BUDGETING It is advisable that parents to open a bank account for students in home country (eg Revolut/Maestro) Students will require a debit/credit card as cash payments may not be available Host Families are not allowed to give you a loan of money so you should never ask

  20. Some communications from SPIL will be through WhatsApp while in Ireland MOBILE PHONES You must have credit on your phone at all times. Use EU Roaming or Irish Sim Card.

  21. A Good Winter Coat A pair of flat black shoes European Health Card Passport Identity Card School Bag & Stationery Do not bring too much clothes as you will wear uniform in school WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

  22. PROGRAMME RULES

  23. Over night travel only permitted at weekends, Mid- Term & Easter Applications must be 10 working days before travel date OVER NIGHT TRAVEL RULES Travel with school must also be approved Travel is not permitted during school days unless with school Return visits to home country will only be allowed in case of emergency Travel will not be allowed if we do not receive the signed TPF from your parents

  24. Mid term in February or Easter a good time to visit VISIT FROM NATURAL PARENTS Not allowed during first term If travelling in Ireland with Natural Parents a TPF must also be completed as you are not on the programme while you are travelling independently

  25. No Drugs No Alcohol No Stealing No Driving No Smoking Seatbelts MUST be worn PROGRAMME RULES

  26. You will arrive in Ireland on September 1st Student Programmes Ireland Ltd will meet you in the arrival's hall in the airport YOUR ARRIVAL IN IRELAND Do not leave the terminal building Parents are advised not to travel with students to Ireland

  27. Each Student & Natural Parents will receive information about their Host Family in Mid July. NEXT STEPS We ask that all students contact their host family by WhatsApp at the beginning of August Most important if you have a problem you must tell us so we can deal with it

  28. Evaluation 22-23 Organisation Families Landscapes and culture International friends WHAT THEY SAID . Distances to everything not many transport! Friendship with Irish people Extra Activities > not many ! Not always choosen options in school > SAY IT IMMEDIATELY

  29. Cot du programme (anne/S): 11'500/7000 Euros Soutien financier (ann e/S): 8760/4660 CHF Modalit s de paiement: Le soutien financier est vers directement SPIL par EL&M pour tous les candidats. Le solde d'environ 2740 CHF/2340 CHF > facture individuelle SPIL juillet 2023. Attention: base de devise 1/1 > sous reserve de modification de taux de change! FINANCEMENT ET MODALIT S DE REMBOURSEMENT En cas de besoin, addresser une demande de soutien financier pour le solde au CS de votre tablissement.

  30. Conditions de remboursement Programme DIP/SPIL ds arrive en Irlande Situation Date Qui A qui Quoi Montant Statut Abandon volontaire > le participant met unilat ralement fin la mobilit avant l ch ance contractuelle SPIL part individuelle totalit part individuelle non rembours Tout au long du s jour Participant montant de la bourse correspondant la p riode de mobilit non effectu e EL&M part subvention rembourser EL&M Renvoi > Inex cution par le participant de ses obligations d coulant contrat de mobilit et/ou du contrat individuel et/ou des R gles du programme et apr s tentative de rem diation au probl me SPIL part individuelle totalit part individuelle non rembours Tout au long du s jour Participant EL&M part subvention totalit part subvention rembourser EL&M montant de la bourse correspondant la p riode de mobilit non effectu e Interruption du s jour > justifi par un manquement non rem diable de SPIL et/ou de l' tablissement scolaire et/ou famille d'accueil, attest par EL&M rembourse au participant SPIL part individuelle Tout au long du s jour Participant montant de la bourse correspondant la p riode de mobilit non effectu e EL&M part subvention rembourser EL&M Interruption du s jour > cas de force majeure, par exemple une situation exceptionnelle impr visible ou un v nement que le participant ne peut pas contr ler et qui ne peuvent tre attribu s une erreur ou une n gligence de sa part. montant de la bourse correspondant la p riode de mobilit non effectu e rembourse au participant SPIL part individuelle Tout au long du s jour Participant montant de la bourse correspondant la p riode de mobilit non effectu e EL&M part subvention rembourser EL&M

  31. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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