Visit Ireland

Friendship, history, culture and a whole lot more while living with an Irish family and attending an Irish secondary school.

Roadscholars discovering the Giant's Causeway, on the north coast of Ireland, an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption.

"Enjoyed and learned. Didn’t know it would be so much fun!" Elderhostel participant Introduction to Ireland programme Oct 08

"Knowledge speaks and wisdom listens". A German student quotes Jimi Hendrix on a wall mural in Clonmel.

Students from Arcadia University on a Discover Northern Ireland Programme.

Would you like to experience Ireland from the inside? An EIL programme will inspire you to look beyond tourism, to discover the 'real' Ireland and to live the Irish way of life among her people.

Our programs offer a host of learning opportunities; exciting activities, inspiring workshops and daily contact with the Irish people as you learn about the rhythm of Irish community and family life, while appreciating the rugged beauty of the Irish landscape.

Featured Programme

Visit Ireland: Secondary School in Ireland

Gain a deeper fluency with English and an understanding of Irish society by living and going to school in Ireland. Open to international students between the ages 15 and 17 with a reasonable level of English, students stay with a local Irish family while continuing their education in Ireland. Study in Ireland from 15 to 40 weeks with start dates in the end of August and January.

Visit Ireland: Youth Programs

EIL youth programs are designed to be educational as well as fun, with an emphasis on interactive activities and hands-on learning. Whether your group would like a focus on the cultural heritage of Ireland, outdoor activities, or language learning, we can design an itinerary to suit their specific needs. With expertly trained in-country leaders and a strong focus on child protection, EIL Ireland youth programs provide the peace of mind so necessary when traveling with a group of young people, particularly those under 18.

Visit Ireland: Academic programs in Ireland

Ireland has a wealth of opportunities to bring your studies to life. The country has rich resources in areas as diverse as literature and politics, education and agriculture, history and archaeology, and conflict resolution and environmental issues. With over 20 years of experience in the field of intercultural education EIL Intercultural Learning can be the key to your very own custom designed program in Ireland, encompassing your academic work, a rich intercultural experience for your students and the safe handling of all logistical arrangements.

News and Events

They have an entire dictionary of their own.

So, I've finally done it. I've finally made it to what I have been saving, planning, and preparing for for months….

Meeting the stars kind of..

Molly Malone & a Leprechaun now theres something you dont see everyday...

Mid-term break on the Giants causeway!

Where did you spend your mid-term? Was it on a 30 meter high 20 meter long rope bridge?

Volunteers from Bonn creating art work for “Cuan Saor” in Clonmel

Volunteers from Bonn creating art work for “Cuan Saor” in Clonmel. These Volunteers are taking part in a joint venture between EIL Ireland and Experiment Ev Germany. Working alongside local volunteers and a local artist, they will be decorating the art room at the centre.

Volunteers from Bonn

Ladies GAA in Croke Park with Secondary School programme

Waterford had two extra supporters at the Ladies intermediate football match last weekend!

Julia and Simone at Croke Park

Flash mob & Ryan Tubridy....

What do a Flash mob, Anne Casson, a Ballerina & Ryan Tubridy have in common?......

Julia Moeller & RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy: Julia Moeller of Germany who was part of a dance flashmob in Dublin RTE presenter Ryan Tubridy

Mud? What mud?

The students in coordinator Bernie Crehan's host community went to the National Ploughing Championship in New Ross, Co. Wexford last week.

If you don’t understand a word, a smile always helps

Luisa Miller participated in EIL's Secondary School Programme in Ireland for a full year in 2011/12 academic year. She lived in Clonmel with her host family, The Walsh family, and attended the Patrician Presentation Secondary School in Fethard. Here are her thoughts on her experience of school uniforms & fashion & dreaming in English!

Cork, Blarney and the Food Festival in Waterford

The international secondary school students from the Waterford community from a trip to Cork, Blarney and the Food Festival in Waterford.

Erina at the Waterford food festival.: Erina at the Waterford food festival.

Andreas Reflects on his year before returning to Germany

When I reflect my year here in Ireland, wonderful memories flood my head and it is tough to take them down in words. Fact is that I tried to do as many things as possible. Looking back at the year I realise that I did even more than that. I joined the Soccer, Red Cross, Drama and Rugby and Gaelic Football, two sports I didn’t even known the rules when I started to play them. I participated in The National Youth challenge which my team won, was in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, was in a raft race, did the charity ‘Movemeber’ and did all the school trips.

Photos and Videos

U2 Play for International Secondary School students