All the students are welcomed and introduced to each other at the start of each week at Cap d'Ail French summer camp.

"It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and something I will carry through my life as the best two months I ever had" Seanai, Secondary School Abroad, Germany.

Irish students who went to to Suwa, Nagano to study Japanese experienced a genuine and warm welcome from the teachers and their host families.

Perfecting new skills: our Japanese programmes take you beyond traditional language learning methods and deep into the heart of culture.

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Wir sprechen Deutsches! Another happy customer making friends during her language programme.

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EIL Study Abroad is an Irish, not-for-profit organization providing language and cultural exchange programmes in a variety of countries abroad. Our programme portfolio keeps in mind the needs of both young and mature Irish students and we select our partner schools and offices carefully to meet these needs.

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We provide a range of programmes including Summer Camps for Teens, Intensive Leaving Certificate Preparation Courses, Courses for Adults, and Transition Year options. In addition we provide longer term programmes for students who wish to go to Secondary School Abroad in: France, Germany, Spain, Italy and USA. We also have partner offices in many counties around the world in addition to these. If you are interested in a particular country not listed, please feel free to contact us and we can explore your options.

EIL Study Abroad can help you find the course that is right for you and/or your child. We understand the concerns that Irish parents have when sending a young student abroad and offer courses that take these into consideration with the best child protection and welfare practices in place, as well as local in-country support for additional reassurance.

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School in Tokyo

Thanks to my friends at Google Maps, few words are needed to explain just how fantastic the location of my school in Tokyo was.

On Learning to Say Yes!

Now that I've been home for a week, slept for most of it, and sorted out the inevitable bits and pieces that occur when one is away, I'm ready to start writing about my experiences in Tokyo for the past five weeks (knowing me I'll forget them if I don't!). Taking inspiration from Aran's blog (which I strongly suggest you check out if you haven't already) I'm going to take a stab at writing a bit about Japanese culture, though I have a suspicion my efforts will pale in comparison.

When you lose your passport...

... the trick is NOT to freak out. As a person who self-identifies as an eternal optimist, I did what any rational-thinking person would do: tore my room to pieces. Ten minutes later, everything I possessed had been flung about the room, making a mockery of my oh-so-careful unpacking, and I knew that my passport was lost. Not that that stopped me from checking every pocket of every stitch of clothing (again), or flicking through every single stack of books. Twice.

What it`s all About

Okay, no matter how I phrase this it`s going to sound disgustingly corney and sentimental, so please forgive me;

On the way to the supermarket today I had a really great conversation with my host mother, and I really want to share what she said  here as I think it really sums up what intercultural exchange is all about, and why it`s so worth while to get involved in any form of cross-cultural activities.

Guess Who`s Back

Okay, I admit it; This post is SHAMEFULLY late. I do apologise, but  A) I`ve been having far to much fun to even consider sitting still in front of a computer, and B) I`ve been trying to avoid English as much as possible!

Japanese School! And such.

Nah. It can't be. It has NOT been over a week since I last posted! Because if that were true (which would be ABSURD), that'd mean that I'm over halfway through my trip! Which means I'm getting deported in under 3 weeks! :-O

Japan : Jet lag, culture shock et. al

The moment I stepped into my first host family`s house, I knew I was going to have to make some adjustments to survive my six weeks in Japan: I immediately slammed my head into the top of the doorframe. This is not a country designed for six-foot plus, big-footed giants. However, as is clearly evident I have (surprisingly) lasted these first two weeks on the far side of the world! Not without a few mishaps, mind - but that`s half the craic, isn`t it?

Claudia Carrolls Vermont adventure so far...

After a week and a half in the US I am still amazed at the friendliness and enthusiasm of every participant at the Governors' Institute Program. The classes are fascinating whether they be workshops, issue groups or topicals. My issue group, Politics, was a series of intense thought-provoking discussions on every aspect of modern democratic systems. Unfortunately, our teacher, the ever open-minded Tim Kipp, was struck with health problems for the second half of the programme, but we instead enjoyed equally engaging classes on leadership.

Keep on Blogging!!!

I have been TOLD to keep on blogging! So I have set up another blog for while I am in SA and working on my thesis on HIV & AIDS and Nutrition....here is the link...http://bit.ly/9S9he7...

Travel Award Deadline Fast Approaching

The deadline for submitting your application form for this years Travel Awards is fast approaching. 5pm March 26th. Mark the date in your diary and don't miss out on what could be an experience that might change your life. For more information click here

Photos & Videos

Click to watch Cap d'Ail - summer french language camp: Cap d'Ail is located in the South of France, at the heart of the French Riviera, between Nice and Monaco. This Summer Language Camp is an international language school for young teenagers. Set in a beautiful wooded and floral park, nestling on the hillside situated approximately 100 metres above sea level, overlooking the Mediterranean, it is the perfect safe location for young people to learn French. Its cultural commitment and pedagogical experience attracts approximately 4,000 youths and 200 teachers each year. The Centre is located 1 kilometre from the border of the Principality of Monaco, 15 kilometres from Nice and 20 kilometres from the Italian border. Cap d'Ail is a safe, fun environment for teens to meet new friends, practise French and experience the beauty of the South of France.
Junior Course in Antibes
Seanai and Polizei
Seanai and U-434
Group excursion Montpellier
Chochin