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Our High School Classic programme in the UK provides the traditional and popular and cultural exchange programme: students stay with a host family and attend a local school, anywhere across the UK.
Throughout their programme, students are looked after by our multi-tiered support team, including our Local Support Coordinators and Student Ambassador, and they can join our fun in-person and online events!
Join us in the UK for a spot on our desirable High School Classic programme – you won’t regret it!
Our High School Select programme in the UK is all about high quality British education and programmes tailored to suit the needs of our students. Working with selected colleges throughout the country, we are able to offer an outstanding range of great options.
By choosing our Select programme, students can truly take control of their own future – choosing their school, their location, their subjects and their accommodation type.
Come on an adventure with our High School Select programme and find the perfect option for you!
On our High School Classic programme in Ireland, students can enjoy an immersive exchange experience! Staying with a welcoming host family and attending school alongside local pupils, students will experience an authentic and exciting programme on the Emerald Isle.
Benefiting from dedicated local support and monthly trips and activities, students on our classic exchange programme will develop their language skills and learn all about a new culture.
Study in Ireland and make memories that will last a lifetime on the welcoming Emerald Isle!
Students who select our School Choice programme in Ireland can choose three schools from our brochure that they want to be placed in. Along with their host family placement, students can still enjoy the classic exchange experience along with the chance to truly tailor their programme.
While also enjoying all the advantages of our Classic programme, students on School Choice can also take more control over their experience, having a say over their final destination.
Pick our School Choice programme to enjoy Ireland and stay in control of your experience!
We offer a two-day/three-night soft landing camp to start our programmes in the UK and Ireland – packed full of fun activities and informative workshops.
Our camps are the perfect way to start our programmes – meeting our team, learning more about your programme country and getting to know your fellow students.
As an optional extra to start the programme, we highly recommend joining one of our popular camps.
Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
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Famous for its great craic, Ireland has plenty to offer. From gorgeous countryside to stunning coastlines; cosy towns to vibrant cities – Ireland is a diverse and welcoming place to be.
Irish people are proud of their culture and their traditions, and they enjoy sharing this. Households in Ireland are usually full of chatter, laughter and lots of cups of tea!
Whether you fall in love with Ireland’s bustling, charming cities or the tranquility of the green countryside, you will feel right at home on the Emerald Isle.
Quick facts
Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro
Population: 7 million
Languages: English and Irish
Religion: Roman Catholic
Education and schooling in Ireland has a fantastic reputation.
Secondary school is split into three sections: junior cycle (age 11-14), Transition Year (age 15-16) and senior cycle (age 16-18).
Some subjects are mandatory, such as English and Maths, while others are optional, such as History and Geography. In TY, students study a combination of academic and non-academic subjects, as well as taking part in a range of trips and activities.
All students wear a uniform, and students usually bring a packed lunch. There are normally a lot of sports and extra-curricular activities and clubs that students can join, such as choir or debating society.
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The UK is a perpetually popular destination for international students, thanks to its vibrant culture and history, its diverse communities and landscapes, its iconic landmarks and its friendly population.
Made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the UK is a multi-cultural and vibrant country, influenced by cultures, languages and traditions from all around the world.
From the bustling capital city of London to the stunning Scottish Highlands, there are plenty of amazing places to visit across the United Kingdom.
Quick facts
Capital: London
Currency: Pound sterling
Population: 67 million
Languages: English
Religion: Christianity
The UK is well-known for its excellent education institutions.
In Scotland, secondary school pupils study towards their National exams at age 15/16, including some mandatory subjects and some optional subjects. At age 17/18, students study for their Higher and Advanced Higher exams, with free choice over their subjects.
In England, students at secondary school study for their GCSE exams at age 16, including a mixture of mandatory and optional subjects. After that, students can go to sixth form college and study for their AS and A Levels (or a vocational qualification), choosing 3-5 subjects. There is normally no uniform required at sixth form.
Sports such as football, rugby and athletics are very popular, as well as choir and orchestra.
Every year, we run two action-packed tours which are open to all current InterStudies students.
On our Scotland tour, usually held in October, students have the chance to join up with the group and explore the capital city of Edinburgh, taking part in a walking tour and a fantastic bagpipe workshop! We also travel up to the Highlands to see the beautiful scenery and take a trip on Loch Ness – a truly unforgettable trip!
Our London tour usually takes place in April each year. From a trip up the London Eye to a cruise along the Thames, students have the opportunity to really see the sights – with plenty of free time mixed in.
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