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Location:
Nationwide - Ireland
Language of Instruction: English
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 CCI's High School in Ireland program enables you to strive for and develop cultural understanding, independence, self-reliance, and tolerance within a well-established, secure structure.
You will be enrolled in a public high school in Ireland and documentation of school work done overseas will be provided.
Attending high school in Ireland while living with a host family is the best way for teen participants to discover Irish culture. As an exchange student in Ireland, you may attend a co-ed or a girls/boys only school. Many Irish public schools still maintain ties to their parochial beginnings. Uniforms are worn at school and can be purchased once you are in Ireland. You will find subjects similar to those in the U.S., although the schools and teachers are typically more formal. Irish teens typically socialize in groups, and like to get together to go to movies or just hang out, so you will likely have much in common with your Irish peers!
It is common to host exchange students in Ireland, so you will probably not be the first student your family has hosted. Your host family will expect you to help with household responsibilities, and family members may be more traditional in what they think are appropriate gender roles. Some Irish host mums work outside the home, but many do not.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
CCI will assist you in obtaining school credit for your study abroad if your U.S. high school institution is willing to accept the credits you earn outside the country.
Eligibility
Program open to high school students ages 15-18. Applicants should possess a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
For decades, the cross-cultural homestay has been considered the best educational vehicle for the development of real international understanding. Students accepted to CCI's High School Abroad Program have profound opportunities for cultural immersion by living with a well-screened host family while attending a local high school abroad. Host families are volunteer families with the exception of Ireland and Australia, where families receive a small remuneration for hosting. Each host family agrees to provide its international "son or daughter" with meals and his or her own bed. Just as in the U.S., every family is different. You may share a room with a host sibling or have your own room. You may have younger, older or no host siblings. Both parents may work or your host mother may work in the home. Many host families have hosted participants from a number of different countries over the years. For others, hosting is a first time experience. As you can see, host families represent all walks of life. Host families do not want or expect a "boarder," but rather a new friend and family member. They look forward to welcoming you into their family!
Program Costs
$7,990 for three months.
$9,850 for one semester.
$14,390 for academic year.
Costs
Include: Housing, full board (three meals a day), full accident and health insurance, placement in a carefully selected host family, enrollment in a local high school, support and guidance before and during the program, orientation
Financial Aid
Yes.
Each year, CCI grants one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for a High School Abroad program. Candidates must submit an essay describing why they wish to study abroad and how they expect the experience to affect them. Students may submit their applications early to receive a $300 Early Bird Discount (deadline is January 2 for fall departures and June 1 for spring departures).
Dates
Fall semester - August to January
Spring semester - January to June
Academic year - January to December or August to June
A three month program is also available.
Deadlines
March 1 for Fall Departure, September 15 for Spring Departure
Contact
Center for Cultural Interchange
746 North LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60654
USA
Tel:
312-944-2544
Fax:
312-944-2644
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