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Study Abroad In Ireland!
Muckanaghederdauhaulia = a small town in County Galway and the longest place-name in English! Learn how to pronounce it during a WEP program in Ireland!
No, but seriously, Ireland’s got heaps more than just funny names and potatoes. This green little country is filled to the brim with literary history (Oscar Wilde was born Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wild), musical tradition, and year-round cultural festivals. It’s also home to:
✅ World class scenery
✅ Residents with some serious craic (good homour)
✅ Puffins
Go and experience the Emerald Isle on a WEP program!
Upcoming Exchanges
Study Abroad
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | Academic Year | $ 16,950* | 28 March 2023 |
| January 2023 | Short Term | $ 11,950 | 30 August 2022 |
| August 2023 | Short Term | $ 11,750* | 28 March 2023 |
| August 2023 | Semester | $ 14,750* | 28 March 2023 |
A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares. *Program fees are indicative only
Optional Extras
For August year and January term programs, spring trip to the Western Isles.
More Information
Study Abroad Program
Programs to Ireland are classed as study abroad programs. This means that your host family will be paid a stipend to cover your basic living expenses. Program rules and expectations remain the same as on a WEP student exchange program.
School
The schooling day in Ireland runs from 9.00am to 4.00pm. On Wednesdays, school typically finishes at 1.00pm and students have the afternoons to themselves. Afternoons are dedicated to sports in most Irish schools.
Subjects include Irish, English, mathematics, science, a European language and a subject from either the social, political or environmental stream. The majority of schools are single-sex schools with obligatory school uniforms
Language
Both Irish and English are the official languages of Ireland, with English being the predominant first language. Irish is spoken as a first language by a small minority of the population of Ireland, however many can speak Irish as a second language.
How hard is it to learn Irish in Australia? MEDIUM. 44 weeks OR 1,110 class hours are required to become proficient in Irish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
The climate in Ireland can be described as mild and humid. The warmest months are from May to mid-September, with temperatures usually remaining between 15°C to 20°C. The days in winter can be drizzly, cold and are shorter, with the sun setting around 4pm.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between nine to 10 hours ahead of Ireland.
Specific Requirements
None. Limited spaces available.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 0.68 EUR
Weather
Today
17.6 5.7 °C
Tomorrow
17.9 11.8 °C
Day After
14.7 9.5 °C
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