Sutton Park School

Situated in the charming town of Sligo in the north-west of Ireland, Sligo Grammar School overlooks the banks of the dramatic Garavogue river. A town with a fine tradition of the arts, which inspired the famous poet W.B. Yeats, Sligo provides an appropriate setting for a school which prides itself on a strong academic and cultural life. In addition to a challenging curriculum, the school’s strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities contributes greatly to its friendly, family atmosphere. Sligo Grammar School promotes excellence in an inclusive and supportive community where each member is enabled to achieve his or her full potential in life and in learning. Facilities At Sligo Grammar School, all practical subjects have fully-equipped specialist rooms, while all classrooms are provided with computers and data projectors. A computer room, library, full size sports hall, general purpose hall and media room are also provided for general use. English Language tuition is provided for international students, many of whom sit the Cambridge examinations in English. A guidance counsellor is available to students to offer advice on their career options as well as offering a professional counselling service. Sports and Arts A typical day at Sligo Grammar School doesn’t end with the last class. The life of the school goes on every day until the early evening, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These pursuits give students the opportunity to develop skills, make new friends and are essential to their mental and physical health. Among the many activities on offer are hockey, rugby, basketball, golf, athletics, soccer, canoeing, horse-riding, music, choir, drama, debating and art. Theatre trips and cultural field trips of all kinds take place regularly throughout the school year. Dormitories and Student Life Boarders are very important to the life of the school, and the separate boarding houses for boys and girls are under the care of House Parents who act in ‘loco parentis’ with the support of resident staff. Boarders at Sligo Grammar School come from all over the world, as well as from different parts of Ireland, making for a diverse and vibrant community. To emphasize the importance of the family in Irish culture, the school closes every second weekend and students spend this time with an Irish host family, as organised by Educatius. The on-site catering team prides itself on the quality of the meals it provides for its students. A nutritious, balanced diet is provided to all pupils, with a choice of options offered at each meal.

Located on the banks of the picturesque River Shannon, just outside the city centre of Limerick, Villiers School is a co-educational private day and boarding school. Founded in 1821, the school is one of the most highly-respected educational institutions in Ireland. Despite almost two hundred years of history, the main campus consists of modern buildings: science laboratories, IT centres, art and technology studios, a large library and bright, spacious classrooms. Through a stimulating curriculum of Transition Year subjects, Leaving Certificate subjects, the prestigious International Baccalaureate and a wide range of extracurricular activities, Villiers students are prepared for top universities worldwide and nurtured to grow academically, creatively and socially. Sports and Arts Sports are integral to life at Villiers School and the AstroTurf football pitch, new sports hall and state-of-the-art fitness gym mean that students have the very best facilities on offer to them. School sports on offer include boys' and girls’ hockey, rugby, basketball, athletics, badminton, table tennis and soccer. Striving to maximize the full potential of each student, the school also offers a wide variety of study options and extracurricular activities. Students can learn to play the saxophone, piano, percussion, flute or guitar. A modern studio for design, technology and art has been built recently, and along with the school theatre it offers students the perfect environment to immerse themselves in preparation for much-loved annual drama productions and fashion shows. Dormitories and Student Life Attending Villiers School as a boarder is always a popular choice with both international students and local students alike. There are 3 comfortable and homely boarding residences on campus. About 40% of the school’s boarding population is international and the rest are Irish students. School staff provide great pastoral support, creating a home away from home for the duration of the student’s stay. To emphasise the importance of the family in Irish culture, Villiers School closes every second weekend and students spend this time with an Irish host family, as organised by Educatius. The school has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world, and promotes a culture where everyone’s contribution as both an individual and a representative of other cultures and customs is highly valued. In return the school offers international students the opportunity to sample Irish culture and hospitality and make memories and friends for life while receiving a first-class education from one of the top schools in the country.

Royal School Cavan is a private co-educational boarding and day school situated in the heart of County Cavan, Ireland’s beautiful land of lakes. The school has a long and proud history and has been providing a fantastic education to its students since 1611. The school strives for each pupil to be happy and secure and to reach their full potential in a caring and co-operative community. Through a well-rounded and stimulating academic curriculum and an excellent range of extra-curricular opportunities, local and international students are given the support and encouragement they need to nurture their talents and progress to the world's top universities. Facilities The historic school building, which dates back to 1819, has seen extensive renovation and modernisation in recent years. It now boasts a custom science laboratory, state-of-the-art computer and technology rooms as well as fully-equipped music tutorial, home economics and arts and crafts rooms. The building is situated on the school’s 20 acres of land adjacent to Cavan town. The grounds also feature ample outdoor recreational facilities including a full-sized floodlit all-weather hockey pitch, a grass soccer pitch and a hard tennis/basketball court with floodlighting. Sports & Arts Royal School Cavan provides its students with a diverse range of extra-curricular options. Sports clubs include soccer, hockey, basketball, rugby, cross-country running, table tennis and badminton. Annual drama and musical productions are a well-loved school tradition and provide a fantastic platform for creative and musically-talented pupils. The school prides itself on its participation and successes in various competitions and has won national awards in Arts and Science and regional awards in Young Enterprise, Cookery and Irish, to name but a few. Students are also active in fundraising for numerous local and national charities, and interaction with the local community is strongly encouraged to foster a Christian ethos and a sense of social justice. Dormitories & Student Life Royal School Cavan is an institution where boarders benefit in many ways. Students enjoy the delicious food provided by the chef, who prepares a menu that is nutritious, healthy and attractive. Every evening, supervised prep allows each student to work to the best of their ability, enabling them to achieve their academic potential. The accommodation provided sees each student lodged in areas shared by a few others, making for a very sociable atmosphere. Boarders will make friendships that last a lifetime, provided within the caring ethos of Royal School Cavan. The school community is wonderfully diverse, thanks to the many international students from all around the world who call the school their home.