High School Exchange in Ireland – Dundalk Grammar School

✅ Included in the Program Fee

Consultation, Application & Support

• Personal consultation prior to application

• Individual school and program guidance

• Support with application documentation

• Intercultural pre-departure briefing

• Assistance with travel preparation (insurance, flight information, etc.)

• Ongoing support until departure

• Dedicated contact person in Germany during preparation

School Placement & Administration

• Selection of a suitable school (public, private, or boarding)

• School registration and enrollment

• Standard school fees (according to the selected school model)

• School uniform (as required by the school)

• Standard school textbooks

• Required documentation for certification/validation

• Grade placement determined by the Irish school

• HSI Guardianship (legal guardianship in Ireland)

• Monthly welfare reports

• Support from a dedicated local HSI Adviser

Accommodation (depending on school type)

For Day School Programs:

• Selection of a carefully screened host family

• Single room accommodation

• Full board (including packed lunch Monday–Friday)

• Access to all household facilities

For Residential / Boarding Schools:

• Full-board accommodation in the boarding residence

• Boarding school accommodation facilities

• Basic equipment (linen, duvet, towels, etc.)

• Family accommodation during official school breaks (excluding Christmas, Easter, and state examination periods)

Transfers

• First airport transfer upon arrival

• Final airport transfer at departure

On-Site Support & Supervision

• Dedicated local coordinator from arrival to departure

• Close cooperation between school, host family/boarding school, and local organization

• Structured supervision throughout the entire program

• Ongoing support with organizational matters

• 24-hour emergency contact number in Ireland

❌ Not Included in the Program Fee

• Flights to and from Ireland

• Local transportation costs (bus, train, etc.)

• Transfers during mid-term breaks, weekends, or additional travel

• Accommodation during Christmas and Easter holidays, and during official state examination periods (usually June)

• Accommodation due to early arrival or late departure

• Optional school lunches (if booked separately)

• School extras (sports tuition, trips, Transition Year charges, locker fees, photocopying, etc.)

• Examination fees (Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate, IB, etc.)

• Personal expenses

• Insurance costs

• Visa or residence permit fees (if applicable for non-EU students)

• Additional transfer or accommodation costs due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., severe weather)

• Additional costs for specific medical or dietary requirements (e.g., coeliac conditions)