Why Choose Us for Your Child's Academic Year in Ireland

Published: January 2025

1. We Are Based in Ireland: Real Proximity

Unlike many companies that operate from Spain or from remote offices, we are physically located in Ireland. This means:

• First-hand knowledge: We know the schools personally, not just from catalogs or second-hand information. We have visited the schools, we know the principals and staff, and we understand the real atmosphere of each school.
• Accessibility: If a problem arises during the academic year, we are here. You don't need to wait for someone in Spain to contact someone in Ireland. We are a call or visit away from the school.
• Established relationships: We have direct relationships with schools. When we call, they know us. This facilitates communication and problem resolution.
• Regular visits: We can visit the school during the year to verify that everything is going well, talk with your child, and make sure they are happy and progressing.
• Personal transfers: When you arrive in Ireland, we take you personally to the school. You don't need to look for taxis or public transport with suitcases and a nervous child. We are there to receive you and take you.

2. We Speak Your Language: Communication Without Barriers

One of the biggest challenges for parents who send their children abroad is the language barrier. We speak your language, which means:

• Clear communication: You can express your concerns, questions and needs in your native language, without misunderstandings.
• Translation and mediation: We act as a bridge between you and the school. We translate documents, explain processes, and make sure you understand everything completely.
• Emotional support: When you are worried about your child (especially during the adaptation phase), it is easier to express your concerns in your language. We understand not only the words, but also the cultural context.
• Availability: You are not just a number on a list - we maintain a human and close approach

In case of emergency or problem, having someone who speaks your language here in Ireland can be invaluable. You can explain the situation clearly, and we can communicate directly with the school in English while keeping you informed in your language.

3. Careful Selection of Schools

We don't work with all schools in Ireland. We carefully select the schools we work with based on:

• Academic quality: Schools with good results and solid reputation
• Experience with international students: Schools that know how to support students from other countries
• Facilities and resources: Schools with good sports, academic and accommodation facilities
• Atmosphere and values: Schools where the atmosphere is positive and values align with what families are looking for
• Personal relationships: Schools with which we have established and trusted relationships

This means that when we recommend a school to you, it's not just because it's on our list. It's because we know it, we trust it, and we believe it's suitable for your child specifically.

4. Understanding Your Options: Boarding Schools vs. Host Families

We offer both boarding school programmes and day school programmes with host families. Here's how they compare:

Consistency and Predictability

With a boarding school, you know exactly what to expect:

• Clear and consistent structure
• Guaranteed facilities and resources
• Professional staff always available
• Established routine that helps students adapt

With host families, the experience can vary significantly. You can have an excellent, caring and welcoming family. Or you can have a family that, although well-intentioned, is not the perfect fit for your child. It is, in a sense, a lottery.

Total English Immersion

At a boarding school, your child is surrounded by English 24 hours a day:

• In class (obviously)
• In sports and cultural activities
• At meals and social time
• In their dormitory with roommates
• In all daily interactions

With a host family, English is mainly limited to time at home. If the family is very welcoming and talks a lot with your child, it can be excellent. But if the family is more reserved or has its own routine, immersion may be less.

Student Community

At a boarding school, your child is surrounded by other students in similar situations:

• Other international students who are also adapting
• Irish students who can be role models and friends
• A sense of community and belonging
• Friendships that form naturally through living together

With a host family, your child may feel more isolated, especially if the family has older children who no longer live at home, or if there simply isn't much social interaction outside of school.

Professional Supervision

Boarding schools have trained professional staff:

• Tutors who supervise academic progress
• Counselors available for emotional support
• Residential staff available 24/7
• Established protocols for handling problems

With a host family, supervision depends on the family. They can be excellent, but they don't necessarily have the professional training that boarding school staff have.

Structure and Discipline

Boarding schools provide clear structure:

• Established schedules for study, meals, activities
• Clear and consistent rules
• Predictable consequences
• An environment that fosters good study habits

With a host family, structure depends on the family. Some families are very structured, others more relaxed. It can work well, but it's less predictable.

Important note: This does not mean host families are bad. Many are excellent and provide wonderful experiences. But the experience can vary greatly. With a boarding school, structure and service level are more consistent and predictable.

5. Our Comprehensive Service

We provide:

• Personalised advice: We help you understand the options and choose the right school for your child
• Complete management: We take care of all documentation, communication with the school, and procedures
• Transfers: We receive you in Ireland and take you personally to the school
• Follow-up during the year: We are available for any query or problem
• Support for parents: You can contact us in your language at any time
• Flight assistance: We help you find the best options (flights are paid separately, as is standard in the sector)

6. Transparency and Honesty

We believe in being completely transparent:

• Clear prices: We tell you exactly how much everything costs, with no surprises
• Honest information: We tell you both the benefits and the challenges
• No exaggerated promises: We don't promise things we can't guarantee
• Open communication: We answer your questions honestly, even if the answer isn't what you want to hear

7. Personal Commitment

We are not just a company, but we combine the professionalism and structure of an established company with a deeply personalised approach. This means:

• Personalised attention: Each student and family receives individual attention, regardless of the size of our organisation
• Knowledge of each case: We know your child and their specific situation, because for us each student is unique
• Availability: You are not just a number on a list - we maintain a human and close approach
• Flexibility: We can adapt to specific needs thanks to our experience and resources

Conclusion

Choosing us means having someone in Ireland who speaks your language, knows the schools personally, and is available when you need them. It means working with someone who understands both your culture and Irish culture, and can act as a bridge between both.

Whether you choose a boarding school for maximum structure, or a day school with host family for deeper cultural immersion - we'll help you find the right fit for your child.

And it means having someone who is committed to your child's success, not just processing an enrollment.