International Education in Ireland

Ireland

professional Experience

International Education

Scholarships up to €1000 available

For decades, visitors couldn’t leave County Cork without a trip to the Blarney Stone to earn “the gift of the gab”.

These days, however, visitors are just as likely to be in University College Cork to earn a BSc in Genetics.

Over the past decade, Ireland has risen to be a leading, world-ranked, study abroad destination.

Significant government investment in higher education and innovation has put Ireland in the top 1% in terms of research impact, and has enticed the world’s most innovative companies to establish European HQs here. Wrap that in the setting of a safe, friendly country, and it’s no wonder Ireland is the seventh most popular study abroad destination for students.

As a result, Ireland’s fast-growing field of international education is an exciting place to be. If you’re studying education, higher education administration, or career counselling or even international business, you’ll love this placement.

You’ll learn to develop and implement study abroad programmes, working with students and faculty directly to tick both academic and adventure boxes. You’ll gain insight into the Irish higher education systems and markets, and learn skills in student advising, marketing, event planning and outreach along the way.

This placement is ideal for students who want to work in a study abroad, student services or academic department at a university.

At A Glance

International Education in Ireland

Start Date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Duration

8, 10 or 12 Weeks

Apply By

12 weeks prior to start date

Fees

8-weeks: €7250

10-weeks: €8595

12-weeks: €9950

What's included?

Airfare, materials for placement, visas and associated costs, mandatory health insurance, some meals and spending money aren’t included.

Application fee

€95 Non refundable

Commitment fee

€500 Non refundable

Scholarship

up to €1000

Katie’s Story

Katie May was a second-year graduate student in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana State University. She did an International Education Internship in County Kildare.

“Overall it was an amazing experience. I liked working with a smaller company because it gave me one-on-one time with all the team members. The team was great and everyone was super welcoming. It had a family feel to it. I think I learned a wider range of skills than I would have at a large company.

Before my placement, I had only ever been involved in the academic side of advising. I learned how to talk to students interested in studying abroad as well as faculty members. I also learned about marketing and time management, and a new application system. I learned how to talk to people I don’t know, and that things change and that you have to roll with the changes.

I came home from my placement a much more confident version of myself than when I left. I gained a lot of skills that I can apply to any job that I get in the future.

Indiana will always be my home, but a piece of my heart will always be in Ireland. I didn’t realize it while I was in Ireland, but I was growing as a person. Since being back in Indiana I have heard numerous times about how different I am. The biggest difference has been how much happier I am. I smile more and I am more at peace with myself as a person.

I never would have learned as much about myself if I hadn’t traveled abroad or had such an amazing internship. I am beyond thankful to have interned with Learn International and met so many incredible people over the last few months. It was a life-changing trip!”

"I am so lucky to have interned at Learn International for 6 months. As you can imagine, moving abroad can be overwhelming and daunting. From the very start of my time at Learn International I was warmly welcomed to the team. The team was very approachable, supportive and encouraging. I was able to professionally develop within the field of International Education and hone in on my advising skills, program development and gain confidence in my abilities. Study Abroad Advising is just one part of my professional skills which I developed (and love) while interning at Learn International. While at Learn International I was able to gain more regional knowledge of Europe- especially Ireland. I am so fortunate to have gotten a holistic experience interning with Learn International and will never forget my adventure (and the wonderful Learn International team)! Thank you!"

Rosie, SIT Graduate InstituteInternational Education

"I really enjoyed my internship with Learn International. They were a really nice team to work for and my manager was so helpful and supportive and always available for any questions. I would really recommend an internship with LI as I feel that I have gained some great experience of both marketing and of working in an office. Getting the chance to work virtually was also really great as it meant that I could work from home while I couldn't travel and now I have those skills for the future. 10/10 work experience! Make sure to make the most of your time as an intern by just getting stuck in straight away. The internship goes so fast and you'll run out of time before you know so try and do the things you want to do as early as possible so that you can experience everything."

Charlotte, University of EdinburghMarketing & PR

Unpaid placement*
Accommodation**
Application, résumé, cover letter and interview guidance
Excursions and social activities
Robust virtual orientation prior to starting the placement
Online learning portal
Cultural highlights and virtual events throughout the programme
24/7 in-country support
€150 stipend towards a professional development course of your choosing
Certificate of completion
Alumni network
Optional airport transfer (extra fee)
Optional academic credit through our School of Record or your home university (extra fee)

Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included.

*Placements are for academic credit and are unpaid often do to visa requirements.

**From time to time homestays may be unavailable due to a housing crisis in Ireland. Additional fees could apply for alternative housing.

Where Will I Live?

We match students with a local family near their placement that’ll create a home-away-from-home for them. Living with a family immerses students in Irish life, culture, and customs. Not to mention the cooking! Have a look here to learn more about the Irish homestay experience.

From time to time, homestays may be unavailable. Alternative accommodation may be supplied and may require an additional fee.

Requirements to Apply

Must be at least 18 years of age
GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
Proof of enrolment in a college or university
English proficiency of B2 and above
Ability to communicate and dress in a professional manner
Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
Working laptop for some placements are required
Other as applicable in your application

Costs

We’re a small organisation, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.

8-week programme fee: €7250
10-week programme fee: €8595
12-week programme fee: €9950

There’s an application fee of €95 and a participant commitment fee of €500 that are both non-refundable.

Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, some meals and spending money are not included.

Professional Development Course

Learn International is dedicated to the commitment of lifelong learning. As such, your programme will include up to a €150 stipend towards enrolment onto a professional development course of your choosing to enroll in and complete while you’re on your internship.

For students who decide not to avail of this opportunity, there will be no additional discount or cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply. Ask your Learn International Coordinator for more information.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to €1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how your placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is based on when you’re available.

Applications must be received at least 12 weeks before your intended start date.

Arrival Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with arrival dates available on most Sundays throughout the year. Please speak with a Learn International Coordinator to confirm whether your intended arrival date is possible.