SEK International School Dublin

• Location: Dublin, Ireland,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

SEK International School Dublin is an international school in Dublin that offers students from 12 to 18 years old school education programs based on the International Baccalaureate system. During their studies at SEK Dublin, students gain competitive knowledge, skills and a diploma that is recognized in many countries and accepted by most leading universities around the world.

Teaching at SEK International School Dublin is conducted by experienced and qualified teachers who use only English in their education: this allows students to adapt faster, despite the fact that they come from many countries and are representatives of different nationalities. The support of the staff goes beyond the classroom - teachers, mentors, and educators provide round-the-clock assistance to each student.

During the summer months, short-term courses are organized on campus to provide unforgettable experiences and valuable experiences. The courses are specialized, have an age criterion for enrolling students and create a family atmosphere in small groups, thanks to which students are in comfortable conditions both for learning and for extracurricular activities.

The institution has two academic departments focused on the education of students of a certain age: middle and high school. There is also a summer school at SEK Dublin.

There are two accommodation options available to SEK Dublin students: a student residence on the school's campus, offering 15 beds, and accommodation with local homestays, which host up to 100 students each year.

• The school residence has double and triple rooms, which are equipped with desks, areas for storing personal belongings. Bathrooms, seating areas are shared. There is round-the-clock security on site, and employees live next door to students.
• The families of local Irish residents are carefully selected and checked annually. Each family has one student who is provided with a private bedroom and access to the common areas of the house. Accommodation with a host family is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and customs of the local population, which will provide the student with a gentle adaptation and comprehensive support.

With any type of accommodation, each pupil receives three meals a day: breakfasts, lunches and dinners according to a common or individual menu, if the child has special food needs.

When studying in summer short-term programs, students also have two accommodation options to choose from.

The infrastructure of the SEK Dublin study area allows students not only to gain competitive knowledge, but also to do what they love or try a new hobby. Numerous specialized studios, sports grounds and halls, self-study rooms give students the opportunity to develop in what they like.

Most sports activities are held outdoors: tennis, football, volleyball, horse riding, swimming, martial arts, golf and water sports have their own courts. Sections are held under the guidance of qualified teachers, supervising each student both individually and in a group.

Creativity at the school is embodied in music, theater and dance halls - students can play musical instruments, sing in a choir, perform in groups and organize performances.

Cultural and entertainment events are held for pupils on a regular basis. The leisure schedule is updated weekly to take into account the interests of all students: from excursions to nearby cities and Dublin, visits to museums and theaters to going to cafes, entertainment centers, sports matches - the school actively supports the hobbies of each student. Summer courses are no exception: children spend their free time in a fun and useful way, playing sports or creativity, attending lectures by invited speakers or spending quiet evenings with friends watching movies.

• The first school in Ireland to be accredited by IB International to teach the MYP and IBDP programmes,
• Individual attention to each student due to a small teacher-student ratio of 1:8,
• A multicultural environment with more than 18 nationalities among the pupils,
• 100% education in English,
• A state-of-the-art campus with a variety of spaces for study, leisure and development,
• Short-term summer courses in the following areas,
• Several accommodation options.

The institution is located 30 km from the center of Dublin, in a quiet area. The school's campus has a large green area of 250,000 square meters: more than 80% of the area is covered with green areas designed for walking, snacking, relaxing and socializing.

SEK Dublin has bright and spacious facilities:

• School classrooms equipped with digital whiteboards,
• Specialized laboratories,
• Classrooms of Multimedia Technologies and Robotics,
• Music and theater halls,
• Sports facilities: tennis and basketball courts, green areas, football and rugby fields with grass surfaces,
• A smart classroom of flexible spaces that allow students and teachers to collaborate and work as a team,
• Central Library with more than 3760 works in Spanish, English, French and German. Students have a digital version for consultations and access to bibliographic resources of interest,
• State-of-the-art technology: On-campus Wi-Fi, laptops, iPads, digital whiteboards, iMacs, and Lego robotics.

The academic year at SEK Dublin runs from September to mid-June and includes several semesters. The education takes place on weekdays in the morning, followed by circles and sections, entertainment events. Field trips are most often organized on weekends. Rest is provided on Saturdays and Sundays, on national and international holidays, holidays.

Summer programs at the school take place in June-July, their duration is two weeks. The daily schedule will include academic classes, free time, entertainment.

An approximate list of expenses for students in standard programs:

• Accommodation, meals,
• Individual needs,
• Comprehensive insurance,
• One-to-one lessons,
• Some of the activities
• Pocket money.

Students in summer programs will have to pay extra for comprehensive insurance, individual needs, and pocket finances.

The procedure for registering for standard education programs and summer courses is not too different — a future student needs to go through several stages:

• Filling out the application, providing the required documents,
• Receiving an official response from the admissions committee, with the help of which you can apply for a visa,
• Arrive at the campus to take entrance exams, accommodation, and start studying.

Students who choose to study for one year at SEK Dublin are interviewed, and students of summer programs are given a short language test.

Admission of new students to all programs is limited to small class sizes and is subject to availability.

Upon completion of SEK Dublin's core educational programs, students receive a competitive diploma recognized by most leading universities around the world. Thanks to high-quality knowledge and skills, they enter universities in Ireland, the USA, Canada, Great Britain and other countries, taking places in their chosen specialties.

Summer programs end with the issuance of a certificate, which confirms the knowledge gained and the number of lectures attended, and allows the student to continue studying the chosen profile in more depth.

Prospective students of standard programs are required to provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificates for the last two academic years, scorecards,
• Letters of recommendation from teachers of the previous school,
• Language test with a level of English proficiency sufficient for admission to the selected class. The older the student, the stricter the requirements for linguistics.

To enroll in summer courses, candidates only need to provide personal documents.

The school provides scholarships based on academic success, sports, and other extracurricular activities. The award acts as a part of the tuition fee.

Summer programs also offer discounts on cost reductions (5 to 10%) to those who are graduates of SEK schools or have registered in advance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision