Academic Immersion Experience (By The Dublin Accademy)
This academically focused programme is delivered by subject-specialist teachers from The Dublin Academy, one of Ireland’s leading private secondary schools. Unlike language-based Ministay options, these courses follow the official Irish secondary school curriculum, offering international students a unique opportunity to experience Irish-style education in English.
Designed for high-level learners, the programme allows students to engage with real subjects such as Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Business through interactive, skills-based lessons. Academic sessions designed to strengthen subject knowledge. Students are introduced to the same content and teaching methods experienced by Irish secondary school learners, encouraging deep subject engagement and international academic benchmarking.
This course is ideal for students aged 16+ with a strong command of English (B2+) who are motivated to challenge themselves, explore academic content in English, and gain insight into Irish educational system.
Subjects available include: Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Business
What is included?
- 15 hours of closed tuition per week, scheduled in either the morning or afternoon (Based on availability)
- Host family on a full-board basis, including breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner or Residential accommodation, with bed and breakfast, half board, or full board options
- Return airport transfers
- Orientation tour of Dublin city centre
- Level Test
- Course material
- End of course certificate
- 24h Emergency Contact Service
- One complimentary group leader accommodation for every 15 students
Course Options
- Structure and function of cells and organisms
- Human systems: respiratory, circulatory, digestive
- Geics, evolution, and ecosystems
- Laboratory experiments and scientific investigation
A mostly skills-focused programme that will provide participants with a strong foundation in life sciences and hands-on experience in biological research.
- Enterprise creation and business planning
- Marketing, finance, and HR in modern organisations
- Case studies of Irish and international companies
- Economic indicators and consumer behaviour
A mostly skills-focused programme that will provide participants with commercial awareness and the ability to understand and analyse business operations.
- Atomic theory, bonding, and periodic table
- Organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms
- Lab safety, experimentation, and chemical analysis
- Environmental chemistry and sustainable practices
A mostly skills-focused programme that will provide participants with a deep understanding of chemical processes and lab-based experimentation.
- Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry fundamentals
- Calculus and functions
- Problem-solving and real-world applications
- Probability and statistics
A mostly skills-focused programme that will provide participants with logical reasoning and mathematical techniques relevant to academic and practical contexts.
Accommodation Options
Host Family
Student Residence
Optional Add-Ons & Services
To enhance the student experience, IH Dublin offers a variety of optional services that can be combined with any programme. These include social programme activities, workshops, seminars, extra academic subjects, and work projects, giving students the flexibility to tailor their course to their personal goals and needs.
