SCHOOL FACTS

The School:

Founded……………………………………………………1821

Gender……………………………………………………Co-ed

Location…………………………………Limerick, Ireland

Website………………………www.villiers-school.com

Demographics

Students enrolled……………………………………….600

Age range………………………………………………..12-18

Age range boarding…………………………………12-18

International boarders………………………………….75

Academics & Practical Info

Programs…………..Irish TY, Leaving Certificate, IB

Average class size……………………………………….N/A

Student:teacher ratio………………………………….N/A

Tuition & Boarding……………………….. From €9,800

Boarding School Exchange at
Villiers School

Villiers School is a co-educational boarding and day secondary school founded in 1821. The school prides itself on its balance of traditional values and modern, state of the art education and facilities. Villiers believes that education goes beyond classroom academics and so the school places a great emphasis on individual growth at a deeper level.

Villiers strives to ensure that the students leave the school as young adults entering the world with a sense of integrity, determination, responsibility, kindness, and a positive attitude towards life. The potential of each individual student is always a focus, be it on the sports field, in the world of arts and music, in the classroom, or in personal development.

Villiers enrolls about 600 students every year from ages 12-18. 30% of students board at the school and of these, 40% are international students. Here. you do not just bond with Irish students – meet new friends from countries like Spain, Russia, Italy, Mexico, China, and South Korea!

Villiers School is located in Limerick, Ireland, the fourth largest city in Ireland, so there is plenty for you to explore. At Villiers, you’ll experience excellent academics, meet new friends from many different countries, both on the sports fields and in the wide range of extracurricular activities, and have the unique chance to immerse yourself in Irish culture!

ACADEMICS

Villiers is regarded as one of the most well-respected schools in Ireland, consistently helping students achieve the standards of excellence appropriate to their potential and abilities. The school offers a wide academic curriculum, outstanding teaching facilities, and small class sizes.

Villiers offers different academic programs depending on the student’s age:

TRANSITION YEAR

For students aged 15-16, Villiers offers the Irish “transition year”. This is a unique experience designed to act as a bridge between the Junior Cycle and the two-year Irish Leaving Certificate. This year allows students to maintain core subjects like English, Math, your choice of European language, and a course in Irish Culture Studies while also exploring new courses, both academic and vocational, for example:

The Transition Year also offers a comprehensive outdoor pursuits program, including for example sailing, hiking, tennis, and golf, as well as participation in internships, fashion and theater shows, and business and environmental studies.

FIFTH & SIXTH FORM

Following the Transition Year is the Senior Cycle for students aged 15-18. This is a two year program which culminates in the Irish Leaving Certificate similar to the American High School or English A Levels.

Students typically take 7-8 courses at either the Higher or Ordinary Level. Core subjects include English, Irish, Math, and French or German. Outside the core, students can choose from a wide selection, including:

IB SCHOOL

Villiers School is also an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, which offers the International IB Diploma Program (IBDP). IBDP consists of six academic groups, and at Villiers, students can choose from the following selection:

Studies in Language & Literature: Language and Literature A (English); Language A (self-taught)

Language Acquisition: English; French; German; Japanese

Individuals & Societies: Business Management; History

Sciences: Biology

Mathematics: Mathematics SL

The Arts: Visual Arts

THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE

At Villiers, you’ll experience both the traditional boarding school stay as well as the comfort of living with a home family. The school offers two kinds of boarding: weekly and fortnightly. Weekly boarders spend every weekend with a host family, and fortnightly boarders spend every second weekend, where they are encouraged to participate fully in family life. This way, you’ll have the chance to really immerse yourself in Irish culture.

EXTRACURRICULARS

Villiers offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, and students are encouraged to participate, including international students. If you are interested in horses, Villiers has a lovely equestrian program. You can also meet new friends in one of the many clubs, including:

ATHLETICS

Villiers School prides itself on its hockey and rugby programs, both of which are highly regarded and very popular. But there are also plenty of other opportunities, including:

Basketball | Athletics | Badminton | Table Tennis | Soccer

SPARE TIME

During the weekend, Villiers often arrange excursions to different parts of the area, where you can go sightseeing, hiking, surfing, go karting, paintballing, or visit the cinema. The city of Limerick also offers excellent shopping facilities, a beautiful castle, two cathedrals, many churches, and much more for you to explore!