Ashfield College
International Students
As with all our students, Ashfield College offers international students continuous academic, administrative and pastoral support throughout their course of study.
Leaving Certificate
High School Programme
The Leaving Certificate High School Programme is designed to prepare Irish and International students for entry into university in Ireland, the United Kingdom and beyond. Ashfield College has created an exceptional reputation amongst the international student community by guaranteeing small class-sizes and the very best teachers, as well as regular assessment with feedback and additional tutorials when required.
Course Overview
The Leaving Certificate Programme is recognised by all universities in Ireland, the U.K. and many other countries worldwide. Our Guidance Department will assist students through the college admission process.
The Leaving Certificate programme may be completed in either one or two years, depending on one’s level of English and/or previous education. Generally, students choose seven subjects from the list available. English and Mathematics are mandatory – an additional language is also mandatory for most courses. Ashfield College students regularly achieve very high grades and enter prestigious universities in Ireland and the U.K., studying a range of disciplines including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Computing, Business, and Law.
Accommodation
Our host families are carefully selected to offer a welcoming home from home experience for our international students. We understand that studying and living abroad represents a big change so work hard to ensure that students feel welcome and cared for whether they are at the college or with their host family. Our families are located within a short direct bus or tram route to the college; they offer a full board stay throughout the term. Once matched, students can contact their host family prior to arrival, many stay in touch for a long time afterwards too.
TransferMate – Make International Payments
We’ve teamed up with TransferMate to provide you a transparent payment method to reduce additional bank fees and improve your payment experience. TransferMate helps international students pay tuition and fees in their local currency from any country.
Prerequisite for Course Entry
In order to cope with the academic content of the High School Programme, international students must have obtained good academic results in their own country and have a strong work ethic. Prospective students must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above to gain admission to this programme.