Irish Summer Program

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Why Us?

Discover a Different Culture

Learn the language, cooking techniques, dancing, and more genuine ways of life.

Explore Your Heritage

Join our program to discover how your ancestors lived, worked, and played.

Make Lifelong Friends

Journey with a group of young people and find friends you will have for life.

Experience Life Abroad

Travel with us to see and appreciate all the beauty the world has to offer.

Alumni

Connect and Promote the Program

Céad Mile Fáilte

The Irish Life Experience is a study abroad program in Ireland offered to high school students.

During the summer in Ireland, students are introduced to its magical landscape and rich heritage through a variety of workshops, classes, and tours. Emphasizing culture, education, travel, safety, and fun, our programs ensure a unique and unforgettable journey for every student.

Katie Tompkins

2023-02-01

A once-in-a-lifetime experience and should not be missed! Taryn is the best at what she does - caring for her students and creating enriching programming in Ireland that promotes personal growth and development while keeping it fun. I wish this program was available when I was in high school so I could attend myself!

jaiden toth

2023-01-31

I traveled with the ILE back in 2013, and transformative is putting my experience lightly. This was my first international travel, and from that point on, my life was forever evolved. I now work in the travel industry, my best friends are some of the people I met ten years ago, and I found my true passion. I believe every child needs to be presented with an international experience, to see what the world has to offer. I wouldn't trust another group more than the ILE.

Jaiden Toth

2023-01-31

Kelsey Hawkins

2023-01-31

Friendly, helpful, and organized, I'd recommend ILE any day!!

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What People Say About Us

The Irish Life Experience was everything we could have asked for-and more-thank you so much.

Sean K.Seekonk, MA-Parent of Ian 2019

Thank you Irish Life Experience and Taryn for an amazing life-changing experience for my daughter.

Peggy L.Canton, GA-Parent of Elizabeth 2019

The summer of 2019 was my favorite summer. There was never a dull moment during the whole trip.

Daniel S. Brielle, NJ-Student 2019

To say this program is amazing is an understatement. There are not enough words to describe this once is a lifetime opportunity.

Hannah B.Channahon, IL-Student 2017

Everything about ILE is really wonderful. My daughter came home seeming much more mature and independent. She did so much sightseeing it’s unbelievable!

Eileen G.Brooklyn, NY-Parent of EVA 2022

No words–no poetry, songs, music, books–or even a collection of books–can truly describe the Irish Life Experience and the magic that ebbs from deep within The Emerald Isle itself.

Nathalie H.St. Ignatius, MT-Student 2022

This trip was absolutely worth it. My group was pretty great and I think I made some lifetime friends. Thanks so much Taryn, Miles and all the other counselors involved!

Cameron D.Honolulu, HI-Student 2022