Daily diaries from every ILE summer, alumni advice, Irish culture, and the people behind the program.
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Ireland is one of Europe's safest countries, but the program matters more. Nine safety questions to ask, and how ILE supervises teens 7:1 for 25 days.
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Teen summer abroad programs run $3,500–$8,000. What drives the price, what's left out, and the line-by-line cost of ILE's 25 days in Ireland ($6,050).
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What to check before you pay a deposit, and how ILE's 25-day Ireland program works: ages 14–18, $6,050 from Boston, airfare included. Apply by April 1.
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Meet James — a Waterford primary-school teacher and All-Ireland-winning piper who has been part of ILE since 2014.
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Natalie went on the program in 2022 and returns every summer — this year as your Irish-American History teacher.
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I am especially looking forward to making lasting memories, building connections, and celebrating Irish culture in a whole new way...
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Tyler did the program as a student and returns this summer for his fourth trip, and third as a counsellor.
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I am especially excited to help new students feel welcomed, comfortable, and ready to make the most of their experience in Ireland...
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I am one of your Junior Counselors and I can not wait to meet you all this summer...
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Travel, both long-term and short-term, has opened my eyes to the world, and I have enjoyed making friends from all over. For me...
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The talented, Clare Broderick, will be joining the Irish Life Experience Team as a...
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I cannot wait to return with all these wonderful people and meet the 2025 Irish Life Experience students...
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