The best thing is that Mar is actually in Ireland with us, she’s like a second mother who is always taking care of us, making sure we have what we need at all times and that she is always available for us. I know that it was assurance to my parents, but for me, it was really the support that I needed to be able to adopt to my new Irish life from the rain to the cultural differences between Irish and Spanish teenagers. I now Irish friends and an Irish family forever!! I am now in the first year of Leaving Cert and my English helps me get really good grades thanks to the natural form of learning that I picked up during my full academic school year that I spent in Ireland.

I knew for sure that my daughter had to come to Ireland with Ireland-Experience. One of my best friends recommended this company to me because she lives in Ireland what is essential to me. Mar, the director of the company, couldn’t have taken better care of the students, she would call them and see them constantly. As well, she attended all the meetings with the Irish teachers and informed you very well on how your child is getting on at school. Also, she clarified any doubts about validation of grades, necessary documentation and made the whole administrative side of things very easy for us.

In comparison to other agencies, Ireland-Experience gave up the trust that we needed to send out son abroad to improve his English. In every moment, we felt like we could really count on Mar for anything, from buying a sweatshirt to going to the doctor for a twisted ankle. She was always prepared for anything that the children needed as well as having a wonderful relationship with them. The assurance that she gave us doesn’t have a price.

My name is Alvaro and I did a full academic year in Ireland with Ireland-Experience. Although in the beginning, it was difficult to get used to being abroad, Mar was there every step of the way helping me to integrate well at school and with the host family. Everyone was always ready to help me, by speaking slowly and repeating what they had said, even though the first days, I didn’t understand much.

Both my teachers and my friends at school, not to mention my host family, were fundamental to helping me improve my English. After a few months, I began to speak in English without even noticing, repeating what others were saying to me everyday. I recommend Transition Year in Ireland to spend the full academic year, as you come from Spain with a good level of English grammar that you can put into practice. Come on and try it!