Education Ireland
Education Ireland
Ireland’s worldwide reputation for high quality education is built on the solid foundation of commitment to excellence. Renowned for friendliness, our safe, English speaking country offers the warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world.
Join the growing number of international students choosing Ireland to fulfill their potential. NIBRT can offer you a unique learning experience in a great location with easy access to all that Dublin (and indeed Ireland) has to offer.
Quick Facts about Ireland
Ireland is situated on the Western Seaboard of Europe. An independent Republic since 1922, Ireland is a vibrant and thriving European country offering visitors an eclectic mix of old world Celtic charm and modern commercial dynamism.
Population:
The population of Ireland is approximately 4.5 million
Climate:
Ireland enjoys a temperate climate influenced by the relatively warm waters of the Gulf Stream in whose path the island lies. During the winter months temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snow is uncommon. Summer temperatures generally range from 60ºF/15ºC to 70F/20ºC. Spring and autumn are generally 50ºF/10ºC. Winter is between 40ºF/5ºC and 46ºF/8ºC. Snow is rare, but showers can occur at any time of the year. Our advice is to wear layered clothing and do bring some rain gear.
Irish People:
Irish people have a great love of conversation and have a genuine interest in other people. This friendliness and hospitality, for which the Irish people are renowned, contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to the way of life and in particular, student life in Ireland
Language:
Although we do have our own distinctive Celtic language and culture, English is the spoken language in Ireland today. Every year almost 150,000 students of all ages and from all over the world come to study in Ireland to benefit from the highest quality English language training in schools throughout the country.
Currency:
As an active member of the European Union the currency in Ireland is the Euro.
General Information:
- Dialing code: +353
- Driving in Ireland: Driving is on the left hand side of the road in Ireland drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
- Smoking ban: Ireland introduced a ban on smoking in all places of work to protect public health and reduce the incidences of smoking-related illness. Smoking is prohibited in public areas within the Republic of Ireland this includes all bars, nightclubs and restaurants
- Electric Current: 240 volts AC.
- Time Zone: Ireland is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and, in accordance with daylight saving, clocks are put forward one hour in March and back one hour at the end of October
www.discoverireland.com (Tourist Information)
www.inis.gov.ie (Visa information)
www.aerlingus.com (National Airline)
www.ireland.com (Accommodation, Food, Entertainment)
www.educationireland.ie (Information on Education in Ireland)