The Institute of Education (IOE), ranked as Ireland’s top school, offers a third-year program similar to GCSE followed by a two-year Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC), equivalent to A-levels or the IB. The ILC program provides easier pathways into Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Media, and Business, with access to top universities like Trinity College and University College Cork. With a diverse international student body, IOE has 1,400 students, including 105 boarders.
Mercedes College, located just 15 minutes from Adelaide’s city center, offers a co-educational environment for long-term international students from Year 8. The school is situated in a park-like setting with a blend of historical and modern buildings, providing a rich learning experience. Students engage in a wide range of subjects including Music, Arts, ICT, Languages, Science, Mathematics, and more. Mercedes College is a member of CIS, IBO, and the International Schools Association. The school offers both IB and local academic pathways, and provides numerous extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, debating, and cultural clubs.
