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.
Saint Anthony’s High School on Long Island, New York, offers a top-tier college preparatory education, featuring cutting-edge science labs, including the Saint Francis Hospital Medical Education Lab with an Anatomage digital dissection table. The school provides university-accredited business courses, allowing students to earn credit while gaining real-world skills. Students also benefit from a robust fine and performing arts program, including the nation’s largest chorus with over 500 members, alongside theater, dance, band, and visual arts opportunities.
