Students

Information for students

We want every host student and every family hosting foreign students to be fully satisfied with their home stay arrangement, and we are committed to finding the perfect match for both student and host.

All our host families extend a very big welcome to students from different countries / cultures. Living with a host family allows students to practice what they have learned at school in a relaxed domestic situation.

what we offer

• Carefully selected Garda Vetted suitable homes for your son or daughter

• We place your son or daughter in local secondary schools

• Transfers to & from Dublin Airport

• We are in constant contact with your son or daughter during their stay and ensure they are happy in their homes

3 tours throughout Ireland during the academic year

Fees include: Books, Uniform, School Fees, & Home Stay

Not included: Flights, spending money, fees for sports/clubs after-school activities

Important Note: All schools are recognised by the Irish Government’s Department of Education & Skills. Students receive all school and attendance reports for the duration of their attendance at schools in Ireland.

Schools in Tullamore

Tullamore and the surrounding area is home to well recognised secondary schools. Blossom Academy has an excellent working relationship with these schools. Below are the school links.

Why Choose Tullamore

Local Attractions In Tullamore &

surrounding areas 

• Charleville Castle (est.1814) 

• Bowling 

• Cinema

• Aura Gym & Pool

• Lough Boora Parklands

• Tullamore Harriers Club

• Martial Arts

• Rowing

• Tennis/Rugby

• Basketball 

Transport options in Tullamore 

• Train  

• Bus  

• Private Taxi 

Shopping 

• Bridge Centre Tullamore (local) 

• Athlone Shopping Centre (1/2 hour) 

• Kildare Village (1 hour) 

• Newbridge Silverware  (1 hour)

Ireland is considered a very safe and friendly country to visit. The Irish education system is highly regarded worldwide and it caters for the needs of students from all different backgrounds and academic levels. Irish families are well known for extending a warm welcome to foreign students. This makes Ireland the perfect choice for a student homestay.

Ireland has plenty to offer: - folklore, music, dance, gaelic sports, theatres and festivals. We are very proud of our culture and keen to welcome students and their families to experience it for themselves. This is what makes Ireland so appealing.

If you wish to learn more about studying English in Ireland