Common problems of children's school choice after immigrating to Ireland

# Irish Immigrants # Introduction How to choose a school for your child after immigrating to Ireland? This is a problem that some immigrants are very concerned about. After all, children's education is also an indispensable part of the immigration process. Here are some common questions and answers about choosing a school for your children after immigrating to Ireland? Welcome to read!

Common problems of children's school choice after immigrating to Ireland

Q: Ireland has boys' schools, girls' schools and mixed schools. How should I choose the one that suits my children?

A: There is no certain data to show that boys' or girls' schools are better than mixed schools. It all depends on parents and students' own ideas. According to previous cases of studying abroad, most parents are still willing to choose boys' schools or girls' schools, especially girls' parents will think that girls' schools are relatively safer. In Ireland, most private schools are separate for men and women.

Q: Do you choose a public school or a private school?

A: Irish primary schools do not have a unified national graduation exam, so primary schools are not ranked. The quality of teaching in primary schools is similar, and public primary schools in good areas are also very good. Of course, if economic conditions permit, primary schools can also choose private schools. Private schools are superior to public schools in internal facilities, school management, students and so on, and according to the statistics of college entrance examination enrollment rate, the enrollment rate of private schools is relatively higher than that of public schools. And the public schools in good areas are also quite good.

Q: How long does it usually take to apply for primary and secondary schools in Ireland?

With more and more students applying to Ireland, most schools now require to apply at least two years in advance.

Q: What are the criteria for schools to admit students?

A: Every school has its own independent enrollment policy. The school will recruit students according to the enrollment policy, but there is no guarantee that all students who submit applications will get places. Public schools generally enroll students from their own campuses, while private schools can apply across regions. Under normal circumstances, the school will enroll students in the order of primary school or kindergarten affiliated to the school (if there is any, there is no public kindergarten), whether there are brothers and sisters, and whether they are children of school staff, and then start enrolling students in turn according to the waiting order on the application list.

Q: How many students will there be in each class in the school?

A: According to the regulations of the Irish Ministry of Education, each class cannot exceed 28 students. Some schools will control the class size to 15-20.

Q: Do Irish schools accept placement?

A: In order to ensure that students can keep up with the progress, few schools generally accept mid-term placement.

Q: Do I have to learn Irish to go to school in Ireland?

A: Yes, in primary and secondary schools, it is usually required to learn Irish. However, students in the following situations may not need to learn Irish:

At least 1 1 year-old (children are generally recommended to enter kindergarten primary school classes or after the fifth grade).

Students who have studied in primary or secondary schools and lived abroad for some time are now re-enrolled. These students must live abroad for at least 3 years. And must be at least 1 1 year old when re-enrolling.

Students with average or above ability, but unable to learn or make their mother tongue reach the expected level due to some learning difficulties or general physical disabilities.

Q: If students get many certificates and awards, will it increase the possibility of being admitted?

A: The school will first admit students in the order on the waiting list. Their certificates and honors will be awarded extra points. In Ireland, schools pay more attention to students' conduct, self-confidence, communication with people and a wide range of hobbies.

Q: What's the difference between Irish secondary education and domestic secondary education?

A: Generally, students start junior high school at the age of 12 for three years, and then take the final exam. Middle schools in Ireland include three years of junior high school education and two to three years of senior high school education. This is different from that in China. Junior high school and senior high school are generally not completed in the same school. In Ireland, the whole middle school department includes junior high school and senior high school. Unless you transfer to another school for personal reasons, you will generally complete the whole middle school education in one school.

Further reading: common sense of Irish immigrants' life

First, the time difference

Time difference between Ireland and Beijing is -8 hours, and time difference between Ireland and Beijing is -7 hours (from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of 65438+ 10 every year). New immigrants to Ireland, please pay attention to adjust the time. If you have a foreign love or "trapeze", remember that the winter time is from 1 1, 4 pm in Ireland = 0/2 pm in China.

Second, the weather.

The weather in Ireland is unpredictable, and locals like to quote it as a talk. In spring (February to April), the average temperature is 8 to 12 degrees, especially in April, and the climate is particularly pleasant; In summer (May to July), the average temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees, the warmest months are July and August, and it turns black after 1 1. In autumn (August to1October), the temperature reaches 14 to 18 degrees, and September is considered as a comfortable and pleasant month. The temperature in inland winter is usually 8 degrees, and the coldest months are January and February.

Third, money.

Ireland uses the euro. In Irish banks, US dollars, British pounds, Hong Kong dollars and RMB can all be converted into euros.

Fourth, voltage.

The voltage in Ireland is 230V-250V, and the square column three plugs (British standard) are used. If you are used to the previous electrical appliances and don't plan to replace them, you usually need a conversion plug.

Verb (short for verb) bank

After new immigrants arrive in Ireland, they can open accounts in major banks and their branches in their residential areas, such as the National Bank of Ireland.