Villiers EU Handbook

Villiers School IRELAND

FOUNDED 1821

Agent Information 2020-2021

Co-Educational National & International Boarding & Day School

About Villiers School Villiers School was founded in 1821 and is located in Limerick, in the southwest of Ireland. Villiers is a co-educational boarding and day school, catering for approximately 600 students between the age of 12 and 18. Villiers is proud to offer both local and international students the opportunity to be part of a challenging international educational environment in a modern and distinctively Irish setting.

Approximately 10-15% of our student body are international.

In the academic year 2019/2020, Villiers was home to students from 34 countries. As an English speaking school in an English speaking country, in order to promote language immersion and cultural integration within the student body, we limit the number of students we enroll from each language/cultural group each year. We aim to embrace the richness that diverse languages and cultures add to a school and so, we also offer an extensive range of languages including Irish, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

Having a culturally diverse student body from Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania ensures that

international-mindedness is at the heart of the Villiers’ experience. Time spent in Villiers provides opportunities to learn individual responsibility and respect as part of a school environment which is at once both local and global, and where each unique individual is acknowledged and recognised as part of an interdependent community where difference is cherished.

Villiers is one of only four schools in Ireland authorised to offer the prestigious and challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Soon-to-be the only English-speaking country in post-Brexit Europe, Villiers is Ireland’s only IBDP boarding school and offers packages for both boarding and day students.

In December 2018, Villiers School had an independent review carried out by the Irish Department of Education. The outcome was a glowing endorsement of our School and community. Follow this link to read what the educational experts say about us: https://www.education.ie/en/ Publications/Inspection-ReportsPublications/Whole-SchoolEvaluation-Reports-List/64310B_ WSEMLLPP_8444_20190124.pdf

How to Reach Villiers School https://goo.gl/maps/aBjuPxg1hLdpEm2J8 Shannon Airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from Villiers School and has regular connections from London Heathrow and many European and U.S. cities.

Dublin Airport is located approximately 2.5 hours drive from Villiers School.

EirEagle runs a frequent direct bus from Dublin Airport to Limerick City.

Alternatively, there are regular trains from Dublin’s Heuston Station to Limerick’s Colbert Station.

Dublin Airport

Shannon Airport

Villiers School

Susan PeĂąa

Admissions and Communications Manager E: admissions@villiers-school.com

Shane Hanna

International Student and IBDP Coordinator E: shanna@villiers-school.com

Programmes of Study

Junior Cycle

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unior Cycle is a three year programme for students aged 12-15, which culminates in Junior Cycle state exams at the end of Form III. We welcome international students to study one, two or three years of this programme.

Entry Requirements Junior students are expected to have a minimum of a B1 CEFR in English.

Students who enter Form III must commit to a highly academic year, and are expected to complete Junior Cycle state exams at the end of the year.

Programme Fees Weekly (5-day) Boarding - â‚Ź11,300 pa* Fortnightly Boarding - â‚Ź14,800 pa*

Junior Cycle Subjects: Core Subjects

Irish

Choice Subjects

Technology

English

Technical Graphics

Maths

Spanish

History

Business

Geography

Home Economics

French / German

Music

Science

Art

Religious Education CSPE SPHE Physical Education

Transition Year

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he TY Programme is designed for students aged 15-16, and acts as a bridge between the Junior and Senior School. TY is an opportunity to take stock, explore new and different ways of learning, to expand the learning environment beyond the school walls into the wider community and the world of work, and to lay a secure foundation for more mature decision making for the future.

The programme consists of core subjects, choice subjects, modules and projects. Outdoor pursuits include

hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, sailing, archery, high ropes, surfing and more. There are also guest lectures, a fashion show, a drama production, work experience, and a week-long trip to Achill Island.

All senior cycle choice subjects are sampled in TY, allowing students the opportunity to identify their strengths and passions, and to make informed choices for senior cycle and beyond.

We welcome applications from both Irish and International students into our TY programme.

Entry Requirements

Programme Fees

TY students are expected to have a minimum of a B1 CEFR in English.

Weekly (5-day) Boarding - â‚Ź11,800 pa* Fortnightly Boarding - â‚Ź15,300 pa*

Subjects Available in TY: Core Subjects

Irish Language / Irish Cultural Studies

Module 1

Food Safety Origami

English

Photography

Maths

Driving Theory

French / German Sample

Accounting

Red Sokz (School Magazine)

Subjects

Business

Theory of Knowledge

Economics

Module 2

Music Workshop

Biology

Craft

Physics

Chinese

Chemistry

Art

Agricultural Science

Debating

Home Economics

Extended Essay

Applied Maths

Module 2

Geography

Social & Health

History German Spanish

Film Studies Community

Mandatory Projects

Active Schools

Japanese

Environment

Italian Language & Cultural Studies

Enterprise

Construction Design & Communication Graphics Technology Religious Education Music Art

Whizz Kids (IT)

Independent Transition Year (ITY)

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illiers ITY Programme is a preparatory year for TY students who are considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at senior cycle. The ITY Programme is a combination of core subjects, Mathematics and Languages, as well as a number of choice subjects.

Furthermore, students are required to complete, within the academic year, an Extended Essay, the Gรกisce Bronze Award and a Reflective Report. ITY students will also participate in all the other options and modules available in TY.

Entry Requirements

Programme Fees

ITY students are expected to have a minimum of a B1 CEFR in English and be a minimum of 15 years of age when the programme begins.

Weekly (5-day) Boarding - â‚Ź11,800 pa* Fortnightly Boarding - â‚Ź15,300 pa*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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illiers is one of only four schools in Ireland to offer the IBDP, an internationally recognised alternative to the traditional Irish Leaving Certificate. The IBDP at Villiers School is the senior course of the IB programme. The DP is a two year programme and open to applications from students aged 1618. The benefits of this programme, apart from its academic rigour, are that it is transferable from country to country and school to school, so we can facilitate students who want to explore a different culture, for one or two years, or indeed for families relocating to Ireland.

Entry Requirements For direct entry to our IBDP, international students must demonstrate proficiency in English (Level B2 CEFR minimum) and Mathematics. Those students whose level of English or Mathematics is not of a sufficient standard are encouraged to participate in our ITY (pre-IB) programme.    Prospective IBDP students will be invited to interview with the Headmistress and/or the DP Coordinator to determine their suitability for the course and to discuss the subject options available to them.

Students may be asked to demonstrate core competencies for individual subjects prior to admission to the IBDP.

IBDP 2020-2022 Subject Choices: Group 1

Language & Literature English School Supported Self-Taught Language A (Literature SL) (Native Language)

Group 2

English German English B

Group 3

Business Management History Economics

Group 4

Biology Chemistry

Group 5

Mathematics

Group 6

Visual Arts French Physics Chemistry Business Management

To augment the range of subjects available, Villiers has also established links with Pamoja Education. Please see http://www.pamojaeducation.com/ for further details.

There will be an additional cost for each subject studied via Pamoja Education and there are limits regarding how many subjects can be studied via Pamoja Education.

Additional subjects available through Pamoja Education include: Group 2: Mandarin ab initio; Spanish ab initio; Spanish B SL Group 3: Philosophy; Psychology; Information Technology in a Global Society Group 4: Mathematics HL Group 6: Film SL

Programme Fees: Weekly (5-day) Boarding - â‚Ź15,500 pa* Fortnightly Boarding - â‚Ź19,000 pa*

Leaving Certificate

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enior Cycle is a two year programme for students aged 16-18 which culminates in Leaving Certificate state exams at the end of Form VI. We welcome applications from international students for Form V. Entry Requirements Senior students are expected to have a minimum of a B1 CEFR in English.

Applications directly to the second year of Leaving Certificate (Form VI) are not considered.

Programme Fees: Weekly (5-day) Boarding - â‚Ź11,300 pa* Fortnightly Boarding - â‚Ź14,800 pa*

Leaving Certificate Subjects: Core Subjects

Irish English Maths French / German

Choice Subjects

Accounting Business Economics Biology Physics Chemistry Agricultural Science Home Economics Applied Maths Geography History German Spanish Japanese Construction Design & Communication Graphics Technology Physical Education (Leaving Cert syllabus) Religious Education (Leaving Cert syllabus) LCVP Music Art

Additional Subjects

Physical Education (General) Religious Education (General)

Admissions Procedure for International students 1. P lease submit the following documents together to admissions@villiers-school.com • A copy of the student’s school reports over the last two years • A copy of the student’s birth certificate or passport • An up to date letter of recommendation written on the student’s behalf • Villiers School Entrance Form & Data Consent • Villiers School Medical Questionnaire • Villiers School / Sodexo Food Allergy Information Form • IB Subject Preference Form (for IB students only)

2. P lease arrange for the student’s current school teacher/principal to complete the Teacher Questionnaire and return it directly to admissions@villiers-school.com Once all of the required documents are received, Ms. Storey will review the application and will make the final decision on admission. Please note that applicants may be invited for interview.

For assistance, please email admissions@villiers-school.com

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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ll Villiers students who are nonnative English speakers benefit from additional English tuition. A team of dedicated ‘English as an Additional Language’ (EAL) teachers provide individual and small-group language tuition, dependent on students’ individual needs. Exam preparation for Cambridge English Qualifications is also offered.

International Admissions

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n general, we do not consider applications for less than one full academic year. Exceptions to this are outlined as follows: Suitable applicants who wish to apply for only Semester 1 (August – December) will be placed on a waiting list and contacted in July if a place becomes available.

Suitable applicants who wish to apply for only Semester 2 (January – May) may do so after October 1st and places will be allocated based on availability.

Oversubscription

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n the event of oversubscription, a waiting list of suitable and qualified candidates will be drawn up. Qualified applicants will be admitted on a “first come/first served� basis as space becomes available, if and when the individual needs of each candidate can be met.

Health Insurance

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lease note that prospective students from within the European Union should apply for the European Health Insurance Card prior to them coming to Ireland. This insurance will allow the holder to access health care services when travelling to another EU or EEA country. See http://www.hse.ie/eng/ services/list/1/schemes/EHIC/visitors/ for further information.

Guardianship and Boarding Options

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n Villiers we offer a choice of fortnightly boarding or weekly boarding - this means: • Fortnightly boarding The boarding house is open to students every second weekend where there is a full program of activities. The boarding house is closed every other weekend. On these ‘closed weekends’ students stay with host families and some students stay with their host families during mid-term breaks.

The students leave campus on Friday after School and return the following Sunday evening for class on Monday.

International students usually choose the fortnightly boarding option.

• Weekly boarding Students go home or stay with a host family every weekend. The students leave campus every Friday after School and return on Sunday evening for class on Monday.

For overseas parents/guardians with no prior connection with Ireland, and with no local guardian in place, a professional guardian agency is essential to assist with the general well-being of the student and all of our international students are required to have an Irish resident guardian while studying in Villiers. In effect, guardians act in loco parentis.

We have developed links with a local educational guardianship agency, who you will need to contact for costings and further information on same - their details are: Nora Gallagher Guardianship Ireland (ISGI) Tel: +353 85 7224273 Email: isgi@bwe.ie Web: https://www.guardianshipireland.ie/

Lunch Time Clubs

After School Clubs

Lunchtime Club

Quilting Club

Science Club

Chef Club

Trad Music Group

Art Metal Work Club

Global Schools

Model United Nations

Green Club

Fresh Film Team

Choir

Public Speaking Club

Philosophy Club

Crafts, Crochet & Knitting

Maths Club

Introduction to Opera

Christian Union

Chess Club

Reading Club

Gardening Club

School Sports

Seasonal Sports

Field Hockey

Soccer

Rugby

Volleyball

Strength & Conditioning

Athletics

Basketball

Cricket

Badminton Table Tennis

Activities at an Additional Charge Equestrian

Fees (Applicable only to students who are resident in EU countries) Programme of Study

Age Profile

Weekly Boarding Fee

Fortnightly Boarding Fee

Junior Cycle

From 1 to 3 Years

12-15

€11,300 pa*

€14,800 pa*

Transition Year (TY)

1 year programme

15-16

€11,800 pa*

€15,300 pa*

Leaving Certificate

2 year programme

16-18

€11,300 pa*

€14,800 pa*

Independent 1 Year Transition Year (ITY) programme

15-16

€11,800 pa*

€15,300 pa*

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

16-18

€15,500 pa*

€19,000 pa*

2 year programme

Deposit Requirements A deposit of €1000 is payable immediately on acceptance of a written offer of a place in Villiers School. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the first semester’s fees.

A deposit of €2500 is payable immediately on acceptance of a written offer of a place in Villiers School IB Diploma Programme. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the first semester’s fees. *Additional Fees • Educational Guardianship • Host Family Stays • Uniforms • School Books and School Supplies • Transportation

• B uilding Levy, a one-time €500 charge per family, designated for upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

• P TA Fee, a per annum fee per student of €20 • Locker Fee, a one-time €60 charge per student for the use of a locker.

Students should bring their own lock.

• I nsurance Fee, a per annum fee per student of €10 • S tudent Diary, a per annum fee per student of €13. Students will be issued with a new school diary each year.

• Exam fees (if applicable) • Trips away (if applicable) • C lass resources and supplies as identified by individual teachers.

• P rescriptions, medical tests, dentistry, taxis or other medical costs as identified by the school nurse.

Payment Options • B y Bank or Electronic Transfer to: Bank: AIB plc, 106 O’Connell Street, Limerick Sort Code: 93-54-76 Account Number: 26137184 Payee: Villiers School Account Address: North Circular Road, Limerick IBAN: IE 87 AIBK 935476 26137184 BIC (Swift): AIBKIE2D Please ensure that the student’s name is used as the narrative so that your account is credited with your payment.

• Online with debit or credit card via our website www.villiers-school.com click on the ‘Pay Now with Easy Payments Plus’ option and follow the instructions.

• By cheque, bank draft or cash directly to the School.

Payment Terms & Conditions • Fee statements are issued in July and December and balancing statements may be issued throughout the year.

Tuition and Boarding fees are expected to be paid in advance and are due in August.

• Fee accounts must be kept up to date in order to secure the student’s place in the school from year to year. Breach of payment terms & conditions will result in the student’s place being forfeited from the school and / or school activities.

• S chool fees are inclusive of most extras, including most sports and extracurricular activities. There is no extra charge for boarders for ordinary medical attendance and medicines but the fees do not cover prescriptions, tests, dentistry or taxis. Fortnightly boarding includes laundry.

• The signatory on the student’s entrance form is responsible for all monies due.

• A semester’s notice must be given, in writing, when a student is being withdrawn from the school. Should such notice not be received, one semester’s fees will be charged in lieu of notice.

Standard Agent Commission: Certified agent representatives of Villiers School Standard may be eligible to receive the standard commission for full-fee paying students attending courses at Villiers School: 10% of Tuition and Boarding Fees paid for the First Year in Villiers (net of any scholarship award funded by Villiers School).

Please email agents@villiers-school. com to become a certified agent representative.

Commission invoices received are paid by bank transfer in January of the academic year.

Villiers School IRELAND

FOUNDED 1821

Co-Educational National & International Boarding & Day School Headmistress: Jill A. Storey M.A.H.Dip.Ed.(Hons), Dip.in Rem.Ed. (Hons)

Villiers School North Circular Road Limerick Ireland V94 F983 Telephone: +353 61 451447 / 451400 E-mail: admissions@villiers-school.com Web: www.villiers-school.com @villiersschool #villiersfamily