tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687181810058474956.post3083851192160011969..comments2024-01-30T23:22:30.189-08:00Comments on Surviving Ireland: Meeting the Demand for IT JobsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687181810058474956.post-53290080842171181392017-02-23T01:25:25.782-08:002017-02-23T01:25:25.782-08:00Good morning Susan - and these are very good quest...Good morning Susan - and these are very good questions! (In fact, and if you don't mind, I might use this as the subject for my next Post on this Blog). Okay let's look at each area you mention:<br /><br />1. The '13th' Year - some (and only some) Secondary Schools have a 'transition year'. Most schools offer this programme. However, it takes place in the MIDDLE of the Secondary School cycle - so your son will miss that. Go to http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/Curriculum-and-Syllabus/Transition-Year-/Transition-Year.html for more information.<br /><br />2. "A List" - this really depends on where you live, a particular Secondary School, and the demand for places in that particular area. I suspect the best way to determine this is to contact the specific schools you are considering (a list of County Cork Secondary schools is here: http://www.schooldays.ie/secondary-schools-in-ireland/Cork-County). So for instance, if you are considering moving to Ballincollig (a suburb of Cork City), go to Colaiste Choilm (http://www.schooldays.ie/school/col%C3%A1iste-choilm-rollnumber-71103K). You'll see that you can contact them by phone (remember to use the international and country codes, so: 011 353 21 487 3308) or you can email them.<br /><br />Too, your husband's employer should be able to help with questions like this.<br /><br />3. "How can he finish as he would be here in Spring of 2018 - now that's a very good question and to be honest I don't have the answer. Best thing to do, I think, is to reach out to the schools you're interested in to ask this very important question.<br /><br />And finally - your son: as the son of an airline pilot I moved all over the place. Some of it was fun. Some of it was daunting. That said, do tell your son that Ireland is a good place to live. People here are warm and accepting. The country has excellent schools. If he enjoys sports - no, he won't be able to play baseball or American football. But he will be able to get involved in any number of sports here: from rugby to soccer to Irish Gaelic sports. <br /><br />I surely wish you all well. Do come back to me with other Qs if needed. My very best - TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328791575012975308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8687181810058474956.post-52394421582986376092017-02-22T09:50:08.720-08:002017-02-22T09:50:08.720-08:00Hi Tom!
My husband may be transferred to Cork from...Hi Tom!<br />My husband may be transferred to Cork from U.S. This summer. Our son would be a senior in high school 2017-2018. He's freaking out to learn of a 13th year. I keep reading that one needs to have their kid on a list for years ahead of time- for public schools. Son is looking at colleges in Europe. Do you know who I might contact to find out what to do? I'm so confused. Thanks! PS, I guess the question is, how can he finish as he would here-in Spring of 2018- and fulfill requirements of university admissions. We're so excited by the possibility of moving! We have Irish ancestry and are ready for a big life change. Thnx again. Susan D.noreply@blogger.com