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Enriching lives, inspiring global citizenship. https://linktr.ee/eilafsireland

EIL Intercultural Learning is an Irish "not for profit" organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities through study abroad, volunteer abroad, language training, travel awards, group educational programmes, and other cultural immersion activities for about 2,000 people each year. The Mission of EIL Intercultural Learning Ireland is: To provide intercultural learning experiences w

hich enrich lives, promote understanding of other cultures and challenge individuals to be more globally aware and responsible. The work of EIL Intercultural Learning is underpinned by a set of core values and guiding principles which include the organisation’s not for profit status, its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of participants and its endorsement of the principles of equality, inclusiveness, sustainability and diversity. At all times EIL strives to achieve the highest standards and to employ best practices. Based on principles of experiential learning (learning by doing), EIL programmes are designed to provide tools to survive and thrive in another culture or in a different language, to foster personal development, to build communication and leadership skills, and to be active citizens in an interdependent world. In short the aim of EIL Intercultural Learning is to enrich lives and to inspire global citizenship.

04/09/2026

🇨🇿 Spend a Trimester in the Czech Republic -Starting January 2027! 🇪🇺✨

Make your Transition Year truly European with a three-month study abroad experience in the Czech Republic, starting in January 2027!

Live with a Czech host family, attend a local school and experience a new European culture from the inside - before finishing your adventure with an unforgettable European Citizenship Camp in Brussels. 🌍
🇨🇿 What can you expect?
🏡 Live with a local Czech host family, often in a smaller town or village
🏫 Attend a local secondary school and experience Czech student life
🗣️ Take Czech language lessons and practise your new skills everyday
🏰 Discover a country filled with history, culture and incredible architecture
🚴 Experience an active lifestyle, with opportunities for sports, music, arts and other activities
🌍 Explore Central Europe, with possible trips with your host family, school or local volunteers to neighbouring countries such as Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary
🤝 Meet other international students and enthusiastic AFS volunteers at programme camps

🇪🇺 Finish your exchange in Brussels!
The programme ends with a European Citizenship Camp in Brussels, where trimester students come together to explore peace, European citizenship and what it means to be part of Europe, while visiting important European institutions.
Three months abroad can mean a lifetime of memories – new friends, greater independence, a new language and a whole new perspective on Europe. 💙

📅 Starting January 2027
🎒 Perfect for Transition Year

📩 Applications are now open – contact EIL Ireland to find out more about programme dates, fees and how to apply: [email protected] or call 021-4551535

03/09/2026

🌍 What do you get from being part of EIL?

Meet Patrick, one of the people who makes up our EIL community. ❤️

Being part of EIL is about so much more than taking part in a programme. It’s about the people you meet, the experiences you share, the connections you make and the opportunity to see the world from a different perspective.

In this video, Patrick shares a little about what being involved with EIL means to him, and this Cork Arts Culture Night, we’d love to show you what EIL could mean for you.

On Friday, 18 September, we’re opening our doors for Open Doors, Open Worlds.

Come in and:
🌍 Find out who we are and what we do
🙌 Meet our team, volunteers and EIL community
✈️ Discover opportunities to travel, volunteer and get involved
💬 Hear stories and experiences from people involved with EIL
🤝 Learn how intercultural experiences can create connections that last
📅 Friday, 18 September
⏰ 5pm-7pm
📍 Classic House, 11–13 Washington Street, Cork
🎟️ Free ~ no booking required

Maybe you’ve heard of EIL but never really known what we do. Maybe you’re looking for your next opportunity. Or maybe you’re simply curious.

Come through our doors on Culture Night and find out.
🌍eilireland.org

02/09/2026

🇧🇬 Spend a Trimester in Bulgaria | January-April 2027 🌍

Looking for a completely different Transition Year experience? Spend three months living and studying in Bulgaria, discovering the culture, traditions and everyday life of one of Europe’s most fascinating countries.

🏡 Live with a local volunteer host family and become part of everyday Bulgarian life
🏫 Attend a local secondary school, meet Bulgarian students and make new friends
🏔️ Discover Bulgaria’s mountains, beautiful landscapes and natural hot springs
🌸 Experience unique spring traditions and celebrations as the seasons change in the Balkans
🤝 Receive support from an enthusiastic network of AFS volunteers, including arrival and end-of-stay orientations
🌍 Build confidence, independence and intercultural skills while experiencing a completely new way of life
Host families can be located across Bulgaria.

📅 January-April 2027
💶 Approx. programme fee: €3,880 (excluding flights)
⏰ Application deadline: 21 September 2026

Three months. A new school. A new family. A new culture. And an experience you’ll remember long after Transition Year is over. 💛
📩 Contact EIL Ireland to find out more or start your application: [email protected] or call 021-4551535

01/09/2026

🌍 Ever wondered what EIL Intercultural Learning actually does? Cork Arts Culture Night is your chance to find out.

Meet Cat, one of our wonderful EIL volunteers and part of the community of people who make EIL what it is. ❤️

At EIL, we’re all about bringing people and cultures together. Through volunteering, study abroad, youth exchanges, global citizenship and intercultural learning, we create opportunities for people to experience different cultures, share perspectives and make meaningful connections.

But there’s much more to EIL than we can fit into one post, so why not come and meet us?

For Culture Night Cork, we’re opening our doors for Open Doors, Open Worlds.
📅 Friday, 18 September
⏰ 5pm-7pm
📍 EIL Intercultural Learning, Classic House, 11-13 Washington Street, Cork
🎟️ Free ~ no booking required

Come in, meet our team and volunteers, hear about the experiences of people involved with EIL, discover our programmes and find out how you could become part of our intercultural community.

Whether you’re interested in travelling, volunteering, hosting, learning about other cultures or simply curious about what we do, we’d love to meet you.

🌍 Come in and find out where EIL could take you.
Find out more at eilireland.org

31/08/2026

🇩🇪 Study Abroad in Germany in 2027! 🌍✨
Thinking about doing something different for Transition Year? Experience everyday life in Germany with EIL Ireland & Experiment e.V., with programmes starting from January 2027.

Choose the experience that works for you:
🇩🇪 1 Month €2950
🇩🇪 2 Months €3680
🇩🇪 3 Months €4570
🇩🇪 Semester €7140

Live with a carefully selected German host family, attend a local public school, improve your German and experience the country as a local- not just a visitor. Longer programmes also include opportunities to meet other international students through orientation and programme seminars.

✨ Why Germany?
🏡 Experience everyday life with a German host family
🏫 Attend a local secondary school
🗣️ Develop your German through real-life immersion
🌍 Live in the heart of Europe and experience a diverse, intercultural society
🎨 Discover a wide range of school subjects, languages, sports and clubs
💛 Build independence, confidence and friendships that cross borders

Students are supported throughout their experience, with Experiment providing a dedicated Health & Safety Team, psychosocial support where needed and a 24/7 emergency phone line.

Whether you're ready to try Germany for one month or want the full experience of a three-month or semester programme, there’s an option to suit your Transition Year.
📅 Programmes available from January 2027
🎒 For students aged 15-18
📩 Applications are now open! Contact EIL Ireland to find out more about dates, programme options and fees: [email protected] or call 021-4551535

Your German adventure could be closer than you think. 🇩🇪❤️

27/08/2026

🎬 Did you know there used to be a cinema behind these doors?
We’re getting ready to open them again for Cork Arts Culture Night, Cork City on Friday, 18 September! 🎉

Our home, Classic House on Washington Street, is the historic former Ritz Cinema, and eventually the Classic Cinema, and Culture Night is the perfect excuse to come inside, have a look around and discover what happens here today.

🌍 OPEN DOORS, OPEN WORLDS
📅 Friday, 18 September
⏰ 5.00pm-7.00pm
📍 EIL Intercultural Learning, Classic House, 11-13 Washington Street, Cork
🎟️ No booking required

Throughout the evening, you can discover the story of EIL and the old Ritz Cinema, join some fun intercultural activities and conversations, meet our team and learn about the many ways we help people experience and understand different cultures.

At EIL Intercultural Learning, we believe that getting to know people, places and perspectives different from our own can change how we see the world. Through study abroad, cultural exchange, scholarships, global citizenship and intercultural learning programmes, we create opportunities for people to travel, learn, connect and grow.

Whether you remember the old cinema, have always wondered what’s inside, or simply want to learn more about the world around you, we’d love to welcome you in. ❤️

Drop in anytime between 5pm and 7pm, and help us bring the world to Cork and Cork to the world. 🌍

26/08/2026

🌍🇰🇪 Explore Scholarship Spotlight: Lucas in Kenya!
This July, EIL Explore Scholarship winner Lucas Galvin set off on a life-changing adventure to Kenya as part of the AFS Kenya Climate Change & Wildlife Conservation Programme. 🌱🐘

Over 15 incredible days, Lucas travelled through Nairobi, Kitengela, Naivasha, Narok and the Maasai Mara, experiencing just how diverse Kenya is. From exploring Nairobi and learning about renewable energy at Ngong Wind Farm and Olkaria Geothermal Power Station, to a boat trip on Lake Naivasha and an unforgettable game drive in the Maasai Mara, every stop brought something completely new.

One of the most special parts of Lucas's experience was staying with a Kenyan host family. Being welcomed into a local home gave him the opportunity to experience everyday life and Kenyan culture in a way that simply isn't possible as a tourist.

And the people made the journey even more memorable. ❤️ Lucas formed friendships with young people from Kenya, the USA and Hong Kong, sharing his own Irish culture ☘️ while learning about their lives, cultures and perspectives.

Along the way, he learned about climate change, wildlife conservation, sustainability and community action, but he also learned more about himself, gaining independence, confidence and a new perspective on the world. 🌎

That's what Explore is all about: going somewhere new, becoming part of another community, building friendships across cultures and coming home changed by the experience.
🇮🇪✈️🇰🇪 One adventure, countless memories and friendships that cross continents.

20/08/2026

At EIL/AFS Ireland, we believe that some of life's most important learning happens beyond the classroom. Education is found in conversations, shared experiences, communities, creative spaces, and the people who encourage us to grow.

Mentorship and positive role models can have a lasting impact on a young person's confidence, sense of purpose, and belief that they can make a difference. Alongside the lifelong friendships they built with their Irish and American peers, our five Youth Activists at the Governor's Institutes of VT Youth Activist Program were inspired by an incredible team of adults who challenged, supported, and encouraged them every step of the way.

A heartfelt thank you to the programme's director, coordinators, academic staff, guest speakers, residential assistants, health team, driver, volunteers, and everyone who made GIVYA 2026 such a meaningful experience.

Together, we're building a global community of young changemakers; one connection, one conversation, and one act of courage at a time.

💙🌎

19/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🇰🇪 RUN WHERE WORLD CHAMPIONS ARE MADE!

Train. Explore. Connect. Experience Kenya. 🌍🏅
EIL Intercultural Learning, in partnership with AFS Kenya, is offering an incredible 2-week Athletics & Cultural Immersion Programme in Kenya, based in Iten, the “Home of Champions.”
At more than 2,400 metres above sea level, you’ll experience Kenya’s legendary running culture first-hand, training on the same red-dirt roads, trails and tracks used by professional athletes.

🌟 Programme Highlights:
🏃 Experience high-altitude running and structured athletics training
🏅 Tour renowned athletics camps and learn from athletes and coaches
👟 Train alongside local Kenyan runners
🏠 Experience Kenyan life through a local homestay
🤝 Take part in community service
💬 Opportunities to meet local and international athletes
🏆 Visit the Athletics Wall of Fame and St. Patrick’s High School Museum
🦒 Explore Rimoi Game Reserve & Kerio Valley
🗣️ Pick up some Swahili while immersing yourself in local culture

🌍 Develop your intercultural skills while experiencing a completely different sporting culture

The itinerary also includes a visit to the Kipchoge Keino Athletic Sports Complex, cultural excursions and time to discover Iten and the surrounding region.

📅 Programme Dates
🇰🇪January 2027
🇰🇪August 2027
🇰🇪November 2027

Dates subject to availability.
💶 Programme Fee: €3,250
✈️ Flights not included

The programme includes accommodation, homestay, meals, private airport transfers, athletics activities and tours, excursions, cultural activities, intercultural learning, orientation and 24/7 support.

Whether you’re passionate about running, sport, travel or simply looking for an experience completely out of the ordinary, come discover what makes Kenya the home of champions. 🇰🇪🏃‍♀️🏅

📩 Contact EIL /AFS Ireland to find out more and apply: [email protected]

14/08/2026

🌏 From the endless grasslands of Mongolia to the heart of global citizenship... 🇲🇳🐎

What if your classroom was the Mongolian steppe?

Join our 3-week Global Citizen of Nomadic Culture programme and discover how one of the world's last surviving nomadic cultures has lived sustainably for thousands of years. Learn directly from Mongolian young people, experience life with a local host family, and celebrate the country's biggest cultural festival, Naadam. The programme combines immersive cultural experiences with AFS's Active Global Citizenship and experiential learning approach, helping participants connect local traditions with global challenges.

✨ Programme Highlights
🏕️ 10-day AFS Mongolia Nomadic Global Citizen Summer Camp
👫 Learn alongside Mongolian teenagers
🏡 One-week host family stay in Ulaanbaatar
🎉 Experience the spectacular Naadam Festival
🌱 Discover sustainability through nomadic living
🌍 Develop leadership and intercultural skills
🥟 Traditional cooking, dairy making, music & dance
🥾 Explore Mongolia's breathtaking landscapes
🐴 Optional horse riding, archery, wrestling & herding
🏞️ Visit Terelj National Park and local cultural sites
🤝 Meet local NGOs and explore Mongolian history
💙 Fully supported by AFS staff throughout
📅 Duration: 3 weeks
🎂 Age: 15–17 years
💶 Programme Fee: €2,950 (excluding flights)

This is more than a summer abroad, it's an opportunity to challenge yourself, build lifelong friendships, and gain a new perspective on sustainability, culture, and your role as an active global citizen.

📩 Ready to begin your adventure? Contact EIL/AFS Ireland [email protected] today to learn more!

Address

Classic House, 11/13, Washington Street
Cork
T12NHP1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://www.eilireland.org/

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