The 2010/2011 Guide to Education in Ireland is the leading publication for international students considering an education in Ireland. It covers all the important issues for foreign students, such as visa requirements, career opportunities, funding, accommodation etc. The articles are interspersed with numerous case studies of students from all over the world currently enjoying their studies in Ireland. There are also comprehensive profiles of recognised providers of further and higher education providers, as well as English language schools, across Ireland.

The following detailed directories of courses, colleges, and other information resources are provided in the Guide:

Further & Higher Education Providers
The Guide contains detailed profiles and contact details of Irish universities, institutes of technology, colleges of further education and many other colleges. Whether you are looking to enrol in an undergraduate, postgraduate or vocational programme, you will find key information on all your options in the Guide.

English Language Schools
A directory of fully accredited schools that cater for young and old, providing English language courses in a number of variations, e.g. General English, Training for English language teachers, English plus work placement, etc.

Tourist Resources
Includes a host of links that provide all the information a visitor to Ireland could need in terms of relaxing and exciting activities, transport and college maps, and a useful distance chart for Ireland; all of which are designed to give the international student as accurate a picture of Ireland as possible before they arrive. Also provided are a number of useful articles on getting to know the social and cultural life in Ireland.

Editorial Content
The 2010/2011 Guide is packed with informative and easy-to-read editorial content; the following is a quick breakdown of this:

Ireland - An Introduction
Exploring the history of Ireland as well as useful information such as population, climate, currency, etc.

Why Study in Ireland?
Ten excellent reasons for choosing Ireland as your learning destination

New Friends - The Irish People
Getting to know the Irish people, their social life, youth culture and friendly attitude toward newcomers.

See and Do
A comprehensive list of attractions and festivals to enjoy during your stay in Ireland.

The Application Process
All the vital information such as required documents, deadlines and step-by-step advice on applying.

Immigration
Advise on who needs a student visa, how to apply for a visa, etc.

Funding, Fees & Costs
How expensive will your course be? And what are the funding options available to you? Also contains the latest cost of living figures.

Transport & Health
How to get around by public transport and car, and medical advise regarding private insurance and public services.

Legal Aspects & Employment
Outlining the regulations regarding part time employment for students, and advising on how to open a bank account in Ireland and legal age limits.

Student Accommodation
What are the accommodation options available to international students? The Guide examines each in terms of the respective advantages and costs.

Settling In
Living away from home can be difficulty for young international students in particular. This article advises on how to combat homesickness and all the facilities and services that will make you feel at home in your new college.

After Graduation - Career Opportunities in Ireland
Many international graduates stay in Ireland to begin an exciting and profitable new career. This article examines the various schemes that will enable you to do that.

A Guide to Certification in Ireland
Introducing Ireland's National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), which reveals the value of your chosen course, as well as the potential routes for academic progression.

Further or Higher? Making Your Decision
Explaining the nature of the vocational further education sector, and the more academic degrees and diplomas of undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Qualifications Cross Boundaries
How to work out the Irish value of your current qualification, and how your intended qualification in Ireland will facilitate employment and academic progression in your home country.

Short Term Stays
Looking at the highly popular option of spending an academic term in Ireland as an Erasmus student (EU) or as an international exchange student (non-EU).

Introducing...
A series of articles dedicated to highlighting the courses, facilities and academic culture of Ireland's universities, institutes of technology, colleges of education, state colleges, independent colleges, colleges of further education, and English language schools.

English Language Education in Ireland
Examining the proud history of English language education in Ireland, as well as the various course types and certification available to visiting students.