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St. Patricks Academy, West of Ireland:
St. Patricks Academy is a private Catholic independent second level school situated in a most picturesque setting among trees and woodland in the shadow of Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, between Castlebar and Westport in Co. Mayo, in the west of Ireland. The surroundings lend themselves to a most tranquil atmosphere which in turn helps our students to benefit from a stress-free environment. Founded in 1985, St.Patrick's Academy allows students to participate in a virtual classroom program for the subjects that suit their specific educational requirements without the need to physically attend the school.

About us:

Kindness is the key to our success. We treat our students kindly, respecting their personal dignity and they in respond in like manner, because they know we genuinely care for each and everyone of them. This results in a happy, family-like atmosphere which enables our students to give of their best.

Aims of Our School:

Our Aims are:
* Character formation through spiritual development.
* A deep awareness of the dignity of each individual student.
* An appreciation of the role of parents in the education of their children.
* Students blossom in a loving caring environment.
* Personalised guidance focuses students on their talents and enables them to overcome their weaknessess.
* Students achieve their true potential when they feel appreciated and loved.
* Students grow tall with encouragement and approval.
* Accentuation of the positive promotes confidence and vision.

Commitment:

We are totally committed to providing a safe, loving environment where our students can grow and develop to reach their full potential. In our experience, happy students are highly motivated students. We value each of our students in the knowledge that they are our "Hope for the future".

Focus:

The School is a microcosm of society in general comprising of students from various countries, differing abilities ranging from Special Needs to Gifted Chidren all progressing well according to their varying abilities in a happy caring setting.

Programmes:

Day Programme; Junior Certificate Programme 12-15 years; Transtion Year Programme; Leaving Certificate Programme 16-18 Years; Communication Skills; Physical Education.

Virtual Classroom Program:

We have an eLearning for students who study from the comfort of their own homes.

Teachers:

With a very highly motivated staff who are totally committed to the welfare and care of our students.

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Address: Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland
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ACS Cobham International School, Surrey
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Located in Cobham, Surrey, southeast England, 20 miles (32 km) south-west of central London, ACS Cobham International School is a non-sectarian, co-educational, boarding and day school for 2-18 year olds, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Cobham offers an American High School Diploma, and also teaches prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Native Language Enrichment (NLE) is provided in over 12 languages as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL).

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Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys and Girls Ages 2-18:

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Wesley College, Dublin
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Rathdown School for Girls, Dublin
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Parent Testimonial:
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St Columba's College, Dublin
Courses / Programs
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Irish Junior Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Transition Year Programme. At the end of each term, all pupils in all subjects sit full-scale formal internal examinations. (The Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations replace these for Forms VI and III in June). Following these, detailed results and reports are sent to parents.