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British Council Ireland
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Education
What we offer
Study in the UK
Study at home
Funding your studies
Frequently asked questions
What we offer

We can help you find the information you need for studying in the UK

We provide a self-access Education Information Service only. We can't be answer enquiries by phone or email. However, the information and links provided on these pages should answer all your questions. Why not start by checking the list of frequently asked educational queries?

Exam facilities
Unfortunately we do not have the facilities suitable for holding exams. For details of private language schools in Ireland which may be able to assist, try the Advisory Council for English Language Schools.

Useful links

Education UK
Is the British Council's one-stop-shop for information on studying in the UK.

Want to know more about the education in the UK?
Try one of these sites:

NISS - Information Service on Education and Research

Department for Education and Skills

Looking for a list of colleges or contact details for a particular university?

List of UK universities and university colleges

Higher Education Statistics Agency list of universities and colleges, includes links to web-sites for those institutions that maintain them.

Want help and advice on UK qualifications and how they equate to qualifications elsewhere?

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

The National Academic Recognition Information Centre

If you want to know more about what it's actually like being a student in the UK, have a look at Student UK, a web-site created by members of the UCAS team. It provides useful advice on accommodation, money, jobs, travel and much more.

Interested in taking a gap year before or during your studies?
The charity Gap can help with finding jobs such as teaching and conservation in over 30 countries.

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