Consistently ranked in the world’s top 20 countries for exceptional quality of life, peace, and human development, Ireland is increasingly becoming a top choice among Indian students. With a vibrant culture that rewards entrepreneurial spirit and offers multiple opportunities to grow professionally, the country will teach you lessons that go beyond the class curriculum.
English is the most spoken language in Ireland, even though Irish Gaelic is recognized as the first official language. You will need to prove your ability to speak, understand, read and write English both for application to educational institutions and for visa purposes. Ireland uses a lot of the same exams required to study in the UK, but it has a slightly lower standard for proficiency.
The IELTS Academic test is used as a proof of English proficiency by many Irish universities. It has four sections - Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking - in each of which you are scored on a band of 1-9.
The average overall score required by most Irish universities is 6.5. Native English-speakers, i.e citizens of countries where the official majority language is English, do NOT have to take this exam. The cost of the test is INR 14,000 and the IELTS score expires after two years.
Another proof of being competent in English is TOEFL. In most countries, students prefer taking the TOEFL iBT over the TOEFL PBT, owing to its comparative simplicity. It also has the four sections of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, but here the score is out of a total of 120. The cost of the test is INR 13,617 and its validity is also two years.
The PTE Academic is quite popular, though maybe not as popular as IELTS or TOEFL. It is, however, a lot more convenient than the aforementioned two, as it is strictly computer-based and has results made available to the candidate within 24 hours of taking the exam.
The test is divided into three sections, that is, Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening. The exam cost is INR 13,300, but you can send the score directly to as many institutions as you want for free.
Students in India between the ages of 14 and 16 can write this exam before they move onto a higher secondary level of education. Usually students who are enrolled under the IGCSE board can qualify the English Language test before they start their A-level and AS-level, and this is recognized as sufficient for university entrance.
The Irish Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you’d need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue in Ireland.
To apply for your study visa, you will generally need:
You can apply for a study visa up to three months before your travel date to Ireland. But, if you plan to visit another state before you travel to Ireland, then you must possess a relevant visa for that state in your passport before you apply for an Irish visa.
You can apply for your student visa application online using the Irish Government’s official website. You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to Ireland. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.
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