Organizing Educational Tours since 1998
The Irish Experience is a program operated by Toronto Travel agency, Kemptville Travel Ltd.
The program was established by Toronto teacher, Garry O'Sullivan, to provide North American students with the opportunity to experience Ireland in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere by hiking its beautiful countryside, exploring its old towns and cities and studying its rich history and celebrated literature. Students can also earn high school credits while participating in the program.
Since our founding, over 1,000 students have enjoyed the experience of a lifetime in our program.
Through structured, but relaxed, classroom instruction the students also have an opportunity to earn extra high-school credits. All the teachers are certified by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training and the Ontario College of Teachers.
Garry was born in Cork, Ireland. He gained his B.A and Higher Diploma in Education from University College, Cork. As founder and program director, Garry accompanies the students at all locations during their stay in Ireland. As a single country program, we are better able to serve the needs and safety requirements of our students.
The credits are open to all North American students who have fulfilled the prerequisites. (please see Our Courses)
Our Priorities
- Student Safety. To this end, Irish Experience maintains a chaperone:student ratio of 1:8. For extra safety and security we provide each student with a cell phone for the duration of the program. The phones are programmed with the numbers of all the teachers and chaperones
- A Memorable Experience. We provide the students with many varied activities and experiences (see program page)
- A Great Credit. Our maximum class size is 20. Our average class size is 15. The teachers stay in the same complex as students and are available after hours for extra tutoring. We have a fully qualified resource teacher to assist teachers with accommodations in delivery of the program. Our students have access to the internet and the library facilities in University College Cork. We are the only program offering a 28 day stay in Ireland and 110 hours of instructional time to conform with the requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum.
Travel Arrangements
All travel arrangements for the Irish Experience are made through, Kemptville Travel Ltd, 88 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario.
T: 416-489-2424, F: 416-489-3472.
Kemptville Travel Ltd. is a retail travel agency licensed (registration #2347696) in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has been serving travellers' needs since 1986. Visit Kemptville's website for more information on special deals to Ireland and elsewhere.
All payments made to Kemptville Travel are protected by The Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund.
Contact Information
The Irish Experience
Kemptville Travel Ltd.
88 Eglinton Avenue West,
Toronto, ON., M4R 1A2
Tel.:(905) 804-9402
Toll-free 1 (877) 304-9402
For more information, please contact Garry O'Sullivan - Program Director.