Program Overview

Introduction to Apollo Internship Programme

The Apollo Internship Programme is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in their chosen field. The programme offers two types of internships: Entry-Level and Professional.

Key Facts

• Location: Dublin City Centre School
• Minimum Age: 16
• Start Dates: Every Monday
• Accommodation: Host Family or Adult Residence
• Course Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
• Internship Duration:
  • Entry level Internship: 4+ weeks
  • Professional Internship: 8+ weeks
• Minimum English level:
  • Entry level Internship: B1
  • Professional Internship: B2

Internship Placements

Internship placements can be anywhere across the greater Dublin area and are tailored to match the student's skills and career goals. Work schedules are set by the host company, providing valuable hands-on experience to develop skills, expand the network, and strengthen the CV.

Entry-Level Internships

Entry-level internships are ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in sectors like retail, hospitality, bars, or restaurants. These roles help develop practical workplace skills, customer service experience, and teamwork abilities, even without prior professional experience.

Professional Internships

Professional internships are suited for students or graduates with relevant academic background or some work experience in their field. These placements offer more responsibility and involvement in projects, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in a professional setting. Examples include roles in finance, HR, digital marketing, IT, research, or project management.

Award Winning Programme

Apollo is the proud winner of TEN Study Travel Star Awards, including the 'Star Junior Programme for under 18s' award for five years in a row and the 'Leading Star' category in 2024.

Apollo Social

The Apollo Experience continues outside the school with the Apollo Social Programme, which allows students to explore the best of Ireland with the help of the Student Experience Team.

Accommodation

Apollo provides a range of high-quality accommodation options, including modern student apartments and carefully selected host family accommodation in the suburbs of Dublin.

Apollo Advantages

• Apollo Social: The Apollo Experience continues outside the school.
• Apollo Real World Learning: A structured programme to practice English in real-world situations.
• Course Books: Empower Series from Cambridge University Press with validated Assessment from Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA).
• No Summer Supplements: No supplements on courses or accommodation during Summer.
• Tuition Hours: 1 hour/lesson = 60 minutes.
• Bildungsurlaub Students: Option to take part in 5 hours extra per week of social, cultural, and political classes in the afternoons.
• Apollo GO Goals and Objectives: 1-1 tutorials to ensure the student's individual goals are being reached.

Prices

Apollo Internship Programme Prices 2026

• Entry Level Internship Placement Fee (General English not included): €550
• Professional Internship Placement Fee (General English not included): €750

Additional fees:

• Course Books & Materials (all books): €80
• Registration Fee: €75
• One-to-one classes: €100 per hour
• Medical insurance up to 90 days: €75
• Medical insurance up to 1 year: €140

Testimonials

Students have praised the programme for its great mix of students, comfortable and polite host families, supportive staff, and enjoyable activities. The in-company training has been highlighted as a valuable experience, providing hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain new skills.