{"id":332,"date":"2026-10-01T06:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T06:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academicyear.studyinireland.ie\/academic-year-latin-american-students\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T19:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T19:19:24","slug":"study-and-work-in-ireland-academic-year-latin-american-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academicyear.studyinireland.ie\/pt\/study-and-work-in-ireland-academic-year-latin-american-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Study and Work in Ireland: Academic Year for Latin American Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ay-simple-page\">\n<h1>Study and Work in Ireland: Academic Year in Dublin for Latin American Students<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>Study English in Dublin for 25 weeks, take 8 weeks of holiday and, when your immigration permission allows it, work while you live in Ireland. This guide explains the First Academic Year route for students from Latin America, including course options, current prices, visa differences, Stamp 2 work rules, accommodation and life in Dublin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Students from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru and other Latin American countries often search for \u201cstudy and work in Ireland\u201d as a single product. In practice, a successful Academic Year is a combination of English study, immigration, accommodation, budgeting, work preparation and everyday life in Dublin.<\/p>\n<p>Because immigration requirements are not identical for every Latin American nationality, the first step should be to understand your own route rather than copy the experience of a friend from another country.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-theme-primary\" href=\"\/pt\/get-started\/\">Verifique sua elegibilidade<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why students from Latin America choose Ireland<\/h2>\n<p>Ireland offers an English-speaking environment where eligible long-term students can combine formal study with the experience of living independently in Europe. For many Latin American students, the value is not only the classroom course but the opportunity to use English in real situations every day.<\/p>\n<p>Dublin is international enough to provide familiar communities and services while still making English the common language across school, work, transport and social life.<\/p>\n<h2>Why study English in Dublin?<\/h2>\n<p>Dublin is Ireland\u2019s capital and its largest employment and education centre. International students have access to public transport, social activities, cultural events, community networks and a wide range of employers.<\/p>\n<p>ISI Dublin is centrally located, allowing Academic Year students to connect their classroom timetable with the rest of their life in the city rather than treating school as an isolated experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/living-in-dublin\/\">Viver em Dublin como estudante internacional<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/latin-american-community-dublin\/\">Latin American Community in Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Year programme structure<\/h2>\n<p>O programa do Primeiro Ano Acad\u00eamico inclui: <strong>25 semanas de aulas de ingl\u00eas mais 8 semanas de f\u00e9rias<\/strong>. \u00c9 destinado a estudantes n\u00e3o pertencentes \u00e0 UE que iniciam um programa de ingl\u00eas de longa dura\u00e7\u00e3o na Irlanda.<\/p>\n<p>ISI currently offers three timetable options:<\/p>\n<p><strong>AY15 Morning<\/strong><br \/>\n15 horas por semana \u00b7 De segunda a sexta-feira \u00b7 09:00\u201312:15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AY15 Ap\u00f3so do dia<\/strong><br \/>\n15 horas por semana \u00b7 De segunda a quinta-feira \u00b7 13:00\u201317:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AY20 Morning<\/strong><br \/>\n20 horas por semana \u00b7 estrutura atual: 15 horas de Ingl\u00eas Geral mais 5 horas adicionais de disciplinas eletivas.<\/p>\n<p>The timetable you choose affects how you organise work, transport, appointments and independent study. Morning and afternoon options give different daily rhythms, while AY20 is the most intensive route.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/courses-timetables\/\">Compare cursos e hor\u00e1rios do ano acad\u00eamico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>N\u00edveis de ingl\u00eas e coloca\u00e7\u00e3o na turma<\/h2>\n<p>AY15 and AY20 can be offered from A0 to C2, subject to class availability and academic placement. Your final class is based on the school\u2019s assessment process.<\/p>\n<p>No responsible English school can guarantee that every student will reach the same CEFR level after one course. Progress depends on your starting point, attendance, participation and the amount of English you use outside class.<\/p>\n<h2>Oxford Test of English<\/h2>\n<p>O pacote atual de Ano Acad\u00eamico para n\u00e3o-residentes da UE inclui: <strong>Oxford Test of English<\/strong> as the final examination. The exam is already included in the current First Academic Year package total.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/oxford-test-of-english\/\">Oxford Test of English<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What is included in the package?<\/h2>\n<p>The current First Academic Year package combines tuition with the principal programme charges so students can compare a real package total rather than a tuition-only headline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 semanas de aulas de ingl\u00eas<\/li>\n<li>taxa de aplica\u00e7\u00e3o aplic\u00e1vel<\/li>\n<li>materiais do curso<\/li>\n<li>Oxford Test of English<\/li>\n<li>Seguro M\u00e9dico<\/li>\n<li>Prote\u00e7\u00e3o do aprendiz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accommodation, airport transfer, flights and everyday living costs are separate unless specifically included in the quotation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/whats-included\/\">O que est\u00e1 inclu\u00eddo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Academic Year promotion for Latin American students<\/h2>\n<p>November Savings gives eligible Non-EU students <strong>20% off AY15 Morning and AY20 Morning tuition<\/strong>. AY15 Afternoon has a separate <strong>Black Friday \u20ac2,500 package<\/strong> with no application fee, for bookings 2\u201330 November 2026. MediPEL is \u20ac180 (a \u20ac20 saving versus separate purchase); offers cannot be combined. Qualifying bookings received through <strong>30 November 2026<\/strong> can use the current promotional conditions, with eligible starts up to <strong>30 June 2028<\/strong>, subject to availability and the offer conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Os valores atuais do pacote promocional s\u00e3o:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AY15 Afternoon \u2014 \u20ac2,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AY15 Morning \u2014 \u20ac3,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>AY20 Morning \u2014 \u20ac4,460<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The page is designed to remain useful after the promotion changes. The commercial offer is one part of the decision, not the whole Academic Year journey.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/prices-dates\/\">Pre\u00e7os e datas do ano letivo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Latin American students work in Ireland?<\/h2>\n<p>Students who are registered on a valid <strong>Marcador 2<\/strong> A permiss\u00e3o atualmente pode funcionar at\u00e9 <strong>20 horas por semana durante o per\u00edodo letivo<\/strong> e at\u00e9 <strong>40 horas por semana<\/strong> during the official student holiday periods defined by Irish Immigration.<\/p>\n<p>Os per\u00edodos atuais de 40 horas s\u00e3o junho, julho, agosto e setembro, e de 15 de dezembro a 15 de janeiro.<\/p>\n<p>Work permission depends on the immigration permission you hold. Booking the Academic Year programme does not itself guarantee the right to work, and ISI does not guarantee employment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/working-in-ireland\/\">Trabalhando na Irlanda<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/jobs-club\/\">ISI Jobs Club<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/finding-a-job-in-dublin\/\">Encontrar um emprego em Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Quais empregos os estudantes internacionais encontram em Dublin?<\/h2>\n<p>Students work across hospitality, caf\u00e9s, retail, hotels, customer service, cleaning, care, administration, events and other sectors depending on their experience, English level, availability and the labour market.<\/p>\n<p>A student with previous professional experience may have a different job-search strategy from someone seeking an entry-level part-time role. Stronger English can also open access to a wider range of opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>Jobs Club and job-search support<\/h2>\n<p>ISI\u2019s Jobs Club helps students prepare an Irish-style CV, improve cover letters, practise interview communication and build a more realistic job-search strategy.<\/p>\n<p>When suitable opportunities or employer sessions are available, they may be shared with students. The service supports preparation but does not guarantee a job, interview or salary.<\/p>\n<h2>Visa requirements are different across Latin America<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single \u201cLatin American visa rule\u201d. Irish entry-visa requirements depend on the passport you hold, and countries in Latin America do not all have the same status.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, students should check the official Irish Immigration nationality list and complete the Academic Year screening process before relying on travel advice from another student.<\/p>\n<p>Entry visa and permission to remain are also different questions. A student who does not need an entry visa may still need to meet long-stay immigration conditions and complete registration after arrival.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/do-i-need-a-visa\/\">Preciso de visto?<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/visa-screening\/\">Verifica\u00e7\u00e3o de vistos<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/visa-immigration\/\">Visto e Imigra\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Financial requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Irish Immigration requires long-term students to show that they can support themselves without relying on casual employment. The amount and evidence required depend on the length of the stay and your immigration route.<\/p>\n<p>This is separate from your own cost-of-living budget. Your personal plan should also include accommodation, groceries, transport, phone costs, daily expenses, social life and an emergency buffer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/financial-requirements\/\">Financial Requirements<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/cost-of-living-dublin\/\">Custo de vida em Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Accommodation for your first weeks<\/h2>\n<p>For long-term students, ISI normally recommends arranging the <strong>Primeiras 8 semanas<\/strong> of accommodation. This gives you time to understand your class timetable, Dublin transport and the areas you like before committing to a longer private rental.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fam\u00edlia Anfitri\u00e3<\/strong> can suit students who want a more supported arrival and a local household environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resid\u00eancia Estudantil<\/strong> is a more independent option for students aged 18+, normally self-catering and subject to live availability.<\/p>\n<p>Many Academic Year students later consider <strong>private rent<\/strong> after they are in Dublin and can visit properties in person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/accommodation\/\">Acomoda\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/host-family\/\">Fam\u00edlia Anfitri\u00e3<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/student-residence\/\">Resid\u00eancia Estudantil<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/renting-in-dublin\/\">Alugar em Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Groceries, transport and daily life<\/h2>\n<p>How much you spend in Dublin depends strongly on where you live and how you organise your routine. A cheaper room with a difficult commute may not always be the best overall option, and regular takeaway food can change your budget quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Planning groceries, cooking at home and understanding the transport route between accommodation, school and work can make the Academic Year more manageable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/groceries-in-dublin\/\">Comer\u00e7 de produtos alimentares em Dublin<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/transport-in-dublin\/\">Transporte em Dublin<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/dublin-neighbourhoods-international-students\/\">Bairros de Dublin<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/dublin-guides\/\">Guia de Dublin<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Latin American community in Dublin<\/h2>\n<p>Dublin has students and residents from across Latin America. Spanish-speaking networks can make the first months easier, but the Academic Year also gives you the opportunity to build friendships outside your own language group and use English every day.<\/p>\n<p>Our community content focuses on real student experiences rather than presenting one nationality\u2019s journey as the experience everyone will have.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/latin-american-community-dublin\/\">Latin American Community in Dublin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Student stories from Mexico and Latin America<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/student-ambassador-jackeline-mexico\/\">Jackeline<\/a> shares practical lessons from settling into Dublin and organising everyday life after arrival.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/isi-student-ambassador-cristian-mexico\/\">Cristian<\/a> talks about job-search attitude, English confidence, patience and adapting to life in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>As more Academic Year stories from Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru and other Latin American countries are migrated, they can be connected to this page as part of the same topic cluster.<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Year FAQs for Latin American students<\/h2>\n<h3>Quanto tempo dura o programa do Ano Acad\u00eamico?<\/h3>\n<p>The standard structure is 25 weeks of English study plus 8 weeks of holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I work while studying?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are granted a valid Stamp 2 permission, current conditions allow up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours during the official holiday periods.<\/p>\n<h3>Do all Latin American students need the same visa?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Visa requirements vary by nationality. Always check the official Irish Immigration list for the passport you hold.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the current Academic Year prices?<\/h3>\n<p>The current eligible First Academic Year promotional package totals are \u20ac2,500 for AY15 Afternoon, \u20ac3,500 for AY15 Morning and \u20ac4,460 for AY20 Morning.<\/p>\n<h3>Que n\u00edvel de ingl\u00eas \u00e9 necess\u00e1rio?<\/h3>\n<p>AY15 and AY20 can be offered from A0 to C2, subject to live class availability and academic placement.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the final examination included?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The current Academic Year package includes the Oxford Test of English.<\/p>\n<h3>A cobertura m\u00e9dica est\u00e1 inclu\u00edda?<\/h3>\n<p>Sim. O pacote de Primeiro Ano Acad\u00eamico inclui a Assist\u00eancia M\u00e9dica da ISI e a Prote\u00e7\u00e3o do Aluno.<\/p>\n<h3>Posso reservar acomoda\u00e7\u00e3o com a ISI?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, subject to availability. Host Family and Student Residence can be included in your quotation.<\/p>\n<h3>Quando posso come\u00e7ar?<\/h3>\n<p>Academic Year programmes normally start on Mondays, subject to the school calendar, public holidays, level availability and your immigration timeline.<\/p>\n<h3>Can ISI guarantee a job?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The Jobs Club supports your preparation, but employment depends on the labour market, your English, previous experience and job-search activity.<\/p>\n<h3>Eu j\u00e1 estou estudando na Irlanda. Essa p\u00e1gina \u00e9 para mim?<\/h3>\n<p>This landing page is for First Academic Year students. Existing Academic Year students looking for another course should use <a href=\"https:\/\/renewals.studyinireland.ie\/\">Renova\u00e7\u00e3o do Ano Acad\u00eamico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Check your Academic Year eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>Because visa requirements, existing Irish permissions and previous study history can differ, the best next step is to check the correct route before you choose a timetable only on price.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-theme-primary\" href=\"\/pt\/get-started\/\">Verifique sua elegibilidade<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/pt\/academic-year\/\">Programa do Ano Acad\u00eamico<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/prices-dates\/\">Pre\u00e7os e datas<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/visa-immigration\/\">Visto e Imigra\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/pt\/academic-year-faqs\/\">Perguntas frequentes sobre o ano acad\u00eamico<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Study English in Dublin on a 25-week Academic Year programme. 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