Applications
An application form is available for download Application Form or can be obtained from the stud. Completed forms should be submitted by November 1st.
Who can apply?
Applicants should be aged 18 or over and ideally have some equine experience. Yard work is demanding an applicants should be physically fit and able for early morning starts.
Selection process
20 students will be selected after November 1st. Interviews will commence and references supplied are critical to obtaining a place.
English Language Proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must include an IELTS result certificate (academic test) with their application. The required level for selection for the Irish national Stud Breeding Course is IELTS 5 which is described as follows:
"Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices".
For information on English proficiency consult the website: www.ielts.org
Visa
A working Visa can be organised should your application be successful.
Please e-mail Sally Carroll for further details: scarroll@irish-national-stud.ie
Breeding Course Application Form (PDF)
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