ICOS

ICOS is a national representative organisaiton founded in 1970. 

Our vision is that all international students who come to study in Ireland achieve their educational aims, and are valued and treated equitably by the institutions that host them, and the wider society in which they live and work.

ICOS’ mission is to protect the rights of international students, and to contribute to a healthy and vibrant international education sector in Ireland which has the quality of the student experience at its centre .

We collaborate with our members, student organisations and government agencies to ensure that international education policy and practice in Ireland is quality-driven and remains firmly focused on the educational and social needs of all students.

We promote the rights and welfare of international students who choose Ireland as a study destination, and support staff in colleges who work with them.