English in Drogheda

English courses in Drogheda

Nestling in the heart of the beautiful Boyne Valley and only 30 minutes from Dublin, Drogheda is a small, historic town with typical Irish charm and friendliness. With a population of 50,000, it has managed to retain the atmosphere of an authentic Irish small town , while at the same time being a dynamic and lively city. You’ll find all the advantages of a big city, without the disadvantages: large shopping centres, cinemas, numerous traditional pubs, restaurants, cafés and the proximity of the largest amusement park in the whole of Ireland…

ELI English language school (from age 16)

Our partner school ELI is located in a completely renovated former warehouse, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the main cultural and shopping areas of Drogheda.

Accreditations : ALTO, Marketing English in Ireland

The school offers :

• 20 comfortable, spacious and bright classrooms
• 1 computer room
• Free WiFi
• 1 café and 1 student lounge with games area
• 1 library

Courses

English courses: general information

• Length of lesson: 60 minutes
• Number of students per class: 15 maximum
• Timetable: lessons take place in the morning or afternoon
• Length of stay: 1 to 24 weeks
• Level test: before departure and on the first day of the course (oral)
• Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
• Regular progress assessment
• Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
• Teaching materials adapted to new technologies

Standard courses

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15 hours of general English per week

This formula will enable you to improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading.

You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

This programme is ideal if you want to study English in a less intensive way and have more time to explore Dublin.

Courses are available in the mornings (9am to 12.15pm) or afternoons (1.30pm to 4.45pm).

Levels offered: false beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

Intensive course

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20 hours of general English per week, i.e. the standard 15-hour course 5 hours of conversation classes

During the conversation classes, led by a teacher, students take part in role plays, make presentations and discuss topical issues. This programme is ideal for making rapid progress.

Classes run from 9am to 1.25pm.

Levels offered: false beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

Language CLUBS

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Free language clubs are organised every week:

– Job Club: this workshop aims to guide students in writing a CV and in their future job search.
– Culture Club: a workshop dedicated to discovering Irish culture and different countries around the world
– Ciné club: screening of a film or series in English

Activities / Leisure

Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or at cost and their frequency varies according to the time of year.

Example of possible activities:

• Welcome Event
• Guided tour of the city, visit to museums, visit to the Guinness brewery, etc.
• Pub crawls
• Job club to learn how to write a CV and advise you on your job search
• Excursions : Dublin, Galway, Belfast, Cliffs of Moher, Game of Thrones film locations, etc.

Accommodation

Homestay (from age 16)

Shared room, shared bathroom, half board during the week, full board at weekends

Journey time to school/city centre: /- 20 minutes by public transport

Practical information :

• Bed linen provided
• WiFi access (in most cases)
• Laundry facilities (washing machine usually available once a week)

Optional : single room

Millmount House (from 18 years)

Shared room, shared bathroom, no meals

Features:

• 24 shared rooms with bunk beds
• Double, triple and quadruple rooms
• 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen and a lounge for 8 students
• Journey time to school: 10 minutes on foot
• Distance to city centre: 10 minutes on foot

Available facilities / services:

• WIFI
• Laundry (fee payable)
• 24-hour security

Practical information

Day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday or Sunday

Arrival airport:

• Dublin (DUB)

Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)

Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Dates & Prices 2025

Dates 2025

Starting dates: most courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, classes start on Tuesday.

Public holidays 2025: 3/02, 17/04, 21/05, 5/06, 2/06, 4/08, 27/10

Christmas holidays: 23/12/24 – 5/01/25

Prices 2025

Including course, accommodation, meals as described, all taxes and registration fees

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