English language course with supervised lessons and activities
Dublin, the lively capital, has managed to preserve the warm and traditionally festive atmosphere that is so characteristic of Ireland. Its relatively small size makes it an ideal destination for young people. It combines the advantages of a capital city with the intimacy of a smaller one.
Dublin is also a major cultural centre, with its many theatres, its literary tradition (James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, etc.) and its music. There’s no shortage of entertainment venues.
Highlights :
- Dublin, the advantages of a capital and the intimacy of smaller cities
- A lively, cultural city
- On the campus of Belvedere College, a renowned and historic public school in the heart of Dublin
This programme is open to young people aged 14* to 17 for stays of 1 to 5 weeks.
*13-year-old students are accepted if a sibling is participating in the programme or if they are accompanied by their parents (participation in the day programme).
The programme takes place on the campus of Belvedere College, a renowned and historic public school in the heart of Dublin. Students will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of James Joyce, who was himself a pupil at this school in 1894!
Students receive high-quality tuition from experienced, native English-speaking teachers. The staff are friendly and always on hand to help.
- Accreditations : ACELS
- Affiliations: MEI, ALTO
The school has :
- 20 modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- A cafeteria
- An outdoor courtyard for relaxing
- Football pitch, sports hall, indoor swimming pool
The programme includes 15 English lessons of 45 minutes (15h) per week. In addition to the general English lessons, students will have the opportunity to meet and talk to native speakers as part of the “English in Action Projects”: interactive projects that allow them to practise the language outside the classroom. Classes take place in the mornings.
The teachers in charge of these projects have been carefully selected for their dynamic approach to teaching, guaranteeing participants an enriching and stimulating experience. Students are regularly asked to carry out their projects in the field and then to present them orally in class in the presence of their fellow students and teachers, so that the other participants can benefit from them.
On the first day, a placement test is carried out to allocate all students to a group that corresponds to their level of English.
Number of students per level group: maximum 15
Minimum level of English required: elementary (A1). No complete beginners.
2 to 3 topics will be covered each week as part of the course. These themes may include :
- Crime & Punishment
- Music, Movies & Art
- Pop Culture & Social Media
- Irish Culture
- History & Folklore
- Adventure & Travel
- Shopping
- Money & Advertising
- Health, Medicine & Science
Below are some examples of the activities organised during these English in Action Projects:
- Visit to the Tourist Office
- Excursion to the Garden of Remembrance
- Art exhibitions
- Short surveys of local residents
- Interviews
- Visit to historic local markets
The weekly programme of activities includes
- 5 half-days of recreational, leisure, cultural or sporting activities
- 2 evenings of activities
- 1 Saturday excursion outside Dublin
Examples of activities:
- Interactive games
- Museum visits
- Talent show
- Irish dancing
- Treasure hunt
- Shopping
- Sports (swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, rounders)
- Visits to historic sites
- Evenings: quiz, disco, cinema, theatre, concerts
Examples of excursions:
- Kilkenny Castle
- Causey Farm, an educational and fun farm
- Galway and its bay
- Wicklow and Glendalough Monastery
- Belfast
Typical programme (given as an example, subject to change)
With a host family
Shared room, full board (breakfast and dinner taken with the family; packed lunches provided by the family from Monday to Friday)
Families are carefully selected by the school. They usually all live in the same part of town, so that students can group together to make the journey.
Journey time to school: 45 to 75 minutes by public transport (bus or train)
Residence
Single room en-suite, full board
Journey time to school: a few minutes on foot
Journey
- Day of arrival: Wednesday
- Day of departure: Wednesday
Please allow for arrival between 8.00am and midnight and departure between 8.00am and 2.00am. Outside these times, a supplement will be applied.
Arrival station or airport :
- Dublin International Airport
Please note
- Minors under the age of 16 may not travel unaccompanied on Ryanair flights. Please note! The airline accepts the reservation but will not let the child board alone.
- Do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Documents required
- Valid identity card or passport
- Authorisation to leave the country for minors: to be requested from your local council if you are Belgian. For French students: the AST forms are available on the Service Public website.
Dates & Prices 2027
Dates 2027
From 30 June to 4 August.
13-year-old students are accepted provided that a brother or sister is taking part in the programme or if the young person is accompanied by a parent (participation in the day programme – contact us for more information).
Prices 2027
| Course, homestay accommodation, shared room, full board and activities | |
|---|---|
| Duration | Price |
| 1 week | € 1.065 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.955 |
| 3 weeks | € 2.795 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.650 |
| 5 weeks | € 4.495 |
| Course, residence accommodation, single room, full board and activities | |
| Duration | Price |
| 1 week | € 1.575 |
| 2 weeks | € 2.910 |
| 3 weeks | € 4.325 |
| 4 weeks | € 5.745 |
| 5 weeks | € 7.140 |
| Optional extras | |
| Single room with family - per week (limited availability - not guaranteed) | € 40 |
| Extra night with family - shared room | € 50 |
| Extra night with family - single room | € 60 |
| Extra night in residence | € 120 |
| Special diet (celiac, lactose-free, vegan) - per week | € 50 |
| Special diet (vegetarian) - per week | € 30 |
| UM service – on arrival – per journey | € 30 |
| UM service – on departure* – per journey | € 50 |
| Arrival and departure outside scheduled times – per journey | € 25 |
| *Mandatory surcharge for students aged 15 or under. | |
The above prices include:
- The course and project programme as described
- Accommodation with a host family (shared room, full board) or in a residence (single room, full board)
- The programme of activities and excursions as described
- Return transfer from Dublin Airport at the scheduled times
- Public transport pass
- Teaching materials
- Placement test and certificate of attendance
- All administrative costs
Not included:
- Return journey to Dublin
- Optional insurance
- Any additional nights’ accommodation
- Charges for special dietary requirements (coeliac, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian)
- Charges for transfers with UM services
- Charges for arrival/departure outside scheduled times
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