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 6 weeks.

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 (hot snacks on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunchtime)
  • An outdoor courtyard for relaxing
  • Several sports fields, one of which is covered

The programme includes 20 English lessons of 45 minutes 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 from 2pm to 5pm
  • 2 evenings of activities from 6pm to 8.30pm
  • 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 : 35 to 40 minutes by public transport (bus or train)

The weekly travel card is included in the price.

Journey

  • Day of arrival: Saturday/Sunday
  • Day of departure: Saturday/Sunday

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 holiday (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit).

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 young French people: the AST forms are available on the Service Public website

Dates & Prices 2025

Dates 2025

Stays of 1 to 6 weeks from Sunday to Sunday or Saturday to Saturday between 30 June and 8 August.

Prices 2025

WPCS 42.0.3
Course, homestay accommodation, shared room, full board and activities#colspan #
Duration Price
1 week€ 1.040
2 weeks€ 1.850
3 weeks€ 2.655
4 weeks€ 3.465
5 weeks€ 4.275
6 weeks€ 5.080
Course, residence accommodation, single room, full board and activities#colspan #
Duration Price
2 weeks€ 2.760
3 weeks€ 4.110
4 weeks€ 5.460
Optional extras
Single room with family - per week (limited availability)€ 40
Extra night with family - shared room€ 40
Extra night with family - single room€ 50
Extra night in residence€ 120
Special diet (celiac, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, halal) - per week€ 50
UM* service - per journey€ 30
Out-of-hours arrivals and departures (arrivals between midnight and 8 a.m. and departures between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.) - per journey€ 25
*Young people travelling with the airline's unaccompanied minor service. Mandatory supplement for students aged 15 or under.

The above prices include:

  • The programme of courses and projects described
  • Accommodation in a family, shared room, full board
  • The programme of activities and excursions as described
  • Return transfer from Dublin airport at standard times
  • Public transport pass
  • Teaching materials
  • Level test and certificate of participation
  • All administrative costs

Not included:

  • Return journey to Dublin
  • Optional insurances

Similar programmes

English in Dublin – ISI Dublin

Language programme in Dublin. From age 16, minimum duration: 1 week. General, standard, semi-intensive, intensive or super-intensive English courses (morning or afternoon classes). Accommodation with a host family or in a residence. 1 week from €645 (15 afternoon lessons, homestay, single room and half board).

English at ELI Dublin

Study English in Dublin! Ages 16 , sessions starting from 1 week. Standard and general English courses. Homestay or residence accommodation. 1 week starting from €600 (15 lessons, residence or homestay, shared room).

English in San Diego | 14-18 years | Homestay | Summer – CEL

Language holidays in San Diego. From 14 to 18 years old, minimum duration: 2 weeks. English course with supervised programme of sports, fun and creative activities. Accommodation with a family. 2 weeks, from €3,395 (20 English lessons, accommodation with a family, half board).

English in London | 13-17 |Summer Camp

Summer English programme in the heart of London, for students aged 13-17. Starting from 1 week. English lessons, London sightseeing, supervised activities, full board Residence accommodation. 1 week from €1640, 2 weeks from €2970 (English course, activities and full board residence accommodation).

English & Music/Singing | 10-17 yrs old | Residence | Summer camp

English Summer Camp with Music & Singing. Learn English and study, practise and improvise with professional musicians, voice and sports coaches. Ages 10-16 for a period of 1 – 3 weeks. Public school residence accommodation with full board. 1 week from €1655.

English in London | 18-21 | Residence | Summer stay

Summer stay in the centre of London for students aged 18-25. From one week onwards. English courses, visits to London’s must-see places, supervised activities, accommodation in residence, full board. 1 week from €1 295 ; 2 weeks from €2 415€ (English course, activities and full board residence accommodation)

English & Surf in Sydney, Perth, Noosa or Byron Bay | 13-17 years | Summer Camp

Séjour linguistique de 2 à 8 semaines en été, dans la région de Brisbane en Australie. Cours d’anglais & Multi-activités ou Surf à Noosa. Cours d’anglais & Surf à Byron Bay. Logement en famille d’accueil. De 13 à 17 ans. 2 semaines à partir de 1975€ (15 heures d’anglais par semaine, activités, logement en famille en pension complète).

Immersion at Your Teacher’s Home in Ireland – Home Tuition

Immersion homestay with your own private language teacher! All ages, stays starting from 1 week. General or specialised language courses (flexible hours), General Activities, Sports, or Culture. Homestay with your teacher in a single room with full board.

French in Biarritz, France | 13-18 | Surfing | Homestay | Summer

Homestay summer camp in Biarritz. Ages 13-18 years. Minimum of 2 weeks stay (possible to book 1 week on request only). French or English course with supervised activities and surfing lessons available. Homestay accommodation. 2 weeks €1 935 (lessons,, activities/surfing, meals and transfers included)

English in Bournemouth | 10-15 years | Homestay | Summer

Spring/Easter & Summer holidays language programme in Bournemouth. For 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15 year olds. Minimum stay: 1 week. English course combined with a supervised activity programme. Homestay (host family) full board accommodation. International summer programme.

English in Bournemouth | 14-17 years | Homestay | Summer Camp

De 14 à 17 ans, séjour linguistique en groupe international, vacances d’été. 1 à 3 semaines. Voyage accompagné aux dates indiquées. Une semaine à partir de 795€ (comprenant cours, logement en famille d’accueil, chambre partagée, pension complète, activités et excursion).