Immersion Homestays in Ireland

Language holidays with your private tutor

This is the most effective way to make rapid progress. You live with your teacher, who gives you one-to-one lessons tailored to your objectives and needs. You share his or her daily life and activities, and experience language immersion 24 hours a day.

You have the option of taking general language courses, courses focusing on a specific subject or exam preparation, or combining your course with other options (activities, sport or culture).

Cork
Dublin
Galway
Limerick

Teachers are rarely located in the city centre. The quality of the welcome and the skills of the teachers are given priority over central location. We ask you to select three regions of your choice when you enrol.

A personalised formula to achieve your objectives

This personalised formula ensures rapid progress and the achievement of your objectives. It is suitable for all profiles and all ages – young people, students, adults or retired people – and for all objectives – personal, academic or professional (preparing for an exam, catching up on school work, getting ahead, going on a trip, taking part in an international conference, etc.). Your teacher will adapt his or her lessons to your needs, help you to work on your weak points and help you to achieve your goals quickly.

Asyou are the only student with your teacher, you will have no contact with other foreign students and will never have the opportunity to speak your mother tongue. The intensity of the courses and the total immersion in a different culture mean that participants have to be highly committed and motivated.

Experienced and qualified teachers

All our teachers are experienced and have the necessary university qualifications. They have undergone specific training and are selected for the quality and friendliness of their welcome. In addition, they are supported by a network of teaching directors who establish teaching methods and organise ongoing training courses. They can be contacted during the stay if necessary.

An excellent quality of welcome

The family offers excellent reception conditions and is carefully selected to meet your expectations. If you are on a special diet or have certain requirements (smokers or non-smokers, children or not, etc.), it is important to let us know when you register. There is always a teacher to suit your profile: whether you are young, professional, adult or retired. The high social calibre of the host families is a guarantee of enriching and interesting contacts, and of course of progress in your chosen language.

Supervision for the very young

Many children and teenagers take part in this type of stay, as it guarantees that they will be looked after by experienced and serious families. The young person’s commitment is fundamental to the success of the holiday. We offer a ‘Cocooning’ option, which is compulsory for under-15s and highly recommended for all minors. This option guarantees the presence of an adult 24 hours a day.

English courses: general information

Length of lesson: 60 minutes
Timetable: flexible, depending on the teacher’s availability and your wishes. You can choose to have your lessons spread evenly over the week, or you can arrange days without lessons so that you can explore the region. This can be arranged with your teacher
Level test: on the day of your arrival. It is also possible to assess your level online beforehand
Levels accepted: all levels
Location: teachers are rarely located in the centre of town. The quality of the welcome and the skills of the teachers are prioritised over central location. We ask you to select three regions of your choice when you enrol
Certificate of attendance at the end of the course and progress report (on request)
Options: Specialised vocabulary, Cocooning (compulsory supervision for under 15s) (see “options” tab)
Qualifications: teachers have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or the agrégation (higher education diploma)
Maximum number of students per family: you will be the only participant in the programme hosted by the teacher. In very rare cases, however, one or two other students of a different nationality may also be staying with your teacher.

You can follow a standard language course programme or improve your language level in a fun way by adding activities.

English

You can choose between a programme of 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of private lessons per week.

Additional options:

Specialised vocabulary / Exam preparation
Cocooning

English Activities

A choice of 10, 15, 20 or 25 hours of one-to-one English lessons 5 , 10, 15 ,20 hours of general activities per week

You draw up the programme of activities on site with the teacher, according to your interests and local possibilities. These activities are a good way of putting your skills into practice. All costs associated with the activities are included (travel, entrance fees, etc.). This option is available for all destinations.

Examples of activities: local visits, Bus Tour, picnic, cinema, swimming pool, mini-golf, restaurant, Pubs (if 18), etc.

A choice of 10, 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 5 , 10, 15 ,20 hours of activities on the farm per week

Examples of activities: fruit picking, harvesting, milking the cows, feeding the animals, visiting the farm, collecting eggs, etc.

We recommend that younger children reserve these activities. The activities allow them to put into practice what they have learnt in class and to practise their conversation skills while having fun.

A choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 3 sports sessions (except fishing) per week

Entrance fees and transport to the sports centre are included in the price.

Sessions are individual and last approximately 1 hour. If the sessions are with a group of a similar level to your own, they may last longer. Professional sportspeople, a member of the host family or the local organiser provide these activities.

It is important to let us know your level of sport when you register.

Horse riding

Includes: all the equipment needed to practise this sport.

Golf

Includes: hire of golf clubs and balls, green fees, practice, travel to and from the golf course.

River fishing (2 x 2H)

Includes: all equipment required for this sport.

Tennis

Includes: all equipment required for this sport.

Rugby (2x 2H)

Includes: all equipment needed to play this sport.

A choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of private English lessons 3 cultural visits per week from the options mentioned below

Entrance fees and transport to the activities for you and your accompanying adult are included in the price.

Cultural visits usually take place with your language teacher, but may involve another member of your host family.

Cork: Gaol Heritage Centre & Radio Museum, Blarney Castle, Lewis Glucksman Gallery, Shandon Church & St Ann’s Tower Butter Museum, Fitzgerald’s park Museum, Guana Barra, The English Market & St Patrick’s Street, Crawford Gallery, Nano Nagle Place
Limerick: St John’s Castle, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Hunt Museum and Thomond Park Museum, Thomond Park Rugby Stadium, Milk Market, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Lough Gur visitors centre, Terra Nova Fairy Garden
Galway: Athenry Heritage centre, Viking Cruise (Athlone, Clonmacnoise, Galway City & Latin Quarter), Birr Castle & Gardens, Dartfield Horse Museum & Heritage Centre
Dublin: Ancient monastic site of Glendalough, Newgrange passage grave in the Boyne Valley, Trinity College & Book of Kells, Dublin Castle & Cathedral, Irish Museum of Art, Kilmainham Gaol, Chester Beatty Library, City sightseeing tour on open top bus, National Art Gallery, National History Museum

Exam Preparation/Specialised Vocabulary” option

Your teacher will design a course to prepare you for an examination (such as the Cambridge First Certificate, Proficiency, TOEIC, TOEFL) or a course to help you acquire specialist vocabulary relating to school subjects (maths, geography, literature) or technical terms in fields such as medicine, engineering, law, IT, architecture, tourism, etc. Note that the carefully selected teachers are not necessarily engineers, doctors, lawyers, etc. themselves.

Please note: the programme only offers preparation for an exam, not the opportunity to sit it. Teaching material will be provided for the above examinations. For all other exams, you will need to bring your own material (books, copies of previous exams or other documents needed to prepare for your exam).

Supplement: see “Dates & Fees” tab.

10 online lessons” option

These lessons take place on Zoom and can be added to your programme of lessons with the teacher. This option includes a minimum of 10 45-minute sessions, 5 before your stay and 5 after your stay. Get to know your teacher, prepare your lessons, revise and finalise everything you have learnt on your return

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Cocooning” option

The “Cocooning” option guarantees that the teacher or an adult family member will be present at home at all times during the student’s stay. This option does not include any activities and only provides supervision. This supplement is compulsory for under-15s and strongly recommended for 16-17s.

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Special diet” option

If you have a special diet, it is important to let us know in advance so that the teacher can adapt. If this diet involves a great deal of effort on the part of the host family, such as a gluten-free or halal diet, a supplement will be charged.

Extra charge: please contact us.

Special needs” option

Some teachers are able to accommodate students with physical disabilities (such as visual or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural problems (such as hyperactivity) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) , provided they are informed in advance. This option allows us to offer suitable accommodation and extra attention from the teacher. This supplement does not cover any care that may be required.

Supplement: see “Dates & Prices” tab.

Five Star” option: Luxury services

This programme is specially designed for business people and professionals, as well as their families, who are used to a high standard of living and who want more comfort. The “Five Star” programme includes a private bathroom, superior accommodation and meals, and greater attention paid to the student.

Supplement: 100% of the price of the chosen stay.

Shared stay

It is possible to take lessons in twos, threes or fours with another participant(s) of your choice, as long as it is on the same dates and for the same language level.

Discount: 20% will be given to each student if you take lessons with two people, and 25% if you take lessons with 3 or 4 people.

Senior

Students aged 60 and over receive a discount for all stays starting and finishing between October and May.

5% discount

Christmas and New Year breaks

It is possible to follow this programme during the Christmas holidays. A supplement will be applied for all stays including 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January. If your stay includes both Christmas and New Year, this supplement will apply twice. This supplement includes activities such as a New Year’s meal, a countdown to the New Year, fireworks, a visit to the city’s decorations and shopping.

Supplement: see “Dates & prices” tab.

Travel

Day of arrival: Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday (7 nights. Some teachers are flexible regarding arrival and departure dates)

Arrival station or airport: Transfer available on request (at an additional cost, see “Dates & Prices” tab)

When you receive your teacher’s profile, the nearest station, airport or port to your host family’s home will be indicated. Transfers are made by the host family, the local organiser or a private driver (usually by car, occasionally by public transport). If you do not arrive at the airport indicated or if you arrive/depart before 8am or after 9pm, prices will be increased. Students under the age of 16 must book return transfers, unless we are informed that they are accompanied by their parents.

Note: do not book your transport ticket until we have confirmed your stay and allocated you a teacher (approximately 8 days after payment of your deposit).

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information on this subject.

Dates & Prices 2024

Session starts: every week, all year round.

Prices 2024

Registration fees included

Programme standard - Prix par semaine
Région / Nombre d'heures	10H	15H	20H	25H	30H
Toutes les régions sauf Dublin	€ 1.025	€ 1.255	€ 1.475	€ 1.695	€ 1.925
Région de Dublin	€ 1.175	€ 1.395	€ 1.625	€ 1.835	€ 2.075
Programme combiné - Prix par semaine
Supplément activités - Prix par semaine	Toutes les régions
5h d'activités	€ 290
10h d'activités	€ 580
15h d'activités	€ 870
20h d'activités	€ 1.160
Programme langue & sport
Supplément sport par semaine	Equitation	Golf	Pêche	Tennis	Rugby	Surf
3 sessions par semaine	€ 295	€ 365	€ 245	€ 295	€ 295	€ 215
Programme langue & culture	3 visites	4 visites	5 visites
Supplément visites culturelles par semaine	€ 335	€ 415	€ 495
Supplément visites culturelles par semaine - Dublin	€ 415	€ 495	€ 575
Suppléments optionnels (par semaine, sauf mention contraire)
Nuit supplémentaire	€ 125
Transfert (par trajet)*	€ 100
Préparation examens/Business	€ 150
Option cocooning (oblg. -15a)	€ 150
Supplément Noël ou Nouvel An	€ 150
Option salle de bain privée	€ 180
Régime spécial	€ 110
Attention particulière - Handicap, dyslexie,TDAH	€ 180
*Aller-retour obligatoire pour les 16 ans et moins.

*Return ticket compulsory for those aged 16 and under.

The above prices include:

The chosen course programme
Books and use of all teaching materials
Accommodation in a single room with your teacher
Full board
All taxes and registration fees
Assistance from the regional coordinator
Placement test, certificate of attendance and course report (on request)

Not included:

Travel and transfers
Any supplements (“Exam preparation/Specialised vocabulary”, “Cocooning”, “Five Star” accommodation)
New Year’s Eve supplement for all stays including 24, 25, 26 or 31 December, or 1 January
Any extra nights
Any visa fees
Optional insurance

Remarks

If 2 students of the same level wish to stay and take the course together, each participant receives a 20% discount.
If a person chooses to accompany a participant and share a room and meals without attending a course, they will receive a 20% discount.

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