English in Northern Ireland
Learning in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has everything to offer – from stretches of stunning golden beaches (some of the best in Europe) to its thriving lively cities of Belfast and Londonderry with pubs, clubs, concerts, theatre and more. Northern Ireland makes a great destination for studying English.
Just some of the benefits of learning English in Northern Ireland are its:
- Historic Cities, Castles and Stately Homes
- Stunning golden sandy beaches
- Captivating Landscapes
- Vibrant Cultural and Social Scene
- World Class Museums and Galleries
One of the most effective ways of learning a foreign language is to study with your teacher in their own home and in the country the language is natively spoken.
This is what International Language Homestays specialises in and it is a method we’ve refined in over 20 years of experience in teaching students foreign languages in this format.
Regional Organiser
Each location is managed by a dedicated Local Organiser working exclusively for ILH. This ensures the best host teacher will be selected for you. read more
Host Teachers
Each teacher is individually matched to you so you get the most out of your course – take a look at some example teacher profiles read more
Your age, profile, language needs, interests and any other special course requests are all taken into account in the process of matching you with a host teacher that is just right for you. You’ll be learning in this beautiful and interesting region:
Belfast
Belfast offers a wealth of historic heritage as the Capital City of Northern Ireland including the Grand Opera House, Belfast Castle, museums and stately homes, the birthplace of the Titanic and many festivals and events. read more
Course fees for one weeks accommodation (up to 7 nights) and lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes tuition).
15 hours
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£640per week
20 hours
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£740per week
- our most popular package
25 hours
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£840per week
30 hours
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£940per week
Extra Days
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£60per extra day
The benefit of individual language classes in your teacher’s home is that the course is totally focussed on your needs and requirements. Our course is available for all ages and all language levels in all of our destinations. You can choose from studying the language for 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week, and can practise the rest of the time as you join in with your host family’s daily life. You have your own room as well as all of your meals included.
This course is available for as many weeks as required.
Overview…
- For all ages and levels.
- Arrival and departure any weekend throughout the year (Saturdays preferred). Lessons start on Monday.
- Course fees for one week’s accommodation (up to 7 nights) and lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes’ tuition).
- There is a 10 % discount for short stays of 4 days (3 nights.)
- Fees include:
- Single room in a teacher’s home with full board
- Individual lessons with pre-course level assessment test, personal course booklet, use of suitable course materials
- Certificate of Attendance and Course Report (on request) - Share your course: friends and relatives with a similar language level can share the lessons and accommodation in the same teacher family.
There is a 15% discount per student for shared courses.
Course fees do not include Registration Fee of £40, airport / port transfers, insurance or entrance to museums, sports centres etc.
Please note there will be a supplement of £60 for all bookings that include the Christmas period or the New Year period in the course dates. For a stay including both the Christmas and the New Year periods the supplement will be charged twice.
Designed for business and professional people or anyone with specific language needs related to their job. With this option we include a pre-course client appraisal, specific work-related language teaching and specialist course materials.
Designed especially for people preparing for a language examination and includes tailored examination preparations materials.
City Plus
For those staying in a city – three separate cultural and fun visits within the city where you’re studying – soak up local culture, traditions and history.
Activity Plus
Tailored activities and trips to explore local culture, traditions and history – a real chance to gain insight into the language you’re studying.
City Experience
Visit a city of interest for a whole day with your teacher or an adult family member – a chance to soak up local culture and history.
Special Interest
Create your own tailor-made course with activities you love – for example horse-riding, theatre, dance, sports, sailing, geology – the choice is yours.
Are You Aged 14 – 17 and want to learn English in England?
Summer Special Course
This is a special 15 hour course uniquely for youngsters of 14– 17 years old who wish to share the lessons and host teacher family with one or two students of a different nationality. It is available only in English in Southern England. It is suitable for those who have a minimum of 2 years’ English up to High Intermediate level (not Advanced).
Available in England in July
Click here to take our English Level Test, the 50 question English language test only takes 25 minutes. We will instantly email your results to you. Good luck! 
