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Learning in Ireland
The Republic of Ireland offers unspoilt and scenic mountains, lakes and coastlines, thriving lively cities and a wealth of historical sites from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age and more. The Republic of Ireland makes a great destination for studying English.
Just some of the benefits of learning English in the Republic of Ireland are its:
- Historic Castles, Stately Homes and Gardens
- Captivating mountains and landscapes
- Unspoilt coastlines and beaches
- Vibrant Cultural and Social Scene
- World Class Museums and Galleries
We have been teaching languages the ILH way for over 20 years and our wealth of experience has shown that studying and living with your teacher in their own home is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to learn a language.
You will stay in your teacher’s comfortable home while you receive 15, 20, 25 or 30 full hours of lessons per week – the choice is yours.
Your host teacher will give you lessons which suit you personally, reflect your interests and meet your needs. The tailor-made lessons will go at your pace, giving you confidence and helping you to make rapid progress towards fluency.
Local Support
Your stay will be carefully supervised and supported from start to finish by the local organiser. They are always available to help you with any questions you have concerning your course or stay - read more
Our Host Teachers
Chosen for their ability to make you feel completely at home, enthusiasm and expertise in giving one-to-one tuition. Your age, interests, personal and language needs are all taken into account by the local organiser when selecting the most suitable host teacher for you – 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 one of the following beautiful and interesting regions…
Dublin
Dublin offers a great combination of historic architecture, castles, museums, galleries and lively nightlife. Shopping in Dublin offers individual boutique shops and markets, with delicious food, restaurants and bars. read more
Cork
The county of Cork has stately houses and historic castles – including the World Famous Blarney Castle with it’s stone. A wealth of historic sites are to be found here, from the Stone Age Circles to Iron Age, Bronze Age and more. read more
Shannon
Shannon offers fantastic outdoor opportunities for hiking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing, golf and many other sports. Filled with mountains, woodlands, rivers and caves there’s plenty to explore. read more
Course fees for one week’s accommodation (up to 7 nights) and lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes’ tuition).
15 hours
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€1250per week
20 hours
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€1410per week
- our most popular package
25 hours
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€1570per week
30 hours
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€1730per week
Extra Days
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€120per extra day
Weekly fees (up to 7 nights) include:
- Full-board accommodation in the teacher’s home
- Tuition with pre-course level assessment test and use of suitable course materials
- Minimum of two accompanied outings per week to places of local interest
- Certificate of Attendance and progress report at the end of the course
Designed for business and professional people and those 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, whatever their age, preparing for a language examination and includes tailored examination preparation 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.
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.
Summer Special Course
This is a special 15 hour course uniquely for youngsters of 13 – 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 and Dublin Area in Ireland. It is suitable for those who have a minimum of 2 years’ English up to High Intermediate level (not Advanced).
Available in England and Ireland between 1 July and 12 August
- Arrival and departure any Sunday throughout the year. Lessons start on Monday.
- There is a 10 % discount for short stays of 4 days (3 nights.) The full number of hours will be taught.
- 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 on the course for each student for this option.
- There is a supplement of £60, €80 or $80 for all stays that include the Christmas period (25 and/or 26 December) or the New Year period (31 December and/or 1 January). For a stay that includes both the Christmas and the New Year periods the supplement is charged twice.
24/7 Supervision Supplement for students under the age of 18 of £150, €150 or $150 per week
Students under the age of 18 must book this supplement unless they are taking the City Plus option, the Summer Special Course or are accompanied by an adult.
For a first booking with International Language Homestays there is a registration fee of £60, €80 or $80.
Click here to take our Language Level Tests, they only take 25 minutes. We will instantly email your results to you. Good luck! 
