Top 46 summer schools, courses in Ireland

Nowadays, Ireland is one of the most popular country among foreign students  wishing to get high-quality education abroad. SMAPSE offers you TOP-30 summer language schools, camps and colleges where international students can study English courses during summer holidays. Language schools in Ireland provide high-quality studying conditions, a wide range of courses and programs, exciting cultural programs and high-qualified teachers as native speakers.

SMAPSE experts have collected for you 30 best language schools, camps and colleges that allow to combine effective English courses with interesting summer holidays. Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts as they are always ready to answer all your questions. 

The entertainment program includes both active life in the camp, and field trips for a full day. The degree of mastering the material and the quality of language practice depends on how the student will spend free time from classes, therefore, the preparation of leisure programs is given special attention: children are involved in various activities - sports, creative, entertaining and sightseeing. It is thanks to the correctly designed leisure activities that summer studying in Ireland will give an excellent experience in interacting with others, children will learn to find a common language with different people and gain confidence.

Language schools, private boarding schools, universities and colleges in Ireland open children's camps for foreign students during holidays. Summer camps can be located in the very center of the city or in the suburbs. Popular educational routes - Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Goloway.

Children live in comfortable, fully equipped rooms, in the residences are shared bathrooms, recreation and games areas, there is Internet and computer classes. The children are constantly under the supervision, camp staff provide children with complete safety. Meals are organized as a full board. The camps have a variety of sports equipment and playgrounds.

The cost of summer programs for children is quite high, but we must not forget that the courses include all the main aspects of staying in the country:

• Living in a comfortable, safe environment under the supervision of experienced staff
• Effective language courses
• Board meals - a balanced and varied menu with fresh, quality products
• Internet access
• Daily entertainment program
• Basic package of excursions, which can be expanded for an additional fee
• Access to sports facilities
• Medical insurance
• Transfer.

Summer studies in Ireland are often represented by combined language courses. They can be focused on rest and acquaintance with the country or on preparing for language exams. The highlight of some programs will be a rich excursion program, others - an emphasis on sports or creativity.

Key benefits of summer programs in Ireland are:

• Hospitable local people and experience with different people
• Language immersion - students live and study with peers who come from different parts of the world
• Development of the main language skills - reading, writing, listening, speaking - in the lessons, students undergo an effective and modern program under the guidance of experienced teachers
• The active recreation program includes a variety of activities and activities in the camp and beyond.
• Comfortable, safe accommodation - organizers of children's vacations guarantee a safe, full environment
• Acquaintance with the culture of Ireland - students learn about the country a lot of interesting things about the country and its culture.

Summer education for schoolchildren is a combined course that is held during the vacation periods on the basis of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in the country. They have excellent facilities and highly qualified teaching staff. For schoolchildren, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the academic environment of Irish schools and universities. A great example is the program for children 13-17 years old at the base of the oldest university in Ireland at Trinity College in Dublin.

Lessons are held in the morning: children study in groups that are formed by the age principle and level of knowledge. For children with insufficient level of the language proficiency, courses for beginners + relaxation are perfect. For children with a decent command of the language, interesting courses have been developed. It allow to combine study with any kind of activity, creativity or sports. You can find the following types of courses: standard, intensive, group, and individual.

• About 15 hours of English per week
• Small student groups 
• Board meals
• Daily sports activities 
• Recreational activities at the camp
• Full day and half day excursions
• Constant supervision and support.

The level of workload depends on the age and goals of students, but even high school students spend no more than 6-7 hours per day for studying. Most often, children study for three to four hours a day, and the rest of the time is given to outdoor activities. Classes are held in English, regardless of the level of language proficiency. Throughout the lesson, the teacher creates special conditions when students will need to take an active part and interact with each other.

Maynooth University Summer School, located in Mainut, offers a rich program of outdoor activities: swimming, volleyball, football, basketball, discos, quizzes, contests, dance workshops, creative performances, and informative events. Each week, students are expected to have 2 half-day excursions and 1 full-day excursion: the children go to explore medieval sights and unique complexes of the late 19th century.