Our programmes
Junior immersion ministays
Year-round short programmes for school groups, designed for juniors (typically 12–17): 5 mornings of English classes (3 hours/day, CEFR A1–C1), afternoon activities, full-board host family accommodation, and a full-day excursion to Dublin or Glendalough.
Built to fit a school's timetable. Groups of 10 to 50+ students, with one local activity leader and the school's own teachers travelling with the group.
Summer programmes
Our flagship summer programme runs through July. Mornings of English class with international peers, afternoons of activities — surf at Courtown, hurling and Gaelic football, art workshops, walks along the coast — and weekend trips to Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains.
General English, exam preparation (Cambridge / Trinity), and conversation-focused tracks. Full-board host family accommodation. Individual students or small groups welcome.
Bespoke group programmes
Erasmus+ groups, exam preparation courses, university preparation, sports and language combinations. We work with partners to design programmes that fit specific curricula, age groups and budgets — and we deliver them with the same standards as our regular schedule.
Sample week
A representative week. The framework stays consistent — 15 hours of class, a full-day Dublin trip, afternoon activities, an evening social and a closing event — but every group's programme is fine-tuned to age, level and interests.
| Day | Morning · 9:30–13:00 | Afternoon · 14:00–17:30 | Evening · 19:00–21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Arrival | — | — | Airport pick-up Transfer from Dublin Airport. Host family welcome dinner. |
| Sun Day 2 | Dublin City Tour Full-day guided trip: Trinity College, Grafton Street, St Stephen's Green and Temple Bar. | ||
| Mon Day 3 | English class · 3h Level testing (A1–C1) and group placement on day one. CEFR-aligned curriculum. | Mini Golf Mini golf and walk to the coast. | Welcome disco Social evening at the school with all groups. |
| Tue Day 4 | English class · 3h | Johnstown Castle Guided visit to Johnstown Castle Estate, Irish Agricultural Museum and ornamental grounds. | |
| Wed Day 5 | English class · 3h | Kia Ora Farm Hands-on visit — farm animals, alpacas and traditional Irish farm life. | Trad music night Live traditional Irish music and singing — informal concert with local musicians. |
| Thu Day 6 | English class · 3h | Bowling & cinema Friendly bowling tournament followed by a film at the local cinema. | |
| Fri Day 7 | English class · 3h End-of-week assessment. Certificate of attendance with CEFR level issued today. | Wexford Town heritage Half-day in Wexford: Viking Triangle, Selskar Abbey and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre. | Farewell BBQ Group dinner with host families and activity leaders. |
| Sat Departure | Treasure Hunt — Gorey Team treasure hunt through Gorey town centre using English clues, run by Activity Leaders. | Departure transfer Bus to Dublin Airport. | |
* Sample programme. Subject to change due to weather conditions or availability — alternative activities of equivalent value are arranged when needed.
Frequently asked
Our junior programmes are designed for students aged 12 to 17, travelling in school groups or as individuals. We also run bespoke programmes for adult learners and Erasmus+ groups on request.
We teach CEFR levels A1 (beginner) through C1 (advanced). Every student takes a placement test on day one and is streamed by level. Groups are kept to no more than 8 students per class.
Yes. All teachers hold a degree and a recognised ESL qualification (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL or equivalent), with classroom experience teaching juniors. They are continuously trained and only teach — they don't double as activity leaders or transfer drivers.
Every host family is Garda-vetted, visited at home by our team before their first placement, and matched to students based on age, interests, dietary needs and house dynamics. Three meals a day are included (breakfast, packed lunch and a hot dinner).
15 hours of English class (CEFR-aligned, 3h/day Mon–Fri), full-board host family accommodation, a full-day excursion (typically Dublin or Glendalough), afternoon and evening activities, airport transfers from Dublin, end-of-week assessment and a CEFR certificate of attendance.
Yes. We collect dietary, allergy and medical information at booking and match students with host families that can accommodate them. We have a 24/7 emergency line during programmes and trained first-aid activity leaders.
Send us your group profile, dates and approximate numbers via the contact form and we'll come back within one working day with a tailored proposal. Pricing depends on group size, programme length and the activities and excursions included.
Send us a message with your group profile and dates — we'll get back to you within one working day.
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