Summer English Courses in Dublin Ireland

Irish College Of English, Dublin:
Recognised by the Irish Department of Education, The Irish College of English (ICE) is a high-quality English language school in Dublin, Ireland. Each year, our International Youth Summer School offers a range of summer English courses for children and teenagers from around the world. Our summer programs are designed for students aged between 12-17 and take place in June, July and August. Student start dates are flexible and courses are based on 2, 3 or 4 week stays.

Junior English summer courses for 12-17 year olds: 2, 3 or 4 week stays:

Classic Summer English Course (15 hours English tuition plus activities)
Our Classic Junior Programme combines 15 hours of English tuition per week with cultural and sporting activities in our ideal location of Malahide, Dublin. This is our most popular junior English programme and has been running for over 15 years. It attracts teenagers from all over the world and runs each year from June to the end of August. We offer our students an exceptional learning experience in our modern, friendly school.

Summer English Course Schedule:
- 15 hours English Tuition per week: Mon - Fri 8.45am - 12.00pm
- Packed Lunch at School:  12.00pm - 12.30pm
- 5 Afternoon Activities per week:  12.30pm - 5.00 pm
- Full Day Saturday Excursion
- Evening Disco / Irish Dancing

Intensive Summer English Course (24 hours English tuition plus activities)
Our Intensive Junior Programme combines intensive English tuition with cultural and sporting activities in our ideal location of Swords, Dublin. It is aimed at students wishing to concentrate on teacher-led learning and make the most of their time in Ireland by having 24 hours of English classes per week. This programme attracts teenagers from all over the world and runs each year in July & August.

Classic & Intensive Summer English Courses include:
- Airport transfers to and from host families
- 15/24 hours English language tuition per week
- 1 month access to our E-Learning online portal
- Accommodation with a carefully selected Irish family.
- Most families are located in within walking distance of the schools / 10 mins by bus
- A maximum of 15 students per class
- Level test on entry with placement in appropriate class
- Every student receives a text book
- Certificate of Attainment on completion of course
- Individual teacher exit report on students' progession
- Full / Limited sport & cultural programme
- One additional excursion per week (outside Dublin)
- Visits to cinema, bowling, etc.
- Ceili (Irish Dancing Session) / Disco
- Bus / Train pass (allowing students free use of Dublin Bus/Dart)
- No hidden costs 

English & Sports Summer Courses:
These programmes combine 15 hours English Language tuition in the mornings and sporting activities with local clubs in the afternoon. In addition, students have two cultural trips per week. This programme is the ideal way for students to fully immerse themselves in the language by interacting with Irish teenagers and meeting new friends while improving their sports' skill. These programmes run for specific 2 week periods during the summer but are open to groups throughout the year.

- English & Sailing (15 hours English tuition, 12 hours Sailing, 2 cultural trips per week)
This summer program takes place in our Malahide centre. Students take part in the Classic Junior Summer School tuition programme and then in the afternoons attend the sailing programme with Irish teenagers. Each afternoon will include 3 hours of multi activity sailing. All levels can be catered for from total beginner to advanced and all instructors are Qualified ISA (Irish Sailing Association) instructors. In addition to English language tuition and sailing, students will take part in Saturday cultural tours.

- English & Golf (15 hours English tuition, 12 hours Golf, 2 cultural trips per week)
We run our English and Golf Programme from our Malahide school. Students take part in the Classic Junior Summer School tuition programme and then in the afternoons receive golf lessons. Students are divided into groups of 8 students and will receive individual golf instruction from qualified PGA professional instructors. The courses and training facilities used are only a 10 minute journey from our centre. In addition to English language tuition, we offer students a range of cultural and recreational activities. These include trips to Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol etc.

- English & Horse-riding (15 hours English tuition, 12 hours Horseriding, 2 cultural trips per week)
ICE runs this summer program from our Swords school. Students take part in the Classic Junior Summer School tuition programme and there is one hour of riding under instruction each afternoon and 2 hours of horse and stable management. We cater for riders of all abilities and qualified instruction and suitable horses and ponies for all standards and ages are provided. Participants are divided into groups of 8 and have their own instructor. Riders are encouraged to extend their equine knowledge to include all aspects of horse care and handling.

For further information on our English summer courses for juniors, please e-mail us via our Contact Us page.