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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.
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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.
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Artzone, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Artzone are the leading Childrens Art School in the Greater Dublin Area with our head office based in Kimmage. We have a large team of fully qualified and experienced art teachers. Our approach ensures a high level of art skills development and the promotion of individual creativity, in a professional but fun artistic environment. Our classes, camps and parties are designed to support the school art curriculum. Artzone offer an exciting range of painting, drawing, collage, 3D, Clay, Paper Mache, textiles and more activities ... Artzone was established in 2003 to help encourage students to use art as a means of self expression, problem solving & to have fun with Art. As professional art teachers we believe in art for art's sake, but we also belive that art, design, craft and creativity have a very important role to play in childhood, business and leisure. Early induction and training in the arts opens a world of creativity and opportunity for your child. They will learn valuable art skills through our classes but more importantly they will build the confidence to create and innovate through many different media.
Artzone classes:
- Minors - 5 to 7 Years - Inroduction to art concepts and techniques. Focus on confidence building and having fun.
- Minors - 8 to 12 Years - deeper exploration of various art techniques, taking a mini-project approach.
- Advanced - Teens - Intensive project based work, focused on deep exploration of one particular media each term. Suitable for students of all abilities, whether starting out or seeking an advantage on the Junior Cert curriculum. Class sizes are kept small.
- Minors - 5 to 7 Years - Inroduction to art concepts and techniques. Focus on confidence building and having fun.
- Minors - 8 to 12 Years - deeper exploration of various art techniques, taking a mini-project approach.
- Advanced - Teens - Intensive project based work, focused on deep exploration of one particular media each term. Suitable for students of all abilities, whether starting out or seeking an advantage on the Junior Cert curriculum. Class sizes are kept small.
Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026 - all levels & backgrounds
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique, tailored 2-week intensive summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.
• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".
• Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).
• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.
• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.
Summer Music Camp UK
2 weeks in July 2026
• Musical Tuition & Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet & Drums (Jazz & Pop). Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Jazz ensemble.
• Singing / Vocals: Classical Vocals - technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias, Jazz Vocals (individual classes). Opera workshop, Songwriting.
• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
2 weeks in July 2026
• Musical Tuition & Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet & Drums (Jazz & Pop). Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Jazz ensemble.
• Singing / Vocals: Classical Vocals - technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias, Jazz Vocals (individual classes). Opera workshop, Songwriting.
• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
Brushstrokes Art School, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Brushstrokes Art School provide quality art classes in Ongar, Dublin 15 (close to Blanchardstown) for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Our kids classes take place on Saturday mornings and run on a continuous basis throughout the year. You can join at any time once we have a vacancy in the class of your choice, at 11am or 12.15pmOur art classes for children are designed to ensure a balance between the innate abilities that all children possess, while also creating a relaxed and fun learning environment that allows for natural and structured progression at their own pace. They work with water-based paints, pastels, pencils and paper. Some children also work with oil paints.
We work with them and introduce them to different drawing and colouring techniques and we guide them to choose their own compositions. We don't enforce our views but allow them to take on board the techniques as it suits them.
- Art classes for children ages 6-12. Our classes are held on Saturdays at 11am and 12.15pm throughout the year. A term is one class per week for 10 weeks.
Kenilworth Language Institute, Dublin
Courses / Programs
The Kenilworth Language Institute is an ideal place to study in Dublin. It combines ease of access to the city centre with a calm and quiet environment that is perfect for learning. Our summer school for ages 13 - 17 aims to provide tuition in a happy, fun and stimulating environment. The emphasis is on improving the student's skills work, particularly their oral ability.Students benefit greatly from staying with an Irish family, which affords an opportunity to converse, and encounter new cultural experiences, in a natural and warm environment.
Kenilworth Language Institute is recognised by the Irish Department of Education as a Language School for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language.
Summer School in July and August for young learners ages 13 - 17:
- There are classes between 9.30 and 13.30, with sports activities and excursions in the afternoons.
- Homestay programme with an Irish family.
- There are classes between 9.30 and 13.30, with sports activities and excursions in the afternoons.
- Homestay programme with an Irish family.
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland
Courses / Programs
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland was established when leading figures with unrivalled experience in outdoor education and adventure came together to produce exciting and challenging day and summer camp programmes for children and teenagers featuring a highly-imaginative combination of educational content and adventure. We also provide an unprecedented range of programmes for Irish school groups, and schools and parents can be assured that Horizon is a reliable, committed, environmentally friendly organisation which is motivated to appeal to children - and make them want to return for more.We offer a range of summer camp and day activities at our three centres, at Horizon's Camp Rockwell on the main Dublin-Cork road near Cashel, Co. Tipperary, at Wesport Adventure Centre in Westport, Co. Mayo on the West Coast and at Wilson's School, on the N4, in the Midlland´s Lake District, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, just 48 miles from Dublin. Whether you choose a day camp or summer camp for your child, it will be a journey of discovery and self-awareness, that allows them to get the most out of their time with us while making new friends. We guarantee memorable holidays.
- Summer Camps including
* Surf´s Up
* Multi-activity
* Adventure Extreme
* Wet and Wild
* Motor Sports
* Star Factor
* Pony Camp
* Learn French and Spanish
* Learn English
* Excursions
* Football Academy
* Tennis Academy
* Golf Academy
- Day Camps
* Funtime for 5 - 6 year olds
* Activity Zone for 7 - 8 year olds
* Action Adventure for 9 -12 year olds
* Teen Scene for 13 -17 year olds
- We also offer
* School Tours
* Personal Development and Adventure for Transition Year
* Educational Activity Courses
* Surf´s Up
* Multi-activity
* Adventure Extreme
* Wet and Wild
* Motor Sports
* Star Factor
* Pony Camp
* Learn French and Spanish
* Learn English
* Excursions
* Football Academy
* Tennis Academy
* Golf Academy
- Day Camps
* Funtime for 5 - 6 year olds
* Activity Zone for 7 - 8 year olds
* Action Adventure for 9 -12 year olds
* Teen Scene for 13 -17 year olds
- We also offer
* School Tours
* Personal Development and Adventure for Transition Year
* Educational Activity Courses
Art on the Farm at Cow House Studios
Courses / Programs
Cow House Studios is a progressive artist-run studio space set in the farmland of County Wexford (approximately one hour's drive from Dublin) in South-East Ireland. We are proud to offer the only international teen summer art programme in Ireland. Art on the Farm is a three-week course in painting, drawing and photography for students aged 15 - 18. We present an exciting opportunity to the adventurous, self-motivated student seeking a rewarding experience focused on the visual arts. During this multidisciplinary course, young artists benefit from an environment dedicated to fostering professional arts practice in a country long celebrated for its artistic inspiration. Participants are challenged to experiment beyond their creative boundaries, consider possibilities offered by their teachers and peers, and use their medium to relate their ideas to content. Using a range of materials and skills, participants develop their existing abilities and acquire new drawing, painting and photography skills. During Art on the Farm, students complete excellent portfolio pieces for advanced placement and college applications.
Art on the Farm - 3 week international teen summer art programme:
Make art in Ireland this summer, studying painting, drawing & photography. Live on our family farm, work in a beautiful studio, and travel the county from Dublin to the West. This three week course is ideal for those building a portfolio for advanced placement and college applications.
Make art in Ireland this summer, studying painting, drawing & photography. Live on our family farm, work in a beautiful studio, and travel the county from Dublin to the West. This three week course is ideal for those building a portfolio for advanced placement and college applications.