Reviews of International House , Belfast, Northern Ireland
Total number of reviews: 20
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 20 reviews of former students of International House
| Overall rating International House , Belfast, Northern Ireland | 4.4 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.7 |
| Organisation | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 4.1 |
| Social activities | 3.9 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.4 |
| Value for money | 4.1 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 3.3 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.7 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
International House
18. Aug. 2023
1. Rosa (56 years) 
101.Course: General English - 2 weeks
101.Course: General English - 2 weeks
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City Centre Studios
Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The attention was good and they were very friendly and went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The teacher Ryan was great, pity we only had him for a week for the first two hours.
Negative aspects
There was a teacher who all he did was make us talk to each other without correcting our mistakes. That's not a class and it's not teaching, I do that in the bar with my colleagues without having to pay anyone. I don't want to say his name so as not to harm him, but he knows who he is, because I told him personally.
Other comments
In general it is a good school (with some exceptions).
City/place
It is a very interesting city because of its history and its geographical location. It is also a city that gets better and better as time goes by and you get to know it. At first, the streets in the centre can be a bit unsafe because of the homeless and drug addicts, but as long as you are careful and don't get into trouble, you don't have to. However, there is a serious problem at weekends with alcohol abuse. Although, as I say, it's not the most beautiful city in the world at first, the people are very friendly, the bars are great and it gradually wins you over. I liked it.
Quality of teaching / language progress
There should be more groups differentiating levels. In level C1 there were people with a very low C1 and people with a C2. This makes it difficult for teachers and students.
Accommodation
The rating of the accommodation depends on the room you get. On arrival I was given a room on the ground floor (they said it was the first) which was damp, cold, dark, dreadful. I complained and finally I was able to move to an outside room on the 7th floor. Nothing to see, great and good views. They should not have the same price.
2. Aug. 2023
2. Oksana Ukraine
102.Course: General English Intensive [English] - 3 weeks
102.Course: General English Intensive [English] - 3 weeks
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30. Jul. 2023
3. Ivan Croatia
103.Course: IH Belfast Adventure Ireland Programme - 2 weeks
103.Course: IH Belfast Adventure Ireland Programme - 2 weeks
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10. Oct. 2022
4. Daniel Spain
104.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
104.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
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2. Apr. 2022
5. Diana Spain
105.Course: General English [Inglés] - 2 weeks
105.Course: General English [Inglés] - 2 weeks
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13. Oct. 2021
6. Martin (51 years) 
106.Course: Intensive English Group - 2 weeks
106.Course: Intensive English Group - 2 weeks
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3. Oct. 2021
7. Shu Ling (40 years) Taiwan
107.Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
107.Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
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15. Apr. 2020
8. Edson (31 years) United Kingdom
108.Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
108.Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
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I really liked the school.
All the staff are very polite, I felt at home.
My suggestion is for teachers to provide feedback on student difficulties. Most students do not work in Northern Ireland, I think that establishing a student development plan during this period of the course would be interesting, I mean for example, where the student wants to go and what exactly he needs and work with development tests , to find out if at the end of the course he achieved this goal.
City/place
Belfast is amazing!
Quality of teaching / language progress
I had never taken an IELTS preparation course. For me Thomas is an excellent teacher, very objective and very technical in his observations. So far I haven't taken the IELTS test, but soon I will do it and return with the score result.
15. Nov. 2019
9. Maurizio (41 years) 
109.Course: General English - 25 weeks
109.Course: General English - 25 weeks
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16. Oct. 2019
10. Elodie (28 years) 
110.Course: General English [Anglais] - 2 weeks
110.Course: General English [Anglais] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The varied activities they offer and the patience that the teachers have with the students and above all they did not put pressure on me and I was able to progress at my own pace.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The activities of the establishment
City/place
Personally the climate was a bit harsh for me because I come from a warm country, but on the whole it is good. It is a very clean country that respects nature, which I find good. I didn't want to go out too much at night. But people are pleasant and remain positive.
Accommodation
The family received me well and I was very well taken care of. Even during my moments of panic and it is a very important element. And the fact that it is a bit far from the school allows us to start to visit and observe the life of the country.
26. Aug. 2019
11. Przemyslaw (38 years) Poland
111.Course: General English - 2 weeks
111.Course: General English - 2 weeks
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Sandhurst House Apartment
6. Aug. 2019
12. Tamás (46 years) Hungary
112.Course: Intensive English Group - 2 weeks
112.Course: Intensive English Group - 2 weeks
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14. May. 2019
13. Jutta (48 years) Germany
113.Course: General English [Englisch] - 1 week
113.Course: General English [Englisch] - 1 week
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Great city
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Excellent teachers, great atmosphere, well thought-out teaching material.
25. Mar. 2019
14. Gilles (58 years) France
114.Course: General English Intensive Plus [English] - 4 weeks
114.Course: General English Intensive Plus [English] - 4 weeks
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2. Aug. 2018
15. Devis (24 years) Italy
115.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
115.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers made the lessons very interesting. A lot of group exercises, which help you to socialise with the others. The school is simple and organised. My English improved for sure.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't miss the social activities proposed by the school. They help you to socialise with the other students and you can visit a lot of wonderful places.
Other comments
The staff are available at every request. The teachers are good. The school is near the city centre. Some classrooms are a little small.
17. Jul. 2018
16. Delane (56 years) Brazil
116.Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
116.Course: General English [English] - 2 weeks
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The teachers are excellent
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The staff are lovely
30. Apr. 2018
17. Françoise (69 years) France
117.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
117.Course: General English [English] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
I liked the method as well as an excellent preparation of our tuition and all the conversations we were encouraged to participate in. There were very pleasant students too.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is worthwhile visiting all other cities in Northern Ireland because their inhabitants are very friendly and welcoming and the scenery is beautiful.
Other comments
I'll go on attending International House.
19. Feb. 2018
18. Valentina (29 years)
118.Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course [Inglese] - 1 week
118.Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course [Inglese] - 1 week
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The teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
A better explanation of the planning right after the test
14. Nov. 2016
19. Mercedes (48 years)
119.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
119.Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The limited number of students per class. The professionalism of teachers.
12. Aug. 2016
20. Michal (13 years) United Kingdom
120.Course: Queens University Programme (12-17 years) - 2 weeks
120.Course: Queens University Programme (12-17 years) - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
I liked the excurcions and the English lessons the most.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Definitely, future students should not miss the excursion to the Stormont.
Other comments
Most of the students were from Spain and Italy. During free time they only spoke in their own language. It would be better if the students would be from different locations.
