International House Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Welcome walk: orientation around the city.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
This school is an exam centre for the Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) exams.
Location: International House Belfast is located in the historic capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast. The school is housed in the Holylands residential area of inner-south Belfast. The area is predominantly known for Queen's University Belfast, which is just a 5-minute walk down the road from the school, but is also home to attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum and the Queen's film theatre. There are many eateries, supermarkets and links to public transport nearby.
Getting around: There are several bus routes and stops within a 5-minute walk of the school's front doors. The closest train station to the school is the Botanic train station which is around a 500m walk away.
Course selection: IH Belfast provides English tuition for students of all levels and various needs. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), CELTA courses for aspiring teachers, English for work and English work placement programmes. Immersive junior courses for students aged 12-17 years of age are also available during the summer months. One-to-one tuition is available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme or course.
Accommodation: The school provides accommodation in homestays with local families and city centre studios, subject to availability.
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 285271 | 570542 | 855813 | 11401083 | 13751307 | 16501568 | 22002090 | 27502613 | 33003135 | 34453273 | 63756057 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at schoolOur price | 235224 | 470447 | 705670 | 940893 | 11251069 | 13501283 | 18001710 | 22502138 | 27002565 | 27952656 | 51254869 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 455433 | 910865 | 13651297 | 18201729 | 22252114 | 26702537 | 35603382 | 44504228 | 53405073 | 56555373 | 1062510094 |
The Intensive Plus course combines 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of private classes in the afternoon. Students can choose which subject they would like to study such as Business, Media, CLIL etc.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 27002565 | 30002850 | 36003420 |
Lessons are tailored to the needs of the student and ideal for anybody wanting to progress quickly. Lessons last 60 minutes.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 675642 | 13501283 | 20251924 | 27002565 | 33753207 | 40503848 | 47254489 | 54005130 | 60755772 | 67506413 | 81007695 |
Private lessons for 2 people with a similar level who want to study together. Price per person.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 18751782 | 37503563 | 56255344 | 75007125 | 93758907 | 1125010688 | 1312512469 | 1500014250 | 1687516032 | 1875017813 | 2250021375 |
Each Executive Immersion course is designed using both a level test and a detailed needs analysis. Every course is therefore tailor-made for each individual student.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 12321171 | -- | -- | -- | 23762258 | -- | -- | 34323261 |
The exam preparation courses combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 12321171 | -- | -- | -- | 23762258 | -- | -- | 34323261 |
The exam preparation course combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 12321171 | -- | -- | -- | 23762258 | -- | -- | 34323261 |
The exam preparation courses combines 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Starting dates:
4 weeks: 13 May, 11 Nov.
8 weeks: 15 Apr, 14 Oct.
12 weeks: 18 Mar, 16 Sep.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 12321171 | -- | -- | -- | 23762258 | -- | -- | 34323261 |
The exam preparation courses combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Our prices for International House include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Student opinions about International House , Belfast
International House , Belfast
Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Northern Ireland
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International House (IH)
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free parking
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 12Number of public PC workstations: 12
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Information for all courses offered by International House
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 12 Jul 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Airport transfer
120 £ return (both ways)
380 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 6 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Cricket | | 25 km |
Dancing | | 6 km |
Diving | | 33 km |
Field Hockey | | 8 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 2 km |
Horse riding | | 83 km |
Ice Hockey | | 11.6 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 25 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Windsurfing | | 133 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 215 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about International House
- Is it possible to book accommodation with a family in a single room with private bathroom?“Yes, the school offers homestay in a single room with private bathroom.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2023
- I want to book a junior programme for my child, but I may have to change the dates once I have confirmed the place. Is it possible to do this?“No problem! To confirm your place, you must indicate a specific starting date, but once the booking is confirmed, if you wish to change the dates, it won't be a problem to do so as long as there is availability. The sooner you let us know, the better, as places for juniors are quite limited.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
- Is there a safe/safety deposit box available to junior students? Where should my son keep his valuables during the summer camp?“Please don’t bring valuables. Money and Mobile Phones can be kept in students’ rooms or given to members of staff. Students are responsible for their own belongings.
We do ask that students bring their own phones with them so they can keep in touch with home while they are here. It is safe enough to keep these in their rooms.”Joanna, Administration from IH Belfast - Jun 08, 2023
FAQ about International House , Belfast
- Is it possible to take TKT Module 1 exam at your school?“Regarding the TKT course, unfortunately, schools in Belfast do not offer a TKT preparation course and exam at the moment. If you need any information about the B2, C1 or C2 exams, our team would be happy to help.
”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023 - What is the most popular accommodation offered by International House ?The accommodation City Centre Studios is the most popular among all our clients of International House
- Is airport pickup offered by International House ?Yes. The school offers pickup from Belfast International Airport (60 £), Dublin Airport (190 £)
- What is the number of students per class at International House ?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 12 students (General English Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International House ?100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International House from?The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Italy with a 25% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Spain (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International House offers courses for which ages?International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.