International House Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Welcome walk: orientation around the city.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Belfast is one of the top destinations our students liked most
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.
- The language school International House was founded in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2007.
- Legal name / parent company: International House Belfast Limited
- Tax registration ID: NI061539 (company ID)
- Abbreviated name of school: IH Belfast
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
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Price at School Our price | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1140 1083 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3445 3273 | 6375 6057 |
This is a more intensive General English course consisting of 25 lessons per week for those students who want extra tuition hours. Again, rather than look at what you have done in the past teachers look at what you know now and what you can do. The extra hours of tuition will allow you to further work on areas for improvement identified by your teacher.
As the name suggests, intensive English courses are best for students who would like to make progress quickly. For instance, many students choose to take an intensive course when they are aiming towards a specific goal, like a new job or educational course. Intensive courses are also popular with students who have limited time throughout the year to spend taking English lessons. Maximising the number of weekly teaching hours is an excellent way to fit learning English into your schedule, for instance if you have limited vacation days throughout the year.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | 235 224 | 470 447 | 705 670 | 940 893 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 2795 2656 | 5125 4869 |
The general English classes are aimed at helping you improve your English. Rather than look at what you have done in the past, teachers look at what you know now, or more specifically, what you can do. They use a wide range of material – from various course books to authentic material – to make the English lessons as engaging and relevant to you as possible.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price at School Our price | 455 433 | 910 865 | 1365 1297 | 1820 1729 | 2225 2114 | 2670 2537 | 3560 3382 | 4450 4228 | 5340 5073 | 5655 5373 | 10625 10094 |
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.
This is a course for people who want to combine their General English course with additional one-to-one English classes in areas of special interest and for specific purposes. Further to an initial placement test, we will also perform an in-depth needs analysis that will allow us to tailor the course to your specific needs. Your teacher will create a programme that best matches your learning style and focuses on the areas you need to develop most.
Courses include English for Journalism and Media Broadcasting, English for Medical Purposes, English and the Environment, Content and Language Integrated Learning for Teachers, Business English, Writing Practice, Practice for Fluency, and English for Work. Students can choose from almost any area of special interest. You can also choose additional one-to-one General English to give your course a boost!
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
Lessons are tailored to the needs of the student and ideal for anybody wanting to progress quickly. Lessons last 60 minutes.
Students can either study entirely in this way or, if they prefer, combine an Intensive Group course in the mornings with individual tuition in the afternoons.
The content, times and start dates of these private classes can be arranged to suit the individual student’s needs. For example, courses can be designed for people who need to develop negotiating skills, presentation skills, telephone skills, and writing skills, to consolidate their grammar and to improve their pronunciation.
The school offers individual tuition at all levels from beginner (A1) to proficiency (C2).
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price at School Our price | 675 642 | 1350 1283 | 2025 1924 | 2700 2565 | 3375 3207 | 4050 3848 | 4725 4489 | 5400 5130 | 6075 5772 | 6750 6413 | 8100 7695 |
Private lessons for 2 people with a similar level who want to study together. Price per person.
Students can either study entirely in this way or if they prefer, combine an Intensive Group course in the mornings with individual tuition in the afternoons.
The content, times and start dates of these private classes can be arranged to suit the individual student’s needs. For example, courses can be designed for people who need to develop negotiating skills, presentation skills, telephone skills, and writing skills, to consolidate their grammar and to improve their pronunciation.
The school offers individual tuition at all levels from beginner (A1) to proficiency (C2). The course consists of tailor-made classes for two students studying together, provided they have similar levels and linguistic needs.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price at School Our price | 1875 1782 | 3750 3563 | 5625 5344 | 7500 7125 | 9375 8907 | 11250 10688 | 13125 12469 | 15000 14250 | 16875 16032 | 18750 17813 | 22500 21375 |
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.
This is a 5-day English language training programme aimed at business people and executives which consists of an intensive study day from 09:00 to 17:30. All lessons are individual, one-to-one with your teacher. They carry out an in-depth needs analysis and design your course to meet your specific requirements.
These features combine to produce a course which provides an intensive, personalised language learning experience, enabling the course participant to make real progress in those areas which are most important to the individual concerned while spending only a short time away from work.
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 School Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1232 1171 | -- | -- | -- | 2376 2258 | -- | -- | 3432 3261 |
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.
A Cambridge English: B2 First (First Certificate in English) proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English. The B2 First (FCE) is accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.
Lessons combine exam preparation with the General English classes in the morning to ensure you receive development in your language skills also (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation). Teachers will give you advice on whether your current level is appropriate for the exam you wish to take. The afternoon exam preparation classes will focus on exam technique and awareness with use of past papers and exam specific course books.
The exam classes are aimed at familiarising you with the exam you have registered for, developing strategies on how to approach specific tasks and developing study skills and how to best prepare for the exam in your own time.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1232 1171 | -- | -- | -- | 2376 2258 | -- | -- | 3432 3261 |
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.
The C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) shows that you are a high achiever. Preparing for the C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.
Lessons combine exam preparation with the General English classes in the morning to ensure you receive development in your language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation). Teachers will give you advice on whether your current level is appropriate for the exam you wish to take. The afternoon exam classes will focus on exam technique and awareness with the use of past papers and exam-specific course books.
The exam classes are aimed at familiarising you with the exam you have registered for, developing strategies on how to approach specific tasks and developing study skills and how to best prepare for the exam in your own time.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1232 1171 | -- | -- | -- | 2376 2258 | -- | -- | 3432 3261 |
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.
A C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a native speaker.
Lessons combine exam preparation with the General English classes in the morning to ensure you receive development in your language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation). Teachers will give you advice on whether your current level is appropriate for the exam you wish to take. The afternoon exam classes will focus on exam technique and awareness with the use of past papers and exam-specific course books.
The exam classes are aimed at familiarising you with the exam you have registered for, developing strategies on how to approach specific tasks and developing study skills and how to best prepare for the exam in your own time.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | -- | -- | -- | 1232 1171 | -- | -- | -- | 2376 2258 | -- | -- | 3432 3261 |
The exam preparation courses combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the most popular official exams required to study, live or find a job in a place where speaking the English language is necessary. The majority of UK universities will use an applicant’s IELTS score to determine whether an applicant has the required level of English to follow a course. There is no pass or fail in IELTS – instead, scores are graded on a 9-band system.
Lessons combine exam preparation with the General English classes in the morning to ensure you receive development in your language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation). Teachers will give you advice on your current level. The afternoon exam classes will focus on exam technique and awareness with the use of past papers and exam-specific course books.
The exam classes are aimed at familiarising you with the IELTS test, developing strategies on how to approach specific tasks, developing study skills and how to best prepare for the exam in your own time, to feel prepared entering the exam centre.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- 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
International House (IH)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free parking
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
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
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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
The city centre studios offer private and shared studio and ensuite accommodation in the heart of Belfast city centre. The studios are on the doorstep of The Cathedral Quarter, Belfast’s most vibrant district with many coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and amazing street art. The residence offers a wide range of fantastic facilities including WiFi throughout, a mindfulness space and a social programme with native-speaking students.
Students can choose to live in a private studio or in their own ensuite bedroom in a shared studio with a maximum of 3 other people.
Facilities include:
- Heating, hot water and electricity
- 24 hour staffed reception
- Laundry facilities onsite
- Spacious communal areas including study rooms
- Gym
- Cinema Room
- Hosting kitchen
- Mindfulness room
- WiFi throughout
- Double bed
- Bed linen and towels
- Fridge-freezer
- Cooker and oven
- Iron and ironing board
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
Homestay accommodation allows you to immerse yourself in local culture, using English with your hosts at every opportunity so that you are learning even when you’re not in the classroom!
The school has carefully selected local hosts who offer accommodation on a half-board basis. The hosts are warm, welcoming, and helpful and will make every effort to include you in local culture.
The hosts are families, couples and single people. The school has chosen them for you because they have clean, comfortable homes near the school, and they offer a friendly welcome to the students. The school visits all the host families regularly to make sure the accommodation they offer is of the highest standard.
Hosts provide two meals a day (breakfast and dinner), a bedroom with somewhere to put your clothes, and a table to work at.
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
Homestay accommodation allows you to immerse yourself in local culture, using English with your hosts at every opportunity so that you are learning even when you’re not in the classroom!
The school has carefully selected local hosts who offer accommodation on a half board basis. The hosts are warm, welcoming, helpful and will make every effort to include you in local culture.
The hosts are families, couples and single people. The school has chosen them for you because they have clean, comfortable homes near the school, and they offer a friendly welcome to the students. The school visits all the host families regularly to make sure the accommodation they offer is of the highest standard.
Hosts provide two meals a day (breakfast and dinner), a bedroom with somewhere to put your clothes, and a table to work at.
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
The city centre studios offer private and shared studio and ensuite accommodation in the heart of Belfast city centre. The studios are on the doorstep of The Cathedral Quarter, Belfast’s most vibrant district with many coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and amazing street art. The residence offers a wide range of fantastic facilities including WiFi throughout, a mindfulness space and a social programme with native-speaking students.
Students can choose to live in a private studio or in their own ensuite bedroom in a shared studio with a maximum of 3 other people.
Facilities include:
- Heating, hot water and electricity.
- 24-hour staffed reception.
- Laundry facilities onsite.
- Spacious communal areas including study rooms.
- Gym.
- Cinema Room.
- Hosting kitchen.
- Mindfulness room.
- WiFi throughout.
- Double bed.
- Bed linen and towels.
- Fridge-freezer.
- Cooker and oven.
- Iron and ironing board.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
The city centre studios offer private and shared studio and ensuite accommodation in the heart of Belfast city centre. The studios are on the doorstep of The Cathedral Quarter, Belfast’s most vibrant district with many coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and amazing street art. The residence offers a wide range of fantastic facilities including WiFi throughout, a mindfulness space and a social programme with native-speaking students.
Students can choose to live in a private studio or in their own ensuite bedroom in a shared studio with a maximum of 3 other people.
Facilities include:
- Heating, hot water and electricity
- 24 hour staffed reception
- Laundry facilities onsite
- Spacious communal areas including study rooms
- Gym
- Cinema Room
- Hosting kitchen
- Mindfulness room
- WiFi throughout
- Double bed
- Bed linen and towels
- Fridge-freezer
- Cooker and oven
- Iron and ironing board
Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Northern Ireland
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Student opinions about International House , Belfast
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 ,
- 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.