International House Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Welcome walk: orientation around the city.
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.
School Chain: International House Belfast was formed in 2007. It is accredited by the British Council as well as members of English UK and MEI Relsa. Accredited by the Green Standard Schools for its contribution to sustainability. The chain is a certified Cambridge ESOL Examination and Teacher Training centre. They hold English courses for both adults and juniors.
English Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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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 |
Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1186 | 1419 | 1703 | 2270 | 2837 | 3405 | 3524 | 6462 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00


Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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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 |
Price in US$ | 360 | 719 | 1078 | 1438 | 1734 | 2081 | 2774 | 3468 | 4161 | 4344 | 8038 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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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 |
Price in US$ | 574 | 1148 | 1721 | 2295 | 2806 | 3367 | 4489 | 5611 | 6733 | 7130 | 13396 |
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 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 |
Price in US$ | 379 | 757 | 1135 | 1513 | 1892 | 2270 | 2648 | 3026 | 3405 | 3783 | 4539 |
Lessons are tailored to the needs of the student and ideal for anybody wanting to progress quickly. Lessons are 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 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 |
Price in US$ | 852 | 1703 | 2554 | 3405 | 4256 | 5107 | 5958 | 6809 | 7660 | 8511 | 10213 |
Private lessons for 2 people with a similar level who want to study together. Price per person. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | 6760 6422 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 8523 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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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 |
Price in US$ | 2364 | 4728 | 7092 | 9456 | 11820 | 14184 | 16548 | 18912 | 21276 | 23640 | 28367 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3770 3582 | 7000 6650 |
Price in US$ | 391 | 782 | 1173 | 1564 | 1892 | 2270 | 3026 | 3783 | 4539 | 4754 | 8826 |
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 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | 1232 1171 | -- | -- | 2376 2258 | -- | 3432 3261 | 3770 3582 | 7000 6650 |
Price in US$ | 1554 | 2996 | 4327 | 4754 | 8826 |
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 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3770 3582 | 7000 6650 |
Price in US$ | 391 | 782 | 1173 | 1564 | 1892 | 2270 | 3026 | 3783 | 4539 | 4754 | 8826 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3770 3582 | 7000 6650 |
Price in US$ | 391 | 782 | 1173 | 1564 | 1892 | 2270 | 3026 | 3783 | 4539 | 4754 | 8826 |
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: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 12
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Italy | 25% |
Spain | 15% |
Switzerland | 15% |
France | 6% |
Germany | 4% |
Turkey | 4% |
Saudi Arabia | 3% |
Japan | 2% |
Venezuela | 2% |
Vietnam | 2% |
Thailand | 2% |
China | 2% |
Korea | 1% |
Brazil | 1% |
Chile | 1% |
Other nationalities | 15% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 10% |
18-24 years | 15% |
25-34 years | 35% |
35-50 years | 30% |
>50 years | 10% |
Information for all courses offered by International House
There are no group course start dates for A1 (Beginner) on the General English / General English Intensive course in 2025. If a student has booked a course and, when arrives, is of Level A1, they will be moved to a one-to-one course of greater or equal value to what has been paid for.
01 Jan 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 12 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
180 £ return (both ways)
600 £ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid 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 |
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 £ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 215 | 65 |
Price in US$ | 286 | 571 | 856 | 1142 | 1427 | 1712 | 1998 | 2283 | 2854 | 3424 | 286 | 87 |
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 |
Price in US$ | 326 | 651 | 976 | 1301 | 1626 | 1951 | 2276 | 2602 | 3252 | 3902 | 326 | 87 |
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 £ | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 | 65 |
Price in US$ | 379 | 757 | 1135 | 1513 | 1892 | 2270 | 2648 | 3026 | 3783 | 4539 | 379 | 87 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Private studio in a centrally located building with laundry facilities, cinema room, gym, 24-hour reception and spacious communal areas.
Questions and answers about International House
- 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 - 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 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
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 - Is airport pickup offered by International House ?Yes. The school offers pickup from Belfast International Airport (90 £), Dublin Airport (300 £)
- 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)
- 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%).
- 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.
Terms of International House







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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.