Most Popular Cities for English Courses in Northern Ireland

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#1 Belfast
4 English schools

4.6

(17 City ratings)

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4 language schools in Northern Ireland from 274£ for a 1 week English course

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English course types in Northern Ireland

General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.
Junior English courses
Junior English courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens.
- Children & Teenager English Camps - Northern Ireland (22)
- Family (Parent & Child) Courses - Northern Ireland (4)
Business English courses
Private or group business classes teach the English terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest.
English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their English level for University entry, employment or immigration.
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course.
- Private (One-to-One) Courses - Northern Ireland (15)
Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category.
- Teacher Training - Northern Ireland (4)
- School Trips / Groups - Northern Ireland (1)
Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's English level and provide real life work experience in English to enhance their CV and stand out from competition.
- English & Volunteering - Northern Ireland (1)
- University Courses - Northern Ireland (1)

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Northern Ireland ratings & opinions

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4.6

Overall attractiveness of Northern Ireland

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Information about Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the definition of beauty with it sweeping coastlines, crumpled castles and stately homes. The number one attraction is the Causeway Coast, the country's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a vast display of interesting rock formations and cliff walks makes it well worth a visit. The largest of its cities is the country's capital, Belfast, and the most famous thing to come out of Belfast was the RMS Titanic. The Titanic Belfast is amongst the most visited attractions in the city. It is a dedication to the place where the Titanic was designed, built and launched. Northern Ireland has a spectacular rural landscape with only five cities, which makes it the perfect place to escape the hussle bussle of city life.

Key Facts about Northern Ireland

Population: 66,489,000

Capital: London

Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.3499 USD)

Name of country in English: Northern Ireland (UK)

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires. Effective from 8th January 2025. Applications can be made from November 27th 2024 Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)

For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Northern Ireland in your country.

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