Killarney School of English Kerry, Ireland
- Location opposite Killarney National Park
- Free bike rental for students to explore the area.
- Large private garden area for picnics and socialising.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Prices for each activity range from EUR 15-30.
Location: Killarney School of English is located in the town of Killarney, in the southwestern region of Kerry in Ireland. The adult school is a three-storey building set in its own gardens with a view of the lakes and mountains. Within walking distance of the school, there are several shops, supermarkets, a commercial shopping centre and parks.
Getting around: Killarney is a great town to walk around. Travelling outside of the town is also made easy, as the Killarney train and bus stations are within walking distance of the school's front doors.
Course selection: In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, Killarney School of English provides English plus Activity programmes and Junior programmes several times throughout the year. English Plus Horse-Riding is also available.
Social and cultural: The school's most popular activities are the Ross Castle tour and lake boat trip, the day trip to Dingle Peninsula and for teenagers, the Ballyhass Lake activity centre. Killarney is a stop on the famous driving route, the Ring of Kerry. The area also promotes historical and natural sites such as Muckross House, Muckross Abbey and the Killarney National Park.
Accommodation: The school can arrange accommodation in a local homestay family (full-board).
English Courses
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€350€333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,500 3,325 | 2,200 2,090 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 784 | 1,175 | 1,567 | 1,958 | 2,350 | 2,741 | 3,133 | 3,524 | 3,916 | 2,461 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive 30
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€600€570 / week More


| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,800 4,560 | 5,400 5,130 | 6,000 5,700 | 7,200 6,840 |
| Price in US$ | 672 | 1,343 | 2,014 | 2,685 | 3,356 | 4,028 | 4,699 | 5,370 | 6,041 | 6,712 | 8,055 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive 2020 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€450€428 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,050 3,848 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,400 5,130 |
| Price in US$ | 504 | 1,007 | 1,511 | 2,014 | 2,517 | 3,021 | 3,524 | 4,028 | 4,531 | 5,034 | 6,041 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Intensive 25 25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€550€523 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,750 2,613 | 3,300 3,135 | 3,850 3,658 | 4,400 4,180 | 4,950 4,703 | 5,500 5,225 | 6,600 6,270 |
| Price in US$ | 616 | 1,231 | 1,846 | 2,461 | 3,077 | 3,692 | 4,307 | 4,922 | 5,538 | 6,153 | 7,383 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Combined English Course20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€600€570 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,800 4,560 | 5,400 5,130 | 6,000 5,700 | 7,200 6,840 |
| Price in US$ | 672 | 1,343 | 2,014 | 2,685 | 3,356 | 4,028 | 4,699 | 5,370 | 6,041 | 6,712 | 8,055 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
General English Academic Year15 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€132€126 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,290 3,126 |
| Price in US$ | 3,681 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 25 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
English Plus Activities for Teenagers (13 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from€550€523 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,750 2,613 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 616 | 1,231 | 1,846 | 2,461 | 3,077 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration- 60 min
One-To-One English Course 10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€500€475 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 500 475 | 1,000 950 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,000 4,750 | 6,000 5,700 |
| Price in US$ | 560 | 1,119 | 1,678 | 2,238 | 2,797 | 3,356 | 3,916 | 4,475 | 5,034 | 5,594 | 6,712 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 3 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Our prices for Killarney School of English include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
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Killarney School of English
“Its the perfect place to improve your English in a beautiful setting. The school prides itself on the quality of its teachers and friendliness of the administrative staff.”
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Killarney School of English and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2000
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Bike rental
Free coffee
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 15% |
| Spain | 15% |
| France | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Thailand | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 36% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 50Throughout the year: 40Junior courses - In summer: 75
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years4 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by Killarney School of English
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
What is included in the fees:
- All course materials.
- An information pack on arrival.
- Bus transport to and from school.
- WiFi and internet access.
- A certificate of attendance and achievement on completion of the
course. - Free bike rental on a first come first served basis.
- Free access to the self-access room with readers, Exam Papers,
Pronunciation guides, Reading and Writing Practice, Grammar and
Vocabulary Practice, DVDs and English Language Magazines.
- All course materials.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Climb up Torc Waterfall/
Mountain.
- Guided walk around town
- Table Teenis competition
- Darts competition]
- St. Brigid's day celebration
- St Patrick's day celebration
- Easter Egg hunt
-Pub evenings Adults - Paid activities
- none
Junior - Free activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Paid activities
- They include cycling, nature trails, Football, Gaelic Football, Tag Rugby, Zumba, Capoeira, arts and crafts, drama, traditional music and Irish dancing lessons. In addition there are visits to pet farms and traditional farms and a fabulous visit to Ross Castle with a boat trip to Inisfallen Island.
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
1 rating Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 707 | 1,060 | 1,413 | 1,767 | 2,120 | 2,473 | 2,826 | 3,533 | 4,239 | 354 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €42 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Homestay Juniors - Children Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 707 | 1,060 | 1,413 | 1,767 | 2,120 | 2,473 | 2,826 | 3,533 | 4,239 | 354 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 25.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €42 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 3
- Maximum age of students
- 12
Homestay Juniors - Teenager Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
€275/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Price in US$ | 324 | 648 | 972 | 1,296 | 1,620 | 1,943 | 2,267 | 2,591 | 3,239 | 3,886 | 324 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 25.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €39 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 15
- Maximum age of students
- 17
Questions and answers about Killarney School of English
Are lunch and snacks included in the program "English Plus Horse-riding"?
How are the horse riding lessons organized?
What time does the program "English Plus Horse-riding" start and finish?
Can I use the internet for free in my host family at Killarney School of English?
How do I get to school from the host family, is there a public bus?
I am staying with a host family at Killarney School of English. Will the family pick me up from the railway station?
Can I change my host family "in an emergency" if I am planning a longer stay at Killarney School of English?
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Terms of Killarney School of English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- Killarney School of English Limited | Tax registration ID: TIN:6382192A
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.











The course consists of 15 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week.