Killarney School of EnglishKerry, Ireland
- Location opposite Killarney National Park
- Free bike rental for students to explore the area.
- Large private garden area for picnics and socialising.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0/5.0)
- Top rated social activities (4.5/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- 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).
- The language school Killarney School of English was founded in Kerry, Ireland in 2000.
- Legal name / parent company: Killarney School of English Limited
- Tax registration ID: TIN:6382192A
English Courses
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Price at school Our price | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 | 5400 5130 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 |
It is designed for students who wish to make a big improvement in their level of English over a short period of time. Classes are 6 hours per day 5 days a week. English classes in the afternoon usually have fewer students so you can study more of your specific needs.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price at school Our price | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 2090 | 3500 3325 |
The course covers the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation if necessary with a specific emphasis on improving oral communication and listening. Materials are taken from a whole range of diverse texts in order to tailor-make the programme to each group of students.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
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Price in € | 550 523 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It is designed for those students that wish to take part in a group class in the mornings but would also like to enjoy the school’s interesting and varied afternoon activity programme.
The course includes 15 hours of General English in a group + 15 hours afternoon activities per week from 14:00 to 17:00 as well as a day trip on Saturdays.
The adult programme has more of a nature and cultural emphasis including visits to Ross Castle, Muckross House, as well as outdoor activities such as cycling and walks in the National Park.
Saturday day trips include trips to Cork,Blarney, Glengarrif, Garinish Island, the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price at school Our price | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 4050 3848 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 |
It is designed for students who wish to make a big improvement in their level of English over a short period of time. Classes are 4 hours per day 5 days a week. English classes in the afternoon usually have fewer students so you can study more of your specific needs.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
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Price at school Our price | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 4950 4703 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 |
It is designed for students who wish to make a big improvement in their level of English over a short period of time. Classes are 5 hours per day 5 days a week. English classes in the afternoon usually have fewer students so you can study more of your specific needs.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price at school Our price | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 | 5400 5130 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 |
The course consists of 15 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week.
The course includes 15 hours of General English per week in a group + 1 hour of private tuition per afternoon.
It is designed for those students that wish to take part in a group class covering the four major skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing but would also like to get individual help for specific areas of their language learning. One-to-one classes are a fantastic way to make a very rapid improvement in a student’s level of English over a short period of time. These classes can even be tailor-made to suit the student’s needs which may include English for Law, Medicine, Hotel and Catering or Tourism.
What is included in the fess:
- All course materials
- An information pack on arrival
- Bus transport to and from school
- Wi-Fi and internet access
- A certificate of attendance and achievement on completion of 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.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 2090 | 3500 3325 |
It offers you 25 weeks of General English. To help you pay for this you can work up to 20 hours per week while studying and up to 40 hours per week for the 8 weeks you do not study.
Killarney is an extremely busy tourist town and is always looking for workers, especially in the summer from June to September.
This course allows you to stay in Ireland for 8 months.
Depending on your English level, you will have to take an exam before you finish your course. This can be arranged and paid for after you arrive at school.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price in € | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is available to all teenagers and is the only course available for teenagers who are not travelling with their parents. It consists of 15 hours of English in a group class per week plus 15 hours of activities in the afternoons and a Saturday day trip.
The curriculum tends to follow a communicative approach with teachers using a methodology that emphasises the use of role-play, situational dialogues, discussion and games to increase confidence and improve fluency. Reading and writing skills also play a part in helping the speaking as they generate and consolidate new vocabulary and grammar.
In order to reinforce the communicative and fun aspect of the programme, there is a performance at the end of the week during which each class sings a song or performs a role-play or sketch and awards are given for the best performance. Teenagers love this chance to compete with each other and show off their dancing, singing and/or acting skills.
Examples of the activities in the afternoon:
- Scavenger hunt around Killarney.
- Kayaking on Lough Leane.
- Gaelic football and Hurling.
- Capoeira.
- Ball Sports.
- Cycling around Muckross Lake.
- Jaunting car trip around town.
There is also a day trip on Saturdays included in the price: trips to Cork, Limerick, Dingle and the Gap of Dunloe.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course takes place at the Kids Zone, an area at the back of the main building, specifically designed to hold the children's classes. Children would be separated by ages (3-5, 6-7, 8-12) and levels. The programme listed includes only the English lessons.
The children’s English language curriculum is designed to make the act of language learning both fun and stimulating for young learners. It combines the most up-to-date communicative language teaching methodology with role play, songs and games to ensure that children leave with a positive feeling about their learning experience in Killarney.
The teachers concentrate on encouraging communication. There is more focus on communication and creativity (drawings, songs, play etc.). Materials are taken from a whole range of diverse texts in order to tailor-make the course to each group of students.
5 different levels are available from Introduction to Pre Intermediate (pre-A1-B1).
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
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Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is only available to teenagers who are staying in Killarney with their parents. It consists of 15 hours of English in a group class per week (mornings only).
The curriculum tends to follow a communicative approach with teachers using a methodology that emphasises the use of role-play, situational dialogues, discussion and games to increase confidence and improve fluency. Reading and writing skills also play a part in helping the speaking as they generate and consolidate new vocabulary and grammar.
In order to reinforce the communicative and fun aspect of the programme, there is a performance at the end of the week during which each class sings a song or performs a role-play or sketch and awards are given for the best performance. Teenagers love this chance to compete with each other and show off their dancing, singing and/or acting skills.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
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Price at school Our price | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
If you feel you have more specific needs that cannot be accommodated in a group class it is possible to take a one-to-one course in the afternoons only. You can decide in advance how many classes you wish to take and inform what you wish to be taught at that time. It can simply be General English if you wish or something more specialised such as pronunciation practice, business, medical or legal English. Materials are hand-picked from a variety of different sources to ensure that the student’s needs are met at all times.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
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Price in € | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
15 hours General English in Group Class + 10 hours Horse Riding (afternoons) and Saturday Day Trip.
This programme is not suitable for Advanced horse riders. Available only during Easter or the summer months, the horse riding part of the programme will be delivered by Abbeyglen Equestrian Centre, one of the best equestrian centres in Kerry.
The Horse riding centre offers a series of delightful treks through the woodlands, as well as lessons, jumping, pony games and stable management in their indoor ménage area.
Morning: 9:45 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Information for all courses offered by Killarney School of English
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.
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- 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
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.”
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge 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
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Guided walk around town
Adults - Paid activities
- Day trip to Kenmare
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 25.
All the families are native speakers. You will be placed with caring host families who will involve you in their family life giving you plenty of speaking and listening practice. The host families will be happy to deal with any dietary requirements, allergies or special needs you may have. If you have children the school will try and find a family with children of a similar age.
All homes are modern and comfortable. The bedroom should include a desk/ table for study, adequate storage for clothes and a comfortable bed with fresh bed linen provided at least once a week.
You will experience the warmth and friendliness of an Irish home. All homes are inspected by the school´s accommodation officer.
Transport is provided to and from school.
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 25.
All host families are native speakers. You will be placed with caring families who will involve you in their family life giving you plenty of speaking and listening practice. The host families will be happy to deal with any dietary requirements, allergies or special needs you may have. If you have children the school will try and find a family with children of a similar age. All host families live within 30 minutes of the school. Transport is provided to and from school. All homes are inspected by the school's accommodation officer. In line with Department of Education guidelines, the host families are Garda Vetted (Police background check).
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Price in € | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Special dietary supplement: EUR 25.
All the families are native speakers. You will be placed with caring host families who will involve you in their family life giving you plenty of speaking and listening practice. The host families will be happy to deal with any dietary requirements, allergies or special needs you may have.
All homes are modern and comfortable. The bedroom should include a desk/ table for study, adequate storage for clothes and a comfortable bed with fresh bed linen provided at least once a week.
You will experience the warmth and friendliness of an Irish home. All homes are inspected by the school´s accommodation officer.
Transport is provided to and from school.
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Student opinions about Killarney School of English, Kerry
FAQ about Killarney School of English, Kerry
- What is the best price for a course at Killarney School of English, Kerry?English courses at Killarney School of English start at 174 € for General English Academic Year course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Killarney School of English?The accommodation Host Family is the most popular among all our clients of Killarney School of English
- What is the number of students per class at Killarney School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Killarney School of English varies from 1 students (One-To-One English Course ) to 12 students (English Plus Activities for Teenagers)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Killarney School of English?100% of teachers at Killarney School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Killarney School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Killarney School of English comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Killarney School of English offers courses for which ages?Killarney School of English offers courses from 3 years to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.