Courses

Enrolement

Accommodation

Social Programme

Travel

 

COURSES

What courses do you offer?
Is the school for Juniors or adults?
What's the minimum age to enter an EFL course?
How big are the classes?
How long will it take me to speak English fluently?
Where are the students from?
How is the school different from other schools?
Do I get a certificate at the end?
Are there any international exams I can take to show my English ability?
How long can I stay?
Are your courses recognised by the anyone?
Who can help if I have problems during my stay ?

 

ENROLMENT
How do I book a course?
Is there an entry test of my English?
How do I pay my fees?

 

ACCOMMODATION

What happens if I do not like my homestay family?
What time is the evening meal?
How do I get to School every day?
How do you select your host families?
How many students stay with a host family?
Do you offer alternative accommodation?

 

SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
Does the School arrange excursions?
What kind of activities are included in the Social Programme?
Do I have to take part in the activities?

 

TRAVEL
Where is Killarney?
What happens when I arrive?
How do I get from the airport to Killarney?

How do I get to Killarney?

 

 

Courses

 

What courses do you offer?
We offer the following courses
General English (We concentrate on speaking and listening skills as well as essential grammar and vocabulary. The course is from 15 - 30  per week . For more details click HERE

Private Tuition (one to one). The course can be for as many hours per week as you wish per week. This course is designed to suit students who wish to learn and practice as much English as possible in a short time. The cost is 30 Euros per hour. For details click HERE

English for Families. Your children can study also with us in differnt classes form you. More information click HERE

English for Special Purposes (e.g. English for business, hotels, law, engineering etc.)These courses can be alone or  can be combined with the General English course.
For more details click HERE

 

Examination Classes (preparation for Cambridge and TOEFL certificates) Due to the small numbers of students in these classes students can get individual attention, or can be combined with the General English course. These specially designed courses cover the complete syllabus and give you the necessary practice for the exams.  For more details click HERE

All the above courses can be done on a one-to-one basis. Please contact for more information.

 

Is the school for Juniors or adults?
We are able to accommodate not only adults but also young children (3-12 years old) and teenagers (13-17 years old). This means that parents can receive classes with the reassurance that at the same time their children are receiving the best in English language tuition in a study environment that is both appealing and safe. Young children and adults are at our school in Muckross and teens are at our school in Lisivigeen on the outskirts of Killarney. 

What'sthe minimum age to enter an EFL course ?
The minimum age for the Junior Programme is 3.

How big are the classes?
Classes are very small. The average size of classes for adults is as follows.
Between 1-6 students from September to June
and between 6-10 students from July to August. 
The maximum number of students in any adult class is 10.

The manimun number of students in any children's class is 12.
The maximum number of students in any teenage class is 15.

How long will it take me to speak English fluently?
It's up to YOU! It depends on how much effort you put before, during and after the class, basically on how hard you study.

Whereare the Killarney School of English  students from?
Last summer we had adults from Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia. We had Juniors from Spain, Germany, France, Brazil and Japan. See our students gallery HERE

How isthe school different from other schools?
Our school is a small school with small classes where you will get excellent attention to your needs in a friendly learning environment. Our school is also located next door to the Muckross national Park, which is 22,000 acres of mountains, lakes, rivers and woodlands. For more information on the school.
For more information click HERE

Do I get a certificate at the end?
Yes, all students are entitled to Killarney School of English Certificate of attendance and achievement on successful completion of their course.

Are there any international exams I can take to show my English ability?
We arrange a large number of international examinations such as those set by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). Many of our courses are specially designed to help you prepare for these exams, should you wish to take them and gain an internationally recognised qualification. In addition we also run a number of specially designed intensive exam preparation courses for these challenging exams, as well as IELTS preparation courses.
For more information click HERE

How long can I stay?
The shortest course length is usually one week. You can stay from one week to one year. 

Are your EFL courses recognised by the anyone ?
Yes, we are accredited by The Irish Department of Education and ACELS.

Whocan help if I have problems during my stay ?
There are lots of people here to help you. If you have a problem with your course you can speak with your tutor or with the EFL Coordinator; if you have accommodation problems, speak to the welfare officer - and the school  has people to assist with visa problems, health problems, and any personal problems.

 

Enrolment

 

 

How do I book a course?
You can book online HERE  or we can send you an application form which you can complete and return to us by e-mail or by fax to 00353-64-37619

Is there an entry test of my English?
Prior to  arrival you will take a test to determine your level of English, and will be placed in a class with other students of the same level.

How do I pay my fees?
Payment can be made by

• Bank transfer to Killarney School of English account Our account number is 14071009
  
  Our Bank is
  Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
  25 Main Street,
  Killarney,
  Co. Kerry,
  Ireland,
  
  Sort Code 93-63-32

• By Visa or MasterCard. You can email your Visa number,  expiry date and security code (last 3 numbers on the back of the card) or you can fax your card number and expiry date to 00353-64-37619

 

Accommodation

What happens if I do not like my homestay family ?
We understand that sometimes it is difficult to get used to living in a new culture and our homestay families also understand this. However, if for some reason you are uncomfortable with your homestay family during your first week, we will find you another family. We know how important it is to be comfortable in your homestay situation. You are requested to speak to us  if you have any difficulties.

At what time is the evening meal?
Families eat early in Ireland - usually between 5.30 and 7.00pm. You will then have time to do your homework or to go out to meet your friends in Killarney.

How do I get to School every day?
Houses are normally located within 45 minutes of the school. We have a bus which collects students each morning. It is easy to walk also  bicycles are available to rent

How do you select your host families?
We have our own welfare officer who visits all our families - not just when they are new, but regularly. Our families comply with the ACELS Code of Practice for host families.

How manystudents stay with a host family? Typically, families will have one or two students. Students have their own room. No two students of the same nationality share a house unless you request this.

Do you offer alternative accommodation?
Yes. We can arrange accommodation in hotels (1 -5 Star). We can also arrange Guest Houses, hotels, guest houses, holiday homes, and Hostels.

For more details on accommodation click HERE

 

Social Programme

Does the School Office arrange excursions?
Yes, there are trips to places of interest outside Killarney. We arrange a day long excursion every week to visit such famous places as The Ring of Kerry, The Dingle Peninsula, Blarney Castle, The Beara Peninsula or Tralee & North Kerry. The educational value of the excursion is exploited by choosing varied educational destinations but also by class preparation before traveling and feedback after returning.

Do I have to take part in the activities?
No. Activities are a separate course which you can combine with your English course if you wish.

Travel

 

 

Where is Killarney?
Killarney is located in the majestic South West of Ireland 10 miles from Kerry International Airport, which is served daily from the U.K. and Europe. It is on the N22 60 miles from Cork city. (See Map below) For more details on Killarney click HERE

 

 

What happens when I arrive?
You can be met at Kerry International airport or at Killarney Station, when you arrive and taken either to the school or home. From the moment you arrive in Killarney, you will receive complete care and attention from Killarney School of English staff and homestay families.

 
How do I get from the airport to Killarney?
We will collect you form Kerry Airport free of charge (September - June only) . If you arrive at a different airport we can give you bus and train times to Killarney station, where we will collect you, or we can arrange for you to be collected at another airport.

How do I get to Killarney?

Details on flights to Kerry (10 km from Killarney), Cork, Shannon and Dublin are HERE.