Adult English holidays · Killarney, Ireland
Come on your own. Feel welcome from day one.
Spend some time improving your English in a small, friendly school. Meet people from other countries, enjoy a personal welcome and make time for the lakes, mountains and life of Killarney.
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A small school. A personal welcome.
You do not need to travel with someone to feel at home here.
Since 2000, Killarney School of English has welcomed international students to our family-run school. The school is owned and managed by husband and wife Feargal and Nicola. We get to know you, help you settle in and support you throughout your stay.
Our main adult school is on Muckross Road, beside Killarney National Park. Between lessons, enjoy a coffee in the student common room, chat with your classmates or have lunch in the outdoor picnic area.
Our qualified, experienced teachers focus on practical English you can use every day. Small classes give you opportunities to speak, ask questions and build confidence.
Why study at KSOE?Your goals. Your pace.
Build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation taught in context. Spoken communication is at the heart of our lessons.
15 hours per week
A balanced choice for an English holiday. Learn in friendly group classes and keep your afternoons free to enjoy Killarney.
20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Choose more group English lessons if you want to make learning the main focus of your stay.
Personal tuition in the afternoon
Add individual lessons to focus on the English that matters most to you.
Not sure which course to choose? Tell us your current level, your goals and your dates. We will help you find the right option.
English you can use
Complete an online placement test before your course. We use it to help place you in a class suited to your English level.
We offer six adult levels, from Beginner (Pre-A1) to Advanced (C1). Lessons include conversations, discussions, pair work and practical language tasks, so you can practise using English in real situations.
Our directors both hold master’s degrees in TESOL. Our teachers are qualified English language professionals who take part in ongoing training and development.
Your afternoons. Your Ireland.
After your morning classes, the day is yours. Walk or cycle in the National Park, visit Ross Castle and Muckross House, or enjoy Killarney’s cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and live music.
Travelling independently gives you freedom to choose your own pace. Our team are happy to suggest places to visit and things to do.
Feel at home in Killarney
A welcoming household, an independent apartment or the comfort of a hotel. We can help you consider the options for your short stay.
Experience everyday life in Ireland and practise English outside school. Students normally have a single bedroom unless another arrangement is requested.
Breakfast, packed lunch and an evening meal are included. Our accommodation team can help with questions during your stay.
Host family accommodation
Choose from Killarney’s hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, with options for different tastes and budgets.
We can advise on suitable locations. Book early for summer, particularly July and August.
An apartment, cottage or holiday home gives you your own kitchen and the freedom to organise your stay.
We can suggest areas to consider. A car gives you more choice of accommodation outside the town centre.
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Before you book
A few answers for adults considering a short stay in Killarney.
Yes. You are welcome to travel independently. Your classes, the student common room and our weekly social evening give you opportunities to meet other students. Our small school team can help you settle in.
Yes. This page is for adult English holidays of 1–12 weeks. Tell us your preferred dates and how long you would like to stay so we can check the course options for you.
Adult English courses are available year-round. Contact us to confirm availability for your dates and English level.
We offer six adult levels, from Beginner (Pre-A1) to Advanced (C1). Complete the placement test before your course, and contact us about the right class for your dates.
There is no organised daily adult afternoon activity programme. A weekly pub evening / social programme is included. With morning General English, you have time to explore independently. The school are happy to advise you, or visit our Things to Do page.
Our adult school is on Muckross Road, Killarney. See our travel information or ask the team for guidance. School bus transport within Killarney town is included where applicable.
The total depends on your course, length of stay and accommodation. Check our current prices or email your dates and preferences for a personal quote.
A warm welcome awaits
Tell us your dates, how many weeks you would like to study and what you want to achieve. We will help you plan your stay.
Explore our English programmes and plan your time in Killarney.
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If you have any questions, please email us at info@ksoe.com.
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