Accommodation · Host families

An Irish home.
A warm welcome.

Stay with a caring host family in Killarney and make English part of your everyday life.

Share in family life, enjoy conversation and experience the warmth and friendliness of an Irish home during your course.

Cooking together in an Irish host family home
English beyond the classroomSpeaking and listening through daily family life.
Comfortable, inspected homesOur accommodation officer visits host homes.
Transport to schoolTravel to and from school is provided.

Live the language

Feel part of an Irish family.

Our hosts are native English speakers. They welcome you into their family life, giving you opportunities to practise speaking and listening in a relaxed, everyday setting.

We have built strong relationships with our host families. Their modern, comfortable homes offer a welcoming base while you study English and explore Killarney.

All host families live within 30 minutes of the school. If you prefer to stay near the town centre or in the countryside, tell us and we will try to find a suitable family.

A glimpse of homestay life

More than a place to stay.

Browse photographs from our host family gallery. The images change every five seconds; use the controls to browse or pause.

Watch our videos

Discover the host family experience.

Explore our host family video playlist and get a feel for this way of staying in Killarney.

Open the full host family playlist on YouTube ↗

Support for your stay

Homes chosen with care.

All host homes are inspected by our accommodation officer, and our host families are Garda vetted.

Our school team can help you discuss your accommodation needs before you arrive and answer questions during your stay.

Quick answers

Questions about homestays?

How far are host families from the school?

All host families live within 30 minutes of the school. Transport to and from school is provided.

Can you help with dietary requirements or allergies?

Please tell us about your dietary requirements, allergies or special needs before booking so we can discuss these with a suitable host family.

Can our children stay with a family with children?

If you are travelling with children, we will try to find a family with children of a similar age.

Can we request a town or countryside location?

Yes. Tell us your preference and we will try to find a suitable host family near the town centre or in the countryside.

Let’s plan your stay

Your Irish welcome starts here.

Tell us when you would like to visit and who will be travelling. We will help you plan your English course and host family accommodation.