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Study English & Work in Killarney 2027

Your 8-Month Irish Adventure starts here! 

 

  • 25 weeks of English

  • 8 weeks holiday

  • Stamp 2 eligible so you can work in Ireland

  • 15 hours English per week

  • Small classes

  • TIE exam, medical insurance and learner protection insurance included

  • Visa support

  • Social events Programme 

  • All this for €2700!

 

Spend 8 months living in one of Ireland’s most beautiful tourist destinations, improve your English, work legally in local tourism, make friends from around the world, live in a genuine Irish community and have a completely different Irish experience from living in a big city. 

 

Why choose Killarney?

  • Killarney is located in Ireland’s largest National Park
  • Killarney is a safe, friendly, beautiful town.
  • Killarney has excellent tourism employment opportunities.  
  • Killarney is located 1 hour from Cork, 90 minutes from Limerick and 1 hour from Dingle 
  • Killarney has more affordable accommodation options than Dublin or Cork
  • Killarney is the outdoor adventure centre of Ireland and has a great nightlife. 

 

 

Will I make friends?

Yes you will. Killarney is a very friendly, welcoming town. We have welcomed visitors for over 250 years. You will be able to make friends through;

    • Meeting the other students at the school
    • Our social events programme at the school
    • Our student WhatsApp group
    • Our pub evenings
    • Language exchange opportunities locally
    • Clubs and Societies (e.g we have 4 football clubs in Killarney, always looking for new players) 
    • Your work colleagues at your job

 

Can I get a job? 

Yes you can.

  • Killarney is one of Ireland’s busiest and best-known tourist towns and there are many jobs in the tourism industry  These jobs are usually in hotels, B&Bs, restaurants or pubs.
  • The school will help you find a job by
    • advertising suitable jobs (Director Feargal’s family have worked in tourism for over 100 years) 
    • helping you with your CV
    • Organising monthly job clinics 
    • providing a dedicated helpline if you have any problem in your job
  • A valid Stamp 2 immigration permission allows you to work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during June, July, August and September and from 15 December to 15 January.

 

Where can I live?

We are here to help you and recommend the following.

Weeks 1-3: (or as many weeks as you wish) We can arrange a local host family that will

  • provide a private single en suite bedroom
  • provide all your meals
  • provide opportunities to practise English 
  • provide a Killarney Orientation
  • help you to settle in and meet Irish people

 

 

Weeks 3-onwards: Shared house / apartment

          • live with other international workers or students
          • live within walking distance of the town centre
          • pay much less rent than you would in Dublin or Cork 

 

 

Is Killarney cheaper than Dublin?

Yes it is.

GoStudy’s current estimate gives Killarney a significant cost advantage over Dublin. It estimates weekly living costs of approximately €285 in Killarney compared with €439 in Dublin. Over the 33-week programme, that could mean a saving of approximately €5,082.

  • Shared accommodation is significantly cheaper.
  • You don’t need public transport in Killarney. Most students walk or cycle. We also have a school minibus which can collect you from your stops for a minimal fee.  
  • Night time socialising is cheaper in Killarney than Dublin.

 

 

Is life in Killarney better than Dublin?

We think so.

Dublin

Killarney
Large international city Small Irish town
Urban environment Nature and outdoor lifestyle
Higher accommodation costs Lower overall living costs
Large international student community Greater immersion in a local Irish community
Greater reliance on public transport Most places accessible on foot or by bicycle
Typically larger schools Small school and small classes
Large international student population Diverse student mix
Large student numbers Personal attention and individual support

 

 

Will I be bored in Killarney?

You will not be bored. Although Killarney is small, it has much to offer

 

  • Historical Sites/Landmarks

  • Walking Routes

  • Mountain Hiking and Climbing Routes

  • Walking Tours

  • Cycling

  • Day Trips 

  • Indoor Activities

  • Outdoor Activities

  • Water Activities

  • Watersports

  • Beaches 

  • Jaunting Car Tours

  • Farms

  • Horse-riding

  • Concerts/Shows

  • Bars 

  • Restaurants 

  • Cafes

  • Festivals 

  • Gaelic Football games 

 

All these activities are listed here  Things to do in Killarney

 

Please see a YouTube playlist of Long Term students describing living, working and studying in Killarney.

 

What happens before I arrive at school?

When you are enrolled at school you will be sent

  • Letter of acceptance for your visa application, where required
  • Medical Insurance
  • Learner Protection Insurance
  • Instructions on how to apply for the visa.
  • Instructions on how to open a bank account
  • Instructions on how to apply for a PPS Number
  • A pre arrival document confirming your bus stop, pick up times, English language class, 
  • A student handbook 

 

What happens when I arrive at school?

On your first day we will 

  • show you your classroom and introduce your teacher
  • give you a quick tour of the school
  • introduce you to key staff 
  • give you a welcome pack
  • check your accommodation is OK
  • add you to the students’ WhatsApp group.

 

In the first week you will

  • have a meeting with Director Feargal to check all your paperwork, visa application, bank account and PPS
  • have a meeting with Director of Studies Nicola to discuss your course and all school matters
  • have a second English level assessment in class to conform you are at the correct level

 

Will the school help me?

Yes we will. We will help you with

  • Visa
  • Bank account
  • PPS Number
  • Accommodation 
  • Finding a job
  • Any problem at work
  • Taxation
  • Transport
  • Your course
  • Booking an exam
  • Making friends

 

Please click here for further information like

  • Course Summary

  • Fees include

  • Fees do not include 

  • ENROLMENT PROCEDURE FOR NON-EEA / NON-SWISS STUDENTS

  • IMMIGRATION, VISA AND STAMP 2 INFORMATION

 

 

More Information

If you have any questions please email us at info@ksoe.com 

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