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English Language and Activity Programme (Homestay)

CES: Dublin (Junior)

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Course description

CES junior homestay English summer camp programmes combine English lessons, exciting activities, excursions, and carefully selected host family accommodation across Ireland, the UK, and Canada. Students improve their English, experience local culture firsthand, and enjoy a structured and supportive summer programme designed to build confidence, independence, and international friendships.

With our English Language and Activity Programme, your child will receive high-quality teaching and real-life local experience with full-board homestay accommodation included. Every weekday, they’ll take classes and enjoy an action-packed programme of sports, activities, and cultural visits in their new home city.

What's Included

English language lessons (15 hours per week)
Carefully selected host family accommodation
Full-board meals, including packed lunches
Daily supervised activities
Half-day and full-day excursions
Cultural visits and sightseeing
24/7 pastoral care and student support
End-of-course certificate and student report

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (21 Jun - 13 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
26 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 04 Jan 2027, 01 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 03 May 2027, 07 Jun 2027, 02 Aug 2027, 25 Oct 2027, 17 Dec 2027 - 03 Jan 2028

CES does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Dublin.

Class size

Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 14 - 17 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

If you plan on taking any of our adult courses at CES, you need to know that both our homestay and residential accommodation options are affordable and comfortable. You’ll be living right in the heart of your new community, and exploring a new country and culture.

Year opened
1979
Number of classrooms
32

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CES: Dublin (Junior) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15.

School holidays

CES does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
26 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 04 Jan 2027, 01 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 03 May 2027, 07 Jun 2027, 02 Aug 2027, 25 Oct 2027, 17 Dec 2027 - 03 Jan 2028

School location

If you plan on taking any of our adult courses at CES, you need to know that both our homestay and residential accommodation options are affordable and comfortable. You’ll be living right in the heart of your new community, and exploring a new country and culture.

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Housing

CES offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from CES: Dublin (Junior) staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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