Dublin International Junior Summer Camp

The programmes offer 15 to 20 hours of English tuition per week, delivered in small classes with a maximum of 15 students and an average of 13 students per class. All teachers hold a Bachelor's Degree and a further Teaching English Qualification and are recognised as qualified English Language Teachers under ACELS. Classes are international, allowing students to interact with peers from around the world. The curriculum uses a specially designed Junior Syllabus with a carefully planned course book, focusing on developing core language skills with specific emphasis on speaking and listening. Entry levels range from A2 to C1 on the CEFR scale, catering from pre-intermediate to advanced learners.

The Intensive & Cambridge Programme offers 20 full hours of tuition per week, including 5 hours of Cambridge Exam preparation sessions at PET, FCE, or CAE level. All programmes include weekly Intercultural Teenage Programme lessons where Irish teenage students join classes to lead exercises alongside teachers, giving students the opportunity to connect with their Irish peers. Students are tested before arrival and on their first day, and progress is monitored through weekly tests, with students able to move levels if needed.

The programmes are all-inclusive with no extra charges for assessment, registration, or administration. Fees include 15-20 hours of tuition per week, use of a textbook, homestay accommodation, all meals (breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner), a Dublin Travel Pass for unlimited public transport, a full programme of activities and excursions, entrance fees to attractions, two evening discos per week, a welcome pack including a reusable water bottle, a Certificate of Attendance and Attainment, and an individual teacher's report. A deposit is required on booking, with the remainder due 4 weeks before arrival. Extra nights are available at an additional cost.

Students stay in homestay accommodation either in Malahide within walking distance of the school or in surrounding areas with a very short bus journey. All hosts are from the local community, within walking distance or a short bus journey from the school. Hosts are visited and vetted by the school, and all family members are garda vetted. Most hosts accommodate 2-3 students at a time and have twin rooms, though single and triple rooms are also available. Students may request to share with a friend or to have a single room. Rooms are shared with students of the same gender and similar age. Hosts are English speakers, and students are placed with one nationality per family unless they request to stay with a friend.

Host families provide breakfast, a packed lunch, and an evening meal. Meals are nutritious and balanced, designed to support students during their busy days of learning and activities. The school can cater for some special diets on request, though hosts do not operate professional kitchens and therefore cannot accommodate students with severe allergies or complicated food requirements. A supplement may apply for special diets. Laundry is done once a week by the host as part of their normal home routine.

Students have a full schedule from 8:45 am to 5:00 pm each day from Monday to Friday. Classes take place in the morning, followed by activities and tours in the afternoon or evening. Students go to Dublin city centre at least twice a week and have an engaging programme of tours, sports, shows, and leisure activities. Each Saturday, students have a full-day trip with an ICE Leader to places such as Glendalough, Kilkenny, Belfast, or Dublin Zoo. Two evenings per week, students can attend optional disco nights at no extra cost. Specialist programmes include horse riding (four afternoons per week at Monks' Field Equestrian Centre) or sailing (two afternoons per week at Howth Yacht Club).

The school is located in Malahide, a beautiful coastal town just 22 minutes by Dart from Dublin City Centre and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport. The school features bright classrooms and common areas, with free Wi-Fi available both at the school and in homestays. Students receive a Dublin Travel Pass for unlimited public transport, which they use for the activity programme and for travel to and from school. Howth Yacht Club provides changing facilities, hot showers, and refreshments for sailing students. Monks' Field Equestrian Centre offers lockers and a range of horses for riders of all levels. The school has a water refilling station and provides reusable water bottles to students upon arrival.

The Irish College of English has been providing exceptional English language education since 1992. The school has won numerous awards, including Best Language School 2024 at The Education Awards, and was voted Best Language School in Ireland by the Education Stars Award in 2019. The school is recognised by ACELS and is a member of English Education Ireland, ensuring quality education and student protection. All teachers are fully qualified and experienced, and students have 24-hour access to an emergency phone number with a team member always on duty. Students receive a Certificate of Attendance and Attainment along with a detailed teacher report on their progress. The Intercultural Irish Teenage Programme provides a unique opportunity for students to connect with Irish peers. With students from 15 to 27 nationalities represented at any one time, the school offers a truly international environment where students can improve their English, build confidence, and create lasting friendships.