Summer Camps and Ministays

A place to learn, play and explore

• Rooftop sports pitch and indoor sports hall
• Swimming pool and bright classrooms
• Social spaces and new friends

Individual programme

From 1 to 5 weeks, with five start dates: 30 June and 7, 14, 21 and 28 July. Arrivals and departures are on Wednesdays. There are three options: host family, residence and day camp.

Day camp

For students who already have accommodation in Dublin and want to join the ISI summer programme during the day. Students staying two weeks or more can also join the full-day Wednesday excursion at no extra cost.

Includes

• Tuition: 15 hours per week
• Afternoon activities on programme days
• Travel pass and certificate at the end of the stay
• Full-day Wednesday excursion at no cost (2 or more weeks)
• Support from ISI staff throughout the programme

Does not include

• Accommodation, meals and airport transfers
• Evening activities
• Saturday excursion (available on request, quoted separately)

Students must arrange their own accommodation and daily transport in Dublin.

Individual prices

Programme from 30 June to 4 August 2027 · Ages: 14 to 17 · Arrivals and departures: Wednesdays · Minimum: 1 week · Booking fee: €75 per booking. Price per student, in euros.

Supplements and extra charges

The UM departure service is compulsory for students aged 15 or under on the departure date. The night transfer surcharge applies to arrivals between 00:00 and 08:00 and departures between 02:00 and 08:00. Extra nights include accommodation and meals only. Supplements are available on request and subject to availability. The day camp does not include meals, so dietary supplements do not apply.

A typical week at ISI

Sample itinerary: times, venues and activities may change. English classes take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 08:30 to 12:30 (15 hours per week).

School groups · Summer

Summer price = ministay base price + €30 per week. All prices include the summer supplement of €30 per student per week (30 June to 4 August 2027). Visits, sports and residence accommodation can be added separately. Price per student, in euros.

SCH15 · 15 hours of English per week

SCH20 · 20 hours of English per week

The standard group package includes

• English classes (15 or 20 hours per week) and course materials
• Host family accommodation, full board
• Return airport transfers
• ISI-led activities in Dublin and a guided weekend walking tour
• 1 free group leader for every 15 students
• Certificate

Accommodation options

Option 1 · Host family

Available all year

• Carefully selected families, reviewed regularly
• Full board: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
• Twin, triple or quadruple rooms
• 40 to 70 minutes’ travel to the school

Option 2 · Residence

Available from 3 June to 11 August

• Single room with private bathroom
• Prime location: 20 minutes’ walk from 4 Meetinghouse Lane, or 7 minutes from Belvedere College
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
• Study areas, social rooms and more

Option 3 · City-centre hostel

Available all year

• 3 minutes’ walk from Meetinghouse Lane
• Private and shared rooms for groups
• On-site dining: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
• Common areas and support staff 24/7

Typical week

Arrivals and departures run from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Choose the learning experience

Students can take General English and, if they wish, choose one of the practical modules.

General English

Builds confidence in reading and communication through interactive classes.

English for work

Develops practical skills and English for the world of work.

Create your own micro-business

Teamwork and a presentation of your own business idea.

Irish history and culture

Discover literature, traditions and contemporary culture.

Modern technology and social media

Communication, technology and online safety.

Sustainability and climate

Explore environmental challenges and develop ideas for a greener future.

Business visits and practical tours: available on request, at extra cost.

Ministay prices · Low season

Choose the length that suits your group best. Price per student, in euros, including the full programme package. In summer (30 June to 4 August 2027) the ISI school group prices apply, which add €30 per week.

SCH15 · 15 hours of English per week

SCH20 · 20 hours of English per week

Booking conditions

• Deposit: 10% to confirm the booking
• Balance: 15 days before arrival
• Provisional bookings: held for 30 days; unconfirmed bookings are cancelled automatically
• 1 free leader for every 15 students

Supplements and extras for groups

Residence supplement

• €400 per person per week
• Only available from 3 June to 11 August 2027

Hostel supplement

• €220 per week of stay, plus the cost of full board at the hostel for the whole stay
• Group accommodation in the city centre; subject to quotation

*Host family programme: 1 free leader place for every 15 students. **On request only; cannot be guaranteed. Host family changes are made only in exceptional circumstances and carry a €65 charge. Prices subject to change and availability.

Programme content · ages 11 to 19, 2, 3 or 4 weeks

Ideal for Young Learners and teenagers looking for a fun, engaging experience in an international setting. Students aged 11 to 19 can book 2, 3 or 4 weeks at one of the campuses in Ireland.

Accommodation

• Modern university campuses: single and twin rooms with private bathroom
• Boarding-school campuses, designed for younger students: multi-bed rooms with shared bathrooms
• Host families at selected centres; group students are placed 2 per family
• Full board, with a packed lunch on full-day excursions

Academic programme

• Curriculum based on the CEFR; all levels are offered, from A1 to C1
• Placement test on arrival to place each student in the right class
• 2 classes per day, 5 days per week, with alternating morning and afternoon classes
• First class of the day: topics close to the student and the world around them
• Second class of the day: Irish culture (music, sport, history and legends)
• Each week, a group project (for example, a radio show or a short play) presented at the end of the week
• Teachers with experience in state schools and qualified to teach English, or ATC’s own year-round teachers

Locations and dates 2027

Arrival and departure: Saturday or Sunday, except at ARU Cambridge (Wednesday). Mid-week arrival is available on request at all centres except Blackrock College. New for 2027: combine a stay in Cambridge, Cork or Limerick with a centre in Dublin. *Dates to be confirmed with ATC. ATC prices are confirmed by our team according to location, format and availability.

Ministays with ATC · September to June

ATC Language Schools is internationally known for its highly personalised academic and cultural programmes for groups from all over the world. Low-season programmes for youth groups are available for 1 to 4 weeks.

In Bray and Dublin, for young people aged 12 to 17, in groups of up to 18 students, from September to June (low season).

The programmes include

• Return airport transfers with assistance (all passengers on the same flight)
• Full board with a carefully selected host family, 2 to 4 students per family (inspected, Garda Vetted families)
• 15 to 20 hours of classes per week, in the morning or the afternoon
• Choice of General English or a tailor-made class programme
• Online placement test and pre-arrival information
• ATC welcome pack, learning materials and end-of-course certificate
• Orientation walking tour with ATC staff and a tailor-made cultural programme
• Flexible arrival day during the week
• ATC assistance throughout the trip

Who is it for?

For school groups travelling with their teacher or a responsible adult during the school year, from September to June. Group members should be no more than 3 years apart in age, and small groups should have a similar level of English. The level of English can range from beginner to advanced.