Language course English in Belfast

IH Belfast

Our partner school, International House Belfast, is located in the same area as the university, at University street which is about 10 minutes walking distance from the city centre. The school is located in a lively area with lots of shops, restaurants and bars, which caters mainly for students, since they counter for a large majority of Belfast’s inhabitants. The lessons take place in a 4-storey Victorian building.  At the school you will find a perfect balance between professionalism and personal contact between students and teachers.

Key features of our partner English school in Belfast:

  • 12 classrooms
  • Library
  • Multimedia room
  • Kitchen
  • Large garden
  • Computer room with WIFI (throughout the school building)
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Student's View

International House organises a wide selection of activity programmes with the objective of helping students to use and practice their English in ‘real life’ situations. Example activities include:

  • Welcome party at the school for new students
  • Guided city tour
  • Weekend excursions
  • Sports including cycling, fishing, golf, tennis and hiking

Intensive

The intensive English course in Belfast consists of 20 or 25 lessons per week of General English which focusses on essential points of language such as grammar, vocabulary, conversation, listening and writing.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
25
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

Cambridge Exam

During this course you will be prepared for the Cambridge exam (FCE, CAE or CPE). The course consists of 25 hours per week, 20 lessons of General English and 5 lessons of exam preparation.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here. There are no Cambridge exams held in Belfast.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 441 820 1200 1579 1897 2264 2631 2998 3365 3732 4099 4466 4674 5029 5384 5739
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 784 1426 2068 2711 3292 3922 4552 5182 5812 6442 7072 7703 8174 8792 9409 10027
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family plus, single room , halfboard 820 1499 2178 2857 3475 4142 4809 5476 6143 6809 7476 8143 8651 9305 9960 10615
Cambridge Exam Preparation with studio, single room , no meals 869 1597 2325 3053 3720 4436 5152 5867 6583 7299 8015 8730 9287 9991 10694 11398
Starting dates:  

from intermediate : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

IELTS Exam

During this 4, 8 or 12 week course you will be prepared for the IELTS exam. You will need a basic level of English for the IELTS course, which is a level B2 according to the European reference for languages. The course consists of 25 hours per week, 20 lessons of General English and 5 lessons of exam preparation.

For more information on the IELTS examination course please click here

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 1579 2998 4466
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 2711 5182 7703
IELTS Exam Prep with host family plus, single room , halfboard 2857 5476 8143
IELTS Exam Prep with studio, single room , no meals 3053 5867 8730
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

Commercial English

The Commercial English course in Belfast combines an intensive course of 20 lessons with 5 private lessons which can focuss on for example real life business scenarios such as: presentations , telephoning and conference calls, meetings and negotiations, writing emails and reports and social networking.
The intensive nature of the private lessons ables you to develop more confidence and to make fast progress. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Commercial English without accommodation 618 1175 1732 2288 2784 3328 3873 4417 4962 5506 6051 6595
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 962 1781 2602 3420 4180 4986 5795 6601 7410 8216 9025 9832
Commercial English with host family plus, single room , halfboard 999 1854 2712 3567 4364 5207 6052 6895 7741 8584 9429 10272
Commercial English with studio, single room , no meals 1048 1952 2859 3763 4608 5500 6395 7287 8181 9073 9967 10859
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

Duo Course

This is a course where the participants define their objectives to create an individual programme adapted to their level and learning pace. It is a class for two students. This course can only be booked by two people who travel together and have the same level of English.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 2 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Duo Course without accommodation 1163 2264 3365 4466
Duo Course with host family, single room , halfboard 1505 2870 4234 5598
Duo Course with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1542 2943 4344 5745
Duo Course with studio, single room , no meals 1591 3041 4491 5941
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

One-to-One

The one-to-one English course is a great way of improving quickly. Along with an experienced native teacher, the classes are adapted to suit the needs of the student and give them the opportunity to choose something in particular that they would like to study. The number of lessons can also be adapted to suit the student, but are normally 20 per week.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 1530 2998 4466 5935
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 1872 3604 5335 7066
One-to-One with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1909 3677 5445 7213
One-to-One with studio, single room , no meals 1958 3775 5592 7409
Starting dates:  

06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€43, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 30/08/2025 : €25 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • course materials
  • certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 12/07/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026.

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