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 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

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

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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 2026

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 443 825 1208 1590 1913 2284 2654 3025 3395 3766 4137 4507 4722 5081 5440 5798
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 789 1441 2092 2744 3336 3975 4615 5254 5894 6533 7173 7812 8297 8924 9552 10179
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family plus, single room , halfboard 825 1513 2200 2887 3515 4190 4866 5541 6217 6892 7567 8243 8763 9426 10090 10753
Cambridge Exam Preparation with studio, single room , no meals 873 1608 2343 3079 3754 4477 5200 5924 6647 7370 8093 8817 9384 10096 10807 11518
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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 1590 3025 4507
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 2744 5254 7812
IELTS Exam Prep with host family plus, single room , halfboard 2887 5541 8243
IELTS Exam Prep with studio, single room , no meals 3079 5924 8817
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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 2026

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 616 1172 1728 2284 2780 3324 3868 4412 4955 5499 6043 6587
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 964 1788 2614 3437 4204 5015 5829 6641 7455 8267 9081 9892
Commercial English with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1000 1859 2721 3581 4383 5230 6080 6928 7778 8625 9475 10323
Commercial English with studio, single room , no meals 1048 1955 2865 3772 4622 5517 6415 7310 8208 9103 10001 10897
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 55 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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 2026

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 1256 2451 3646 4842
Duo Course with host family, single room , halfboard 1602 3067 4531 5995
Duo Course with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1638 3138 4639 6139
Duo Course with studio, single room , no meals 1686 3234 4782 6330
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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 2026

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 1614 3168 4722 6276
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 1961 3784 5607 7430
One-to-One with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1997 3856 5715 7573
One-to-One with studio, single room , no meals 2045 3951 5858 7765
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Cleaning fees studio:  

€42, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges studio:   single room : 31/05/2026 - 29/08/2026 : €24 per week
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival at Belfast International Airport or Belfast George Best City Airport : EUR 120

Prices include:

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

In 2026 the school is closed on the following public holidays: 17/03/2026, 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 04/05/2026, 25/05/2026, 13/07/2026, 31/08/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

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