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.
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:
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.
You need a minimum age of 17 years to take part in the program.
* Intensive Course schedule: Monday to Friday 9.00 -13.00 (in the case of 25 weekly lessons until 14.00)
* The course schedule is subject to change.
Minimum age is 16 years .
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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
| Starting dates: | elementary : every monday |
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1 lesson = 55 minutes This course requires a minimum level of A2. |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
During this 4, 8 or 12-week course you will be prepared for the Cambridge exam (FCE, CAE or CPE). On arrival you will determine, together with the school, which level you will take of the exam. 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.
Minimum age is 16 years .
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| Cambridge Exam without accommodation | 1110 | 2127 | 3190 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 1699 | 3248 | 4842 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 2000 | 3848 | 5744 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with host family, single room, halfboard | 1861 | 3571 | 5328 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 1861 | 3571 | 5328 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 2023 | 3895 | 5813 | ||||||||
| Cambridge Exam with summer residence, single room, no meals | 2138 | 4126 | |||||||||
| Starting dates: | elementary : (4 weeks): 23/03, 18/05, 25/05, 03/08, 09/11, 16/11. (8 weeks): 24/02, 20/04, 27/04, 06/07, 12/10, 19/10. (12 weeks): 27/01, 23/03, 30/03, 08/06, 14/09, 21/09 |
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1 lesson = 55 minutes
The Cambridge courses prepare for all levels (FCE, CAE and CPE). Start dates vary according level: FCE starting dates: |
| Exam fees: |
ca. €185, to be paid directly on arrival |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
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 .
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| IELTS Exam without accommodation | 1110 | 2127 | 3190 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 1699 | 3248 | 4842 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 2000 | 3848 | 5744 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with host family, single room, halfboard | 1861 | 3571 | 5328 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 1861 | 3571 | 5328 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 2023 | 3895 | 5813 | ||||||||
| IELTS Exam with summer residence, single room, no meals | 2138 | 4126 | |||||||||
| Starting dates: | elementary : every monday |
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1 lesson = 55 minutes Please contact us for IELTS exam dates to coordinate the course starting date. IH Belfast does not have in-house examination for the IELTS exam; the exam will take place at another school in Belfast. Prices do not include examination fees, to be paid on location. |
| Exam fees: |
ca. €191, to be paid directly on arrival |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
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 .
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| Commercial English without accommodation | 457 | 913 | 1370 | 1826 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 648 | 1237 | 1826 | 2416 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 723 | 1387 | 2052 | 2716 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with host family, single room, halfboard | 688 | 1318 | 1948 | 2577 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 688 | 1318 | 1948 | 2577 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 728 | 1399 | 2069 | 2739 | ||||||||||
| Commercial English with summer residence, single room, no meals | 757 | 1456 | 2156 | 2855 | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | elementary : every monday |
| Note: |
1 lesson = 55 minutes |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
This course is designed for students who would like to work abroad as an English teacher. During this 4 week course you will be prepared for the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), which is certified by Cambridge University. The course price includes the exam fees.
Minimum age is 16 years .
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| Teachers Course without accommodation | 1612 | ||||
| Teachers Course with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 2202 | ||||
| Teachers Course with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 2502 | ||||
| Teachers Course with host family, single room, halfboard | 2364 | ||||
| Teachers Course with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 2364 | ||||
| Teachers Course with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 2525 | ||||
| Teachers Course with summer residence, single room, no meals | 2641 | ||||
| Starting dates: | intermediate : 13/01, 10/02, 09/03, 20/04, 18/05, 15/06, 20/07, 17/08, 14/09, 12/10, 09/11 |
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1 lesson = 55 minutes The price of the teacher course includes the University of Cambridge registration fee (for CELTA qualification) |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
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 .
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| Duo Course without accommodation | 809 | 1618 | ||||||
| Duo Course with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 1000 | 1942 | ||||||
| Duo Course with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 1075 | 2092 | ||||||
| Duo Course with host family, single room, halfboard | 1040 | 2023 | ||||||
| Duo Course with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 1040 | 2023 | ||||||
| Duo Course with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 1081 | 2104 | ||||||
| Duo Course with summer residence, single room, no meals | 1110 | 2161 | ||||||
| Starting dates: | elementary : every monday |
| Note: |
1 lesson = 60 minutes |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
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 .
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| One-to-One without accommodation | 1156 | 2312 | ||||||
| One-to-One with single-use apartment, double room, no meals | 1347 | 2635 | ||||||
| One-to-One with single-use apartment, single room, no meals | 1422 | 2785 | ||||||
| One-to-One with host family, single room, halfboard | 1387 | 2716 | ||||||
| One-to-One with shared apartment, single room, no meals | 1387 | 2716 | ||||||
| One-to-One with executive host family, single room, halfboard | 1428 | 2797 | ||||||
| One-to-One with summer residence, single room, no meals | 1456 | 2855 | ||||||
| Starting dates: | elementary : every monday |
| Note: |
1 lesson = 60 minutes |
| Info summer residence: |
The residence is opened in July and August. |
| Transfer: |
€65
The price stated here is for an airport transfer upon arrival at Belfast between 08.00 and 22.00 hours. If you arrive outside the mentioned times, a surcharge of € 29 per way will be applied. |
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All prices include:
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee for the letter of acceptance may be applied. If this letter needs to be send by express mail, the costs are approx. € 70. In 2020 the school is closed on: 01/01/2020 - 05/01/2020, 17/03/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 04/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 13/07/2020, 31/08/2020, and from 21/12/2020 until 03/01/2021. Lessons are not being refunded or rescheduled. |
The shared apartments are located in a newly built block of apartments and is situated in a quiet street just around the corner from the language school (Sandhurst House). It is an ideal location, as it is only a few seconds away from the school and at the same time near the University District, which is full of shops, bars, restaurants, etc. The city centre and all main bus stations and train stations are within walking distance.
The building is completely new and finished to a very high standard and consists of various 2 bedroom apartments (including fridge, washing machine, TV, oven and dishwasher).
The building also has wi-fi and is a non-smoking accommodation.
Your stay will be in a single room and you will share the apartment with 1 other student. The common areas such as the toilet, kitchen and living room are shared. Each student will have its own shower. The language school always tries to match stays for students who speak different languages.
Share in the daily life and experiences of an English-speaking family: a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local life, and practise your English in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Students can stay in a single room with bed and breakfast or half board.
Share in the daily life and experiences of an English-speaking family: a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local life, and practise your English in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Students can stay in a single room with bed and breakfast or half board. In case of a stay in an executive host family you will have your own bathroom.
In July and August you can stay in a single-room at the Queen's Elms University Halls of Residence. The residence is located in a nice student area less than 20 minutes walking distance from the school. The residence is, futher, located close to the vibrant Lisburn Road, which is full of shops, cafés and restaurants. Botanic avenue, which is a local student hotspot, is also a mere 20 minute walk away.
All bedrooms have full access to fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each hall has a comfortable common room and fully equipped laundry facilities.
The single use apartments are located in the same building as the shared apartments. It is a newly built block of apartments and is situated in a quiet street just around the corner from the language school (Sandhurst House). It is an ideal location, as it is only a few seconds away from the school and at the same time near the University District, which is full of shops, bars, restaurants, etc. The city centre and all main bus stations and train stations are within walking distance.
The building is completely new and finished to a very high standard. The single use apartments are organized in one bedroom apartments for single and double occupancy. The apartments are , fully furnished a fully equipped kitchen, including fridge, washing machine, oven and dishwasher, oone toilet, one shower room and a lounge with tv.
The single use apartments for two are only meant for two persons travelling together as the bedroom has a double bed.
The building also has wi-fi and is a non-smoking accommodation.
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