English Summer School in Ireland
📚 Academics
Learn English through fun, focused lessons that build confidence in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Small class sizes mean personal attention and steady progress for every student.
👩🏫 Teachers
Led by Aodhnait Flynn and a team of qualified tutors with over 25 years’ experience, Hive Education is known for its warm, supportive approach that brings learning to life.
Classes
Prepare for the Trinity College London GESE Exam and earn an internationally recognised English certificate. Creative, interactive lessons make learning enjoyable for all levels.
🎉 Events & Activities
Enjoy daily sports, workshops, and local adventures. Saturdays feature full-day excursions to explore Ireland’s highlights, while Sundays are relaxed family days with your host.
Programs
Pick your perfect two-week stay: 20 June – 4 July 2026 or 4 July – 18 July 2026.
Each includes airport transfers, daily activities, and regular wellbeing check-ins for every student.
🏠 Teaching & Homestay
Stay with vetted Irish host families and experience real Irish life. Enjoy full-board accommodation, friendly hospitality, and natural English practice every day.
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Fee: €1,950 (Deposit: €450 non-refundable; Balance: €1,500 due by 1st May 2026)
✅ What’s Included — Your All-In Summer Experience
At Hive Education’s English Summer School you get a complete, immersive experience — no hidden extras. Here’s what’s included in the fee:
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Full two-week programme (20 hours of English tuition per week)
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Expert certified teachers and small-group classes
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Official Trinity College London GESE exam preparation, assessment & certification
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Full-board homestay accommodation with vetted Irish host families
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Scheduled return airport transfers (arrival & departure)
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Daily activities (sports, creative workshops, culture & local exploration)
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Saturday full-day excursions to top Irish destinations
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Sunday family-day with your host family for real Irish life experience
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Weekly wellbeing check-ins to support each student’s growth and adjustment
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Safe, welcoming seaside location in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Fee: €1,950 (Deposit: €450 non-refundable; Balance: €1,500 due by 1st April 2026)
🎓 Trinity College London GESE Exams
Hive Education is proud to be Ireland’s only summer school offering the Trinity College London GESE Exam — an internationally recognised qualification in spoken English.
Students prepare for the Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) with expert guidance throughout their two-week stay. These exams focus on real-life communication skills, helping learners gain confidence, fluency, and certification that’s recognised worldwide.
At the end of the course, students take their official Trinity College London assessment right here at Hive Education, earning a graded certificate that reflects their personal progress and achievement.
✔️ Preparation, assessment & certification included
✔️ Recognised in over 60 countries
✔️ Grades 1–12 (Pre-A1 to C2 levels)
🎉 Fun, Friendship & Adventure
Learning English is just the beginning! Each day at Hive Education brings new opportunities to explore, connect, and create unforgettable memories.
Students enjoy a full schedule of sports, workshops, creative projects, and cultural experiences — all designed to build confidence and teamwork while having fun.
From kayaking and beach games to local music, arts, and food experiences, every activity helps students discover Ireland’s culture in an authentic, hands-on way.
Saturday excursions take learning beyond the classroom — think Dublin landmarks, castles, coastal hikes, and famous Irish attractions.
Sundays are relaxed family days with your host, giving students time to unwind and enjoy local life.
🇮🇪 Our English Summer School in Ireland
Set in the beautiful seaside town of Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Hive Education’s English Summer School is where learning, friendship, and adventure come together. Over two weeks, students aged 13–18 improve their English through fun, interactive lessons, daily activities, and cultural experiences — all while staying with welcoming Irish host families.
Our programme blends expert teaching with real-life communication, giving students the confidence to use English naturally. With small classes, professional tutors, exciting excursions, and the opportunity to earn a Trinity College London English certificate, it’s a truly unique summer experience — and one they’ll never forget.
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Address
87A O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 YE94