EIL Study Abroad - language and cultural programmes for students of all ages!

Language Summer Camps: Learn from specially trained teaching staff, make world-wide friendships, enjoy the warm sunshine all while having fun at one of our summer camps for teens.

Our French language course in Montpellier has been teaching Irish teenagers for over 12 years and prepares them to achieve better exam results.

Cap d'Ail Summer Camp on the French Riviera is a fun and safe place for Irish teenagers to learn French in an international environment.

Irish students who went to to Suwa, Nagano to study Japanese experienced a genuine and warm welcome from the teachers and their host families.

All the students are welcomed and introduced to each other at the start of each week at Cap d'Ail French summer camp.

Learn from trained teaching staff, make world-wide friendships, enjoy the warm sunshine all while having fun at one of our summer camps for teens.

Left: Learn from trained teaching staff, make world-wide friendships, enjoy the warm sunshine all while having fun at one of our summer camps for teens.

Left: The reception team are always available to help students at the Cap d'Ail French summer camp.

Irish students who went to to Suwa, Nagano to study Japanese experienced a genuine and warm welcome from the teachers and their host families.

Left: Irish students who went to to Suwa, Nagano to study Japanese experienced a genuine and warm welcome from the teachers and their host families.

Left: Take advantage of the summer sun: summer camps often feature outdoor lessons in a relaxed atmosphere.

Left: Stay in touch with home while on your French language course in Montpellier by making full use of the school computer room.

Left: Learning a language does not have to be a chore. Book a language holiday for your child at a fun summer camp in a warmer, sunnier climate.

Left: Small class sizes at Lindau guarantees an environment conducive to learning, allowing us to give each student individual treatment.

Left: Our Japanese programmes take you beyond the classroom and into the day-to-day of Japanese culture by staying with a host family

Left: Ice cream break Japanese style. Make friends that will last a lifetime on our Japanese language course in Suwa, Nagano.

Left: Wir sprechen Deutsches! Make life-long friends, gain maturity and independence on the Transition Year option of Secondary School Abroad

Find your Course

EIL Study Abroad - language and cultural programmes for students of all ages!

EIL Study Abroad is an Irish, not-for-profit organisation providing language and cultural exchange programmes in a variety of countries abroad. Our programme portfolio keeps in mind the needs of both young and mature Irish students and we select our partner schools and offices carefully to meet these needs.

We offer language programmes in:

France (Antibes, Cap d'Ail, Montpellier, and Rouen)
Spain (Malaga, Marbella, Nerja)
Germany (Lindau, Lindenburg, and Tubingen)
Italy (Salerno and Lignano)
Japan (Tokyo and Suwa)

We provide a wide range of programmes, including Intensive Leaving Certificate Preparation Courses, summer camps for teens, adult language courses and Transition Year options. In addition, we provide long-term programmes for students who wish to go to Secondary School Abroad in the following countries: France, Germany, Spain, Italy and USA. We also have partner offices in many counties around the world in addition to these, so if you are interested in a particular country not listed, please feel free to contact us and we can help you explore your options.

EIL Study Abroad can help find the course that is right for you or your child. We understand the concerns that Irish parents have when sending a young student abroad and offer courses that take these into consideration with the best child protection and welfare practices in place, as well as local in-country support for additional reassurance.

Featured Programme

Study Abroad: Leaving Certificate Preparation in the south of France!

The south of France offers beautiful weather, a relaxed atmosphere and rich culture all year round. At Easter and in the early summer months, EIL Study Abroad offers a 2 week course in Montpellier specifically designed for students preparing for the Irish Leaving Certificate. A combination of French lessons that follow the Leaving Certificate syllabus, staying with a French host family and participating in a range of group activities makes this course a multi-dimentional means of learning French, while specifically meeting the needs of Irish Leaving Certificate students.

Study Abroad: Go to school in the USA!

This programme allows students to experience true American living by becoming an exchange student at an American High School. Most suitable for Transition Year as that is when Irish students have the most flexibility, students can chose between a half a year (starting August or January) or full academic year. Students stay with host families and live like the average American teenager.

Study Abroad: French Summer Camp on the French Riviera!

Nestled in the hilltops of Southern France and overlooking the Mediterranean sea sits the private grounds of this International French Summer Camp for Teenagers. Learn French with new friends from all over the world! Morning lessons combined with evening games, activities, parties and more make this appealing summer camp stand out from the rest! Available from mid-June through August, have a fun summer holiday in the sun while improving your French, meeting new friends and broadening your horizons.

Study Abroad: Study in the Land of the Rising Sun - Suwa, Japan!

Study Japanese in this rural town on the shores of Lake Suwa. The Nagano Prefecture has been welcoming Irish students from EIL for the past 15 years to study the Japanese language and experience its rich cultural heritage. Each programme is entirely flexible in terms of dates and duration and includes a unique schedule of activities and excursions. Living with a Japanese family, students are immediately immersed in Japanese family and home life, and quickly become part of the family. This is a truly unique travel and educational experience, only available through EIL.

Study Abroad: Adult French courses in Normandy

Located in Rouen, the capital of Normandy, our partner school is set in a picturesque university town with many original medieval features. Ideal for students over 18 and located away from the tourist traps of the south of France, this adult language school is available throughout the year with courses starting weekly for students of all levels of French. Our partners also offers two special courses for food lovers: French Cuisine and Gourmet French.

Study Abroad: Antibes, transition year study on the Cote d'Azur

Antibes is beautifully located on the sunny French Riviera in between Cannes and Nice. This trendy sea-side resort town is small, friendly and safe, with a population of 75,000 in the off-season. With an average 300 days of sun per year, Antibes is the perfect location to learn French and enjoy the culture of this stunning French region. This new EIL programme is ideal for Transition Year students who want to study in France during the school term, but might not want to go to Secondary School there.

Study Abroad: Lindau

Study German in the small, quaint town of Lindau. This island city surrounded by Lake Constance has only 25,000 people. Easy to navigate with plenty of outdoor sites and activities, Lindau is a safe and ideal place to study German. The school itself is small with a personable feel, each student getting personal attention. Open year round for students aged 17+, it also offers youth courses for teens during the summer.

Study Abroad: Study German in Tubingen!

This language institute in Tubingen offers both standard German language classes, but also a special Leaving Certificate Preparation Course for Irish students! Students stay in host families which gives added practice with native speakers as well as an inside look into German culture and lifestyle. Tubingen itself is a lively university town with lots to offer. Open to students year round for ages 16 and over, the institute has catered to the needs of EIL students for many years.

Study Abroad: Learn Japanese in Tokyo

Study in the heart of Tokyo at an international school which has been teaching adult students Japanese for almost 50 years. With small class sizes and practical lessons, the school boasts their own tried and tested teaching methods. With the addition of the homestay with a Japanese family, this 4 week course will give you a major boost to your Japanese learning and practise.

Study Abroad: Learn Spanish in Nerja

Study Spanish in the tranquil Andalusian town of Nerja. Set on the Mediterranean coast, less than one hour from Malaga Airport and almost equidistant from the famous Andalusian cities of Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Nerja is a perfect location for mature students to learn Spanish in small classes while experiencing the life and culture of the Spanish people.

News and Events

Just before I go!!

Only one more day left and then I will be starting my adventures in Germany!! :D Im so excited, I cant wait! I have all my bags packed and Im ready to go. I still cant believe that I was lucky enough to recieve this scholarship from EIL. Its the trip of a lifetime and Im delighted that EIL have given me this opportunity and for that I would like to sincerely thank them. Zwei Monaten in Deutschland. Klasse!!

Continually thinking in German

I'm now back a month after spending two months in Germany as an exchange student. It was an amazing experience and I'd even go as far as saying the best two months of my life!. I had soooooo much fun. I made many friends who I hope to have for a long time (some are planning on visisting me in the summer hols), I got to experience another culture and have grown to love it, I've tried many new things, become more organised and independant and my German has improved immensly.[img_assist|nid=2834|title=Brid McConnell and her German Classmates|desc=Brid McConnell and her classmates in Germany.

October in Germany! Oktober in Deutschland :D

Hey! Sorry it's so long since my last blog. I've been quite busy doing many different things. The first weekend in October was a long weekend, as Monday was a National Holiday (Tag des Deutsche Einheit/German Unity Day). On the Saturday we went to Bremen. On the train we met an Irish band called "Spellbound". It was the first time in 5 weeks that I got to speak English face to face with somebody. Surprisingly, I found it extremely difficult, as German words kept coming to mind. When we arrived in Bremen, we went to the "Universum" there.

1 month in Germany <3

Guten Tag! :D I find it hard to believe that I'm here 1 month. The time is flying and I'm enjoying every minute of my time here. I've really settled in with my family. I feel right at home to be honest. School is getting better and better by the day.

One week in Germany (eine Woche in Deutschland)

Grüße aus Deutschland! (Greetings from Germany)

<3 Germany/Deutschland 2011 <3 Pre-Departure Blog

Only 4 more days here in Ireland and then I'm off to Germany for 59 days, where I''ll be living with a German family and attending a German Secondary school (Gymnasium). I actually can't wait. I'm as excited as a small child on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa to come with presents! Wie die Zeit vergeht! Nur noch vier Tage bis Deutschland! Ich kann kaum erwarten und ich bin total aufgeregt. :D Ich werde insgesamt 59 Tage in Deutschland verbringen.

My 6 Months 'en France'

Well I’ll start with my arrival... Friday 7th January,

A person from CEI (partner organization) collected me from CDG, Paris (arrivals)...

They accompanied me and the other students doing the same program, they brought us to the train station and boarded us on the train

Then after about an hour we arrived at our destination! I met my Host family at the train station on the other side, they were very excited to receive me! I admit that I was really nervous about meeting my host family and going to school but I felt so welcomed immediately...

School in Tokyo

Thanks to my friends at Google Maps, few words are needed to explain just how fantastic the location of my school in Tokyo was.

On Learning to Say Yes!

Now that I've been home for a week, slept for most of it, and sorted out the inevitable bits and pieces that occur when one is away, I'm ready to start writing about my experiences in Tokyo for the past five weeks (knowing me I'll forget them if I don't!). Taking inspiration from Aran's blog (which I strongly suggest you check out if you haven't already) I'm going to take a stab at writing a bit about Japanese culture, though I have a suspicion my efforts will pale in comparison.

When you lose your passport...

... the trick is NOT to freak out. As a person who self-identifies as an eternal optimist, I did what any rational-thinking person would do: tore my room to pieces. Ten minutes later, everything I possessed had been flung about the room, making a mockery of my oh-so-careful unpacking, and I knew that my passport was lost. Not that that stopped me from checking every pocket of every stitch of clothing (again), or flicking through every single stack of books. Twice.

Photos and Videos

First week in Germany, Brid's adventure begins with a busy start!

Brid McConnell and her German Classmates