Irish students who went to to Suwa, Nagano to study Japanese experienced a genuine and warm welcome from the teachers and their host families.
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Welcome to the world of EIL Study Abroad, an Irish, not for profit organisation. Would you like to speak French like a native? Go to Secondary School in Germany? Study Spanish on the Costa del Sol? EIL Study Abroad offers educational travel programmes in over thirty countries - from 1 week to a full academic year - that have been specifically tailored to suit young Irish people. Compare and contrast the options of a Language Course or Secondary School Abroad and choose the programme that is best for you.
Our language courses in France, Germany , Spain, Japan and Italy are designed to offer Irish teenagers the opportunity to improve their language skills abroad while studying in a safe and supported environment. Host family or residential accommodation? fully supervised or flexible? 2 weeks or 4 weeks? These just some of the questions we can talk you through. From the 5th or 6th year student preparing for their Leaving Certificate exam to the Transition year student who sometimes has more flexibility, EIL Study Abroad can help you choose the language course which is right for you
Studying part or all of a Secondary School year abroad in France, Italy, Germany, Spain or the USA is for teenagers aged 15 to 18 who are looking for a challenge. EIL Study Abroad offers you the opportunity to obtain fluency by totally immersing yourself in the culture of the country of your choice. Live with a host family which has been carefully selected by EIL. Study in the local Secondary School for a minimum period of 6 weeks up to a full academic year. Experience a different lifestyle in a safe and supported environment and return to Ireland more fluent, independent and mature having learned how to adapt and thrive in a new culture.
Learn to speak Italian while experiencing first-hand the life of an Italian teenager through EIL's Secondary School Abroad Programme in Italy. This programme offers Irish students the chance to stay with an Italian host family and attend a local Secondary School in an Italian town or village. Available for a minimum of 1 month up to a full academic year, it is ideal for Transition year students.
Nestled in the hilltops of Southern France overlooking the Mediterranean sea sits the private grounds of this International French Summer Camp for Teenagers. Meet new friends from all over the world, take French lessons in the mornings while in the evenings enjoy games, activities, parties and more! Available from Mid June through August, have a fun summer holiday in the sand and sun all while learning 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. 300 days of sun a year, Antibes is the perfect location to learn French and enjoy the culture of this stunning French region. This new programme to EIL's portfolio is ideal for Transition Year students who want to study during the school term.
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 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.
EIL Study Abroad is pleased to add Italian to our range of language course offerings on our new website. We offer courses at an Italian language school near the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Salerno. Stay with a local host family and practice with native speakers to make the most out of your Italian course. Available for 2 weeks and up, there are also additional Italian Culture and Art Courses in a range of subjects to add to your Italian lessons should you wish to further your study a bit more.
Located in the "capital" of Normandy, Rouen is a picturesque university town with many original medieval features. This language school caters to the needs of adult students. Ideal for students over 18 and away from the tourist traps in the south of France, it is available throughout the year with courses starting weekly for beginners to advanced levels. This school also offers two special courses for food lovers: French Cuisine and Gourmet French.
Study German with other international teenagers and an all inclusive residential German language institute. This intensive course for students ages 14 - 17 offers 30 lessons per week for as little as 2 weeks or for several months. Students stay in shared dormitories and have a full programme of activities and excursions to keep busy outside of class time. Fully supervised 24 hours a day, the centre offers piece of mind for parents and fun while learning fluency for students. Available all year long!
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.
For as little at 6 week, up to a full academic year, your child can have a fully immersed experience in Spanish life and culture. Students stay with carefully vetted Spanish host families and attend a local Spanish High School.This programme, perfect for Transition Year students, offers more than just an opportunity to become fluent in Spanish; see your child return with more confidence, independence and maturity.
If you want something fun and educational for your teenager this summer, look no further than this Summer Camp in Italy. An international summer camp for teenagers aged between 13 - 16 as well as for young adults camp for ages 16 - 20, all those attending language tuition in the mornings followed by a comprehensive activity and excursion programme in the afternoons, evenings and nights. Parents have piece of mind knowing they are fully supervised 24 hours on its private camp village.
Learn Spanish and have a summer holiday all in the beautiful Costa del Col. From June 28th - August 29th, this residential summer camp is perfect for teens who want to meet new friends, enjoy the summer sun and learn a new language. On its own private camp grounds, this camp offers 24 hour supervision, dynamic and interesting Spanish lessons and a full programme of activities, excursions, sports and leisure too keep students active and happy.
Ideal for Transition Year students, this programme is offered for as short as 8 weeks and up to a full academic year. Learn German by 100% full immersion into the language and culture of Germany by living with a German host family and attending a German Secondary School. Side by side with other German teenagers, your child will learn so much more than just a language and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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.
Spanish lessons available in Malaga, both for Leaving Certificate Preparation and for improving fluency! With its warm, sunny climate and fine sandy beaches, Malaga is an ideal place for study and a holiday combined. With various course options available, for those who want to just brush up on their skills, or those who want an intensive crash course, Malaga is the place to be this summer!
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.
Ideal for Transition Year students, this programme during the academic year gives Irish students a slice of French life by first hand experience. For as little 6 weeks or up to a full academic year, students attend a French Lycee, stay with a local host family and live the life of an average French teenager. This selective programme offers full immersion into the life, language and culture of France.
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.
The south of France offers beautiful climate, relaxed atmosphere and rich culture all year round. During the summer, EIL Study Abroad offers a 2 week course designed specifically for students preparing for their Leaving Certificate in Montpellier. With a combination of lessons that follow the Leaving Cert syllabus, staying with French hosts, and group activities, this course offers multi-dimentional learning which meets the needs of Irish students.