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Tubingen
Our partner school in Tübingen offers both standard German language classes as well as a Leaving Certificate Preparation Course especially for our Irish students. Students stay with local host families, which provides added practice with native speakers, as well as an inside look into the German culture and lifestyle. Tübingen itself is a lively university town with lots to offer. The school is open year round to students aged 16 and up, and has catered to the needs of EIL students for many years.
Summary Info
- Ages: 16 and up; Summer Youth Course 14-16
- Location: Southern Germany, southwest of Stuttgart
- Accommodation: Host Family
- Duration: Two weeks and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
- Supervision: Suitable for mature teenagers, as there is unsupervised free time
- Leaving Certificate Preparation Course available
Malaga
Spain's Costa del Sol offers beautiful weather, a relaxed atmosphere and rich Andalusian culture all year round. Offered over Easter and just after school lets out, EIL Study Abroad is pleased to once again offer a 2-week course in Malaga specifically designed for students preparing for the Irish Leaving Certificate. A combination of Spanish lessons that follow the Leaving Certificate syllabus, staying with a Spanish host family and participating in a range of group activities makes this course a multi-dimensional means of learning Spanish, while specifically meeting the needs of Irish Leaving Certificate students.
Summary Info
- Location: Malaga, Costa del Sol
- Ages: 16 and up
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: 2 weeks and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
- Suitable for mature teenagers, as there is unsupervised free time
Nerja
Study Spanish in the tranquil Andalusian town of Nerja. Set on the Mediterranean coast, the school is less than one hour from Malaga Airport and almost equidistant from the famous Andalusian cities of Granada, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda. It is a perfect location for mature students to learn Spanish in small classes while still experiencing the life and culture of the Spanish people.
Summary Info
- Ages: 18 and up
- Location: Nerja, 1 hour from Malaga
- Accommodation: Host Family or residential by request
- Duration: One week and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
- Supervision: No supervision, this programme is for adults only.
Antibes
Our language school in 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, perfect for learning French. With 300 days of sun per year, Antibes is a great 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 during the school term, but might not want to go to Secondary School there, and also for students who want Leaving Certificate revision before the exam.
Summary Info
- Ages: 14 - 17
- Location: Antibes/Juan-les-Pins, Cote d'Azure
- Accommodation: Residential or Host family, shared
- Duration: seasonal, minimum one week
- Availability: Easter (March/April), Pentecost (May/June) and Autumn (September/October sessions)
- Supervision: Suitable for teenagers; some undupervised free time included
- Leaving Certificate Preparation Course available
Secondary School in France
Going to school in France while living with a French host family offers young people the opportunity to learn about France, its way of life and culture while improving their French language skills. Students assume the life of an ordinary French teenager; they will live with a carefully selected host family, attend a local French school and experience the life, culture and language of France through complete immersion. Ideal for Transition Year students, this French language learning programme is available throughout the academic year, from a minimum of 3 months up to a full academic year.
Summary Info
- Ages: 15-18
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: 6 weeks-full academic year
Lindau
Study German in the small, quaint town of Lindau. This island town is surrounded by Lake Constance and has a population of 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 and each studentreceives personal attention. Open year round for students aged 17 and up, it also offers youth courses for teens during the summer.
Summary Info
- Ages: 17 and up; 13-16 Summer Youth Course
- Location: Lindau, southern Germany
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: 2 weeks and up
- Availability: Year round
Secondary School in Italy
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 2 months up to a full academic year, it is ideal for Transition year students.
Summary Info
- Accommodation: Host Family
- Duration: 2 to 10 months
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.
Summary Info
- Location: Suwa, Japan 2.5 hrs south west of Tokyo
- Ages: 16+
- Accommodation: Host Family
- Duration: 2 weeks +
- Availability: Year round, flexible dates
High school in America
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.
Summary Info
- Ages: 15-18
- Accommodation Type: Host Family
- Duration: 5 or 10 months
- Location: All over America
- Dates: Augusst and January starting dates
Cap d'Ail
Nestled in the hilltops of Southern France and 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 classes in French in the mornings, and in the afternoons and evenings enjoy games, activities, parties and more! Available from mid-June through August, study abroad in the sand and sun while learning French and making friends.
Summary Info
- Ages: 13-17
- Location: Cap d'Ail, very close to Monaco
- Accommodation: Shared residential dormitories
- Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
- Availability: Mid-June through August only
- Supervision: 24-hour supervision
Italian language camp for teens
If you want something fun and educational for your teenager this summer, look no further than our summer language camp for teens. This international summer camp is for teenagers from 13-20, split into two age-appropriate groups. All students attend language lessons in the mornings, which is followed by a comprehensive activity and excursion programme in the afternoons, evenings and nights. Parents have peace of mind knowing that their children are fully supervised 24-hours a day on this private camp village.
Summary Information
- Ages: 13–16 (Teen Summer Camp) and 16–20 (Young Adult Camp)
- Location: Lignano, near Venice
- Accommodation: Shared residential dormitories
- Duration: From 1-5 weeks
- Available: Late June through August only
- Supervision: 24-hour supervision
Marbella
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.
Summary Info
- Location: Marbella, Costa del Sol
- Ages: 13-18
- Accommodation: Residential
- Duration: from 2- 8 weeks
- Availability: July and August only
- 24 hour supervision
Montpellier
The location of this French language course in France offers a beautiful climate, a relaxed atmosphere and rich culture all year round, just like its classes. Catering to students both teenage and adult all year round, from beginners to advanced, this is the perfect place to combine studying abroad with a cultural holiday abroad.
Summary Info
- Ages: 16 and up
- Location: Montpellier, South of France
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: Two weeks and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
- Supervision: Suitable for mature teenagers, as there is unsupervised free time
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.
Summary Info
- Location: Tokyo
- Ages: 18-50 years
- Accommodation: One night hotel on arrival, homestay for duration of course
- Duration: 4 weeks, set dates only
- Availability: Limited to 5 people per semester. Set deadlines and dates.
Secondary School in Germany
Ideal for Transition Year students, this selective programme gives Irish students the chance to live and study alongside German people, while improving German language skills and gaining independence. This programme is offered for as short as 8 weeks and up to a full academic year. Students benefit from 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, students will learn so much more than just a language and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Summary Info
- Accommodation: Host Family
- Duration: 8 weeks to a full academic year
Salerno
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.
Summary Info
- Ages: 16 and up
- Location: Salerno, 50km south of Naples
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: 2 weeks and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
Lindenberg
Teenagers, improve your German in a safe and fun enironment at this residential German language camp, open year round! The intensive course for students aged 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 peace of mind for parents and fun while learning fluency for students. Available all year long!
Summary Info
- Ages: 10-17
- Location: Lindenberg, south of Germany
- Accommodation: Shared residential dormitories
- Duration: Two weeks and up
- Availability: Flexible, year round admission
- Supervision: 24-hour supervision
Rouen, Normandy
Learn French in Normandy's capital city, Rouen. This adult French language school is located in a picturesque university town with many original medieval features. The school caters to the needs of adult students 18 and over. Away from the tourist traps of the south of France, language courses are available throughout the year, starting weekly for learners from beginners to advanced levels. It also offers two special courses for food lovers in its cookery school: French Cuisine and Gourmet French.
Summary Info
- Ages: 18 and up
- Location: Normandy, northwestern France
- Accommodation: Host family or residential by request
- Duration: One week and up
- Availability: Year round
- Supervision: No supervision, this programme is for adults only.
Secondary School in Spain
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.
Summary Info
- Location: Host communities throughout Spain
- Ages: 15-18
- Accommodation: Host family
- Duration: from 6 weeks to a full year













