Grow as a person while living an unforgettable experience with this High school exchange in Ireland for a few weeks and at an affordable price.
Live an English immersion with Irish people! Meet local students of your age while living with an Irish host family and studying at a local school. Go back home being bilingual and with new knowledge of Irish culture!
Live in an Irish family! The Nacel English homestay immersion in Ireland offers teenagers opportunities to experience the everyday life of a host family in Ireland. This immersion program in Ireland proudly represents the foundation of all Nacel language programs, offering the chance for a young person from abroad to improve his/her level of English. Language improvement comes from the constant immersion in a family. The friendship which results from living as a member of a family encourages continued international communication and understanding.
Please note that in Ireland, the participant of the homestay program will attend a local Irish high school during the program, with the host sister or brother or other children of the neighborhood.
The student is hosted on a full board basis by an Irish host family.
Irish host families are paid. They are generally really enthusiastic and offer a warm welcome to the student during his/her homstay program in Ireland. They are also eager to make discover their way of life to the student during his/her Irish immersion, and will want to know about his/her life in his home country.
It is very important for us to match the students with the host family, so this is what will determine the location of the student. Nacel's coordinators select the host families and are available to answer questions and handle any student/host family concerns during the program.
Classes begin in early September and finish in early June.
Students can stay in Ireland 8 weeks between September and May.
Please indicate your preferred start and end date on your application form.
English Homestay immersion in Ireland
* Price in Euros per participant.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
đź’° What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Public School registration
- Host family accommodation with full board (packed lunches on school days)
- Orientation on arrival by the local coordinator
- Airport pick-up and transfer on first arrival (Dublin -on arrival only, Cork, Shannon, Kerry) and final departure only (Cork, Shannon, Kerry), at requested airport
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program.
đźš« What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by schools and others
- Daily transfers from family to school (bus passes might be necessary)
- Accommodation during Christmas and Easter holidays (400 EUR for Easter, 550 EUR for Christmas)
- Food supplement (Gluten Free/Celiac disease - Vegan - Lactose Intolerance) = 50 EUR/month
- Additional cost for private transfers from Dublin €350
- School uniforms and sport uniforms (around 150 EUR), school books (from 50 to 350 EUR depending on schools), extra language courses, Transition Fee in some schools (between 200 and 700 EUR)
- Early departure/late arrival supplement (100 EUR)
- Additional homestay nights (30 EUR)
- Transfers for Christmas and Easter
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
A minimum of one to two years of English language study.
Participants must show that they are mature enough to participate in the English homestay immersion in Ireland that requires:
- Interest in learning about the Irish culture
- Deep desire to integrate a different family and share actively their everyday life
- Enthusiasm for improving language communication skills
- Willingness to make new friends
- An open and flexible attitude during the homestay
Frequently Asked Questions
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When you choose one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we carefully select a teacher and their family based on your requirements and provide you with a complete profile. If you feel that the teacher offered or the town are not the right fit for you, we explore alternative options and try our best to accommodate your needs.
When you book a homestay immersion program, while you do not have the option to choose the host family, we strive to match you with the best possible one who is interested in welcoming you into their home for a cultural exchange.
Host families are not required to organize specific outings, but many enjoy including students in local events, celebrations, or family trips.
Nacel coordinators or our local partners carefully screen and select host families to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enriching experience for all students.
If challenges arise, Nacel’s coordinators or local representatives are ready to mediate and resolve issues. Open communication and mutual understanding are essential to overcoming concerns.
Yes, students should bring pocket money for personal expenses like movie tickets, dining out, or souvenirs.
Being adaptable is crucial. Host family rules may vary from what you are used to, but it is essential to respect them for a successful cultural exchange.
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Yes, but excessive use is discouraged. Students should prioritize family interaction and cultural experiences over screen time.
