Immersive Language Summer Courses in Ireland

Since 1989, ELC has enabled 13–19-year-old students to gain confidence, fluency and better exam scores — all while staying in Ireland.
Over 30,000 students have learned with ELC since 1989

Proven Results

For over 30 years, thousands of students have improved their oral and written exam performance through our immersive courses.

Total Language Immersion

Our courses bring native French, German or Spanish speakers into the class and rely on immersion – no need to go abroad.

Native-Speaking Teachers

Every course includes native speakers who lead classes, activities and conversations, providing authentic pronunciation and cultural insight.

Exam-Focused Curriculum

Lessons are aligned with the Junior and Leaving Certificate syllabi, designed to strengthen grammar, comprehension and oral fluency.

Safe & Supervised

Stay in respected Irish boarding schools with round-the-clock supervision, balanced meals, and structured activities each day.

Fun Beyond the Classroom

Evening events, sports and cultural activities help students relax, make new friends and apply their language skills in real-life situations.

Explore Our Courses

Choose from French, German or Spanish summer-courses and short oral-prep courses for the Leaving Certificate — all taught in Ireland in welcoming boarding-school settings.

French Summer Course

Improve your communication proficiency in French, focusing on aural, oral, written and comprehension skills.

Spanish Summer Course

Rapidly improve Spanish fluency in a full-immersion environment, perfect before your exams.

German Summer Course

Cover all key skill-areas in German and build both confidence and competence.

Oral Preparation Course

One-day intensive oral-prep sessions for Leaving Cert students looking to sharpen their language speaking skills.

Summer 2026 Course Dates

All our programmes are designed for 1st–5th year students, except our Senior Course for post-Junior-Cycle students, and a Junior Course for 1st–2nd years.

French Course €1,475

31 May-17 June @ St Flannan’s College

Senior French Course €1,215

21 June-4 July @ St Flannan’s College

Junior French Course €1,490

29 June-15 July @ Bandon Grammar School

French Course €1,490

26 July-11 August @ Bandon Grammar School

Spanish Course €1,490

29 June-15 July @ Cistercian College Roscrea

Spanish Course €1,490

19 July-4 August @ Presentation School

German Course €1,490

19 July-4 Aug @ Cistercian College Roscrea

1-Day Leaving Cert Oral Prep Course €140

21 March 2026 @ Alexandra College, Dublin.

Questions? We’ve got answers.

Find all the answers in our FAQs section — from course details and accommodation to what to pack for your stay.

See the ELC Experience

9 out of 10 students improve their conversational skills, pronunciation and feel more confident about their written and oral exams.

What Our Students & Parents Say

Since 1989, ELC has enabled 13–19-year-old students to gain confidence, fluency and better exam scores — all while staying in Ireland.