ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre Kildare, Ireland
Clongowes Wood College - W91 DN40 Kildare - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Finalist in the Irish Education Awards in 2023, 2022 and 2021 for ‘Best Language School’.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Optional language workshops.
- Tennis courts.
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 8 days notice.
Location: ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre is inKildare, about 45 minutes by car from the centre of Dublin. The programme is housed in Clongowes Wood College, a well known Irish Boarding School, right in the heart of the Irish countryside.
Course structure: The English classes take place in the morning from 09:15 to 12:30 during the weekdays, with a 15-minute break in the middle. Teachers will provide students with progress reports throughout their stay, and there is a certificate of attendance given at the end of the course.
Intercultural Irish Teenage Programme: During these weekly classes, local students join in with the teacher to help take the lesson. This allows the students at ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre to interact and work with Irish peers to improve their communication skills in English.
Accommodation: Students stay in a full board residential accommodation at this historical campus. Male and females are separated. The rooms are either single or shared, with shared bathrooms and showers on each floor.
Activities: There are two or three off-site trips to Dublin; two activities in the centre of the city and one dinner in the capital city. For the rest of the afternoons and evenings during the weekdays, the school provides students with a well organised social programme on campus. During the weekends, students will be taken on a full day excursion to an Irish city or local attraction.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Residential Programme (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€1,285€1,253 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Residential Programme (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€1,285€1,253 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,645 2,579 | 3,859 3,763 | 5,139 5,011 |
| Price in US$ | 2,982 | 4,350 | 5,793 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to/from residence: EUR 95 one way.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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Junior students2/7
Sports day3/7
Students having lunch outside4/7
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Students conversing7/7
ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Lockers
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 20% |
| Italy | 20% |
| Germany | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 46% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 200
- Minimum age of students
- 11 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 14 years
Information for all courses offered by ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Airport transfer: EUR 190 each way.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 02 Feb 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 01 Jun 2027, 03 Aug 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre, Kildare
What is the best price for a course at ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre, Kildare?
“English courses at ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre start at 1253 € for a Junior Residential Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and Russia (10%).”
Terms of ICE Irish College of English Junior Summer Centre
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- The Irish College of English Limited | Tax registration ID: 424688
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course includes 15 language lessons, accommodation, a multi activity programme and a "Discover The Best of Dublin" programme.
All programme transport (activities/tours) is included - Dublin Travel Pass / Private Coaches.
Clongowes Wood College is 40 mins from Dublin City & Dublin airport.