International House Belfast, Northern Ireland
109-111 University Street - BT7 1HP Belfast - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Welcome walk: orientation around the city.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
This school is an exam centre for the Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) exams.
Location: International House Belfast is located in the historic capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast. The school is housed in the Holylands residential area of inner-south Belfast. The area is predominantly known for Queen's University Belfast, which is just a 5-minute walk down the road from the school, but is also home to attractions such as the Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum and the Queen's film theatre. There are many eateries, supermarkets and links to public transport nearby.
Getting around: There are several bus routes and stops within a 5-minute walk of the school's front doors. The closest train station to the school is the Botanic train station which is around a 500m walk away.
Course selection: IH Belfast provides English tuition for students of all levels and various needs. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), CELTA courses for aspiring teachers, English for work and English work placement programmes. Immersive junior courses for students aged 12-17 years of age are also available during the summer months. One-to-one tuition is available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme or course.
Accommodation: The school provides accommodation in homestays with local families and city centre studios, subject to availability.
School Chain: International House Belfast was formed in 2007. It is accredited by the British Council as well as members of English UK and MEI Relsa. Accredited by the Green Standard Schools for its contribution to sustainability. The chain is a certified Cambridge ESOL Examination and Teacher Training centre. They hold English courses for both adults and juniors.
English Courses
General Language
General English
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£245£233 / week More
General English
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£245£233 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1,175 1,117 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,350 2,233 | 2,820 2,679 | 2,925 2,779 | 5,375 5,107 |
| Price in US$ | 314 | 628 | 942 | 1,256 | 1,506 | 1,807 | 2,410 | 3,012 | 3,614 | 3,749 | 6,889 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "General English" at International House
Rosa
"There should be more groups differentiating levels. In level C1 there were people with a very low C1 and people with a C2. This makes it difficult for teachers and students."
Jutta
"Excellent teachers, great atmosphere, well thought-out teaching material. "
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General English Intensive
In high demand!25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£295£281 / week More
General English Intensive
In high demand!
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£295£281 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1,180 1,121 | 1,425 1,354 | 1,710 1,625 | 2,280 2,166 | 2,850 2,708 | 3,420 3,249 | 3,575 3,397 | 6,625 6,294 |
| Price in US$ | 379 | 757 | 1,135 | 1,513 | 1,827 | 2,192 | 2,922 | 3,653 | 4,383 | 4,582 | 8,491 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "General English Intensive" at International House
Jenny
"Those extra afternoon lessons are worth every penny. Even if it does make for a long day. "
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General English Intensive Plus25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£465£442 / week More
General English Intensive Plus
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£465£442 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 465 442 | 930 884 | 1,395 1,326 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,730 2,594 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,460 5,187 | 5,785 5,496 | 10,875 10,332 |
| Price in US$ | 596 | 1,192 | 1,788 | 2,384 | 2,916 | 3,499 | 4,665 | 5,832 | 6,998 | 7,414 | 13,937 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£325£309 / week More
One-to-One
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£325£309 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,625 1,544 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,275 2,162 | 2,600 2,470 | 2,925 2,779 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 |
| Price in US$ | 417 | 834 | 1,250 | 1,667 | 2,083 | 2,500 | 2,916 | 3,333 | 3,749 | 4,166 | 4,999 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Lessons are tailored to the needs of the student and ideal for anybody wanting to progress quickly. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1 daily lessons of 55 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Two-to-One15 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£750£713 / week More
Two-to-One
15 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£750£713 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 750 713 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,250 2,138 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,750 3,563 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,250 4,988 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,750 6,413 | 7,500 7,125 | 9,000 8,550 |
| Price in US$ | 962 | 1,923 | 2,884 | 3,845 | 4,806 | 5,768 | 6,729 | 7,690 | 8,651 | 9,612 | 11,535 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Private lessons for 2 people with a similar level who want to study together. Price per person. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 55 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
English & Volunteering 20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£1,730£1,644 / week More
English & Volunteering
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£1,730£1,644 / week
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| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 6,920 6,574 |
| Price in US$ | 8,869 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Executive Immersion Course30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£1,885£1,791 / week More
Executive Immersion Course
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£1,885£1,791 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,885 1,791 | 3,770 3,582 | 5,655 5,373 | 7,540 7,163 | 9,425 8,954 | 11,310 10,745 | 13,195 12,536 | 15,080 14,326 | 16,965 16,117 | 18,850 17,908 | 22,620 21,489 |
| Price in US$ | 2,416 | 4,832 | 7,248 | 9,663 | 12,079 | 14,495 | 16,911 | 19,326 | 21,742 | 24,158 | 28,989 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 20 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£320£304 / week More
FCE Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£320£304 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,720 3,534 | 3,900 3,705 | 7,250 6,888 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 821 | 1,231 | 1,641 | 1,987 | 2,384 | 3,179 | 3,973 | 4,768 | 4,999 | 9,292 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The exam preparation courses combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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CAE Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£320£304 / week More
CAE Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£320£304 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,720 3,534 | 3,900 3,705 | 7,250 6,888 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 821 | 1,231 | 1,641 | 1,987 | 2,384 | 3,179 | 3,973 | 4,768 | 4,999 | 9,292 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The exam preparation course combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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CPE Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£320£304 / week More
CPE Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£320£304 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,720 3,534 | 3,900 3,705 | 7,250 6,888 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 821 | 1,231 | 1,641 | 1,987 | 2,384 | 3,179 | 3,973 | 4,768 | 4,999 | 9,292 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The exam preparation courses combines 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
SPEAKING TEST: Will take place the week before the paper exams.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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IELTS Exam Preparation CourseThis course tends to sell out quickly!25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£320£304 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£320£304 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1,280 1,216 | 1,550 1,473 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,100 2,945 | 3,720 3,534 | 3,900 3,705 | 7,250 6,888 |
| Price in US$ | 411 | 821 | 1,231 | 1,641 | 1,987 | 2,384 | 3,179 | 3,973 | 4,768 | 4,999 | 9,292 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The exam preparation courses combine 20 hours of General English with 5 hours of exam preparation per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "IELTS Exam Preparation Course" at International House
Edson
"I had never taken an IELTS preparation course. For me Thomas is an excellent teacher, very objective and very technical in his observations. So far I haven't taken the IELTS test, but soon I will do it and return with the score result."
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Our prices for International House include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Buidling 1/15
School building2/15
Students chatting3/15
Group4/15
Beach5/15
classroom6/15
Students socialising7/15
Views of Belfast8/15
IH student 9/15
Studying together10/15
Studying 11/15
Nature walks12/15
Biking13/15
Enjoying a meal14/15
Activities 15/15
Student opinions about International House , Belfast
4.5
Overall school rating of
International House , Belfast
International House , Belfast
22 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Homestay
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Jenny
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“With 5 to 11 people, the class size was quite pleasant. The staff and teachers were very nice. Lessons were always well prepared and thoughtfully planned. Chill-out and cooking areas are available.”
“The naughty whiteboard markers sometimes refused to work.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Those extra afternoon lessons are worth every penny. Even if it does make for a long day.
Verified
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jun. 2026
Ana Abel
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I found them to be very professional and welcoming.”
“Perhaps some more group activities in the afternoons.”
Verified
Course: General English Intensive Plus - 1 week
Review date: 10. Nov. 2025
Yingchun
55 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Friendly teachers, clean environment.”
“Not many students, small size.”
Verified
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 28. Aug. 2024
Rosa
56 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The attention was good and they were very friendly and went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The teacher Ryan was great, pity we only had him for a week for the first two hours.”
“There was a teacher who all he did was make us talk to each other without correcting our mistakes. That's not a class and it's not teaching, I do that in the bar with my colleagues without having to pay anyone. I don't want to say his name so as not to harm him, but he knows who he is, because I told him personally.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: There should be more groups differentiating levels. In level C1 there were people with a very low C1 and people with a C2. This makes it difficult for teachers and students.
Other comments: In general it is a good school (with some exceptions).
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2023
Elodie
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The varied activities they offer and the patience that the teachers have with the students and above all they did not put pressure on me and I was able to progress at my own pace.”
Insider tip: “The activities of the establishment”
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2019
Devis
24 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers made the lessons very interesting. A lot of group exercises, which help you to socialise with the others. The school is simple and organised. My English improved for sure.”
Insider tip: “Don't miss the social activities proposed by the school. They help you to socialise with the other students and you can visit a lot of wonderful places.”
Other comments: The staff are available at every request. The teachers are good. The school is near the city centre. Some classrooms are a little small.
Verified
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2018
Delane
56 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are excellent”
Other comments: The staff are lovely
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2018
Françoise
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the method as well as an excellent preparation of our tuition and all the conversations we were encouraged to participate in. There were very pleasant students too.”
Insider tip: “It is worthwhile visiting all other cities in Northern Ireland because their inhabitants are very friendly and welcoming and the scenery is beautiful.”
Other comments: I'll go on attending International House.
Verified
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Apr. 2018
Valentina
29 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers”
Insider tip: “A better explanation of the planning right after the test”
Verified
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Feb. 2018
Mercedes
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The limited number of students per class. The professionalism of teachers.”
Verified
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 14. Nov. 2016
Michal
13 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked the excurcions and the English lessons the most.”
Insider tip: “Definitely, future students should not miss the excursion to the Stormont.”
Other comments: Most of the students were from Spain and Italy. During free time they only spoke in their own language. It would be better if the students would be from different locations.
Verified
Course: Queens University Programme (12-17 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2016
Edson
31 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had never taken an IELTS preparation course. For me Thomas is an excellent teacher, very objective and very technical in his observations. So far I haven't taken the IELTS test, but soon I will do it and return with the score result.
Other comments: I really liked the school.
All the staff are very polite, I felt at home.
My suggestion is for teachers to provide feedback on student difficulties. Most students do not work in Northern Ireland, I think that establishing a student development plan during this period of the course would be interesting, I mean for example, where the student wants to go and what exactly he needs and work with development tests , to find out if at the end of the course he achieved this goal.
Verified
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2020
Jutta
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent teachers, great atmosphere, well thought-out teaching material.
Verified
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2019
Oksana
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General English Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2023
Ivan
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: IH Belfast Adventure Ireland Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2023
Daniel
Overall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Oct. 2022
Martin
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2021
Shu Ling
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2021
Maurizio
41 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English - 25 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2019
Przemyslaw
38 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019
Tamás
46 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2019
Gilles
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 25. Mar. 2019
Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Northern Ireland
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International House (IH)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
IHWO- 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
- 43% male / 47% 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 International House .
- Year of school foundation
- 2007
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 25% |
| Spain | 15% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| France | 6% |
| Germany | 4% |
| Turkey | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Thailand | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 15% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 10% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 40Throughout the year: 30Junior courses - In summer: 100
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7Junior courses In summer: 7Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by International House
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
There are no group course start dates for A1 (Beginner) on the General English / General English Intensive course in 2026. If a student has booked a course and, when arrives, is of Level A1, they will be moved to a one-to-one course of greater or equal value to what has been paid for.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
17 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
17 Mar 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 13 Jul 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 21 Dec 2027 - 31 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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.
Airport transfer
- Belfast International Airport:
- £100 one way
£200 return (both ways) - Dublin Airport:
- £310 one way
£620 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Belfast City.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 6 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Cricket | | 25 km |
| Dancing | | 6 km |
| Diving | | 33 km |
| Field Hockey | | 8 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
| Golf | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 83 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 11.6 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
| Music | | 2 km |
| Sailing | | 25 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 133 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Accommodation
City Centre Studios
In high demand!
2 ratings Single room, No meals 
Private bathroom
from
£295/ week Show more
City Centre Studios
In high demand!
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£295/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 398 | 796 | 1,194 | 1,592 | 1,990 | 2,388 | 2,786 | 3,184 | 3,980 | 4,776 | 398 | 88 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Private studio in a centrally located building with laundry facilities, cinema room, gym, 24-hour reception and spacious communal areas.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65£.
- Price extra night
- £50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£225/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£225/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 304 | 608 | 911 | 1,215 | 1,518 | 1,822 | 2,125 | 2,429 | 3,036 | 3,643 | 304 | 88 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 0:00-23:55
- Check-out
- Saturday 0:00-23:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65£.
- Price extra night
- £38 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
Student reviews about Homestay
Elodie
"The family received me well and I was very well taken care of. Even during my moments of panic and it is a very important element. And the fact that it is a bit far from the school allows us to start to visit and observe the life of the country.
Executive Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
£255/ week Show more
Executive Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
£255/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 | 65 |
| Price in US$ | 344 | 688 | 1,032 | 1,376 | 1,720 | 2,064 | 2,408 | 2,752 | 3,440 | 4,128 | 344 | 88 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 65£.
- Price extra night
- £43 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 99
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: 20 £
Questions and answers about International House
Is there a safe/safety deposit box available to junior students? Where should my son keep his valuables during the summer camp?
“Please don’t bring valuables. Money and Mobile Phones can be kept in students’ rooms or given to members of staff. Students are responsible for their own belongings.
We do ask that students bring their own phones with them so they can keep in touch with home while they are here. It is safe enough to keep these in their rooms.”
We do ask that students bring their own phones with them so they can keep in touch with home while they are here. It is safe enough to keep these in their rooms.”
Joanna, Administration from IH Belfast - Jun 08, 2023
I want to book a junior programme for my child, but I may have to change the dates once I have confirmed the place. Is it possible to do this?
“No problem! To confirm your place, you must indicate a specific starting date, but once the booking is confirmed, if you wish to change the dates, it won't be a problem to do so as long as there is availability. The sooner you let us know, the better, as places for juniors are quite limited.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
Is it possible to book accommodation with a family in a single room with private bathroom?
“Yes, the school offers homestay in a single room with private bathroom.”
Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2023
FAQ about International House , Belfast
Is it possible to take TKT Module 1 exam at your school?
“Regarding the TKT course, unfortunately, schools in Belfast do not offer a TKT preparation course and exam at the moment. If you need any information about the B2, C1 or C2 exams, our team would be happy to help.
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Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023
What is the most popular accommodation offered by International House ?
“The accommodation City Centre Studios is the most popular among all our clients of International House ”
Is airport pickup offered by International House ?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Belfast International Airport (100 £), Dublin Airport (310 £)”
What is the number of students per class at International House ?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 (One-to-One) to 12 students (General English)”
Which countries are students of International House from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Italy with a 25% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Spain (15%).”
International House offers courses for which ages?
“International House offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
Terms of International House
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- International House Belfast Limited | Tax registration ID: NI061539 (company ID)
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 60 £
- 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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