CES Dublin Junior Summer Centre

Dublin, Ireland

Language Camps

Junior English and Activity summer programme in the centre of Dublin: 15 or 20.5 hours of English tuition per week, afternoon activities and cultural visits, weekend full-day excursions, full board homestay accommodation with carefully selected host families. Ages 14-17, June to August.

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Age

14–17 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps

Accommodation

Homestay

About

About the Course

Morning lessons (Mon-Fri) focus on developing core language skills with particular emphasis on speaking and listening. Vocabulary and pronunciation work are integrated into each session, with role-plays, AV technology, project work and task-based activities. An entry level test is held on the first school day and an end-of-course certificate and student report are provided. Students choose the standard programme (15 hours per week) or the Super Intensive programme (20.5 hours per week), in classes of 12 on average (max 18), for levels Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1).

What’s Included

The price includes tuition, full board homestay accommodation, afternoon activity programme, weekly excursions programme and pastoral care. Course dates run from June to August with programmes of 2, 3 or 4 weeks; extra weeks are available (see official CES price list).

Accommodation

Full board homestay accommodation with carefully selected host families in the Dublin suburbs, visited regularly to ensure high standards. Average travel time to the city centre is 30-40 minutes by bus or train.

Meal Plan

Full board is included: breakfast and dinner with the host family, plus packed lunch on school days and excursions.

Activities & Excursions

Afternoons include a supervised programme of activities and cultural visits: an orientation tour, visits to museums and galleries, history and nature walks, quizzes and games, sports afternoons, dance and singing lessons, and one full-day excursion at the weekend to popular sites in Ireland.

Facilities

CES Dublin operates three centrally located teaching centres with 33 classrooms at Dame Street in the heart of Dublin, a few minutes’ walk from Temple Bar and Dublin Castle, with a computer room, free Wi-Fi, cafe, two rooftop gardens and a 24-hour emergency help line.

Camp Experience

Students learn English in Ireland’s capital, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, combining morning classes at a school in the very centre of Dublin with afternoons exploring the city and weekends discovering Ireland, alongside classmates from more than 85 countries.

Language Camp prices

Junior English and Activity (Homestay)

Summer 2026

English Language and Activity Programme with full board homestay accommodation, afternoon activities and one weekend full-day excursion. Entry level test on the first school day; end-of-course certificate and student…

20 Lessons
14–17 * yrs
General English with afternoon activitie

15 hours of tuition per week, Mon-Fri, lessons 45-55 min, average class 12 (max 18)

General English with afternoon activities and cultural visits

Included items

  • Accommodation
  • Activities
  • Excursions
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Daily Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  1. 7:00 AM

    Breakfast

    Scheduled activity

  2. 8:30 AM

    Classes

    Scheduled activity

  3. 12:30 PM

    Lunch

    Scheduled activity

  4. 6:30 PM

    Dinner

    Scheduled activity

  5. 8:00 PM

    Evening activities

    Scheduled activity

  6. 10:30 PM

    Lights out

    Scheduled activity

Included items

Highlights

  • International studentsMulticultural environment with students worldwide.

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Excursions
  • Indoor Games
  • Movie Night
  • Outdoor Sports Games
  • Quiz Night

Facilities

  • Cafeteria
  • Student lounge
  • WiFi

Optional Extras

Other

School

Centre of English Studies (CES)

For over 40 years, CES has welcomed thousands of students from more than 85 countries, offering high-quality English language courses and cultural experiences in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. Their mission is to enhance language accuracy and fluency, enabling students to achieve their future goals and ambitions. CES provides a variety of programs for juniors and teens, with options for homestay or residential accommodations, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.

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Location

Map showing camp location31 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX73, Dublin

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. CES junior programmes include a supervised activity programme, carefully selected and regularly visited host families, and a 24-hour emergency help line. See also the CES "Care for Under 18s" policy on the official website.

Tuition (15 or 20.5 hours per week depending on the programme), full board homestay accommodation, the afternoon activity programme, evening and social activities and one full-day excursion at the weekend are included.

The school has a 24-hour emergency help line and caring administration staff. Parents should arrange travel/medical insurance; details can be confirmed directly with CES.

The Dublin junior summer programme accepts students aged 14 to 17, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1) level. A level test before arrival places each student in the right class.

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