Birchwater Education — language school in Ireland

  • 20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland
  • Language centre
  • age from 11 to 17
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Summer English School
from 732,14 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jul 2, 2025   Jul 16, 2025
Off-season English School
from 387,60 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Sep 2, 2025   Sep 3, 2025
Summer English School
from 733,38 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jul 3, 2025   Jul 16, 2025

Program description and what is included

  • Classes
  • Accomodation
  • Transfer
  • Excursions to museums and art gallery, Cliffs of Moher, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Cambridge/Oxford/Brighton

Description

Birchwater Education is a progressive school for learning English. The school is located in the centre of Limerick, west coast of Ireland. The centre is housed in one of Ireland's finest boarding schools, Villiers IB School, surrounded by green lawns.

Facilities include a library, classrooms, a student lounge and a computer room. Sports and excursions after school. There are playing fields and bowling on site. Students may choose from several clubs: a conversation club, a book club or a chess club, where they may develop their thinking skills. There is also a lift and a kitchen on campus. During the week the students will walk around town, see the castles of Irish knights and visit the hunting museum. At the weekend children go to the Cliffs of Moher where they filmed scenes from Harry Potter. 

The children are accommodated in the school's residence, four to eight students per room. Hot breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining hall. Vegetarian meals are included on the menu.

 

Tuition 

  • 15 hours per week

  • Beginner to Advanced

  • Native English speakers

  • Exam preparation for higher levels

  • World of work skills for older age groups

  • End of course certificate

  • Materials and writing journal provided

  • Small Class Sizes

 

Homestay

  • Friendly Irish families 

  • No more than 1 nationality per home

  • Drop off and collection from the School 

  • Breakfast and evening meal 

  • 3 Course Hot lunch provided at school

  • Limited availability 

 

Activities 

  • Daily activities in the afternoon and evening

  • Onsite and off-site activities 

  • Skills based activities

  • Daily Activity Schedule 

  • Mixed Activity programme

  • No phone policy during school and activity time 

  • Daily evening activities for residence students

  • 2 evening activities for homestay students

 

Why choose this school

  • Excellent City Centre Location 
  • Modern facilities 
  • Native English Speaking Teachers 
  • Modern Teaching Approach 

School infrastructure

  • Study rooms
  • Library 
  • Student room 
  • Kitchen  
  • Spacious Rooms
  • Lift access 
  • Toilets on every level
  • Computer room 

Sport infrastructure

  • Playing fields
  • Indoor sports hall
  • Bowling
  • Basketball 
  • Swimming pool 

Hobbies and clubs

  • Chess
  • Football 
  • Book club 
  • Social club 
  • Arts and crafts 
  • Pottery
  • Cooking 

Recommended arrival cities

  • Dublin

Nearest airports

  • Shannon Airport - 25 minutes
  • Dublin Airport - 120 minutes

Location

20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Tuition
    Day. Walking tour
    Evening. Free time

  • 2 day

    Morning. Tuition
    Day. Museum Tour
    Evening. Irish Culture

  • 3 day

    Morning. Tuition
    Day. Kayaking
    Evening. Immersion with host Family

  • 4 day

    Morning. Tuition
    Day. Pottery/Arts and Crafts
    Evening. Shopping

  • 5 day

    Morning. Tuition
    Day. Half Day Castle Tour
    Evening. Immersion with host family

  • 6 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
    Day. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
    Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher

  • 7 day

    Morning. Breakfast
    Day. Family time
    Evening. Family time

  • Travel Class reviews

    Faizal B

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    The teachers are fantastic!

    Off-season English School Birchwater Education — language school in Ireland

    20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland

    Birchwater Education hosts a large mix of students from different countries which really accentuates the change of scenery and encourages us to speak English with each other. The teachers are fantastic, delivering quality teaching in a friendly and helpful manner. Activities are always varied and lively, and the location is just great, In the heart of the city! Thank you for all the help you have given. You made learning a language so much fun!

    Marin Knežević

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    Great College, with great teachers!

    Off-season English School Birchwater Education — language school in Ireland

    20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland

    Great College, with great teachers, especially Mrs Nora, who is probably the best teacher I have ever seen. Great place for international students. Groups in courses are small which is great because teachers can spend much more time with every student.

    Huri Huerta

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    all the staff is very nice and highly qualified

    Summer English School Birchwater Education — language school in Ireland

    20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland

    Great institute located in the heart of Limerick City. Modern premises and excellent courses at an affordable price. Needless to say, all the staff is very nice and highly qualified. Definitely, Birchwater Education is the best option for English or Business Courses. Highly recommended!

    Barbara Versiani

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    Good Teachers and it is well located

    Summer English School Birchwater Education — language school in Ireland

    20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland

    Good Teachers and it is well located.
    Special highlights to Nora who is an amazing person, always trying to help even with things not related to school.
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