Super Intensive English Summer Camp in Dublin
Accelerated English-language Learning and lots of Sports, Activities, and Culture
More Lessons. More Practice. Faster Progress.
The Super Intensive English Summer Camp in Dublin at CES is designed for motivated junior students who want more English lesson time, along with activities, excursions, and a full summer experience. This intensive English summer camp combines accelerated language learning with the fun, cultural immersion, and support of a structured junior programme.
With our Super Intensive English Language and Activity Programme, your child will receive high-quality teaching and real-life local experience with full-board homestay accommodation included. On this accelerated programme, they’ll take classes from 9:30 am – 12:45 pm every weekday morning, with three additional afternoons of classwork each week. For the remaining afternoons and evenings, they’ll enjoy an action-packed programme of sports, activities, and cultural visits in Dublin.
Key Info
Details may vary between course locations.
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Not every student has the same goals. Some students want a traditional English summer camp experience with a balance of lessons and activities. Others want to maximise their study time and achieve faster progress in English while still enjoying a memorable summer abroad.
This junior intensive English camp has been created specifically for students who:
- Want more classroom instruction each week
- Are preparing for future academic studies in English
- Want to improve confidence in speaking English more quickly
- Enjoy structured learning alongside activities and excursions
- Want an immersive English-language environment throughout the day
Compared with a standard junior programme, the Super Intensive option provides additional afternoon lessons focused on communication, presentations, discussion skills, and practical English use.
Standard Programme vs Super Intensive Programme
Standard Junior Programme
- Fewer classroom hours
- More free activity time
- Ideal for students seeking a balanced study-holiday experience
Super Intensive English Summer Camp
- Additional afternoon lessons
- More structured English practice
- Greater focus on language development
- Ideal for students seeking faster progress and additional academic support
Students interested in a more traditional programme may also wish to explore our Homestay English and Activity option.
The programme combines intensive language learning with a full junior summer experience.
Included in the Programme
- 20.5 hours of English tuition per week
- Full-board homestay accommodation
- Packed lunch each day
- Three additional afternoon academic sessions weekly
- Supervised sports and activities
- Full-day and half-day excursions
- Weekly disco and evening activities
- Entry-level placement test
- End-of-course certificate and student report
- 24/7 pastoral care and support
This combination makes CES one of the most comprehensive options for students seeking a summer intensive English course in Ireland.
Morning lessons focus on developing your child’s core language skills. Vocabulary and pronunciation work are integrated into every session.
Three additional afternoon classes each week help students further develop discussion abilities through authentic materials, technology-supported learning, presentations, and collaborative projects.
Role-plays, AV technology, project work, and task-based activities are used to build confidence and communicative competence in real-world situations.
An entry-level test is completed on the first school day, and students receive an end-of-course certificate and individual progress report.
A Typical Week
Morning Lessons (Monday–Friday)
9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Students focus on:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Vocabulary development
- Pronunciation
- Grammar accuracy
Additional Afternoon Lessons (Tuesday–Thursday)
1:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Students further develop:
- Presentation skills
- Discussion techniques
- Academic communication
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative tasks
- Critical thinking skills
Activities and Excursions
Outside the classroom, students continue learning through cultural experiences, social interaction, and real-life English practice.
Activities may include:
- Sports sessions
- Cultural visits
- Museum trips
- City tours
- Evening events
- Full-day excursions
Dublin offers the perfect combination of high-quality education, culture, and student-friendly experiences.
As Ireland's capital city, Dublin gives students opportunities to practise English every day while exploring a welcoming and vibrant environment. Students can experience Irish culture, history, music, and local life while studying in one of Europe's most popular destinations for language learning.
For many families, Dublin provides the ideal balance of academic development and cultural immersion.
Learn more about studying in Dublin.
Homestay Accommodation
We carefully choose host families who welcome students into their homes and help them experience everyday Irish life.
Living with a host family gives students additional opportunities to practise English naturally outside the classroom during meals, conversations, and daily routines.
Accommodation includes:
- Full-board meals
- Packed lunches
- Comfortable accommodation
- English-speaking environment
- Ongoing support and supervision
Learn more about Junior Accommodation.
Student wellbeing is central to every CES junior programme.
Our support includes:
- 24/7 pastoral care
- Experienced activity leaders
- Supervised activities and excursions
- Carefully selected host families
- Emergency assistance procedures
- Dedicated student support teams
Parents can be confident that students are supported throughout their stay, both academically and personally.
Students also benefit from CES Social Programmes, which provide structured opportunities to build confidence, make friends, and practise English outside the classroom.
Courses will have specific start dates and times during the year which they run. See timetables or listings below.
23 June - 15 August
Super Intensive English Programme: classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:30 and ending at 12:45, afternoon classes start at 13:45 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, finishing at 15:45.
You will sit a placement test on your first day at our school. This will assess your grammar, writing and speaking skills and is used by our academic teams to place you in the most appropriate class.
We offer a system of continuous assessment during your study and at the end of each week our academic team will discuss which students should move to a different level in order to maximise their language experience.
If you feel you are in the wrong level, speak to your class teacher or to the Director of Studies.
The programme includes additional afternoon lessons each week, providing more classroom time, more English practice, and greater opportunities for accelerated language development compared with standard junior summer programmes.
It is ideal for motivated students aged 14 and above who want faster English progress, more academic challenge, and additional lesson hours while still enjoying activities and excursions.
Students receive 20.5 hours of English tuition each week, including morning classes and three afternoons of additional instruction.
Yes. Full-board homestay accommodation is included, providing students with a supportive English-speaking environment throughout their stay.
Yes. Students take part in a supervised programme of sports, cultural activities, excursions, and social events alongside their English studies.
Dublin combines excellent educational opportunities, a welcoming culture, and countless opportunities for students to practise English in real-life situations while enjoying a safe and exciting international city.
Our activity programmes are packed with sports, culture, and fun. They are a wonderful way for your child to improve their English, get to know classmates, and truly experience and understand their new culture. From museum visits to sports afternoons and everything in-between, your child will be kept busy.
Ready to Start your CES Journey?
If your child is looking for an intensive English course that combines additional study hours with activities, excursions, and cultural immersion, CES Super Intensive English Summer Camp in Dublin offers the perfect balance.