Welcome to Clare English Language School (CELS)

Clare English Language School was established in 1997. We are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our Summer Courses for Teenagers have had over 1,700 students participating. It is a Waldorf-inspired, activity-based summer camp which also welcomes students from diverse educational backgrounds. CELS has many students who return from one year to the next. Parents can be assured that they are sending their teenagers to a caring environment. We give students a memorable, amazing experience. All our courses combine: Stimulating English lessons, Exciting Activities and Excursions on the Wild Atlantic Way, Creative, Artistic Workshops and Friendly, Caring Host Families.

2025 Student & her mother speak

2025 parent speaks

People continue to choose CELS for:

Three weeks of full immersion in the English language and the Irish culture in a safe and stimulating learning environment.
An opportunity to form friendships with teenagers from many different countries.
A desire to be enriched by the unique landscape and culture of Co. Clare, known for its ecotourism and revival of traditional crafts. (Co. Clare was named this year by Condé Nast as one of the top 25 places to visit in Europe )
Extremely competitively-priced language packages.

CELS overview video

We are delighted to announce that booking is now open for our Summer Courses in 2026. Due to the success of our 2025 courses we are adding a third option in 2026 – a 2-Week Course which will offer a shortened lesson and activity programme but with the same high standard of English learning and student care that people have come to associate with Clare English Language School. We believe that this 2-week course will suit the students who have a shorter summer holiday period. Thank you to those students, parents and teachers who wrote to us about the differences in school schedules from country to country – we listened! Spaces will be limited on this 2-week course so we advise very early booking.

If you require any further information or to book a place on a course please use the Contact Form/Booking Form here on the website. You can also email us directly at or call us (also WhatsApp) on + 353 86 8129949.

Bridget A. Ryan.
Course Director, CELS

Teenager Course – 3-Week Summer Courses

Course dates for 2026:

27th June to 18th July

25th July to 15th August

Learning and using English is the first priority using a “learning while enjoying” educational concept. For over 20 years students have commented in very positive ways about the unique experience of improving their English Language skills in Ireland with CELS. Their satisfaction is due to these key factors:

The special, friendly atmosphere of Ireland
Small classes with excellent teachers
Academic work exclusively in the mornings
Artistic Workshops
Full Activity & Excursion Programme
Warm, caring and sociable host families
Making new friends from all over Europe

The creative lessons are the foundation. Students are then provided with many different opportunities to practise their English in a natural way through our extensive Activity and Excursion Programme, Artistic Workshops and by staying with Host Families. Respect for the individual and showing genuine care are key to providing a positive experience in our Waldorf-inspired programme.

All-inclusive fee: 2,495 Euro

Early Bird Special Offer – 5% off if you book before December 31st

Included in the fee:

52 hours of English lessons
18 hours of Irish Cultural Workshops
Adventure Weekend on The Burren
Water Sports on Lough Derg (2.5 hours)
Full Activity and Excursion Programme (33 hours!)
Meet & Greet Service at Dublin Airport
Transportation to all lessons and activities
Accommodation with Host Family
All meals
Entrance fees and costs for all activities

Teenager Course – 2-Week Summer Course

Course dates for 2026:

4th July to 18th July

All-inclusive fee: 1,925 Euro

Early Bird Special Offer – 5% off if you book before December 31st

Included in the fee:

34 hours of English lessons
12 hours of Irish Cultural Workshops
Adventure Weekend on The Burren
Water Sports on Lough Derg (2.5 hours)
Full Activity and Excursion Programme (22 hours!)
Meet & Greet Service at Dublin Airport
Transportation to all lessons and activities
Accommodation with Host Family
All meals
Entrance fees and costs for all activities

For pupils aged 13 to 19 years

Students arrive on the same weekend and do the entire course together. An incredible bond develops between them and creates a strong emotional experience in their young lives. It also helps that we do not take bookings of groups.

This course was amazing! It changed my life! I met lovely people and visited lots of nice places. What was the best thing about it? Maybe everything! – Laia from Spain

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