Young Adult Program · 16–19
Young Adult Program
Improve your English. Discover Dublin. Grow in confidence.
AGE
16-19
LOCATION
Dublin
DATES
13 Jun–22 Aug 2027
English course
15 hours per week
A summer abroad with the right balance
English, independence and new experiences
The Young Adult Program is designed for students who are ready to experience more independence while still having a clear structure and dedicated support.
English classes are combined with activities, full-day tours, host family accommodation, airport transfers and transport around Dublin.
Students have the freedom to discover a new city, meet people from different countries and build confidence, while the essential details are organised in advance.
One complete summer programme
Everything is arranged before arrival — classes, activities, accommodation, transport and support — so students can focus on the experience.
English classes
15 hours of General English each week, with lessons focused on real communication.
Activities
A minimum of three half-day activities per week, combining culture, sport, creativity and city life.
Full-day tours
One weekend tour per week to explore more of Ireland.
Host family accommodation
A shared room, breakfast and dinner in a carefully selected host family.
Dublin Travel Pass
Transport around the city for school, activities and free time.
Airport transfers
Meet and greet at Dublin Airport, with return transfer arrangements included.
Student support
Academic, accommodation, reception and student experience teams throughout the programme.
English for real communication
Build confidence in and out of class
Lessons combine structured learning with practical topics and real-life communication. Students complete a placement test and join a class with others at a similar level.
General English — 15 hours per week
Develop speaking, listening, reading and writing while strengthening grammar, vocabulary and confidence.
Additional options
Depending on level and programme availability, students may also access Speaking Fluency or Professional English classes.
More than time in the classroom
A different experience every day
The activity programme is designed to help students discover Dublin, make friends and keep using English naturally throughout the day.
Dublin culture
Walking tours, museums, music workshops, Irish dancing and city challenges.
Sports and creative activities
Beach games, team challenges, workshops, outdoor activities and creative sessions.
Evening events
Quizzes, bowling, live music, movie nights and organised social events.
Outdoor experiences
Parks, hikes, seaside walks and time outside the city centre.
Full-day tours
One tour each week, combining culture, adventure and the outdoors.
A welcoming place to stay
A home base for the experience
Living with a host family gives students a supportive place to stay while helping them experience everyday life in Ireland. It also creates more opportunities to hear and use English outside school.
Included
Breakfast and dinner
Shared room for two or three students
Same-gender room allocation
Shared bathroom
Journey of up to 45 minutes by public transport
Carefully selected families
Every host family is visited and assessed by the ELI Accommodation Team before approval and reinspected annually. All adults in the household hold current An Garda Síochána vetting.
A city made for exploring
Study in a city that is easy to make your own
Dublin is international, creative and compact enough to navigate with confidence. Students can move between school, activities, cultural attractions, parks, cafés and the coast using the included Dublin Travel Pass.
Real students. Real summer.
See the experience through their eyes
Hear from students about their experience in Dublin.
Start planning their summer
Tell us about the student
Share the preferred dates and a few details about the student. An ELI advisor will review the enquiry and explain programme availability and the next steps.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are the questions parents and students ask most often about the Young Adult Program.
Who can join?
Students aged 16–19.
When is it available?
From 13 June to 22 August 2027 in Dublin.
How are students placed in class?
Students complete a placement test and study with classmates at a similar level.
How far are host families from school?
Students should expect a journey of up to 45 minutes by public transport.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, return airport transfers are included.
What activities are included?
At least three half-day activities per week and one full-day weekend tour.
Is there free time?
Yes. The programme combines organised activities with free time.
How are students supported?
Through ELI’s academic, accommodation, reception, student experience and safeguarding teams.
Give them a summer they will always remember
English classes, new friendships, Dublin adventures and a first taste of independence — with the organisation and support needed throughout the experience.
