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.
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.
An Amazing Experience
Teenager Course – 3-Week Summer Courses
Course dates for 2025:
28th June to 19th July
26th July to 16th August
We are delighted to announce that the Clare English Language School (CELS) will be offering Summer Courses again in 2025. The school has a new course director, Bridget A. Ryan. Bridget will continue the CELS tradition of providing a very personal service to students and parents as Alan Williamson did for more than 20 years. Alan will remain with CELS to ensure a smooth transition and together with Bridget will work to guarantee the same high standard of English language learning for teenagers from across Europe in the rich, natural and cultural environment of Co. Clare.
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 and Alan Williamson.
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
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
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
