Would you like to improve your English in a beautiful village in the West of Ireland? Welcome to the West Clare School of English, where we offer you the chance to experience life as part of a genuine rural Irish community at a very affordable price. What is special about the West Clare School of English? We offer 45 hours of English tuition in two weeks, so you get the benefit of intense English tuition, while having to pay only two weeks of accommodation costs.

The West Clare School of English is a Summer school which offers students the chance to learn English in a peaceful, quiet and tranquil setting. The school is situated in the beautiful village of Carrigaholt, where the Shannon River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The area boasts beautiful scenery, with wild cliffs, the majestic sea and spectacular views making it a photographer's dream. Don't forget your camera!! Come alone or with a group of friends and experience everything Ireland has to offer, while practicing and improving your English both inside and outside the classroom.

Carrigaholt is ideally situated between Kilkee town (7 miles) and Kilbaha village (8 miles).

Kilkee will provide entertainment for the students who wish to go further in search of nightlife! Kilkee also has a beautiful golf course overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a beautiful beach, fantastic places to eat, spectacular scenery, Kilkee Waterworld, a gymnasium and beautiful spas to treat yourself to a relaxing break. There are also opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, kayaking, canoeing and scuba diving. Kilkee boasts beautiful oceanside walks and a wide variety of shops and pubs to suit every taste. For further details of the above, please go to www.kilkee.ie .

Kilbaha is a photographer and birdwatcher's dream, providing some of the most beautiful scenery Ireland has to offer. You can also sample the delicious food in Kilbaha's local pubs.

For more details of what beautiful County Clare has to offer, please visit www.clare.ie .

Write:
The West Clare School of English,
Carrigaholt,
Kilrush,
Co. Clare

Email:
info@westclareenglish.com

Phone:
+353 (0)87 9802063

• Take a relaxing Dolphin watch boat trip to see Carrigaholt's resident dolphins. Your course fee includes an optional two hour Dolphinwatch boat trip. Those students who prefer to stay on land can avail of a complimentary lunch instead of the trip.

• Go on beautiful scenic walks around Carrigaholt and its surrounding area

• Spend time on the beautiful beaches of Western Ireland

• Golf on beautiful courses, including Kilkee , Kilrush and the Greg Norman designed Golf Course at Doonbeg

• Take in local historic sites, including Carrigaholt Castle. Your course fee includes a day excursion, starting with a stop at the beautiful Quin Abbey, moving on to the world famous Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and ending with an incredible medieval banquet where you are brought back in time to the Ireland of old.

• Spend time in Kilbaha (8 miles from Carrigaholt) an area famous all over the world for birdwatching.

• Enjoy the ideal local fishing conditions

• Sample the delicious locally caught seafood

• Enjoy the experience of evenings and nights in the local pubs of Carrigaholt , enjoying music and conversation with the local people. The local pubs are an ideal way to relax while watching a football game, playing a game of pool, listening to music, sitting outside in the sunshine or just enjoying the fun and chat of the local people

• Stay in local accommodation , ensuring that you become part of the local Community

• Enjoy the nightlife in Kilkee, situated just 7 miles from Carrigaholt. Local taxi services are available

Our school is a bright and spacious building overlooking the sea, providing the ideal learning environment for the student of English. Our excellent facilities will ensure that our students learn English in a way they will never forget! Apart from its beautiful classrooms, the school provides a student room where students can relax and avail of refreshments, magazines and daily papers.

The West Clare School of English is delighted to welcome you to Carrigaholt, where, for two weeks, and for the rest of your life, you will be part of our Irish family.

As County Clare has much to offer, we would recommend that students rent a car for their stay.  For details of the car hire companies located at Shannon Airport, please click here for further information.