Our English and volunteering course is specifically aimed at professionals or students who are soon to graduate and want to improve their career prospects.
Students take a minimum of four weeks’ Intensive General English group classes to improve their language skills before putting those skills into action during their volunteering placement.
The work placements last 6 weeks. They are arranged by our international services partners who have decades of experience. Most sectors are catered for, including Business administration; Marketing and Advertising; Events Management and Business Development.
Tuition
20 lessons per week
Timetable
Monday to Friday: 09.00 – 13.00
With a 20-minute break at 11:00
Total teaching hours: 18.33
Duration
Minimum 4 week General English course
+ 6 week volunteering placement
Age
18+
Levels
suitable for B1 level and above
Maximum Students Per Class
12
Start Dates
Any Monday except holidays
Course duration
(minimum 4 weeks)
Price/Week
2026
1-4 weeks
£245
5-12 weeks
£235
13-24 weeks
£225
25 or more weeks
£215
Volunteer placement
Price/Week
Price per week
£125
Registration
Price
Registration fee
£50
Public Holidays 2025/26
School closes at 13.00 on 22 December 2025 and reopens 05 January 2026.
March 17
May 25
April 03
July 13
April 06
August 31
May 4
School closes at 13.00 on 18 December 2026. School reopens on 04 January 2027.
Please note: Classes missed due to public holidays are non-recoupable.
Working with our partnering agency, we are able to offer placements in most sectors including IT, general business, finance, tourism, manufacturing, media, law, engineering and environmental businesses.
The best way to learn a language is to surround yourself with native speakers. That means to learn English, you should spend time in an English speaking country.
It’s worth thinking about what makes a city great for international students. Belfast has the perfect combination of culture, affordability and a laid back lifestyle. After all, you want to have a great experience outside your English class.
Learning English is also much easier when you can get out and meet locals. These interactions will help to build your confidence, as well as improving your listening and speaking skills.
