Studying Here
Studying Here
A warm welcome awaits you in Northern Ireland
The best things come in small packages, and Belfast is packed with culture, history, exciting events and festivals, great food, fantastic shopping, and world-class craic! The people make the place, they say, and that’s definitely true in Belfast. People are open, warm and world famous for their friendliness, hospitality and sense of humour.
Visitors are made welcome wherever they go. As soon as you arrive you will realise you are in a special place.
Belfast is a fascinating place to visit and get to know. Every year visitors from all over the world come to Belfast to enjoy its unique blend of nature, history, nightlife and culture. Whether it’s a hike in the surrounding mountains, or a lively evening of traditional music in a cosy pub, life in Belfast is never boring.
Despite this increase in popularity, Belfast maintains its authenticity. It’s also one of the cities in the UK and Ireland with the lowest cost of living. As such, International House Belfast can easily help you find accommodation that suits your needs, without breaking the bank.
The rest of Northern Ireland has just as much to offer too. From surfing, to mountains, to luxury spas and hotels, exploring Northern Ireland guarantees a varied and exciting adventure.
Belfast and Northern Ireland also the perfect based to explore the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe. With a number of airports, ferries and bus & train routes on hand, it’s easy to access most of the major domestic and short-haul tourist destinations in a matter of hours.
Why study English in Belfast?
Belfast was always a great place to come from, now it’s a great place to go to! Voted LonelyPlanet’s best place to visit, Belfast has been quietly evolving into one of the UK’s most exciting cities to explore. A wonderfully modern and upbeat outlook on life and a determination to have a good time makes the city a very easy place to fall in love with.
Visit Northern Ireland – home of Game of Thrones®
Northern Ireland is the freshest place on the planet to study English. We offer a unique experience, an English speaking destination which is not saturated with international students and is unspoilt and largely undiscovered. We have a young, dynamic population with 40% of people under the age of 29, and of course, we are the friendliest people on the planet!
For over ten years, Game of Thrones® and HBO made Northern Ireland their home, and now House of the Dragon is following in its footsteps—a legacy we’re incredibly proud of. Our welcoming communities, rich heritage, and breathtaking scenery have become part of the very soul of these legendary series. Today, as you explore this inspiring landscape, you’ll see why Northern Ireland was chosen as the setting for Game of Thrones® and House of the Dragon and discover ways to connect with the spirit and excitement of these iconic shows.
Social Life
Get involved and practise your language skills while making new friends and discovering Northern Ireland!
To make the most of your language learning opportunities, it’s important to practise whenever you can; and whatever time of year you choose to visit, there’s always something going on.
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What our Students Say
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My experience at International House Belfast has been the most enjoyable and memorable. I decided to take the C1 Cambridge exam and I can see a big improvement in every single aspect of my English. Staff are genuinely kind and helpful at all times. There also are the best teachers that you could ever have. They have the patience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals and, what’s even more important, to believe in yourself… joining this academy is the best decision I’ve ever made.
Elena, Spain(C1 exam prep course)
I have been to many English schools in Ireland and International House Belfast is the best! Everything is so professional. The people in Belfast are friendly and you can travel to the beach or the mountains easily. The classes and the teachers at IHB are amazing!
Andrea, Brazil (Intensive Plus course)
We stayed for a short time, but it was enough to perceive the excellence of learning at the school, the teachers are al wonderful, the classes are very rich sources of learning. We love it and recommend it to everyone that wants to immerse themselves in the English language.
Anna, Italy (General English course)
I can’t imagine attempting to teach ESL without the CELTA training. Thank you for how you truly gave of yourselves and helped us through the difficult periods.
Deaun, USA(CELTA course)
All the teachers and reception staff were fantastic. I’ve made a lot of friends at IH Belfast, and the classes were so much fun. It was an absolutely lovely time. I’m grateful to everyone there.
Itsumi, Japan(General English course)
I enjoyed every single minute that I spent in Belfast, especially at IH Belfast! I was preparing for the Cambridge Proficiency exam and my teachers were able to teach me a lot of really interesting things. They made sure that I was able to pass my exam! The whole atmosphere at the school is wonderful too. We weren’t that many students in our class and because of that we were able to get to know each other pretty well. The teachers were also really able to focus on the students individually! Overall, it was just a wonderful experience studying at International House Belfast!
Salome, Switzerland(C2 exam prep course)
I did the CELTA at IH Belfast, and it was the best study experience of my life. I loved it so much that someday I wish to return to study or work there! Cozy place, lovely people, very colourful classrooms and located in the university area with lots of cool pubs, shops and restaurants. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!
Sara, Italy(CELTA course)
Belfast was always a great place to come from. Following a decade of energetic and sensitive regeneration, it’s a great place to go to… A determination to have a good time has transformed Belfast.
Condé Nast Traveller
The staff here are all excellent! If you are considering doing a CELTA, this place is ideal!
Jonathan, Singapore(CELTA course)
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