Learn English Language and Work in Killarney.
Would you like the chance to learn English and work in Killarney for 8 months? The AY2 programme offers you 25 weeks of General English at our school at Killarney National Park. To help you pay for this you can work up to 20 hour per week while studying and up to 40 hours per week for the 8 weeks you do not study.
Killarney is an extremely busy tourist town and is always looking for workers especially in the summer from June to September. Also, after school, there are many Things to do in Killarney
This programme is on the Irish Government’s Interim Lisit of Eligible Programmes to obtain a Visa.
General English Academic Year / Work and Study (AY2)
Course Summary:
| Course Name | Academic Year Programme |
| Age Requirement | 18+ |
| Level Requirement | None: 6 different levels available from Beginner to Advanced (A1-C1) There is a short YouTube playlist of the some of the different English language levels we offer classes at for adults. |
| Course Length | 25 weeks |
| Content | 15 hours General English (Group Class) |
| Timetable | Classes available all year Morning 09-45-13.00 or Afternoon 14.00-17.00 |
| Average Group Size | Mornings (1-6 students) Afternoons (1-4 students) |
| Price | AY2 – €3300 (This course allows you to stay in Ireland for 8 months) |
Fees also include:
- All course materials and books
- An information pack with maps and guides.
- Wi-Fi and internet access
- Advice on university placement and English language examinations
- Advice and help on finding appropriate accommodation
- A certificate of attendance and achievement on course completion
- Free bike rental on a daily first come first served basis
- Free access to the self-access room with Graded Readers, Exam Papers, Pronunciation guides, Reading and Writing Practice, Grammar and Vocabulary Practice, DVDs and English Language Magazines.
Fees do NOT include.
- Medical Health Insurance or PEL (Learner Protection Insurance). If you wish us to arrange this, this costs €100. This has to be paid before arrival. Details on these are at https://www.studyandprotect.com/learner-protection-insurance/
- IELTS, FCE, CAE or other appropriate exam fee.
Please see a YouTube playlist of Long Term students describing living, working and studying in Killarney.
Where can I live?
There are many accommodation options available in Killarney including host families, self-catering, B & Bs, hotels and apartments. One of the most popular options for those in long-stay programmes is to stay with a host family for the first few weeks and then to find an apartment or room in a house, sharing with others for the remainder of their stay. Killarney School of English can give advice and help in finding such an apartment or room when they make the decision to change.
How do I enrol in the school and get a visa?
The procedure for enrolment for non-EU students is as follows:
Step 1 Complete an application form and send it to us. You can apply on line here
Step 2 We will send an invoice to you
Step 3 Send payment to the school’s account and complete the placement test at https://www.ksoe.com/placement-test/ (We will also give you a speaking and listening test when you arrive at school)
Step 4 As soon as the placement test and payment are received, we will forward a letter of invitation for your visa.
Step 5 If visa is refused, fees are refunded less bank charges and a €100 administration fee.
What you will need at arrival airport
- Letter of invitation for arrival airport
- Medical health Insurance
- Receipt of payment
Within 90 days you will have to register with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the Department of Justice at 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin, D02 XK70. These are the steps.
- Book an appointment to register your first time immigration residence permission, please create an account, on the https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/
- Each registration appointment is linked to the unique applicant profile that booked it through the online account.
- To travel to Dublin the cheapest way is to take the Big Green Bus https://www.dublincoach.ie/all-timetables/route-300-m7-express which stops directly opposite Burgh Quay. The cost is €52 Return. For your appointment at the Registration Office in Burgh Quay, you must bring:
- Your passport
- A printed and completed copy of the address form attached to your appointment confirmation email (this is the address your Irish residence permission (IRP card) will be sent to),
- Printed copies of the required supporting documentation relevant to your permission, electronic copies of documents are not accepted,
- Proof of financial support (A bank statement) showing at least €4,680.
- Proof you have paid your course fees (the receipt the school gave you)
- A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time English language course, for a minimum of 25 weeks and listed on the ILEP.
- Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland. The school will have arranged this.
- The ISD registration fee is €300 which can be paid by credit or debit card only.
If you do not have all required documents or fee with you at your appointment, they will be unable to complete your registration and issue you with an Irish Residence Permit card. Please note, contactless and cash payments are not accepted.
After starting school
- Letter to get a PPS Number (Social security number)
- We will give you a letter to open a bank account
Leaner Protection Insurance
You do not need to show this to anyone. The insurance company will email you this directly.
Which exams?
Students can commence any one of the above programmes at any time of year and we can integrate preparation for any of the Cambridge Examinations (PET, FCE, CAE or IELTS) into any of the terms provided the student has the appropriate level of English on entry. You can also take the TRINITY ISE exam at our school.
Working in Killarney.
Killarney is a very busy tourist town (the third busiest in Ireland) and there are many jobs in the tourism industry especially from March to September. These jobs are usually in hotels, B&Bs, restaurants or pubs. There are local newspapers www.killarneyadvertiser.ie and https://killarneyoutlook.com/ with available jobs. Often when you speak to the students already here, they know about jobs available. The school very often posts available jobs on the school Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Killarneyschoolofenglish
Dates:
Our adult school is open all year for adults (except the 2 weeks of Christmas). The school is closed on all National Bank holidays.
What are the rules?
The full tuition fee must be paid in advance in order to be granted an acceptance letter. This acceptance letter must show a local address in the Killarney area. If you do not have accommodation arranged, we can organise this for you in a host family. This acceptance letter will be needed for you to be granted a visa from the nearest Irish embassy.
This will enable you to enter Ireland and you will then have to get a student visa within one month. We can help you with this.
Please see here for further information and full terms and conditions.
More Information
If you have any questions please email us at info@ksoe.com
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