Killarney School of English
Courtmurph House, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry · ILEP verified
A family-run English language school located opposite Killarney National Park.
Courtmurph House, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
AYPET
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
AYFCE
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
AY IELTS 6.0
IELTS prep
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
AY IELTS 7.0
IELTS prep
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELTS
AY ISE (A2)
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: IELT
AY TIE (A2)
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
AY IELTS 5.0
IELTS prep
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Cambridge
AY ISE (B1)
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
AY ISE (B2)
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
AY ISE (C1)
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: CELA
AYCAE
General English
€132/week
€3,290 total
25 wks · 15 hr/wk
Awarding body: Trinity College London
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Killarney School of English is an English language school in Kerry that appears on the ILEP list of programmes eligible for a Stamp 2 student visa. A 25-week visa course at 15 hours a week costs around €3,290, or roughly €132 a week. Students here get guidance on the 20-hour work allowance and host family accommodation. It also runs junior programmes. Google reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 68 reviews.
Killarney School of English is a family-run institution providing English language programmes for adults (18+), teenagers (13-17), and children (4-12). The adult school is situated across from Killarney National Park, while young learners attend classes at dedicated sites including the 'Kidzone' and a teenage school in Lisivigeen. The school emphasizes an intimate learning experience with small class sizes and a committed teaching staff. Students have access to various resources including free bike rental, Wi-Fi, and a range of cultural, social, and sporting activities within Killarney.
What recent students say
Based on 5 Google reviews from the last 12 months · Updated 26 Jul 2026
Overall: Reviews for Killarney School of English are largely positive, highlighting a welcoming atmosphere and effective learning experiences for both adults and children. However, one negative review raised significant concerns about teaching consistency, classroom conditions, and responsiveness to student requests.
What students praise - Welcoming and supportive school atmosphere - Engaging and varied afternoon activities for teens - Effective differentiation of lessons by English level - Excellent teachers and host families - Beautiful location near Killarney National Park
Common concerns - Frequent teacher changes impacting learning continuity - Cold and leaking container classrooms - Unaddressed requests for teacher changes - Negative experience with an associated agency, "Me Mudo a Irlanda"
Recurring themes: welcoming atmosphere, varied activities, teacher quality, classroom conditions, student support, agency issues
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Location
Courtmurph House, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Social & activities
- •Horse Riding
- •Sporting activities
- •Cultural trips
- •Walking tours
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