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Mackdonald Language AcademyKilkenny, Ireland

John's Quays, Prior's Orchard, 5B, Kilkenny - R95 R728 Kilkenny - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Sports facilities including tennis and basketball courts.
  • Games room with table tennis and pool table.
  • Kilkenny is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 98%
18-24 years 1%
25-34 years 1%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: Mackdonald Language Academy Kilkenny is a language centre in the culturally rich city of Kilkenny, Ireland. The school building is around a 10-minute walk from the city centre, ensuring students have shops, restaurants, eateries and attractions nearby. The main attractions within walking distance of the school include Kilkenny Castle and Kilkenny Castle Park, St Mary's Medieval Mile Museum, Butler Art Gallery and the Rothe House and garden heritage museum.

Course selection: Mackdonald Language Academy Kilkenny offers Junior Summer programmes and Junior Summer Camps in conjunction with a selected sport (Golf, Horse riding, Tennis). These immersion courses include airport transfers, full-board homestay accommodation, an afternoon/evening social programme and weekly trips and excursions. Daily transfers to and from the school are provided, by the homestay host families, on a daily basis.

School facilities: The school facilities include 15 modern and bright classrooms, a large green area with a basketball court, a football pitch and an indoor sports hall.

Social and cultural: In addition to these Junior programmes offering great social conversation and activities such as meal times within homestay families, the school also has an active social and afternoon activity plan for Junior students included in the curriculum. Activities available can include bowling, sporting activities, treasure hunts, traditional Irish dancing and music and much more.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Standard English Summer Camp (13 to 18 years old)Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
800€780€
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for Mackdonald Language Academy include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Mackdonald Language Academy (m.l.a)

“"Learning English the Irish way is an experience you will always remember - book your course with mackdonald language academy in Kilkenny!"”
Isha McDonald
– 
Isha McDonald
, 
Director of Mackdonald Language Academy
Accreditations and Quality seals
ACELSMEI / RELSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalAGPI
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Mackdonald Language Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2006
Legal name/parent company
Mackdonald Language Academy Ltd. | Tax registration ID: TIN:3194407WH

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Basketball court

  • Table soccer / football

  • Table tennis

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Volleyball court

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 5
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 2
Adult courses Throughout the year: 2
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 15 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 20%
Germany 20%
France 20%
Spain 20%
Switzerland 5%
China 5%
Other nationalities 10%

Information for all courses offered by Mackdonald Language Academy

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 14 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Ireland and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Rugby
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

All activities have a supplementary cost.

Adults - Paid activities

Every week, the school offers various educational, cultural & social activities. All excursions and activities are organized and accompanied by a member of staff. Participation on all excursions, activities and trips is voluntary and at an extra cost.

Participating in the school´s excursions and trips will enhance your knowledge about Kilkenny, Dublin and Ireland as a whole. There are a wide variety of activities on offer including Irish dancing classes, city tours, cooking classes, and cultural and social outings. The school also organizes interesting excursions around Ireland, for example to the Irish coast in Waterford and Tramore, Dublin, Glendalough, and Cork, just to name a few.

The following free-time activities are offered on a regular basis (sample) - please note that we require a minimum number of participants for each activity:

- Cooking classes
- Movie nights
- Irish dancing show and workshop
- City Tours and excursions
- Museums
- Variety of sports (hurling, football, table tennis, Pitch & Putt etc.)
and more!

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FAQ about Mackdonald Language Academy, Kilkenny

  • English courses at Mackdonald Language Academy start at 780 € for Standard English Summer Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mackdonald Language Academy varies from 15 students (Standard English Summer Camp) to 15 students (Standard English Summer Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at Mackdonald Language Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Mackdonald Language Academy comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from France (20%) and Italy (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Mackdonald Language Academy offers courses from 13 years to 18. Average age is 15 during the summer and 15 for the rest of the year.

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