LAKELAND LANGUAGE CENTRE · ATHLONE
A welcoming school, a town with a lively student community and plenty of opportunities to put your English into practice. Discover Lakeland’s school in Athlone and find the programme that suits your stay in Ireland.
Our centres / Athlone
Our Athlone centre opened in 2018. With three classrooms and space for approximately 45 students across the centre, it offers a friendly learning environment connected to everyday life in the town.
Studying English here is also about learning to find your way: joining a conversation, understanding a new expression or building the confidence to ask a question. Lessons and daily experiences work together to make the language meaningful beyond the classroom.
The school has boards, multimedia learning materials, a television and Wi-Fi to support learning. There is also a teachers’ room and a kitchen.
The classrooms and shared spaces create a welcoming setting. The images on this page show the facilities at our Athlone centre; some have been digitally enhanced with people added to illustrate how the spaces can be used.
Choose according to the purpose of your stay, your age and the time you have available. Alongside programmes linked to Athlone, Lakeland offers guidance on QQI courses and boarding school options at partner institutions. Requirements, dates and locations are confirmed for each programme.
A short stay for groups and schools looking to combine English learning with Irish culture. Athlone is an opportunity to experience a town with a lively student community and practise English in everyday situations.
Our summer programmes offer the chance to learn, meet other students and discover Ireland. Lessons, activities and accommodation options depend on the programme format and dates you choose.
For students looking for a longer educational experience, Lakeland organises programmes at Irish schools. Joining school life and living in Ireland give students opportunities to use English beyond language lessons.
QQI Level 5 and Level 6 programmes offer vocational learning opportunities in Ireland. Courses take place at specialist institutions, with subjects, entry requirements and locations depending on the course chosen. Ask Lakeland about the options that suit your background and goals.
Boarding school programmes in Ireland combine an academic experience with accommodation and daily life on campus. Lakeland can guide you through the partner schools and their requirements. The programme takes place at your selected boarding school, which may be outside Athlone.
In Ireland’s Midlands, on the River Shannon, Athlone combines a manageable town setting with shops, services and a lively student community. TUS contributes to the town’s university atmosphere.
Walking by the river, exploring the town centre and sharing everyday routines offer a perspective on Ireland that goes beyond a sightseeing trip. For students who enjoy interacting with their surroundings, this contact can be a valuable part of learning.
Choosing a destination also means considering the student’s age and independence. Our team can help you decide whether Athlone is the right fit.
On programmes that include a host family, learning continues through conversation and daily life together. Sharing routines and customs helps students discover a different way of life and use English for a real purpose.
Lakeland works with a network of families in Athlone. Your host family, travel arrangements and accommodation details are confirmed according to the programme and availability. Some programmes may offer other accommodation options, so always check the details of your proposed stay.
Before you decide, we explain the programme, accommodation and support arrangements. As the organiser in Ireland, our role is to help you understand how the experience will work.
Life in Athlone offers opportunities to practise English in different settings: shared activities, sport, walks or conversations with your host family. The aim is to help students gradually become more confident and willing to join in.
Depending on the programme, cultural activities and excursions may introduce students to places such as Dublin, Galway or Clonmacnoise. Schedules, transport and included activities are confirmed in the information for each stay.
A look at Lakeland’s classrooms and shared spaces before you arrive.
Athlone is one of the locations for Lakeland’s Mini-Stay, summer and academic year programmes. You can also enquire about QQI courses and boarding school programmes at partner institutions, with locations depending on the option chosen. Our team will advise you based on the student’s age, English level and travel dates.
No. The academic programme takes place at Irish schools, while Lakeland organises and supports the experience. The English language centre and the assigned school have different roles. The school placement and arrangements are confirmed for each application.
Yes. Programmes that include host family accommodation offer the chance to share everyday life with a local family. Placements and arrangements depend on the programme and availability. Not all stays use the same type of accommodation.
Entry ages depend on the programme chosen. Athlone may particularly appeal to students looking for a town with a lively student community and opportunities to interact with others. Tell us the student’s age and we will help you assess the options.
This depends on the programme booked. Options may combine English lessons, cultural or sporting activities and excursions, but the schedule and inclusions are confirmed before booking. Not every activity mentioned on this page is included in every stay.
The price depends on the programme, duration, dates and accommodation. Complete the form with the student’s age and the stay you have in mind to receive information tailored to your needs.
Let us know the student’s age, how long they would like to stay in Ireland and what they hope to achieve. We will help you explore the most suitable programme in Athlone.
Still comparing destinations? Discover our centres in Ireland and explore our English courses.