




Our Mini-Stay Programme in Kilkenny is ‘all inclusive’:
mackdonald language academy is specialised in language education
for international teenagers aged 12-17 years

Home-stay or residential accommodation
Students have the choice of staying with one of our local host families or in the school's residences in Kilkenny. Acommodation is full board with breakfast, packed lunch and dinner each day.
Varied afternoon programme
Every afternnon, we involve all students in a wide variety of many cultural and social activities and sports in and around Kilkenny. Evening activities are offered for students staying in the school's residences.
Daily transfers
transfers to and from school are provided by the host family every day (if not within walking distance). The school's residences and classrooms are on-campus. The use of public transport is not necessary.
Interactive English lessons
Every week, there are 15 hours (alternatively: 20 hours) of interactive and engaging lessons in closed-group classes (max. 15 students/class; all levels). Lessons and the school's residential accommodation are in our school building in Kilkenny.
Full-day trip
full-day excursion to a destination of your group's choice - making use of Kilkenny’s central location in the heart of Ireland. Destinations on offer are e.g. Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Glendalough, Rock of Cashel, Irish Coast etc.
Tailor-made mini-stay programme
Our mini-stay programme is designed to give your group of students a great insight into Ireland and its natural and cultural beauty. We guarantee that your mini-stay in Kilkenny will exceed your expectations.

Promise of excellence
All our students will have a successful and a great time with us in Ireland - guaranteed

A perfect combination of studying & leisure
"Learning English & Experiencing Ireland"
With us, students do not only improve their English, they also get a very good impression of the cultural and natural beauty of Ireland.
Our mini-stay programme in Kilkenny is available for closed groups of students (all ages, max. group size: 60 participants) throughout the whole year.
With us, students do not only improve their English, they also get a very good impression of the cultural and natural beauty of Ireland.
Our mini-stay programme in Kilkenny is available for closed groups of students (all ages, max. group size: 60 participants) throughout the whole year.
Kilkenny - a clean and safe townin the heart of Irelanda popular tourist destinationnot too small & not too bigan ideal place for juniorsonly 90min from DublinIreland's medieval capitalperfect for learning Englisha typical Irish town
Here are some more reasons why you will love
our mini-stay programme in Kilkenny:
Kilkenny - in the heart of Ireland
Kilkenny is the perfect place for young English learners - not too small and not too big. Also, Many host families live within walking distance to our summer centre. If required, our host families provide transfers to/from the school/activities free of charge each day. The use of public transport is not necessary
Certified & recognized courses
'All inclusive' programme
Excellent host families
Modern residential dormitories
Great activity programme
Full-day excursion
Airport transfers
Memorable & successful time guaranteed

School's on-campus residences in Kilkenny
Modern and comfortable triple bedrooms (double & single bed) with en-suite private bathrooms