Frances King School of English, Dublin - Dalkey

Students stay with carefully
selected host families, living as a part of the family, in Dalkey and surrounding villages.

Some of our host families are within walking distance of the school, others are 1 or 2 stops away on the DART line in the locations Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W, 12 and South County Dublin.

We will provide travel cards when necessary.

There is normally a maximum of 3 students per host family. Most students will be in twin rooms, others in singles or triples. Families provide full board, with a packed lunch on afternoons when there are activities.

Single, twin, double or triple rooms are available. Half-board: breakfast and dinner daily. Lunch is also provided at the weekend and a packed lunch on other days for those on the Teenager Programme. No use of kitchen. A clean and comfortable room with space for your clothes.

Laundry & Cleaning

Towels and bedding are provided and are washed once a week. Your host will do one load of light washing a week or alternatively you will have access to laundry facilities.

Internet access is possible in most homestays. Please ask at time of booking.

Other Facilities
Private bathroom available at extra charge for those on the Family Programme.

Good homes with a high standard of cooking conveniently located for our school. Staying with a homestay is the best way to learn about Irish life and culture and the opportunity for you and your family to practise your English. Our homestays are half-board and offer breakfast and dinner every day and lunch in the weekend.

Good homes with a high standard of cooking conveniently located for our school. Staying with a homestay is the best way to learn about Irish life and culture and the opportunity for you and your family to practise your English. Our homestays are half-board and offer breakfast and dinner every day and lunch in the weekend.