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ELI Drogheda

ELI Drogheda — English on the River Boyne

Ireland, Drogheda Campus
ELI Drogheda is housed in a characterful stone warehouse building on the waterfront, just five minutes from the town centre. Set between Dublin and Belfast, Drogheda combines the atmosphere of a close-knit Irish town with culture, history and everyday life. Students benefit from an Eaquals-accredited English programme in an environment that is more relaxed and affordable than the capital, while remaining well connected — Dublin is just 45 minutes away by train or bus.
  • Waterfront stone building 5 minutes from the town centre
  • Eaquals-accredited English language school
  • 45 minutes from Dublin by train or bus
  • Close-knit Irish town with authentic local experience
  • Boyne Valley and Newgrange on the doorstep
  • More affordable than Dublin with excellent transport links
  • Bright spacious classrooms
  • Colourful interiors
  • Comfortable social spaces
  • Student common areas
  • Wi-Fi throughout
Students are accommodated in carefully selected local homestays or residential accommodation, depending on the programme. All options are within easy reach of the school and the town centre.
  • Outdoor spaces
  • Nearby sports facilities
  • Access to local leisure centre
  • Walking tours of Drogheda
  • Cultural events and live music
  • Themed parties and social evenings
  • Sports and creative workshops
  • Excursions to Newgrange, the Boyne Valley and the Irish coast
  • European weekend trips
Burnbrae House — on-campus accommodation a 5-minute walk from the school

Programmes

School Group Programme — English + Activities
from €501.00 / week
Age 7–17 01 Sep 2026 – 15 Jun 2027 15 hrs/week
7-night structured school group programme in Drogheda combining English classes, accommodation, airport transfers and a full activity programme. Includes: 15 hours of English per week in closed group classes (max 18 students), full-board homestay or hostel accommodation, return airport transfers, daily guided activity programme Monday to Friday, travel pass, full-day bus excursion to Dublin on Saturday, certificate of completion, and 1 free group leader place per 15 students. Activities include Drogheda City Walking Tour, Millmount Museum, Irish Dancing, Scavenger Hunt and supervised evening programme. Optional paid upgrades available: Newgrange Visitor Centre, Trim Castle, bowling, Glendalough and Kilkenny full-day tour, Belfast and Titanic Museum.

Sample programme

Day 1

Morning. Arrival and check-in

Day. Arrival, accommodation check-in and induction

Evening. Welcome evening

Day 2

Morning. English class

Day. Drogheda City Walking Tour

Evening. Karaoke

Day 3

Morning. English class

Day. Irish Sports Trial

Evening. Glow Disco

Day 4

Morning. English class

Day. Irish Dancing

Evening. Free / supervised

Day 5

Morning. English class

Day. Millmount Museum

Evening. Free / supervised

Day 6

Morning. English class

Day. Scavenger Hunt

Evening. Free / supervised

Day 7

Morning. Full-day excursion to Dublin

Day. Full Day Dublin City Tour

Evening. -

Day 8

Morning. Breakfast and departure

Day. Departure

Recommended arrival cities

Dublin

FAQ

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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:

- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;

- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).

If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:

- the first week of the Program at the School;

- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.

No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.

1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.

2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.

Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included. 

Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.

Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.

Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7. 

Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.

 

Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento. 

Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:

 

  • Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
  • El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
  • El monitor si viajan en grupo

Location

ELI Schools, Fair Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland

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