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Kilkenny, Ireland

English

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Learn english in Kilkenny with Rosemary

Hello and welcome to our family. We have been hosting students for more than 14 years. We are fully booked for French students from January 2026 to July 2026.

We are open to short term academic stays. We do not take more than two students of the same nationality, unless requested. In this case students are usually friends or family. Our house is full of laughter and a bit of craziness with so many teenagers. School in Ireland is a wonderful experience.

Now taking academic bookings for September 2026 and 2027.

What makes this stay special

Academic immersion available For stays longer than 1 month (sliding scale pricing)
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Internship or volunteering Option to combine immersion with an internship, a small job or volunteering
Full board Your choice: full board, half-board
Airport pick-up Rosemary picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)

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About this home

Meet the family

Rosemary (mother)
Peter (father)
Eabha (21 years old)
Lee (18 years old)

Two dogs, two cats, and chickens

This home welcomes

Capacity: 4 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Hosting academic students is our specialty. The best way to learn the "English" language is to totally immerse yourself in school, make new friends and have the best experience of your life.

The price listed does not include school fees, uniform, books, and bus tickets.

There are lots of activities for teenagers to get involved with during their stay in Ireland. Soccer, Basketball, Scouts, Athletics, and lots more. Fees for these can be paid directly to the clubs.

Enhance your stay

Soccer 154€
Scouts 192€
Basketball 64€
Athletics 45€
Transfer Dublin 383€ per stay

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

For academic students, a typical day is up at 7 am, breakfast, and into school uniform (which is probably something very different for our international students). You will travel to school either by walking/car/train depending on which school you will attend. The train leaves at 8:10 am for school. School starts at 8:45, you'll have a break at 11 am for 15 minutes, and then lunch is around 1 pm for approximately 50 minutes. School finishes at 4 pm.

We normally have dinner around 6 pm. After th...
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Kilkenny, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: 15 minute walk

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Minimum stay required by Rosemary: 7 nights

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Gaétan Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Jul 24, 2024

Stay of 2 weeks

I spent three weeks at Rosemary's with a friend, the family is really very nice, Thomastown is a very welcoming and beautiful little town. Rosemary even found us a small job to improve our English even faster. We had a great stay with them. Thanks again Rose and Peter for their wonderful hospitality...

Fatima SAINT JEAN DE VEDAS, France

Mar 1, 2024

Excellent family, Rosemary and her family managed to make my 14-year-old daughter feel comfortable during her school term. They found her a very good school that she loved. My daughter felt at home, with a great family atmosphere. Unforgettable experience. Thank you to the Rosemary family and to Sol...