Young Adults Programme
Learn English. Explore Dublin or Liverpool. Build Confidence.More than a summer course: international classes on sustainability and future skills, plus either an activity programme or a real work placement, in Dublin or Liverpool.
- Dates
- 28 Jun – 16 Aug 2027
- Age
- 16–20 years
- Locations
- Dublin · Liverpool
- Course
- Sustainability & Future Skills + Activities or Work Placement
- Accommodation
- Homestay or residence
More than a summer course
Our Young Adults Programme is for students aged 16 to 20 who want more than a typical summer course.
It combines international classes, practical learning about sustainability and life skills, and the option to gain real-world work experience. You'll study with students from around the world, explore topics from climate change to career planning, and experience the culture and city life of Dublin or Liverpool.
Why join?
- Meet like-minded young people from around the world
- Prepare for your next step: university, work or travel
- Get a taste of the real working world with a work placement
- Build communication skills and independence
- Stay in a welcoming homestay or a modern residence
Choose your experience
Both courses include afternoon Sustainability & Future Skills classes, 2 evening activities a week and a full-day excursion every Saturday. You choose how to spend your mornings.
Sustainability & Future Skills + Activities
Cultural, social and fun local experiences, from Irish dancing and Beatles tours to football stadiums, museums and bowling.
Course info
- Dublin: 20 lessons per week
- Liverpool: 10 lessons x 90 minutes of group tuition per week (15 hours)
- Max. class size: 15
- 2 half-day excursions per week (mornings)
- 2 evening activities per week
- Full-day excursion every Saturday
Sustainability & Future Skills + Work Placement
Swap your 2 weekly half-day excursions for a part-time work placement in a local organisation, usually in customer-facing roles such as charity shops, cafés and hospitality. Gain practical experience and build communication, time-management and independence skills.
Course info
- Dublin: 20 lessons per week
- Liverpool: 10 lessons x 90 minutes of group tuition per week (15 hours)
- Max. class size: 15
- Part-time work placement, weekday mornings
- 2 evening activities per week
- Full-day excursion every Saturday
What will you learn?Sample topics in class
- Climate Change & Global Impact
- Sustainable Living
- Environmental Advocacy
- Digital Identity & Social Media
- CV Writing & Interview Skills
- University & Career Pathways
- Communication & Teamwork
Dublin or Liverpool?
The same course and the same dates in two cities full of music, sport and history.
Young Adults Dublin
Set in Ireland's lively and welcoming capital. Experience Dublin's culture, history and city life, from Croke Park and Phoenix Park to Irish music workshops and the Ghost Bus Tour.
- Saturday trips to Malahide Castle and Powerscourt House & Waterfall
- Half-day trips: Phoenix Park, Botanic Gardens, Croke Park, Arfield Farm
- Evenings: Irish music, Ghost Bus Tour, scavenger hunt, mini-golf, bowling
Dublin city
Croke Park
Irish music & dance
Docklands tour
Phoenix Park
City centre
Young Adults Liverpool
Liverpool's vibrant culture, from the Beatles and the Cavern Club to world-famous football and the historic waterfront, with day trips to Yorkshire and North Wales.
- Saturday trips: Yorkshire, Anglesey & Snowdonia, Conwy & Llandudno
- Half-day trips: Music & Film Tour, Waterfront Tour, Port Sunlight, Stadium Tour
- Evenings: The Cavern Club, pizza night, games night, language exchange, bowling
Waterfront
The Cavern Club
LFC Stadium Tour
Lake District
Liverpool city
The Beatles
A sample week
Classes are in the afternoon. In the mornings you either join the activity programme or go to your work placement.
Activities+ Activities courseWork+ Work Placement course
Monday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Sustainable Living
Tuesday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Environmental Advocacy & Activism
Wednesday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Interview & Communication Skills
Thursday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Making an Impact
Friday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Personal Statement
Monday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Sustainable Living
Tuesday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Environmental Advocacy & Activism
WorkTable Football / Games Night
Wednesday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Interview & Communication Skills
Thursday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Making an Impact
WorkThe Cavern Club
Friday
WorkWork placement (9:00 – 12:30)
B: Personal Statement
Where you'll live
Choose a single room with a host family, or an independent stay in a student residence.
Host family
Ages 16+ · Dublin & LiverpoolA carefully selected host family in a safe, well-connected neighbourhood: a warm welcome and daily chances to practise English in real-life settings.
- Single room
- Half board
- Included in the course price
Residence in Dublin
Ages 17+ / 18+Modern residential accommodation in central locations, for students who want a more independent, social experience close to the school and the city.
- Brickfield Lane: single en-suite room (17+)
- Atlas Residence Rathmines: single room (18+)
- Self-catering, with a weekly supplement
Residence in Liverpool
Ages 17+A centrally located student residence with comfortable en-suite rooms and shared spaces to relax and connect with other international students.
- Benson Yard: single en-suite room
- Self-catering, with a weekly supplement
A travel pass is included, so getting to school and around the city is easy.
Course fees 2027
One price covers the course, the activity programme, a single room with a host family and a travel pass. The Work Placement option and residences have a supplement.
Dublinin euro
- 2 weeks
- €1,750
- 3 weeks
- €2,550
- 4 weeks
- €3,350
- Extra week
- €850
Additional fees
- Work Placement programme supplement€550
- Residence: Brickfield Lane, single en-suite€150 / week
- Residence: Rathmines, single room€120 / week
- Specific food requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free)€40 / week
- Extra night in homestay€45 / night
- Airport transfer (one way)€100
- Insurance€20 / week
Liverpoolin pounds
- 2 weeks
- £1,650
- 3 weeks
- £2,500
- 4 weeks
- £3,300
- Extra week
- £800
Additional fees
- Work Placement programme supplement£495
- Residence: Benson Yard, single en-suite£50 / week
- Specific food requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free)£40 / week
- Extra night in homestay£35 / night
- Airport transfer, Liverpool Airport (one way)£65
- Airport transfer, Manchester Airport (one way)£100
- Insurance£15 / week
Included in the price
- Sustainability & Future Skills course (Dublin: 20 lessons / week; Liverpool: 10 x 90-minute lessons / week)
- 2 half-day activities per week, or a work placement (with supplement)
- 2 evening activities per week
- 1 full-day excursion every Saturday
- Single room with a host family (half board), or a residence with a supplement
- Travel pass
- Welcome pack, Atlas induction and support during your stay
- All course materials
- All registration fees and summer supplement
- End-of-course certificate
Students under 18
Many of our young adults are 16 or 17, and their welfare is our first priority.
Students get an Atlas induction on arrival, a welcome pack with all the information they need, and support from our team throughout their stay. Our safeguarding policies apply to every student under 18 in Dublin and Liverpool.
Parental consent: for students under 18, a parent or guardian needs to complete our parental consent form before arrival.
Highlights from the summer
- The Beatles statueLiverpool
Malahide CastleDublin · Saturday trip
SnowdoniaLiverpool · Saturday trip
Powerscourt WaterfallDublin · Saturday trip
BowlingEvening activity
Croke ParkDublin · half-day trip
Mini-golfEvening activity
Ghost Bus TourDublin · evening
Irish music & danceDublin · evening
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Young Adults Programme for?
Students aged 16 to 20 who want more than a typical summer course: English classes on sustainability and future skills, plus either an activity programme or a part-time work placement.
When does it run in 2027?
From 28 June to 16 August 2027, in both Dublin and Liverpool.
What level of English do I need?
The Activities course is open to levels A1 to C1. For the Work Placement course you need at least a B1 level. You can take our free online placement test before you book.
What kind of work placement will I do?
Placements are usually in customer-facing roles in local organisations, such as charity shops, cafés and hospitality venues. They take place on weekday mornings, instead of the two half-day excursions.
Where will I stay?
Students aged 16+ can stay in a single room with a host family (half board), which is included in the price. From 17 you can choose a residence: Brickfield Lane in Dublin or Benson Yard in Liverpool; Atlas Residence Rathmines in Dublin is for students aged 18+. Residences are self-catering and have a weekly supplement.
What is included in the price?
The course, 2 half-day activities or a work placement (with supplement), 2 evening activities a week, a full-day excursion every Saturday, a single room with a host family, a travel pass, all course materials and an end-of-course certificate.
I'm under 18. What do my parents need to do?
A parent or guardian needs to complete our parental consent form before arrival.
This is your summer
Tell us your age, city, course and dates, and we'll send you a personalised quote for the Young Adults Programme 2027.
