Host Families play a vital part in the success of our guest’s stay. Our host partners are ordinary families with and sometimes without children who are willing to engage in what can be an invaluable experience. We always look for suitable families to work with us and host our students.

If you can offer a safe, comfortable, friendly environment for one of our foreign students, we have students ready to share their Irish experiences with you. Becoming a Leir Host Family couldn’t be simpler, and you’ve already taken the first step.

So to become one of our hosting partners please visit the application page HERE it’s quick and simple and only takes about 10 minutes.

We also have an online brochure which you can download from HERE and within you’ll find a wealth of further helpful information, guides and tips to help your ‘Hosting’ experience be something to cherish long after your student has returned home. 

At Leir Education, we offer a range of ‘Learn English In Ireland’ programs all of which are based upon the same concept of our students experiencing first-hand Irish hospitality, culture and friendliness all of which combined with improving their English skills either through a classroom or activities course your input can be invaluable.  

A summary of our programs are:

• Summer programs:
  • With morning classes & activities: normally the first 1st 3 weeks of July
  • Immersion program attending summer camps with no classes for 2, 3 or 4 weeks during July / Aug
• School Mini-Tours:
  • Normally 1 week-long running from September to June, students may attend classes in our academy or participate in trips etc.
• Academic Programs:
  • Full Year: Attend a primary or secondary school for a year as per the school calendar
  • 1st Term: September to December
  • 2nd Term: January – April
  • 3rd Term: April – June
• Work placement / Erasmus+ programs
  • According to their studies, vocational, College or University students participate in work experience programs. The normal age range is from 16 to Adult with stays ranging from 1, 3 or 6 months at varying times of the year.