On this farm stay in Ireland you live with a farming family on a working farm and take one-to-one English lessons with your teacher, who hosts you in their home. It is for adults and teenagers alike: under 18, the lessons always come with accompanied activities, and under 13 we add closer supervision (I explain it all further down). The farm formula comes in two versions: 10 hours of lessons + 5 hours of farm activities: €1,455 per week; 10 + 10 hours: €1,755 per week. Stays run by the week, from Sunday to Saturday, all year round. Je Suis Polyglotte, a language stay organisation based in France, sends you the family’s profile before you confirm anything.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Where | On a working farm in the Irish countryside |
| Format | Stay at the teacher’s home: private single room, full board (3 meals a day with the family) |
| Working farm | Host families live on a working farm |
| English lessons | 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of one-to-one lessons per week. The 10-hour option is combined with activities or cultural visits |
| Farm activities | Optional, 5 to 20 hours per week: fruit picking, harvesting, milking cows, feeding the animals, a farm visit, collecting eggs |
| Price | From €1,155 per week for the stay at the teacher’s home with 10 hours of lessons; activities and visits are extra. Indicative price, depending on the programme you choose |
| Farm formula | 10 h of lessons + 5 h of farm activities: €1,455 per week; 10 h of lessons + 10 h of farm activities: €1,755 per week. Prices valid in 2026 and 2027; in the Dublin area the stay has a €150 supplement |
| Included | Your room, 3 meals a day and your lessons; an online level test, a progress report and a Certificate of Attendance; a local Regional Manager and a 24-hour telephone helpline |
| Options | Farm or everyday activities, cultural visits; airport transfer (Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock or Belfast depending on the region), from €135 each way. For under-16s it is part of the proposal unless you travel with them and collect them yourself |
| Duration | Weekly stays, all year round: arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday (1 week = 6 nights) |
| Who it’s for | All ages and all levels, from beginner to advanced. A student under 18 staying at the teacher’s home takes activities or cultural visits with the lessons |
| Teachers | Qualified native teachers who host you in their own homes, which are inspected |
| Choosing the family | We choose the family that fits you best and send you their profile before you confirm; if they don’t feel right, we find you another one |
| Your contact | Ioana, the founder, replies to you herself, in English or in French, from your first message until confirmation |
| Quote | A free quote with no obligation |
Your contact: Ioana
I’m the one who replies to you, in English, French or Italian. Before you commit to anything, I send you the profile of the family who would host you on the farm, together with the full proposal.
Whether you are going yourself or looking for a stay for your child, English Immersion in a Farm Stay in Ireland is more than an English course: it is a cultural and linguistic immersion experience that combines intensive, personalized lessons with daily life in a host family.
Studying English at the teacher's home is the most effective way to achieve personalized language learning. From day one, participants will live, speak, and breathe English, using it in every moment of the day, both inside and outside the lessons during their English immersion on this farm stay.
In addition to improving their language skills, students will discover Irish family life in an authentic setting through English Immersion in a Farm Stay in Ireland, where a language stay becomes a journey of personal and cultural growth.
Intensive Lessons and Tailored Learning 📚🗣
Each participant will follow a personalized learning path, tailored to their level and language goals. With one-on-one lessons with a native teacher, progress is rapid and effective during their English Immersion in a Farm Stay in Ireland.
- Language courses in immersion at the teacher’s home, with a focus on spoken communication.
- A fully immersive environment, where English is practiced throughout the day.
- An effective language stay, helping students build confidence and fluency in English.
- Immersion designed for adults and teenagers alike, staying on a farm in Ireland.
Farm Activities: Learning and Fun in Nature 🚜🌾
Between lessons you share the everyday life of the farm, always together with your host:
- Feeding the animals 🐑🐄
- Collecting the eggs 🥚🐓
- Picking fruit and vegetables at harvest time 🍏🥕
- Milking the cows 🥛
- A walk round the farm 🚜
This experience transforms language learning abroad into an authentic adventure, where every daily activity becomes an opportunity to practice the language in the context of English immersion on the farm and experience Irish culture firsthand.
“Every single day is different. Every day is different and I had a very detailed schedule for 14 days that I shared with his family and his parents to make sure he was okay with it. So there is no typical day and that’s half the fun.”
— A host family
An Experience Suitable for All Ages 👦👩🎓
This program is for teenagers and young students as much as for adults who want an intensive English course while living the everyday life of a farm. With constant interaction with a native teacher, learning is highly personalized and focused on improving communication skills naturally while staying in an English immersion farm in Ireland.
Authentic Rural Hospitality 🏡🍀
The host farms are charming and rustic. Students should be prepared for a simple yet clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment, perfect for experiencing true country life during their English Immersion in a Farm Stay in Ireland.
“I hosted a student from France a couple of years ago and my daughter did an exchange. So she went to France for a month and then the girl from France came here for a month. And it was so much more fun. You get to explore your country again that you didn’t get to before. You get to teach someone some parts of your culture. It renews a sense of pride you have in Ireland. And just exciting to shape them and to teach them new things and to see the excitement.”
— A host family
Where Does It Take Place? 📍
The host farms are in the Irish countryside, where you learn English with native speakers all day. The exact area is on the family’s profile, which you receive before you confirm, and it also tells you the nearest airport for the transfer.
“My student is very, very shy and quiet. So if I can get a smile out of him, that’s huge. And even his parents say, my son is very happy. I’m in touch with his parents every single day. Sometimes two, three times a day. I’m sending them pictures of what we’re doing every day. And the parents are so grateful and so happy. And it’s just exciting to see something through someone else’s eyes and to see the excitement in them. If you can do it, it’s fabulous. I’m happy to do it again.”
— A host family
If you’re looking for an intensive, effective, and personalized language stay, for yourself or for your child, this is it. Contact us to learn more about available destinations and book this unforgettable English immersion experience in a farm stay in Ireland! 🌟🇮🇪
Programmes and prices
Prices are per week and include one week of full board in your host’s home. They are valid in 2026 and 2027.
| Programme | Hours per week | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| Home Tuition Programme | 10 hours of lessons* | €1,155 |
| Home Tuition Programme | 15 hours of lessons | €1,380 |
| Home Tuition Programme | 20 hours of lessons | €1,605 |
| Home Tuition Programme | 25 hours of lessons | €1,830 |
| Home Tuition Programme | 30 hours of lessons | €2,055 |
| Farm formula | 10 hours of lessons + 5 hours of farm activities | €1,455 |
| Farm formula | 10 hours of lessons + 10 hours of farm activities | €1,755 |
| Lifestyle Programme (no lessons) | 10 hours of activities** | €1,160 |
| Lifestyle Programme (no lessons) | 15 hours of activities | €1,340 |
| Lifestyle Programme (no lessons) | 20 hours of activities | €1,520 |
| Lifestyle Programme (no lessons) | 25 hours of activities | €1,700 |
| Lifestyle Programme (no lessons) | 30 hours of activities | €1,880 |
With the Home Tuition Programme you live with your teacher, full board, and have your private lessons at home. The Lifestyle Programme is the same week without lessons: the activities are accompanied and their costs are already in the price. In the Dublin area (Leinster) the week costs €150 more, and cultural visits €100 more.
*With 10 hours of lessons you also add some farm activities, general activities or cultural visits. Under 18 these always come with the lessons, so the time outside class is accompanied too. **For the Lifestyle Programme, 10 hours must be combined with Cultural Visits.
Options
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Farm Activities or General Activities (includes the accompanied activities and the related costs) | 5 h €300 · 10 h €600 · 15 h €900 · 20 h €1,200 per week |
| Cultural Visits (includes the accompanied visits and the related costs) | 3 visits €355 · 4 visits €435 · 5 visits €515 per week |
| Sports (usually 3 sessions, with accompanied transport, equipment and all costs) | Fishing €285 · Rugby €335 · Horse riding €335 · Tennis €335 · Golf €405 |
| Irish Music and Dance Show, from Dublin (accompanied outing, transport and entrance fees) | €180 |
| Professional & specialised vocabulary | €180 per week |
| Exam & academic preparation | €180 per week |
| 10 online lessons | €450 per week |
| Private bathroom | €180 per week |
| Superior homestay | €360 per week |
| Accompanying person, accommodation only | €760 per week |
| Extra night | €130 |
| Transfer, one way to or from the nearest airport | from €135 |
| Closer supervision (required for under-13s) | €150 per week |
| Special needs | €180 per week |
| Special diets | €110 per week |
| Christmas or New Year | €150 per week |
Frequently asked questions
How much does each formula cost?
All the prices are in the table above, per week with full board. With 10 hours of lessons the week starts at €1,155, but those 10 hours go with some activities or visits: with 5 hours of farm activities it comes to €1,455, with 10 hours to €1,755. Adults who want lessons only pay €1,380 for 15 hours. In the Dublin area, add €150 a week.
What is the minimum age? Is the farm stay open to adults?
There is no fixed minimum age: the stay is open to adults, teenagers and children. Under 13, closer supervision is compulsory (€150 a week), with an adult present at all times; under 16, the airport transfer is compulsory unless a parent travels with the student; under 18, the lessons always come with accompanied activities.
What is included in the farm formula price?
The price covers your room, three meals a day with the family, your one-to-one lessons and the hours of farm activities, always accompanied and with nothing extra to pay. Before you arrive you take a short online level test, and you leave with a progress report and a certificate of attendance. While you’re there, a regional manager is on hand and a helpline answers 24 hours a day. Travel and insurance are up to you; I can add the airport transfer, from €135 each way.
What is the minimum length of stay and when can I go?
One week at least, arriving on Sunday and leaving on Saturday, so six nights. You can come at any time of year and stay several weeks if you like.
Who is responsible for my child outside lesson hours?
Your child isn’t left to fend for themselves. They live with the family, and under 18 the lessons always come with farm activities, general activities or cultural visits, all accompanied. For under-13s we add Closer Supervision (€150 a week), so there is always an adult with them.
Are host families vetted?
Yes. Our Regional Managers have met every host teacher in person and seen their home before anyone goes to stay there.
What insurance covers the stay?
Insurance isn’t included, so before you leave it’s worth taking out your own policy for illness, accidents, lost belongings and cancellation; that way you’re covered if anything goes wrong.
What if the host family isn’t a good match, or I need to cancel?
If you don’t feel at ease with the family, tell the Regional Manager while you’re there and we arrange another family; most problems are solved quickly, because they often come from a misunderstanding. If you have to cancel, 28 days or more before arrival it costs you €250; from 27 days to a week before, half the price; in the last week, the full price. Sports and excursions are booked by the host well in advance and are usually non-refundable. If the family has to cancel, we find you another one.
Who is my contact during the stay?
Until you leave, I’m your contact. During the stay it’s the Regional Manager for the area, who is always available, and there is a 24-hour helpline for emergencies, at night too.
Is it a real working farm?
Yes: the families who host you live on a working farm. Depending on the farm, they keep animals and grow fruit and vegetables; the family’s profile, which you receive before you confirm, tells you what theirs is like.
What farm activities will I do?
You spend the day on the farm alongside your host: feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, learning to milk the cows and, in season, picking fruit and vegetables. In the farm formula you choose 5 or 10 hours of activities a week, on top of the 10 hours of lessons.
Will I have a private room?
Yes, you have your own room in the family’s home, and you have your three meals with them. A private bathroom is available as an option in some homes, for €180 a week.
How do I book the farm stay?
Write to me from the contact page or call me on +33 6 51 74 42 74, with your dates, your level and, if it’s for your child, their age. I send you the family’s profile with the proposal before anything is confirmed; if it doesn’t suit you, I look for another one. Once you confirm, payment is made one month before arrival, by bank transfer or card.
How does the airport transfer to the farm work?
We can arrange for you to be met at the airport nearest the farm (Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock or Belfast). The transfer is an option, from €135 each way; for under-16s it is part of the proposal, unless you travel with them. A member of the host family or a driver meets the student on arrival and takes them straight to the farm.
Will my child be alone or with other students?
They’ll be the only student in the house: our stays are one-to-one, one teacher and one student. That way English is the only language spoken at home, and there’s no one to slip back into their own language with.
Can the families cater for special diets?
Yes. When you book, we ask you for a detailed profile including any allergies, food intolerances or preferences (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). We then choose the family best placed to meet those needs; the special diet option costs €110 a week.
What level of English do I need?
Any level is fine, from complete beginner to advanced. The lessons are one-to-one, so the teacher works at the student’s real level and pace. Living on the farm and speaking English all day is often what helps people get past the fear of speaking, whatever level they start from.
