Junior English & Horse Riding

Ride horses on stunning Atlantic beaches, improve your English, make international friends, and enjoy an unforgettable summer adventure in Ireland with Donegal English Language School.

Our English & Horse Riding programme combines quality English lessons with exciting riding experiences, outdoor activities, and Irish culture on the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. This programme is perfect for teenagers looking for a fun and active English summer camp in Ireland.

Programme Highlights

• • 15 hours of English lessons per week
  • 5 horse riding sessions weekly
  • Beach and sand dune riding
  • International students aged 12–17
  • Residential or host family accommodation
  • Evening activities five nights
  • Weekly cultural excursions
  • Small class sizes
  • Safe and friendly environment

Learn English in Ireland

Students improve their English through interactive and engaging lessons focused on communication and confidence.

Classes take place in our beautiful Georgian school overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and are designed to help students speak naturally while working together on creative projects and real-life activities.

Why Students Love Our English Classes

• Friendly international atmosphere
• Small classes with personal attention
• Fun and practical learning
• Focus on speaking and communication
• Experienced and supportive teachers

Horse Riding on the Wild Atlantic Way

Our riding programme gives students the chance to experience some of the best horse riding scenery in Ireland.

Students enjoy:

• Beach horse riding
• Riding through sand dunes and countryside trails
• Jumping and riding lessons
• Horse care activities
• Indoor and outdoor arenas

The programme is suitable for experienced riders who are comfortable cantering.

Our goal is simple:
to help students enjoy riding, build confidence, discover Ireland, and improve their English while having fun.

Safe & Comfortable Accommodation

Students stay in carefully selected:

• Junior residential accommodation
  or
• Irish hosts

Parents can feel confident knowing students are supported by experienced staff in a safe, welcoming, and fully supervised
environment.

Junior Accommodation

Evening Activities 

Every evening students take part in fun social activities and team events where they make international friendships and continue speaking English naturally.

Activities may include:

• Sports
• Bowling
• Team games
• Beach activities
• Music and art workshops
• Disco nights

Cultural Excursions

Students also explore some of the most famous attractions in northwest Ireland while also taking in some shopping in the afternoon.  Excursions vary from visits to water parks, castles, laser tag or scenic cliffs

More Than an English Camp

At Donegal English Language School, students become part of an international community where learning English happens naturally through adventure, friendship, and unforgettable experiences.

This is more than a language course; it’s a summer teenagers will remember for life. Want to find out more? Contact us today.

Junior Social & Cultural Activities