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Choosing to study with Offaly Language Academy is a great first step in your learning English abroad journey.

Our particular approach to learning English takes you out of the classroom and the grammar books and into real Irish life.

Your Language Learning Journey Starts Here!

Nestled in the charming town of Birr in the scenic Midlands of Ireland, OLA is a family-run academy which values community and learning.

Our love for languages and diverse cultures drives us to provide exceptional learning experiences, and we are dedicated to helping you unlock your potential in a new language… Read more

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Why Choose Us?

Choosing to study with Offaly Language Academy is a great first step in your learning English abroad journey. Our particular approach to learning English takes you out of the classroom and the grammar books and into real Irish life. Come and develop your language skills with qualified, experienced and friendly teachers, stay in local homes with our hard-working, welcoming host families and explore and discover Ireland’s unique culture and heritage.

Offaly Language Academy - Why Choose Us?

Birr is a beautiful, Georgian town in the heart of Ireland. Less than 2 hours from Dublin, Limerick, Galway. It is a very safe town, where students feel at home and are welcomed into the town by its residents each year. There is also plenty to explore, with the Slieve Bloom mountains and the meandering River Shannon close by.

We offer fully immersive home stay programs. Students live with local families in the area, where they are treated like a member of the family. We work very closely with our families to ensure the best possible experience for our students. Many of our students stay in contact with the host families for years after their stay and make lasting relationships with their ‘Irish family’.

Our dedicated team work closely with our partners and group leaders to ensure your group’s every need is catered for. We have, over many years, formed a close working relationship with our host families and partners so that you will feel at home on every step of your journey.

All of our teachers are highly qualified and have many years of experience teaching English. We work very closely with our teachers to make sure they continue to strive to be the best, and continuously deliver high quality, engaging lessons.

At our family-run language academy, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to supporting our local community by partnering with local businesses, working closely with local schools and teachers, and ensuring that our students stay with welcoming local families. This keeps our revenue within the community, fostering growth and connection. We also take environmental responsibility seriously, making conscious choices to minimize our impact in all aspects of our operations. By choosing us, you’re not just learning a language—you’re becoming part of a sustainable, community-driven experience.

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What Our Students Are Saying ... We're so grateful for the kind words from our amazing students! Swipe to read what it's really like to learn with us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you so much to everyone who's taken the time to leave a review! Your feedback means the world to us 💛💚 #OffalyLanguageAcademy #LanguageLearning #StudentReviews #LearnEnglishInIreland #HappyStudents
July at Offaly Language Academy, What a Month! From classroom conversations to cultural adventures, our students brought energy, curiosity, and heart to every moment. 📚💬🌍 🧡 A huge thank you to our incredible host families for opening your homes, 📘 To our dedicated teachers for inspiring every lesson, 🌍 And of course, to our amazing students, you made this month unforgettable! Here’s to new friendships, learning new languages, and memories that last a lifetime. ☀️🎓 #OffalyLanguageAcademy #StudyAbroad #IrishLanguageLearning #StudentLife #HostFamilyLove #LanguageSchoolIreland #JulyRoundup #CulturalExchange #LearningAdventures
Our Spanish students really enjoyed their visit to our beautiful library this morning @offaly_libraries in Birr. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Birr Library for welcoming us and showing us around your beautiful library. #studyenglishinireland #learnenglishinireland #culturalimmersion #offalylanguageacademy #visitbirr #visitoffaly
Our groups from Spain and Argentina during their hurling lessons yesterday afternoon. Did you know first ever All Ireland Hurling final was played in Birr between Tipperary and Galway. #hurling #culturalimmersionireland #culturalimmersion #learnenglishinireland #studyenglishinireland #offalylanguageacademy
Our English Language and Cultural Immersion Summer students had a great day visiting Birr Castle yesterday @birrcastledemesne @birr_castle_estate @birrcastleeducation #englishlanguageexperienceireland #culturalimmersionireland #learnenglishinireland #studyenglishinireland #visitbirr #visitoffaly @helloireland.gv @edicformacion
Our lovely Argentine students are getting acquainted with their classmates, and seeing all the sights of Birr #vistoffaly #vistoffaly #englishlanguageexperienceireland #englishinireland #learnenglish #learnenglishinireland
Our Spanish students had a great time at Traditional Irish Cooking today. They made a delicious soda bread and rice crispy buns which they enjoyed with a good cuppa tea! #culturalimmersionireland #learnenglishinireland #studyenglishinireland #offalylanguageacademy #studyenglishinireland #summerinireland
Sunday is a free day to spend with your host family here @offalylanguageacademy. Here's a glimpse of what some of our lucky students got up to today with their host families. #hostfamily #studyenglishinireland #learnenglishinireland #culturalimmersion #offalylanguageacademy
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Reviews

“I have first-hand experience working with Offaly Language Academy. Cannot recommend them enough. An excellent standard of teaching combined with a fun and a safe environment ensures students have memories that last a lifetime”

Chris, Former OLA Teacher

“I had a fantastic experience with Offaly Language Academy! The team is super professional, friendly, and truly dedicated to helping students succeed. The classes are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to individual needs. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their language skills in a supportive environment!”

Ebony, Student
“I’ve hosted students from Offaly Language Academy and there’s never been a problem from start to finish, Una and Nessa have everything organised from the time the students land in Ireland until they depart, they are constantly in contact with host families and are at the end of phone line 24 hours a day. I look forward to working with the girls again this summer, they are a pleasure to work with.”
Deirdre, Host
“Amazing people with such a wonderful passion for teaching and languages. Incredibly well run language school with plenty of fun and exciting activities in a beautiful town.”
Eve, Student
“I had a great stay there despite the rain because the good humor of all the speakers and teachers made every day sunny. I think it’s one of the best ways to improve your English while having a great vacation.”
Gabrielle, Student