A different way to learn English

Learn English.
Live the language.

Personal English courses online and boutique immersion experiences in Ireland — built around real communication, small groups and teachers who know you.

Personal by design Courses built around youExpert teaching Teachers who know your progressReal communication English for life beyond the lesson
Learn English in Ireland

This is what learning English can feel like.

Lessons are only the beginning. Small, personal stays in Ireland designed around different ages, goals and ways of learning.

TEEN STAYSAges 11–17
ADULT STAYSPersonal immersion
EXAM PREPARATIONFocused stays in Ireland
ACCESSIBLE STAYSMobility needs considered
LEARNING DIFFERENCESIncluding dyslexia
20 MINUTES FROM DUBLINA private campus in the Irish countryside
OUR OWN TRANSPORTMinibuses for activities & excursions
UP TO 1:2Tutor-to-student ratio during residential programmes
PREMIUM EXPERIENCESHorse riding, water sports & much more

C2 ONLINE

From Ireland.
To wherever you are.

Personal English teaching, wherever life takes you.

Teacher having a relaxed online English lesson from home
Speaking feedback

You explained your idea clearly and with good structure.

Use a wider range of linking phrases.
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Maria teaching a live C2 English lesson online
Learn English Online

Your English doesn't need more lessons. It needs better direction.

A lesson should tell us what you need next. We identify the gaps, give you focused practice, correct what matters and use the next lesson to move forward again.

Explore online courses
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LIVE

LESSON

A focused, individual lesson with your C2 teacher.

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I've never been to Ireland.I have never been to Ireland.⌕

IDENTIFY

We find what's holding you back.

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If I ___ more time,
I would travel more.
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PRACTISE

You work on it with personalised exercises.

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FEEDBACK

We correct and refine what really matters.

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PROGRESS

You build real communication skills over time.

C2 guided English practice and feedback

More than
just a lesson.

You'll also have guided practice, listening activities, real-life tasks and personalised feedback between lessons.

C2 Type & ListenDialogue

🔊 I've never been to Ireland.

🔊 I really enjoy meeting new people.

🔊 Could you tell me a bit more about…

Carlie, C2 English School teacher

Would you like
some coffee?

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Real English for
your real life.

Build confidence, fluency and accuracy with expert guidance, practical materials and a method designed to get you real results in fewer, better-focused hours.

♙EXPERT TEACHERSSpecialised in adult learning
◷FLEXIBLE SCHEDULINGTo fit your life
▱PERSONALISED MATERIALSFor your goals and level
▥REAL PROGRESSWith a clear focus
Exam preparation

The exam is specific.
Your preparation
should be too.

Focused preparation for Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL and professional English — built around your level, your target and the areas that need work.

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Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL and professional English exam preparation goals
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CAMBRIDGE ENGLISHB1, B2, C1, C2
(FCE, CAE, CPE)

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IELTSGeneral and Academic
Build the score you need

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TOEFLPrepare for your studies
or career abroad

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PROFESSIONAL ENGLISHFor your job, sector
and communication goals

Teacher and students sharing a relaxed English conversation in a warm home setting
More than a school

Small by choice.
Personal by nature.

At C2, learning is personal, practical and human. Whether you join us online or stay with us in Ireland, we keep things deliberately small so teachers can adapt to you — not the other way around.

And learning doesn’t stop at the lesson. Workshops, practice, feedback and real-life experiences are all part of helping you use English with more confidence.

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Two expert
teachers

Different perspectives.
More support.

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Real
communication

English you can
actually use.

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Visible
progress

Focused on what
moves you forward.

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Family-run

People who
know your name.

Mary Mangan and George G. from C2 English School
The people behind C2 English School

A school run by teachers, not by a corporation.

C2 was built around a simple idea: students learn better when the people teaching them actually know them.

Our academic decisions, courses and student experience are shaped by the teachers who work with students every day.

Mary ManganDirector of Studies · Cambridge examiner
George G.Co-founder · Student experience & programmes
Meet the team
Start with a conversation

Not sure which course is right for you?

Tell us where your English is now and where you'd like it to be. We'll tell you what we think makes sense — even if that means fewer lessons.

What our students say

Small school. Big difference.

Real experiences from students who have studied with us in Ireland and online.

“
I improved my confidence so much! The teachers were patient and fun — I started speaking English without fear.

Victoria Galbán

Spain

“
The lessons were always interesting and practical. I finally understood grammar thanks to their clear explanations!

Matteo Rossi

Italy

“
Thanks Mary and George for my wonderful experience in Ireland. I won't forget anything that happened there. Everything was good. Mary can even cook a good carbonara :) Now, seriously, thanks again for taking care of me.

Giulia Bianchi

Italy

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I can't recommend this school enough. I had online lessons to get help with my IELTS test. Mary and Carlie were very dedicated and professional. Now I am very proud of my 6.5.

Rafael Lima

Brazil

Translated from Portuguese

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Good school. Friendly teachers. I am happy with my results. Who knows? Maybe one day I will visit you in Ireland. All the best!

Jihye Kim

Korea