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Westport Language School is managed by Douglas Whittaker (MA Modern Languages, CELTA).

💻 Online language classes led by native speakers
🇮🇪 Irish • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇮🇹 Italian • 🇬🇧 English
🎓 Primary to JC & LC Grinds + Adult Classes
🌍 International immersion & host families across Ireland ✈️
westportlanguageschool.com Westport Language School provides friendly, small-group online language classes taught by experienced and fully qualified teachers in a supportive and engaging

environment. We offer classes in Irish, French, Spanish, Italian and English for a range of ages and levels, including:

• Primary school pupils
• Secondary school students (1st & 2nd year)
• Junior & Leaving Cert grinds
• Adult beginner & improver classes
• English language support

Our children’s programmes are delivered using structured, age-appropriate resources, including the award-winning La Jolie Ronde language programme, ensuring continuity, progression and enjoyment. All staff are fully Garda vetted and operate in line with a comprehensive child protection policy. We also work in partnership with Vivi L’Irlanda, supporting International Student Placements through language tuition and cultural integration for students studying in Ireland. For further information, please visit www.westportlanguageschool.com
or contact [email protected]

30/08/2026

🇮🇪 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 ONLINE LANGUAGE CLASSES – AUTUMN 2026

Bookings are now open for our new Irish, Spanish and French online classes, starting the week commencing 21st September.

Classes for primary school children, secondary school students and adults, from complete beginners through to Junior & Leaving Cert level.

⭐ Small, friendly groups
💻 Live online with experienced teachers
📅 10-week courses
💶 €150
👨‍👩‍👧 10% Family & Multi-Class Discount

See our full Autumn timetable below.

👉 To view our courses and book online:
westportlanguageschool.com/courses/

For further information or advice on the most suitable class, contact Douglas at [email protected].

Places are limited to keep our classes small, so early booking is recommended.

27/08/2026

📚 Back to school! ✏️

Wishing all the children heading back to Primary School today a fantastic first day and a wonderful year ahead! 🥰

Hopefully all the mums and dads have managed to get the pencils, rubbers, rulers, books and school bags organised, and everyone is heading in this morning bright and positive with a lovely, full and tidy pencil case — let’s see how long that lasts! 😄 ✏️📏📚

There’s always something special about the first day back – new teachers, new classrooms, catching up with friends and the excitement (and a few nerves!) of a new school year.

And best of luck to all the students preparing to make the big move into Secondary School next week – an exciting new chapter ahead!

Here at Westport Language School, we’re also getting ready for another year of Irish 🇮🇪 Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming back lots of familiar faces and meeting some new ones too.

Most importantly, best of luck to every child starting or returning to school. We hope you have a very happy and successful year ahead! ❤️

Westport Language School

25/08/2026

💃🇪🇸 An incredible opportunity to experience Flamenco in Westport – SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER!

A wonderful taste of Spain is coming to Westport — with FREE Flamenco workshops during the day, followed by a spectacular live Flamenco show in the evening.

💃 FREE FLAMENCO WORKSHOP – 10.30am
A fantastic opportunity to try Flamenco for yourself — completely FREE, but booking is essential as places are limited.

🎭 FLAMENCO SHOW – 7pm
Experience the passion, music and energy of Flamenco with a live evening performance at Westport Town Hall Theatre. Tickets are required for the evening show.

If you or your children have an interest in Spain, Spanish language and culture — or simply fancy trying something completely different — this really is an opportunity not to miss!

📍 Westport Town Hall Theatre

🎟️ Booking essential:
https://www.westporttheatre.com/

At Westport Language School, we love opportunities that bring language and culture to life — and it doesn't get much more Spanish than this! 🇪🇸💃

24/08/2026

🇪🇸 Online Spanish Classes – September 2026

Would you or your child like to build confidence, improve your Spanish and enjoy learning the language?

Online Spanish classes for:

🌟 Primary and Secondary School
📚 Junior Cycle
🎓 Leaving Cert
🇪🇸 Adults

Our small, friendly online classes focus on getting students using Spanish and growing in confidence.

💻 Learn from home
👥 Small, interactive groups
🗣️ Focus on speaking & confidence
💶 €150 for the 10-week term
👨‍👩‍👧 10% Family & Multi-Class Discount
📅 Starting week of 21st September

Not sure which class is right for you or your child? Send us a message and we'll be happy to help.

📩 Message us here on Facebook
📧 [email protected]
🌐 westportlanguageschool.com

¡Hablemos español! 🇪🇸

21/08/2026

☘️ Looking to boost your child’s confidence in Irish?

Following the success of our online Irish classes, we’ve expanded our programme for the new September term, with small, friendly classes tailored to each stage of your child’s learning.

📚 Primary School
Separate classes for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class, helping children build confidence and develop their Irish as they progress through primary school.

📗 1st & 2nd Year Secondary
Weekly support to help students make the transition to secondary-school Irish and build confidence across the language.

📘 Junior Cycle Irish
Structured weekly support alongside schoolwork, helping students develop their Irish and prepare for Junior Cycle.

🎓 Leaving Cert Oral Preparation
A dedicated weekly class focused on developing speaking skills and confidence for the Leaving Cert Irish oral.

💻 Live online classes | 👥 Small groups | 📝 Notes & resources
🎁 Free trial available
💶 €150 for the 10-week term
📅 Starting week of 21st September

👉 westportlanguageschool.com/book-now
📧 [email protected]

20/08/2026

🇮🇪 Our Online Irish Classes are growing! 🎉

Following the success of our Irish classes last year, we’re delighted to have expanded our programme for the new September term!

We now have classes for 3rd–6th Class, Secondary School, Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert Oral Preparation and Adults — all live on Zoom in small, friendly groups.

☘️ Build confidence in Irish
💻 Live weekly classes
🎁 Free trial available
💶 €150 for the 10-week term
📅 Starting week of 21st September

See the full timetable below 👇

👉 westportlanguageschool.com/book-now
📧 [email protected]

19/08/2026

🎉 Our September Online Language Classes are now open for booking!
A new school year is just around the corner, and our new 10-week term of online Irish, Spanish and French classes starts the week of 21st September.
Whether your child needs a little more confidence going into the new school year, extra support with a language, or focused preparation for Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert, we have classes to suit a wide range of ages and levels.
🇮🇪 IRISH
Primary School • 1st & 2nd Year • Junior Cycle • Leaving Cert Oral Preparation • Adults
🇪🇸 SPANISH
Beginners • Intermediate • 1st & 2nd Year • Junior Cycle • Leaving Cert • Adults
🇫🇷 FRENCH
Beginners • Intermediate • Junior Cycle • Leaving Cert
💻 Live weekly online classes
👥 Small, friendly groups
👩‍🏫 Experienced and supportive teachers
📚 10-week term – €150
We also offer a 10% Family & Multi-Class Discount when booking more than one class.
📅 New term starts w/c 21st September
👉 View our classes and book online:
https://westportlanguageschool.com/
💬 Have a question or not sure which class is right for you?
Contact Douglas at [email protected]
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07/06/2026

🇪🇸 Spanish for Beginners starts this Monday, 8th June!

We still have a few places available on our online Introduction to Spanish course.

✔ Complete Beginners Welcome
✔ Small Friendly Group
✔ Native Spanish Teacher
✔ Learn from Home via Zoom

📅 Monday 8th June
⏰ 7:15pm – 8:15pm

For further information or to book a place:

📧 [email protected]

05/06/2026

🌍 Westport & Castlebar

We are looking for a small number of English teachers to join our summer international programmes.

Most classes are one-to-one or very small groups, making them enjoyable, flexible and rewarding teaching opportunities.

This role may suit:
✅ Primary or Secondary School Teachers
✅ Retired Teachers
✅ TEFL Teachers
✅ Language Graduates
✅ Anyone with relevant teaching experience

⏰ Flexible Hours
🌎 International Students
👥 Small Groups & One-to-One Classes

📧 [email protected]

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01/06/2026

🏡 Could You Host An International Student This Summer?

We are currently looking for a small number of host families to welcome international students from Spain and Italy this summer.

Many of our students and host families return year after year, and hosting can be a wonderful way to share Irish culture, make lasting friendships and welcome a young person into your family for a few weeks.

For more information, please contact:

📞 087 746 8319

📧 [email protected]

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Address

Westport
Mayo

Telephone

+353877468319

Website

https://westportlanguageschool.com/

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