# Immersion English

> A Sofia-based English language school offering speaking-focused online lessons for adults, and a summer group to an international English centre in Dublin, Ireland for students aged 12–17 as booking agent.

Immersion English was founded by Cathal (Lenny) Leonard and Lina Georgieva. Lenny is a native Irish English speaker, CELTA-qualified, with over 10 years of experience teaching General English and Business English — including at the British Council Sofia and international summer programmes in Oxford and Cambridge. Lina has a background in international education with the British Council.

The school operates under the tagline "English for Living" and focuses on real communication over passive study.

## Courses

- **Speak Up! Group English Course** — structured group speaking programme, 12 lessons over 6 weeks, max 8 students, online, B1 and above, €290 total (€24/90-minute lesson)
- **Personal Speaking Coach** — 1:1 online coaching, flexible schedule, B1 and above, €50/90-minute lesson (bundle: 5 lessons €237, 10 lessons €450)
- **General English (1:1)** — individual lessons, €45/90-minute lesson (bundle: 5 lessons €213, 10 lessons €405)
- **Business English (1:1)** — tailored to professional goals, €45/90-minute lesson (bundle: 5 lessons €213, 10 lessons €405)
- **Exam Preparation** — IELTS and Cambridge CAE, 1:1 online, €45/90-minute lesson
- **Corporate Training** — tailored Business English programmes for companies in Sofia, 1:1 and small group sessions, €60/90-minute session (bundle: 10 sessions €540)

## Dublin Summer 2027

Immersion English is a booking agent, and accompanies its own group at an international summer centre at the National College of Ireland (NCI), Dublin. The programme, teaching, accommodation and on-site supervision are provided by the centre.

- **Role of Immersion English:** Booking agent and group leader — enrolment, documentation, pre-departure support, and accompanying the group in Dublin. Immersion English does not teach on this programme.
- **Location:** National College of Ireland (NCI), Dublin Docklands, Dublin, Ireland
- **Dates:** 7 days: 1 July; 14 July; 21 July | 10 days: 1 July | 14 days: 1 July; 14 July; 21 July
- **Price:** €1,580 for 7 days, €2,290 for 10 days, €3,150 for 14 days
- **Deposit:** Not yet confirmed for 2027
- **Duration:** 7, 10 or 14 days — three fixed lengths, each with its own 2027 start dates
- **Ages:** 12–17 (our group; the centre itself takes a wider range)
- **Class size:** 13 average, 18 maximum
- **Lessons:** 20 lessons per week (15 hours), taught by the centre's qualified English teachers
- **Centre:** Our Dublin partner is a member of the British Council Partner Schools Network (https://partner-schools.english.britishcouncil.org/)
- **Nationality mix:** International — students from across Europe and beyond
- **Excursions:** 2 full-day (Kilkenny; Howth) and 5 half-day in Dublin (Georgian Walking Tour; St Patrick's Cathedral; St Stephen's Green & Temple Bar; George's Street Arcade & Grafton Street; EPIC Museum), with transport and entry tickets included. This is the centre's published Dublin programme from MLA's Summer 2027 NCI centre brochure.
- **Supervision:** Lenny (Cambridge CELTA-qualified group leader) and Lina (native Bulgarian speaker) travel with the group from Sofia to Dublin and back and are with them throughout. On-site supervision is provided by the centre.

### Included

- 20 lessons a week – 15 hours with qualified English teachers, in classes placed by level after an online placement test
- En-suite rooms on a real college campus – single or twin rooms at the National College of Ireland, in the heart of Dublin
- Full board and a Prepaid Meal Card – all meals included, and on excursions every student gets a prepaid card to choose where they eat, plus a Hard Rock Cafe meal
- Wellbeing on site – a dedicated Welfare Manager and qualified medical staff on site 24 hours a day, with student coordinators on hand to keep every day active and friendly
- Your group leaders, all the way – Lenny and Lina travel with your child from Sofia to Dublin and back and stay for the whole programme. Lina is a native Bulgarian speaker parents can always reach
- Explore. Play. Learn. – the excursion programme for your stay, with transport and tickets included and a free app of quizzes, missions and badges
- Activities, day and night – art, sports, kitchen and magic by day; karaoke, talent shows, discos and an Irish céilí dance by night
- Return airport transfers – between Dublin Airport and the centre, arranged directly by your group leaders
- Progress you can see – placement test, eBooks and student portfolio, plus an end-of-course report, certificate of attendance and graduation ceremony

### Not included

- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal spending
- A refundable €50 security deposit is collected on arrival

## Quick answers

- **What is Immersion English?** A Sofia, Bulgaria-based English school offering speaking-focused online English lessons for adults and an immersive summer programme in Dublin (7, 10 or 14 days) for teens aged 12–17.
- **Who runs the Dublin programme?** The programme, teaching, accommodation and on-site care are provided by the partner centre. Immersion English is the booking agent and group leader: Lenny and Lina handle enrolment, pre-departure support and accompany the group.
- **How much does it cost?** €1,580 for 7 days, €2,290 for 10 days, €3,150 for 14 days, per student, flights not included.
- **Where do students stay?** En-suite rooms on campus at the National College of Ireland, Dublin, on a full-board basis with all meals included.
- **Is there medical cover on site?** Qualified medical staff and a Welfare Manager are on site 24 hours a day.
- **How do I book or ask a question?** Book a free consultation at https://immersion-english.com/contact or email immersionenglish.ie@gmail.com.

## Key differentiators

- International centre — students from across Europe, not a single-nationality group
- Lenny (Cambridge CELTA-qualified group leader) and Lina (native Bulgarian speaker) travel with the group from Sofia to Dublin and back and are with them throughout
- Native Bulgarian speaker with the group throughout
- Full board and en-suite campus accommodation included
- Three fixed lengths — 7, 10 or 14 days — each with its own set of 2027 dates
- British Council credentials of both founders

## Contact

- **Email:** immersionenglish.ie@gmail.com
- **Phone (English):** +359 893 387 464
- **Phone (Bulgarian):** +359 889 178 100
- **Website:** https://immersion-english.com
- **Location:** Sofia, Bulgaria

## Pages

- [Home](https://immersion-english.com/)
- [Lessons](https://immersion-english.com/lessons)
- [Corporate Training](https://immersion-english.com/corporate-training)
- [Dublin Summer 2027](https://immersion-english.com/dublin-summer-2027)
- [Accommodation](https://immersion-english.com/dublin-summer-2027/accommodation)
- [Trips & Activities](https://immersion-english.com/dublin-summer-2027/trips-and-activities)
- [Weekly Programme](https://immersion-english.com/dublin-summer-2027/weekly-programme)
- [FAQs](https://immersion-english.com/dublin-summer-2027/faqs)
- [About](https://immersion-english.com/about)
- [Blog](https://immersion-english.com/blog)
- [Contact](https://immersion-english.com/contact)
- [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://immersion-english.com/privacy)