Student Testimonials

Check out what some of our past students have had to say.. 

“This was my best experience ever. I really thank Foyle for this great chance – I’ll always keep it in my heart as the best days of my life. The host family, the work placement and the lessons at school were great. My dream is to come back to Derry and a great time again!”

Mariama – Italy
4 week work placement


Sergio – Spain
Junior English Summer School (2019)
“I really enjoyed my experience in Northern Ireland. The thing that I liked the most were the Saturday trips to the Giants Causeway and the other places. Ireland has awesome landscapes. I also had a great time here and I learnt a lot of English, especially pronunciation.”

Amaro – Spain
3 week English Summer School
“LEGENDERRY”

Lukas Tschense – Germany
7 week work placement

Anya – Russia
3 week Junior English Summer School (2019)

“It was a fantastic month in Derry and I would not imagine it to be better. I met many people from different countries and discovered beautiful places in Northern Ireland. Thank you very much for the lovely time!”

Dominika – Poland
4 weeks work placement
“Great location, lovely employees, good service”

Lara Sue – Germany
7 week work placement
“It’s my first time travelling alone to a European country. I met different people, they were very friendly and I learned a lot. It was a good experience for me!”

Qusai – Jordan
Adult 3 week English Summer School
“It has been an exciting month. I had an awesome time here in Derry and at Foyle International. These people have been my family for a month and I won’t ever forget them. Also I want to send a special greeting to my teacher Jane who has been one of the best I’ve had in my whole life. Thank you for everything. I’m sure we’ll see each other again.”

Jorge – Spain
4 week Intensive English Course
I think everyone in Europe should have this experience – I mean an experience abroad, especially here in Northern Ireland, a place full of fantastic people.”

Lorenzo – Italy
12 week work placement
“Thank you for the wonderful months! I will miss you every day. It was the best 2 months of my life.”

Isabelle – Germany
2 months work placement
“The experience has been very important for me, interesting and I take a lot of very good things from the other students from different countries. I’m very well and everything has been very fantastic for me.”

Sergi – Spain
3 week English Summer School
“I really enjoyed my stay here in Ireland and Foyle International has proven a helpful and friendly institution. I’d recommend everyone who has the chance to take part in this kind of work experience to apply.”

Maurice – Germany
4 week work placement
“It was a really good experience and I recommend all the people to come to Derry because it is so beautiful and the people here are so kind.”

Maite – Spain
3 week English Summer School
“It was a great experience. I met a lot of very nice people and I have done all I wanted to do.”

Florentine – France
2 week English Summer School
“It was the best decision of my life to come here. It was interesting and I had so much fun!”

Felix – Germany
3 week work placement
“For me it’s a real adventure. All is new and I learned so much. I met a lot of great people and I will never forget this experience”

Laura – Spain
2 week English Summer School
“I encourage people to come to Foyle International to learn English in a very good atmosphere and you can meet people from other countries. I think this experience will be very useful for my career and I have greatly improved my English. I would recommend this school to everybody!”

Sara – Spain
12 week work placement
“I really enjoyed my stay at Foyle International. This school is a wonderful place to get to know several cultures and friendly people. I hope to stay in contact with all the interesting characters that I appreciate to have met here. Thanks a lot for a marvellous time in sunny Derry!”

Katharina – Germany
“I really love this city and maybe next summer I’ll come back again, but for more time of course. The classes and the school are very good for sure! I’m happy with all the experiences and memories I had here.”

Andrea – Spain
3 week English Summer School
“I don’t even have words to describe it! The staff are amazing, the building is very comfortable and beautiful, with a great location. One day, I’ll be back in Derry and I’ll study there for a longer period! All the best for everyone!”
Guilherme Oliveira
“The best place I’ve ever visited! The staff are simply amazing. Loved working at reception! Will recommend to everyone!”
Olga Popovych