IH Study Abroad Newsletter – March 2026

IH Network News, IH World Newsletter

Welcome back to the IH Study Abroad Newsletter!

As our schools continue to provide exceptional student experiences, you’ll find updates on professional pathways, creative junior adventures, and strategic enrolment offers.

This edition we’re sharing exclusive seasonal discounts and premium partnerships designed to elevate the study abroad journey. From business foundations to creative youth camps, explore the diverse ways our schools are setting the standard for the year ahead.

The IH network offers over 50+ study abroad destinations across the globe. Our schools provide immersive language experiences in six different languages.

Get the latest news so you can give your clients all the information they need to make the right decision for their language-learning adventure.

IH San Sebastián’s Junior Easter Programme: language, creativity & adventure

At IH San Sebastián, our Junior Easter Programme has long been a favourite for students aged 14–17 who want to improve their Spanish while living an international adventure.

This spring, the programme extends to three full weeks, from 30 March to 17 April, giving students more time to learn, explore and enjoy one of Spain’s most stunning coastal cities.

Each day includes three hours of dynamic Spanish lessons plus a 45-minute creative project session where students collaborate on a weekly group project. Their ideas truly shine — you can see their creativity in the videos they produced throughout the programme.

Beyond the classroom, students can join surfing sessions at La Zurriola Beach with our trusted partner Pukas Surf Eskola, ensuring a high-quality and safe Basque surfing experience that adds the right dose of thrill.

This extended format is something few schools offer: a powerful mix of language learning, culture, creativity and outdoor fun.

More time, more learning and more action — the Lacunza Easter experience just got even better: the perfect balance of immersion, creativity and adventure under the Basque spring sun.

New IH Torquay Partner Hotel 2026 - The Imperial

At IH Torquay we are very pleased to announce that from January 2026 our official partner hotel will be the Imperial, one of the most iconic 4-star hotels in the region. This is an exciting new accommodation option for our students.

This historic clifftop hotel offers fantastic sea views, cooked-to-order and continental breakfast, a bar and restaurant, and excellent leisure facilities including an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gym, outdoor tennis court and billiard room, as well as 24/7 concierge.

All bedrooms are en-suite and include daily room service, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries and towels, plus other comforts aimed at adult learners.

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to quality and will make your clients’ stay in Torquay even more memorable, without any increase in cost.

We look forward to welcoming your clients to Torquay and to our new partner hotel, the Imperial, from 2026.

IH London Student Nationality Mix and Business English Foundation Course

In 2025, our English students at IH London came from 70+ different countries and 6 continents, creating a truly immersive, international learning experience where English connects people across borders. Read our full student report for more insights.

IH London Business English Foundation Course. New for 2026!

Starting January 2026, this new course will build essential workplace communication skills while exploring different industry sectors. With small classes and practical upskilling, it’s ideal for learners (18+) seeking confidence and competency in Professional English. Find out more here.

IH Dublin St Patrick’s Offer 2026: 20% Off Tuition + Fees Waived

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, International House Dublin is delighted to share a limited time offer for partner agencies. This promotion is designed to help you drive enquiries and conversions across our most popular products, with strong savings on tuition and reduced booking costs for students who book quickly.

Promotion details

20% off tuition fees
Registration fee waived
Accommodation placement fee waived when booking IH Dublin accommodation

Validity

*Valid for bookings received from 2 March 2026 until 20 March 2026.

*Applies to new bookings only

*Not combinable with any other IH Dublin offer or promotion

Discount on Tuition:

Adults Short Term
Work & Study for Non-EU (1st Visa)
Renewal
Erasmus + and Teacher Training (excluding CELTA)
Young at Heart
University Pathway – Pre-Foundation
Internship Placement (EU Only)

Discount on Package:

Juniors (St Columba’s and Cork)
Young Adult

EXTRA: High School Programme (HSP): €1,000 OFF the Standard Fees Academic Year

For quotes or questions, please contact [email protected]

Valencia during Las Fallas: The Ultimate Cultural Immersion

To understand Valencia, you must understand Las Fallas. It is a UNESCO-recognized festival, but for locals, it’s a ritual of satire and renewal. We spend a whole year building giant, ironic monuments that caricature society and politics, only to burn them to the ground to welcome spring.

For your students, this is a selling point unlike any other: total cultural immersion.

Excitement builds from 1 March with the daily Mascletà. This isn’t just a firework show; it’s a rhythmic, earth-shaking gunpowder symphony at 2 PM that locals revere. For students, this adrenaline rush quickly becomes a beloved daily ritual after class.

The city reaches its most impressive moment with La Plantà on 15 March, when around 800 Fallas monuments fill Valencia, turning it into an open-air museum, with installations on almost every corner. The streets pulse with music, flowers, traditional costumes and the aroma of churros with hot chocolate. Students also experience the moving Ofrenda a la Virgen, (flower offering) and marvel at traditional silk costumes.

The celebrations end on 19 March with La Cremà, when the monuments are set on fire in a dramatic and emotional finale, a collective act of purification that brings the whole city together in the glow of the flames.

At IH Valencia we ensure students don’t just watch; they participate. Alongside their Spanish course, they can join our cooking workshops to master authentic Valencian paella and even join local cooking competitions right on the street (Yes, we do cook paella on the streets!).

Las Fallas is the perfect opportunity for students to combine language learning with an unforgettable life experience.

A Year Back in Arabic: From Forgotten Words to Daily Confidence at IH Cairo

For fifty years, IH Cairo has been a premier destination for immersive Arabic language education programs in the world and a global standard of excellence. Staffed by TAFL-certified teachers, positioned in the heart of the vibrant Egyptian capital, and with success stories spanning three generations of students, travellers, and enthusiasts, who all came to experience the joy of Arabic in its many forms, IH Cairo stands as as a nexus of learning.

In this edition of the IH Study Abroad Newsletter, we are proud to share one of those stories with you: From a German mother and a Bulgarian father with an early upbringing in Egypt, Jake came to IH Cairo to reconnect with his past and rediscover the language he had grown up speaking but forgot with time. He was also interested in learning Arabic because it is one of the most widely spoken and culturally rich languages in the world. Jake’s success is truly monumental. He learned MSA and ECA with us for 12 straight months, reaching a level of proficiency that allows him to speak to anyone in any situation with incredible confidence. So much so that learning Arabic with us has equipped him to secure a lucrative career in Abu Dhabi.

Year-Round 30+ courses at IH Portsmouth

Our 30+ English and Culture Courses give adult learners the chance to build confidence in English in a setting that feels grown‑up, international and culturally rich. With an average age of 45 and a maximum of eight students, the small group atmosphere allows space for real conversation and personalised attention from our experienced teachers. Portsmouth itself is a major part of the experience! This friendly, walkable island city has a strong maritime identity, a lively arts and leisure scene and a relaxed pace that suits mature learners. What’s more, in 2026 Portsmouth celebrates 100 years of city status, adding an exciting programme of music, culture and community events to the mix.

The adult‑focused social programme includes welcome drinks, meals out, museum visits and guided walks along the historic waterfront. At weekends, students often explore London, Winchester or the Isle of Wight — all easy to reach from our lovely coastal city. Our excellent homestay families provide a warm, comfortable home and genuine connection to local life, and many students return to the same family year after year. Hotel and residence options are also available.

For adult learners seeking high‑quality English tuition at a top UK school, combined with culture, confidence and a distinctive seaside setting, LSI–IH Portsmouth offers a memorable study abroad experience.

BIG NEWS FROM Nice! Les ateliers FL – IH Nice (Libération) has moved and becomes Les ateliers FL – IH Nice Masséna

A prime new location. A new name. The same academic excellence – now in the very heart of the city.

We are delighted to announce that Les ateliers FL – IH Nice (Libération) has officially relocated and is now known as Les ateliers FL – IH Nice Masséna.

Our school has moved to a brand-new, modern and fully equipped building, offering your students an even more attractive learning environment in one of the most iconic areas of Nice.

New address: 3 rue Alfred Mortier, 06000 Nice

Located just steps away from Place Masséna, the Coulée Verte and the Old Town, our new premises combine:
✔ Premium central location
✔ Easy access by public transport
✔ Modern classrooms and facilities
✔ An exceptional setting for learning French in France

We are delighted to welcome our students and partners to Les ateliers FL – IH Nice Masséna and to begin this exciting new chapter together in the heart of Nice.

Go Academy! IH Düsseldorf Building Connections in Mauritius & Madagascar

Germany offers excellent opportunities for international students. Many public and leading universities charge no tuition fees, while the healthcare sector urgently needs qualified nurses and doctors. Industry and skilled trades are also seeking young people who want to complete vocational training and build a career in Germany. GoAcademy! IH Düsseldorf partners with employers and hospitals and supports students with their applications and entry into the German job market.

To present the excellent career prospects and programs to young people from Africa, CEO Michael Rönitz and Catherine Thellier recently attended an education fair from Mauritius and Madagascar. Their German programs were enthusiastically received not only by students, but also by radio and television media, chambers of commerce and industry, and consulates.