Irish College of English Malahide Summer School
Description of Irish College of English Malahide Summer School
- It was founded in 1992.
- Location: Malahide, Ireland
- Age of students: 11-17 years
- Groups of 15 people
- Dates: June 11 - September 1 (arrivals and departures on Saturdays / Sundays)
- Duration of the programs: 2-11 weeks
- Type of studying: mixed
- Type of accommodation: full board (host family)
- Language of instruction: English.
Summer combined English courses at Irish College of English Malahide is a great kind of useful and memorable vacation for children from 11 to 17 years old. The school has been working successfully since 1992: today it has two divisions - in Malahide and in Sordze, in the suburbs of Dublin. The educational center has the necessary accreditations and permits for working with foreign students and international groups: the Department of Education and Science of Ireland (specialty - "Learning English as a Foreign Language"), ACELS, Education in Ireland, MEI, Failte Ireland, Malahide Chamber of Commerce, TIE .
The hospitable, cozy coastal town of Malahide, where the language center is based, has repeatedly received awards for a high standard of living, safety and cleanliness: it is always pleasant to stroll through the spacious sandy beaches, chat with locals, visit local restaurants and traditional Irish pubs. This is a very safe area: officially it is considered a respectable, quiet and rich suburb of Dublin, so you can not worry at all for the comfort of the child.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Irish College of English Malahide Summer School
Summer English Course
- Age of students: 11-17 years
- Intensity of lessons: 15 lessons per week
- Minimum requirements: any level of language.
The universal program is aimed at the complex, effective development of all the basic language skills of English:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
The intensity of the studying is 15 hours per week. Before the beginning of the education, all children undergo initial testing, which determines their initial level of preparation and distributes them into groups from beginners to advanced, which makes the learning process faster and more efficient. In the process of studying, professional, qualified teachers actively use interactive and communicative techniques, actively developing listening skills, conversational English, expanding vocabulary and correcting pronunciation. Groups include no more than 15 people: so a teacher can give each student a proper amount of attention, practice an individual approach.
The dates of the programs and the beginning of the courses are as follows:
- Standard language program: 11, 18, 25 June
English + Sailing
- Age of students: 11-17 years
- Intensity of lessons: 15 lessons per week
- Minimum requirements: any level of language.
The program combines a universal, general English course with sailing exercises: sports classes are conducted by qualified coaches with strict observance of safety techniques with the support of the Irish Sailing Association.
Language lessons are held on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 8:45 to 12:00 - they are aimed at improving all basic skills and knowledge of English:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Additionally, 12 sail practicing sessions are offered weekly: from Monday to Thursday from 12:30 to 16:30. The optional courses are held at the Malahide Yacht Club, which is only 15 minutes walk from the school building. As studying yachts are used models Topaz, 420s and Omega: professional, experienced instructors will be able to build a program of classes in accordance with the level of preparation of each student group (from beginners to experienced sailors).
The dates of the programs and the beginning of the courses are as follows:
- English language + sailing / tennis: July 30, August 6 and 13.
English + Leisure & Entertainment
- Age of students: 11-17 years
- Intensity of lessons: 15 lessons per week
- Minimum requirements: any level of language.
Saturated vacation program allows you to combine English lessons with an interesting, educational program of leisure, recreation and entertainment.
The language intensity is 15 hours per week: in each group, up to 15 people are engaged, so that the teacher can practice an individual approach and give each student a maximum of personal attention. Before the beginning of the classes, all children undergo an introductory testing of the level of knowledge and are divided into groups: thus studying becomes more efficient, quick and comfortable. Professional teachers with extensive experience (both with foreign students and with international groups) study all the basic language skills in the complex:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Particular attention is paid to improving spoken English, oral speech: expanding vocabulary, overcoming the language barrier, increasing fluency and literacy of speech, correction of emphasis. Weekly in groups, students work on personal projects that are not only teaching, but also cognitive - the projects are dedicated to the culture, traditions, customs and history of Ireland.
Every day for students there is a great variety of leisure and entertainment activities: 5 day (after lunch) and 4 evening, and at least 1 excursion for the whole day (usually on Saturdays).
At the end of the course each student will receive a corporate certificate, indicating his achievements, as well as a new language level.
The minimum duration of the course is 2 weeks, the maximum - 11 weeks (arrivals and departures are held on Sundays). The program does not require minimum requirements for applicants: students with knowledge of Elementary / Beginner can enter the course.
The dates of the programs and the beginning of the courses are as follows:
- English language + entertainment and active leisure: from June 13 to August 27, the beginning of the weekly.
Intensive & Cambridge Exam Preparation Programme
- Dates: July 4-31
- Age of students: 11-17 years.
The Academic English program for the summer is the perfect way to prepare for language exams. These tests must be taken by all students who want to continue their studies in English-speaking countries - at school, college or university.
The intensive program of Academic English will deepen the knowledge of students and introduce them to the main features of the exams. Structure, types of tasks, typical pitfalls and mistakes, time management – time is given to every important aspect. Teachers with extensive experience in working with such tests will work with students real exams of past years, so that students will be as ready as possible to pass!
The program includes a training course (20 hours per week), accommodation with a host family and a program of extracurricular activities and entertainment.
Cost:
- 2 weeks = 1735€
- 3 weeks = 2560€
- 4 weeks = 3380€.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of summer courses are offered accommodation in hospitable Irish families, repeatedly checked and carefully selected by representatives of the Center. In each house there are usually 1-3 students: the houses are located within walking distance or a very short bus journey from the campus, completely safe and quite comfortable for living.
Children are provided with board meals: breakfasts and dinners in families' houses + packed lunches to school or for long excursions.
Activities and sports
Activities Irish College of English Malahide Summer School
The summer program at ICE is an excellent opportunity to spend a vacation not only with benefit, but also with pleasure! A carefully planned program of various excursions, entertainments and electives is the hallmark of the Center, providing students with a memorable active holiday.
On campus, after lunch and in the evening, children are constantly held activities in which absolutely all students can take part:
- Games (desktop and active)
- Walking on the beach
- Basketball
- Disco and dancing evenings, marathons
- Tennis
- Karaoke
- Treasure hunt
- Bowling
- Football
- Irish dances
- Shopping
- Golf
- Cinema.
Each week, there are 5 events after lunch and 4 - in the evening, and at least 1 full day excursion (usually on Saturdays).
A huge selection of excursions will help foreign students to get acquainted with the unique and rich culture of Ireland, its cult monuments and sights:
- Dublin City Tour
- Guinness brewery
- National Museum of History and Archeology
- a trip to Kilkenny for the whole day
- St. Michael's Church
- Croke Park
- National Museum of Decorative Arts and History
- World of Vikings "Dublin"
- Full-day trip to Belfast
- National Irish Gallery
- Museum of the Gaelic Athletic Association
- Trinity College Library and Book of Kells
- A trip to Glendalo
- Malahide Castle
- Cathedral of the Holy Christ
- Ship Jenny Joston
- Newbridge Farm
- Museum of Natural History
- Dublin Zoo
- Prison Kilmainham.
Also, students can always spend time with their host family: hospitable Irishmen are always happy to show students from abroad the main attractions of their city and country, to help to organize leisure, to stroll around the city and the embankment.
Facilities and equipment at Irish College of English Malahide Summer School
The educational center is located in the small cozy town of Malahide, a 20-minute drive to Dublin city center and a 10-minute drive to the airport. The school is perfectly prepared for teaching children at any level of complexity: light comfortable classrooms with computer and interactive technology help to make learning faster and more efficient.
The coastal Malahide is an excellent place for spending vacations, rest, leisure, walks and excursions. In fact, it is considered a rich, respectable, prestigious and quiet suburb of Dublin: from the campus a couple of minutes walk to many shops, cafes and restaurants, traditional pubs, cinemas, banks and pharmacies. In free time, students like to walk along the wharf and the spacious sandy beaches of the coast, and the huge parkland offers ample opportunities for sports, games and outdoor activities.
Admission dates and extra charges
The dates of the programs and the beginning of the courses are as follows:
- Standard language program: 11, 18, 25 June
- English language + sailing / tennis: July 30, August 6 and 13
- English + golf: 1-27 August, start weekly
- English language + entertainment and active leisure: from June 13 to August 27, the beginning of the weekly.
The course price includes:
- Studying on the chosen course (language + sport classes)
- Excursion, leisure, sports and entertainment programs: at least 1 full day excursion and 5 evening activities weekly (including the Dublin city tour)
- Company certificate of completion
- Initial testing of the level of knowledge, distribution by group
- Registration fee
- Accommodation and meals - full board (host families, rooms for 1-2 people)
- 24-hour childcare and full security guarantee
- Teaching materials, books and materials, corporate information package
- Laundry service
- Access to the Internet.
Paid additionally:
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Meeting and seeing off at the airport
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 55 EUR
- Visa fees
- Study materials 60 EUR
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 75 EUR
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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