Waterford English Language Centers

Study & Work Program Program )

• Age of participants: from 17 years
• Course duration: up to 25 weeks
• Dates: throughout the year
• Classes start: every Monday
• Maximum group size: 12 people
• Type of employment: group
• Up to 20 hours of work per week
• Level of English: any, from primary
• Number of lessons per week: 15 (1 lesson, 60 minutes).

Special course for foreigners, which makes it possible not only to increase the level of ownership, but also to work in one of the partner institutions (up to 20 hours of work per week). Each private owner is issued an 8-month student visa. Thanks to this program, students can fully immerse themselves in learning the language and undergo active adaptation to life in an English-speaking environment. 15 classes are held per week - 10 at the general course and 5 for academic or practical English, special attention is paid to the development of conversational and communication skills.

Tuition: from 4500 € / 25 weeks.

Individual English lessons (Individual training )

• Age of participants: from 17 years
• Course duration: 1 to 4 weeks
• Dates: throughout the year
• Classes start: every Monday
• Type of employment: training in a format 1: 1, 2: 1, 3: 1
• Level of English: from intermediate
• Number of classes per week: from 10.

This type of study allows the student to focus on those issues and sections of the language that he especially needs. At the beginning of the course, the teacher and the student jointly draw up a study plan where all requests and wishes are taken into account. Possible directions include:

• Business English
• English for academic purposes
• English for professional purposes
• Medical English
• English for job search
• Courses for teachers (exam preparation).

In addition to classes in the 1: 1 format, courses are 2: 1 and 3: 1 (two students / three students and one teacher).

Tuition fees (price shown in euros):

1. Standard course 1: 1:

2. Part-time courses:

• 1: 1: from 400 € / 8 lessons
• 2: 1: from 240 € / 8 lessons
• 3: 1: from 195 € / 8 lessons.

Part-time Courses

• Age of participants: from 17 years
• Course duration: 10-12 weeks
• Dates: throughout the year
• Classes start: every Monday
• Maximum group size: 8 people
• English level: from B1
• Hours per week: 30.

Special course for students with good knowledge of English, which is convenient to study on a part-time basis. Classes are held in groups of 4 to 8 people and include active work on various topics and sections, including active preparation for exams. Classes are held on working days from 18:30 from 20:00.

Special Purpose English ( ESP )

• Age of participants: from 17 years
• Course duration: 1 to 4 weeks
• Dates: throughout the year
• Classes start: every Monday
• Maximum group size: 12 people
• Type of employment: group + individual
• Level of English: from beginner
• Number of classes per week: from 18 to 25.

English for the special purpose (ESP) combined course is a special course that includes a general English program and active work on those topics / sections that are especially needed by the student. Classes are held both in groups and individually. Two types of classes are available:

• Standard. 18 or 20 lessons (15 group + 3-5 individual)
• Intensive 23 or 25 lessons (20 group + 3-5 individual).

The curriculum of this course allows you to focus on the specific goals and objectives of each student.

Summer program for teenagers (Junior Summer Program)

1. Age of participants: 9-16 years old

2. Course duration:

• when placed in a residence: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
• when staying in a family: 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 weeks

3. Dates:

• residence: from 1 to 30 July
• family: from June 24 to August 12

4. Standard group size: 6-8 people (maximum 10-12)

5. Level of English: from beginner

6. The number of classes per week: 15.

This program is ideal for students who want to learn English and enjoy an interesting and varied excursion, cultural and entertainment program, including visits to sights, various sports, as well as other recreational activities: cooking, dancing, music, drama or decorative arts. art. Courses are held in the summer months and can last from 2 to 6 weeks - 15 English lessons are held every week. At the beginning of the course, each student takes a test for the level of the language, according to the results of which children are divided into groups. Classes are held from 9:30 to 13:00 from Monday to Friday, and afternoon is devoted to sports / creativity and extracurricular activities, full day excursions are held on Saturdays. Teachers, mentors and coaches are doing everything possible to make every child feel comfortable and happy with the program. Due to the high-quality organization and high professionalism of the staff, the participants qualitatively improve the level of English.

Cost of education:

• When accommodated in the residence: from € 1750/2 weeks, from € 2625/3 weeks, from € 3500/4 weeks
• Family accommodation: from € 1795/2 weeks, from € 2525/3 weeks, from € 3250/4 weeks, from € 725 / additional week.

Teen program "Immersion" (Junior Immersion Program)

1. Age of participants: 10-15 years

2. Course duration: 2.3 or 4 weeks

3. Dates: March-April, June-August

4. Standard group size: 6-8 people (maximum 10-12)

5. Level of English: from beginner

6. Number of classes per week: 10-15

7. Accommodation: host family.

The course is designed specifically for those students who seek to immerse themselves in the English-speaking world, Irish culture and lifestyle. Students settle in Irish families, which gives them an excellent opportunity to constantly practice the language and become closely acquainted with the rules and norms of behavior. Upon arrival at the school, all participants pass a special test, the results of which are divided into groups. Much attention is paid to the spoken language and communication skills. Classes are complemented by active extracurricular activities, sports and creativity.

Tuition: from 2675 € / 2 weeks, from 3595 € / 3 weeks, from 4275 € / 4 weeks.

Summer Camp Immersion Program (Junior Camp Immersion Program)

1. Age of participants: 9-13 years

2. Course duration: 2.3 or 4 weeks

3. Dates: July-August (possibly in March-April)

4. Level of English: from A2 + / B1

5. Accommodation: host family.

This course provides students with the maximum opportunity to practice their English. Children are immersed in Irish family life, spending time with Irish children / teenagers. There are no separate lessons of English in this course, but constant live language practice has a huge positive impact on the development of language skills. Every working day from 10:00 to 15:00, children visit the camp for certain kinds of sports or creativity, tours are held on Saturday, and Sunday, as a rule, children spend with their host families. Throughout the program, the coordinator helps with the solution of all emerging issues. During training, participants significantly improve their English, learn a lot of new things and make friends from all over the world.

Tuition: from 1650 € / 2 weeks, from 2295 € / 3 weeks, from 2785 € / 4 weeks.

Year or semester of study in the Irish school (Academic School Year / Term Program)

1. Age of participants: 11-17 years old

2. Duration: from 1 semester to 1 academic year (according to the standard of schools)

3. Level of English: negotiated individually

4. Accommodation: school residence.

The language school provides students from all over the world a unique opportunity to complete a semester or annual training in one of the schools in Ireland. At the moment, the language center has agreements with 20 secondary and 10 primary schools, where students are regularly and with great joy (types of schools: public / private, heterosexual / mixed, religious / secular).

Children are divided into classes and attend school classes with other students (except for Irish lessons) and lead normal school life, participate in extracurricular activities and excursions. Additional English lessons are conducted, school specialists help children with any questions that may arise, mentors are constantly in touch with students' parents. Participation in the program allows you to learn English and gain invaluable experience of living and studying in another country, with the possibility of entering further into educational institutions in Ireland or other European countries.