Summer School 2012: Details, Dates and Fees
Our summer school programme takes place at Holy Child School (located 10 minutes away from the beautiful seaside town of Dun Laoghaire) and is aimed at 13-18 year olds. It offers 15 hours of language lessons per week, coupled with an exciting social and cultural programme in a friendly international environment. We place students in different classes according to level and age.
As part of the programme, students stay with a friendly Irish host family, who provide full-board accomodation.
Summer school dates
The school runs from Monday 25 June to Friday 24 August 2012 and caters for students aged 13-18 with beginner to advanced levels of English.
About the school
Students eat their packed lunch in the grounds or in the school canteen, where they can also purchase snacks and drinks.
The school has a well-equipped gymnasium where students can enjoy a host of sports including basketball, indoor football, volleyball, and table tennis. Outdoor facilities include tennis basketball courts.
Location of the school
Our carefully selected host families are all within 15 minutes of the school and on a direct bus route to Dublin city centre.
About the classes
Classes are suitable for pupils with beginner to advanced levels of English. There is a placement test on arrival, and weekly progress tests thereafter.
All students receive a full orientation programme, and a welcome pack with student guidelines, detailed maps and essential information.
- The maximum class size is 15 pupils (the average is 10)
- 15 hours (20 lessons) group tuition per week is provided. This takes place from Monday - Friday inclusive from 09.00–12.20
- Additionally, students enjoy a fully-supervised afternoon programme of sports, computers, music, dance, drama, games, arts, crafts and cultural visits
- All course materials are provided
- There is a weekly one-to-one language clinic, and "Student of the Week" prizes
- Students receive a final report and graded certificate
Evening activities
- a ceili (traditional Irish music and dancing)
- disco, karaoke and international nights
- table quizes, bingo and talent contests
Excursions
Students also enjoy excursions to places of interest in the beautiful Irish countryside. Students on the 2 week programme will go on one excursion; students on the 3 week programme go on 2 excursions; and students on the 4 week programme go on 3 excursions.
Course fees
The course fees are as follows:
- 2 weeks: €1495
- 3 weeks: €2135
- 4 weeks: €2695
The fees include:
- All registration, enrolment and tuition costs
- Entrance fees for programmed visits
- Full board accommodation with a friendly Irish family
- Student identity card
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
The fees do not include
- Bus/rail pass. This can be bought at the school - costs €60 for 2 weeks, €80 for 3 weeks, or €95 for 4 weeks
- Medical insurance - EU/EEA/Swiss students should bring their EHIC (European Health Insurance Card).
- Exam fees (TIE exams may be booked and paid for on arrival)
- Extra nights (these are charged at €35 per person per night)
More information about our summer school programme
- To book a place, just use our online booking form.
- To find out more about our summer school programme, just contact us today.
- Read more about our host families
- You may also wish to find out about our approach to health and safety on the summer school programme and read our terms and conditions.