Study Abroad Program in Ireland – Fun and Adventures

English classes and thrilling adventure activities in the heart of Ireland Ages 11–14 / 14–17 – 6th through 11th grade
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archery, sports, youth, activities

This program combines a balanced schedule of English classes with the chance to safely enjoy thrilling activities. It offers the opportunity to learn the language of Oscar Wilde in a unique setting through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, while participating in a recreational program focused on adventure activities.

Highlights of the trip

  • Significantly improve yourEnglishskills, both written and spoken
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover Irish culture
  • Participate in a variety of sports activities:inflatable obstacle courses on the water, laser tag, archery, kayaking, team challenges involving building a cabin—which require strategic thinking, precision, and teamwork—and more, led by professional Irish instructors
  • Guided tours departing from Bordeaux and Paris

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 children per family(your choice)
  2. 3 hours of class per day
  3. 12 to 15 students per teacher
  4. 6 outdoor workout sessions
  5. Leisure activities and guided tours in English
  6. Guided tours by planedepartingfrom Bordeaux and Paris

Accommodation

  1. With a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family (option to stay with a friend)
  3. Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
  4. Full board (on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)

Class

  1. 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 12 to 15 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  4. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  5. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  6. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  7. Classes taught by a team consisting of an Irish teacher and a bilingual teacher, offering a variety of teaching approaches
  8. Submitting a trip report

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Supervision

  1. Irish and French teachers and facilitators
  2. 1 adult for every 12 children
  3. 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
  4. Priorities: progress in English, youth safety and well-being

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Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of 2-hour adventure sports sessions, led in English: 

– Safe and enjoyable activities, such as: inflatable obstacle courses on the water at Baysports (Ireland’s largest inflatable water park), laser tag, archery, kayaking, and a team challenge involving the construction of a hut—requiring strategic thinking, precision, and teamwork— led byprofessional Irish instructors

– Experience unforgettable moments in a beautiful natural setting

  1. 3 afternoons of recreational activities, led in English, such as: bowling, an introduction to Irish sports, a walk, and a boat trip on the River Shannon, etc.
  2. Day Trip to Dublin

Note: This trip is open only to children who can swim and are at least 110 cm tall

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessonsDay trip to Dublin / shoppingFamily Immersion Day3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityInflatable obstacle course on the water (Wibit)Team challenge: building a treehouseLaser tagIrish dance

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours with direct flights from Bordeaux and Paris. Please see the page “Guided tours departing from all over France”