Intensive Language Courses and Activities in Ireland

Maximum progress in minimum time! Ages 12–14 / Ages 14–18 – 7th through 12th grade

This program allows students to make maximum progress in a minimum amount of time. It is designed for motivated students who will be able to complete the equivalent of several months of high school coursework.

Highlights of the trip

  • Make rapid progress in English, both in writing and speaking
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover Irish culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of recreational activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 young people per thousandthousand (your choice)
  2. 4 hours of class per day
  3. 8 to 10 students per teacher
  4. Recreational activities (sports, field trips) led in English
  5. Guided tour by plane from Paris, Lyon, and Nantes

Accommodation

  1. Within a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family ( you may also 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)

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Class

  1. 4 4 hours of classes per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Intensive, tailoredinstruction based on the students' needs
  4. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  5. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  6. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  7. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  8. Classes taught by a team consisting of an Irish teacher and a bilingual teacher, offering a variety of teaching approaches
  9. 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

Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, led in English, such as (depending on the location):

– sports, such as : tennis, swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.

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– cultural tours, such as (depending on your location): Trinity College in Dublin, exploring the city of Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, the Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to Dublin, Carlow, Galway, etc.

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  1. 1 to 2 supervised evening activities (in certain cities we visit), such as: LEC party, BBQ party, karaoke, etc.

See also the " Intensive Courses and Activities in Ireland – Special Program for 10th Graders" trip.

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessonsDay Trip to Dublin: Viking & Medieval Experience / ShoppingFamily Immersion Day4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityChoose between an introduction to hurling or Irish dancingInternational OlympiadsGAA Museum: Museum of Gaelic Sports and Introductory WorkshopsBowling

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

We offer guided tours by plane departing from Paris, Lyon, and Nantes. Please see the page “Guided tours departing from locations throughout France.”