Intensive Language Course and Activities in Ireland – Special Program for 10th Graders

Maximum progress in minimum time during this workshop exclusively for 10th graders Ages 15–17 – 10th grade
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This program is exclusively for students who finish the school year in mid-June and wish to benefit from intensive preparation for their transition to 11th grade. In small groups of 8 to 10 students, participants will follow an educational program focused on acquiring new knowledge, reinforcing foundational skills, and catching up on any gaps in preparation for ongoing assessments. This program can thus have the same impact as several months of English instruction in high school.

Highlights of the trip

  • Get intensive preparation for starting 11th grade
  • 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 children per family(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 tours by plane departing from Paris, Lyon, and Nantes

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)

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Class

  1. Exclusively for students completing their sophomore year
  2. 4 4 hours of classes per day, in the morning
  3. A tailored educational program designed for intensive preparation for entry into11th grade
  4. Reinforcing foundational knowledge and acquiring new concepts, catching up on any gaps in preparation for ongoing assessments
  5. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  6. Intensive, tailoredinstruction based on the students' needs
  7. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  8. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  9. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  10. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  11. Classes taught by a team consisting of an Irish teacher and a bilingual teacher, offering a variety of teaching approaches
  12. Submitting a trip report

See also theIntensive Courses and Activitiesprogram.

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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: tennis, swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.

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– Cultural tours: Trinity College in Dublin, a tour of Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to Dublin, Carlow, Galway, etc.
  2. 1 to 2 supervised evening activities (in certain cities on the itinerary), such as: LEC disco, BBQ party, karaoke, etc.

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Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessonsDay trip to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher, or to DublinFamily Immersion Day4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons4 hours of English lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host cityIntroduction to hurling or Irish danceChoose from:
tennis, basketball, or volleyball		BowlingPhoto Contest in the Host City

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and other cities

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

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