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6 Highfield, Dublin Road,
Carlow, Ireland
Tel/Fax: +353 59 91 40227
Email: info@englishlanguage.ie
Web: www.englishlanguage.ie
JUNIOR COURSES
JUNIOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE & ACTIVITYEnglish Language Ireland's (ELI) Junior Summer School includes English Language Tuition with a full programme of sports, leisure and cultural activities. The morning classes are divided into two sessions; the first session is designed to concentrate on the grammatical and written aspects of the language, while the second session is designed to improve listening and oral skills. Role play, communication exercises and authentic materials are used. Project work is an important part of the course, as is Irish Culture, History and Legend. A Placement Test is held at the beginning of the course to determine the level appropriate to each student. Interim Progress Tests and a Final Examination are also carried out. Appropriate Certification is awarded at the close of the course.
Our Junior Centres:
- St. Leo's College, Carlow
- Presentation College Carlow
- The Schoolhouse, O'Brien Road, Carlow
The Intensive Four-to-One Programme has been designed for students who want to make quick progress. The ratio of students to teacher allows this to happen. Concentration is on improving competence in written and oral work and the focus of the course is on the systematic development of the spoken and written word. Students may have their classes either in the teacher's home or at the school. The students on the 4:1 programme join in the Cultural & Leisure Programme Schedule for the Afternoons and Satrudays.
ONE TO ONE & TWO TO ONE JUNIOR
Students come for this more personal and intensive exposure to English language. The minimum length of stay of a course is one week and there is no limit to the duration of stay. All students on these courses must avail of an airport transfer to their host tutor, for which they must pay the relevant fee.
ONE TO ONE & LEISURE AND CULTURE
This programme offers the student the 'best of both worlds'!. Tution is on an individual basis in the mornings, while in the afternoon the student joins with our international groups to participate in a full afternoon of leisure and culture including full day Saturday excursions.
FULL IMMERSION PROGRAMMEEnglish Language Ireland receives students on the Full Immersion Programme from the age of 13 to 18 who have a basic knowledge of English. For the younger ones, parents know that their children have little or no opportunity to speak their own language, while enjoying the security of a family environment. The family hosting an 'Immersion Student' is aware that they have to be more available to the student and to integrate him/her completely into their family life. Many students like to stay with a host family where there are children of a similar age, where possible.
The minimum length of stay is two weeks. All students on this programme must reserve an airport transfer, usually provided by the host family, for which they pay the appropriate fee. There is no formal tuition on this course, however, students are provided with a workbook to complete during their stay. The student also undertakes a project / presentation / essay relating to Irish life and culture.
ACADEMIC YEAR STAY
Ireland can proudly boast one of the world's best education systems and a choice of excellent schools. Our High School Programme gives participating students the opportunity to study in an Irish Secondary (High School) and, through living and studying in Ireland, the student will be given the opportunity to become fluent in English. All the schools offered in this programme are recognised by the Irish Department of Education and follow the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle Courses.
Students enrolling in our High School Programme have the option of staying for the Autumn Term (end August - Christmasor for the full Academic Year. Whicheve your choice, all sprogramme participants must arrive in time to commence school in the last week in August.
A popular alternative to hotel or guesthouse accommodation. Mini Stay guests stay with an Irish host family. Courses are on a closed-group basis and consist of English language tuition (if desired) and homestay accommodation, combined with a rich programme of social and cultural activities. Courses can be specially designed to meet the needs of the group. Teachers accompany the group at no extra charge.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE IRELAND - JUNIOR CENTRES
- St. Leo's College, Carlow - website: www.stleoscarlow.ie
- Presentation College Carlow - website: www.presentationcollegecarlow.com
Other centres under our management are available on request
ABOUT CARLOWLocated in Ireland's sunniest region - the sunny South East, the county is ideally located to explore the Wicklow mountains, the medieval city of Kilkenny, the Viking settlements which grew into Waterford city and Wexford town and of course, Dublin - Ireland's exciting capital city. Carlow offers our guests the opportunity to experience the 'real' Ireland!
Carlow Town, the county capital is strategically positioned at the meeting point of the Rivers Barrow and Burrin, where once stood four lakes - 'Ceatharlach' - the Gaelic name for Carlow, means 'Four Lakes'
Whilst exploring Carlow's winding streets and lanes, be prepared for the unexpected, as the rich history of this busy market town offers something new at every turn. It is this dynamic combination of past and present that characterises Carlow's streetscapes.
The culture and architecture of the cosmopolitan bars, shops and restaurants hints at Carlow's turbulent and dramatic Celtic past. But, take a walking tour of the town and discover the fine detail of history in the imposing Cathedral, in the classical 1830s Courthouse, the remains of Carlow Castle and in the megalithic Dolmen at Browneshill. Each one makes its own contribution to the story of Carlow.
But there is more to Carlow than simply its rich celtic past. It now boasts 2 third level colleges, (Carlow Institute of Technology and St. Patrick's College. Carlow is home to an array of magnificent public sculptures and an exciting traditional and contemporary nightlife scene.
