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The ATC language centre in Bray offers intensive language courses all year round and a seaside holiday. The city is a 35-minute drive from Dublin. There are many parklands and gardens and residences of the aristocrats who used to come here every summer. Now they are a Victorian delight for visitors to the city.
The school is well-equipped - after the lessons you can relax in the cafeteria with a veranda in the garden or bask in the sun in the yard. It overlooks the sea and the Wicklow mountains. Sports activities available on request include golf, swimming, bowling and horse riding. On the day of arrival kids will be taken for a walk around Bray, weekends are spent on the excursions to Glendaloch Glacier Valley, Titanic Belfast Museum and historic Kilkenny Castle. The kids spend their evenings with their host families, watching films in the original or visiting the theatre.
Children stay with their host families. The host families are carefully selected by ATC's Campus Accommodation Team. Families are a 15-50 minute walk away. Rooms for 1-3 people with shared facilities. Meals are provided three times a day.
- Beautifully located facing the Irish Sea
- Independently owned school
- Host family accommodation within walking distance
- Each programme is tailored for your group
- Classes available in the morning or afternoon
- 17 spacious clasrooms
- Maximum 15 students per class
- 15 or 20 hours tuition per week
- Free Wi-Fi
- School canteen and patio in the school
Local options that can be arranged include golf, swimming, horse-riding and bowling.
- Cultural excursions arranged by request
- Half day and full day trips available
- Evening activities (movie, theatre, bowling)
- Bespoke programme tailored for each group
Programmes
The school's English course is 15 hours a week. Lessons take place during the morning and afternoon hours. The teaching staff have professional qualifications. Classes focus on culture and conversation skills through project work. There are 20 classrooms with a panoramic view of the sea, a library, a computer room and a self-study centre. Classrooms are equipped with audio and video equipment. All levels are available.
- 15 hours of English tuition
- Testing and group assignment
- Teaching materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Walk around Bray with ATC team
- Double/triple occupancy in host families with shared facilities
- Three meals per day
- Bank charges
Travel Class travel services - Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health Insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
- A walking tour of Bray
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
- Excursion programme
Sample programme
Morning. Classes
Day. Walking tour of Bray
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Full Day Excursion - Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens
Day. Full Day Excursion - Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Free day with your host family
Day. Free day with your host family
Evening. Free day with your host family
- Return airport transfers, with all passengers arriving and deprting on the same flight
- Full board accommodation in host family with packed lunches, 2 stduents per family, approximately 30 minutes walk from the school
- 15 hours tuition per week - morning or afternoon
- Graded certificate and end of course report
- Daily diary homework and radio project
- Orientation / walking tour of Bray with ATC staff member
- Excursions to Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens, Kilkenny City & Castle, Belfast & the Titanic Museum - extra pay
Sample programme
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Full Day Excursion - Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens
Day. Full Day Excursion - Glendalough & Powerscourt Gardens
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Free day with your host family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Classes
Day. Free time
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Full Day Excursion - Belfast & the Titanic Museum
Day. Full Day Excursion - Belfast & the Titanic Museum
Evening. Host Family
Morning. Depart
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FAQ
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Ressenyes
"<p>In July, my sixteen-year-old son had a two-week study holiday at ATC Bray, and it was an incredible experience. The teachers were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, and the well-structured program made it easy for him to adjust to his new environment.</p> <p>My son not only benefited academically but also had a fantastic time in Dublin. The city is vibrant and filled with history and culture, making it an ideal backdrop for a study holiday. The program's balance between classes and leisure activities allowed him to explore the city and interact with students from around the world. This cultural exchange was a valuable experience that broadened his horizons and provided him with a global perspective.</p>"
"<p>We had a wonderful experience and greatly appreciated the quality of the course. The team was really welcoming and competent, meeting all our needs. We had a very good teacher, Aislinne. She was very patient and very good at motivating us students, making the lessons always engaging and fun. Great school! Thank you!</p>"
Location
Dunluice House, Strand Road, Newcourt, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
