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Birchwater Education is a progressive school for learning English. The school is located in the centre of Limerick, west coast of Ireland. The centre is housed in one of Ireland's finest boarding schools, Villiers IB School, surrounded by green lawns.
Facilities include a library, classrooms, a student lounge and a computer room. Sports and excursions after school. There are playing fields and bowling on site. Students may choose from several clubs: a conversation club, a book club or a chess club, where they may develop their thinking skills. There is also a lift and a kitchen on campus. During the week the students will walk around town, see the castles of Irish knights and visit the hunting museum. At the weekend children go to the Cliffs of Moher where they filmed scenes from Harry Potter.
The children are accommodated in the school's residence, four to eight students per room. Hot breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining hall. Vegetarian meals are included on the menu.
Tuition
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15 hours per week
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Beginner to Advanced
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Native English speakers
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Exam preparation for higher levels
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World of work skills for older age groups
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End of course certificate
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Materials and writing journal provided
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Small Class Sizes
Homestay
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Friendly Irish families
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No more than 1 nationality per home
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Drop off and collection from the School
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Breakfast and evening meal
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3 Course Hot lunch provided at school
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Limited availability
Activities
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Daily activities in the afternoon and evening
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Onsite and off-site activities
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Skills based activities
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Daily Activity Schedule
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Mixed Activity programme
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No phone policy during school and activity time
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Daily evening activities for residence students
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2 evening activities for homestay students
- Excellent City Centre Location
- Modern facilities
- Native English Speaking Teachers
- Modern Teaching Approach
- Study rooms
- Library
- Student room
- Kitchen
- Spacious Rooms
- Lift access
- Toilets on every level
- Computer room
- Playing fields
- Indoor sports hall
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Swimming pool
- Chess
- Football
- Book club
- Social club
- Arts and crafts
- Pottery
- Cooking
Programmes
The English course is 15 hours a week. On arrival, children are divided into groups of up to 15 by language level. All teachers are qualified native speakers. Classes take place in the first half of the day. Children go through grammar and conversation practice, improve pronunciation and expand their vocabulary. All levels are available.
- 15 hours language course per week
- Course materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Accommodation in residence with 4-8 persons per room
- Leisure and excursion programmes
- Three meals a day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Sample programme
Morning. Tuition
Day. Kayaking
Evening. Evening Elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. walking tour
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. Sport
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. arts and crafts
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. 1/2 day excursion to King Johns Castle
Evening. Evening Elective
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Morning. Rest Day
Day. Rest Day
Evening. Evening elective
- Classes
- Accomodation
- Transfer
- Excursions to museums and art gallery, Cliffs of Moher, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Cambridge/Oxford/Brighton
Sample programme
Morning. Tuition
Day. Walking tour
Evening. Free time
Morning. Tuition
Day. Museum Tour
Evening. Irish Culture
Morning. Tuition
Day. Kayaking
Evening. Immersion with host Family
Morning. Tuition
Day. Pottery/Arts and Crafts
Evening. Shopping
Morning. Tuition
Day. Half Day Castle Tour
Evening. Immersion with host family
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Morning. Breakfast
Day. Family time
Evening. Family time
- Classes
- Accomodation
- Transfer
- Excursions to museums and art gallery, Cliffs of Moher, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Cambridge/Oxford/Brighton
Sample programme
Morning. Tuition
Day. Walking tour
Evening. Free time
Morning. Tuition
Day. Museum Tour
Evening. Irish Culture
Morning. Tuition
Day. Kayaking
Evening. Immersion with host Family
Morning. Tuition
Day. Pottery/Arts and Crafts
Evening. Shopping
Morning. Tuition
Day. Half Day Castle Tour
Evening. Immersion with host family
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Morning. Breakfast
Day. Family time
Evening. Family time
The English course is 15 hours a week. On arrival, children are divided into groups of up to 15 by language level. All teachers are qualified native speakers. Classes take place in the first half of the day. Children go through grammar and conversation practice, improve pronunciation and expand their vocabulary. All levels are available.
- 15 hours language course per week
- Course materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Accommodation in residence with 4-8 persons per room
- Leisure and excursion programmes
- Three meals a day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
- Transfer from and to the airport
Sample programme
Morning. Tuition
Day. Kayaking
Evening. Evening Elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. walking tour
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. Sport
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. arts and crafts
Evening. Evening elective
Morning. Tuition
Day. 1/2 day excursion to King Johns Castle
Evening. Evening Elective
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cliffs of Moher
Morning. Rest Day
Day. Rest Day
Evening. Evening elective
Recommended arrival cities
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>Great College, with great teachers, especially Mrs Nora, who is probably the best teacher I have ever seen. Great place for international students. Groups in courses are small which is great because teachers can spend much more time with every student.</p>"
Location
20 The Crescent, Limerick, Ireland