PLUS University College Dublin — language school in Ireland
Language School PLUS University College Dublin
The Language Centre at University College Dublin runs a language camp for students studying English. It is the largest internationally accredited and academically advanced university in Ireland. The university is renowned for its strong liberal arts and sciences programmes. The main campus is in Belfield, a southern suburb of Dublin. The university has large grounds with green areas and a garden. There is a twenty-minute bus ride to Dublin city centre and the airport.
A hot lunch is served after class and creative workshops are held in the lounge and grounds. If you have students interested in journalism or management they will love the extra workshops. In these workshops, they will write their first article, write a podcast or write a business plan. There is an Olympic swimming pool, dance hall, tennis courts, rugby and volleyball courts. Coffee shops and shops are available. Dublin Excursions offers a programme of excursions during the week, including visits to Dublin Castle, the National History Museum, Trinity College, the National Gallery and a stroll through the city's main streets and gardens. Weekends are spent in the fishing village of Howth, Ireland's cleanest city, Brae and Belfast. In the evenings they'll take part in quizzes, games, talent shows, sing along to karaoke and enjoy the views of the pond and green fields.
Children are accommodated in a residence on campus. The room has a bed, table and cupboard and the facilities are shared. The maid and linen are cleaned and changed once a week. Meals are provided three times a day and lunch packs are provided at the weekend.
- Self-contained campus with all facilities within walking distance
- On-site bus stop with links to the city centre and airports
- Close to the city centre
- Large, open green spaces and gardens
- First rate sports facilities
- Wi-Fi for students and staff
- Starbucks cafe and shops on the campus
- 24-hour CCTV cameras
- Accomodation in single rooms
- All facilities within walking distance
- Catering (including special dietary requirements)
- Restaurants & Starbucks café on campus
- Laundry
- ATMs and AIB bank on campus
- Bus stop is near campus gates with links to the city centre and airports
- Large, open green spaces and gardens
- Football pitches
- Tennis courts
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- Volleyball
- Dance Hall
- Rugby
- Young Manager Course (£200 per week)
- IELTS Preparation Course
- Academic English Course (€35 per week)
- Junior Reporter Course
Programmes
PLUS offers a 16-lesson English course per week. There are spacious classrooms and a library. On arrival, students are divided into study groups of up to 15 students depending on their language level. Classes take place in the morning. The course covers the improvement of basic language and speech skills and confidence development. Teaching materials are designed to focus on vocabulary and pronunciation. Teachers are either ELT or TESOL certified and will incorporate as much conversation, pair work and group work as possible. At the end of the program, the children will receive a certificate. All levels are available.
- 15 hours of English course per week
- Single rooms on campus with shared facilities
- Activity & sightseeing programme
- Three meals a day
- Bank charges
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out-of-pocket expenses
A 2-week programme in 2024 includes:
- 4 Full-Day Excursions to Dublin with entry to:
- Archaeology Museum or National Gallery
- Phoenix Park and Deer Reserve
- 4 Full-Day Excursions to four of the following:
- Kilkenny with entry to Kilkenny Castle
- Birr with entry to Birr Park
- Howth and Malahide
- Glendalough
- Powerscourt Gardens (entry included) and Bray with a scenic coastal walkway
- Boyne Valley with entry to Newgrange
A 3-week programme in 2024 includes all of the above with the addition of:
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to Dublin
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to two of the following:
- Kilkenny with entry to Kilkenny Castle
- Birr with entry to Birr Park
- Howth and Malahide
- Glendalough
- Powerscourt Gardens (entry included) and Bray with a scenic coastal walkway
- Boyne Valley with entry to Newgrange
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival
Evening. Welcome Night & Carousel Conversations
Morning. Project Lesson
Day. Social Games and Sports
Evening. Summer Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half Day to Malahide Castle
Evening. Knockout
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Belfast
Day. ULSTER HALL, BELFAST CITY HALL (entrance), GRAND OPERA HOUSE, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, ULSTER MUSEUM (entrance), BEACON OF HOPE, ALBERT MEMORIAL CLOCK, ST ANNE’S CATHEDRAL
Evening. Monopoli
Morning. Activities on campus
Day. Activities on campus
Evening. Movie
Morning. Lessons
Day. Social Games and Sports
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day to Dublin & Book of Kells
Evening. Black and White Disco
Morning. Lesson
Day. Social Games and Sports including Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis
Evening. Knockout
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Kilkenny
Day. Full Day Excursion to Kilkenny
Evening. Irish Quiz
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Dublin Zoo
Day. Full Day Excursion to Dublin Zoo
Evening. Picture Hunt
Morning. Lessons
Day. Social Games and Sports including Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis
Evening. International Night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Half Day Walking Tour to Dublin
Evening. Newpaper Fashion Show
Morning. Lesson
Day. Half Day Walking Tour to Dublin
Evening. Plus Has Got Talent
Morning. Lesson
Day. Social Games and Sports including Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis
Evening. Graduation & Farewell
Disco
PLUS offers a 15-hour English course per week. There are spacious classrooms and a library. On arrival students are divided into study groups of up to 15 students depending on their language level. Classes take place in the morning. The course covers improvement of basic language and speech skills and confidence development. Teaching materials are designed to focus on vocabulary and pronunciation. Teachers are either ELT or TESOL certified and will incorporate as much conversation, pair work and group work as possible. At the end of the program the children will receive a certificate. All levels are available.
- 15 hours English course per week
- Accommodation on campus
- 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
- Activity & sightseeing programme
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Free time
Morning. Lessons
Day. Activities on campus
Evening. Activities
Morning. Lessons
Day. Optional Half Day in Dublin visiting National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. Optional Half Day in Dublin visiting National Gallery of Ireland, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin City Hall, Bank of Ireland and Trinity College
Evening. Talent Show
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half Day in Dublin and visit to The Oscar Wilde House, Merrion Square, Wilde Statue, National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, Government Buildings, St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street and Molly Malone
Evening. Film
Morning. Lessons
Day. Optional Excursion see ADD ON
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Optional Excursion see ADD ON
Evening. Free time
PLUS offers a 15-hour English course per week. There are spacious classrooms and a library. On arrival students are divided into study groups of up to 15 students depending on their language level. Classes take place in the morning. The course covers improvement of basic language and speech skills and confidence development. Teaching materials are designed to focus on vocabulary and pronunciation. Teachers are either ELT or TESOL certified and will incorporate as much conversation, pair work and group work as possible. At the end of the program the children will receive a certificate. All levels are available.
- 15 hours English course per week
- Accommodation on campus
- Activity & sightseeing programme
- 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. Arrival
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Free time
Morning. Lessons
Day. Activities on campus
Evening. Activities
Morning. Lessons
Day. Lessons
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day Dublin
Evening. Talent Show
Morning. Full Day to Belfast Tour
Day. Ulster Hall, Belfast City Hall, Grand Opera House, Queen's University, Ulster Museum, Botanic Museum, Beacon of Hope, Albert Memorial Clock and St Anne's Cathedral
Evening. Film
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Powerscourt Garden
Day. Bray and Howth
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Optional Excursion see ADD ON
Evening. Free time
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
Location
Юниверсити Колледж Дублин, Белфильд, Dublin 4, Ирландия