Emerald Cultural Institute Dublin Ballinteer School — summer school in Ireland

Program description and what is included

The language program at the camp is 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Children are taught in classes of up to 15 people depending on their language level. Lessons take place from 9.00 to 12.30 with breaks. The lessons are divided into three blocks: first grammar, then reading and finally listening and speaking. The materials are prepared by the teachers. All levels are available.

• Tuition (60 minutes per lesson)
  
• Use of textbook and teaching materials
  
• Diploma on completion of course
  
• A full programme of extra-curricular activities
  
• Welcome Kit with guides and maps
  
• Transport costs to and from ECI activities
  
• Accommodation with full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• All enrolment and registration fees
  
• 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

Description

Ballinteer Community School, also known as BCS, opened in 1974. The school is located in Ballinteer, a lovely residential area in the south side of Dublin city.
The school campus was redeveloped and a new school building was oficially reopened in 2008.

Ballinteer Community School (BCS) hosts an English camp at the Emerald Cultural Institute English Language Center. The school is located in the southern suburbs of Ballinteer, Dun Laire-Rathdown, a 30-minute drive from Dublin. The center opened its doors in 1974. In 2008 the school building was renovated and technically updated. 

After school the children have lunch in the dining hall. There are basketball, baseball and badminton courts, tennis courts, and a multipurpose gymnasium. Kids can choose among creative workshops, different kinds of dance (hip-hop, salsa, Irish) and drama. Weekend students spend in the oceanarium, a fishing village Howth and a pearl of Irish history - the oldest castle Malahide with a collection of models of trains of the 20th century and botanical gardens. Group leaders and students have the opportunity to walk around Dublin freely. Also during the week children will go on a trip to Trinity College, an interactive museum Dublinia, where they will show medieval performances and learn about national dances. Evenings are spent with host families. 

Children stay with host families for the duration of their studies. The Center has worked with them for 12 years. Most families are within walking distance of the academic building. Some families live farther away, but close to a bus or streetcar stop. All transportation routes from home to school are direct and without transfers. 

Why choose this school

• Modern Summer Camp
• Homestay accommodation walking distance
• Brand new sport facilities

School infrastructure

• Fully-equipped classrooms
• Performance space
• Dining hall
• Excellent sports facilities

Sport infrastructure

• BCS’s bright multi-purpose sports hall is spacious and well-equipped
• All-weather sports facility and grounds for outdoor sports and games
• Basketball and tennis courts

Hobbies and clubs

• Sports workshops
• Drama
• Arts and Crafts
• Irish music
• Movies
• Salsa

Recommended arrival cities

• Dublin

Nearest airports

• Dublin Airport - 30 minutes

Location

Broadford Road, Ballinteer, Dublin 16, Ireland