ATC Maynooth University — language school in Ireland
Summer English School

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Summer English School
from 1 077,87 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jun 30, 2024   Jul 30, 2024

Program description and what is included

The language course at the centre is for 15 hours a week. On the day of arrival, students take an English test, which is used to form classes of up to 15 students. Pupils improve their reading, writing, translation and listening skills. Each class has a specific focus on speaking and Irish mythology. Lessons take place in the spacious classrooms, library and computer lab, usually in the morning. Additionally, children will be divided into two groups to practise their communication skills: some will go to conversation club, while 15+ pupils can attend workshops on social media and career development. The workshops teach students the tricks of the trade during job interviews and share the secrets of writing a winning CV. All levels are available.

  • 15 hours English tuition per week
  • Additional 3 hours a week in 'World of Work' / ATC Campus Projects
  • Testing and grouping
  • Teaching materials
  • Certificate at the end of course
  • Double occupancy accommodation with private facilities
  • Three meals per day
  • Leisure activities
  • Chocolate Factory, Dublin, Moher Cliffs, Croke Park Walk
  • Bank charges
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing including translation
  • Health Insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport

Not included:

  • Out of pocket expenses

Description

ATC have had an established program on the campus of Maynooth University for over 25 years. The spacious campus is located in a university town just 24km outside of Dublin. Maynooth University offers fantastic facilities with single ensuite accommodation and great sports facilities, when booking with Maynooth University the students will always have one of their full day trips to the Cliffs of Moher with a late return to campus after having dinner in Galway.

Lessons are held in the spacious classrooms, library and computer room, usually in the morning. The children can relax in the cafeteria or common room. After classes sports activities are planned. The infrustracture includes a gym, swimming pool, rugby and football fields, volleyball and basketball courts. Photography and vlogging workshops are organised. In their spare time students take walks around Dublin, visit a chocolate factory and enjoy the view from the Moher Cliffs. In the evenings there is Irish folk dancing, film and fashion shows.

Children are placed in a residence within walking distance of classrooms and the dining hall. The rooms are single and double with private facilities. A member of staff cleans and changes the sheets once a week. There is a private launderette on site. Meals are provided three times a day and packed lunch on weekends. 

Why choose this school

  • Spacious campus location
  • Comprehensive English, social and cultural program
  • Well established program
  • Quality English program with innovative teaching methods
  • Conversational clubs 3 times a week

School infrastructure

  • Classes
  • Relaxtion zone
  • Computer room
  • Cafeteria

Sport infrastructure

  • Sports hall
  • Swimming pool
  • Basketball / voleyball pitches
  • Regby / football fields 

Hobbies and clubs

  • Irish dance
  • Disco
  • Movie night
  • Excursions

Recommended arrival cities

  • Dublin

Nearest airports

  • Dublin Airport - 35 minutes

Location

Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrival Day
    Day. Introduction to ATC Staff, campus and other students
    Evening. Disco

  • 2 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects - Gamezone
    Evening. Fashion Show

  • 3 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. Trip to Chocolate Factory with ATC Staff and by private transport
    Evening. Irish Night

  • 4 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. World of Work / Conversation Club
    Evening. Film Night

  • 5 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects Photography with ATC Team
    Evening. Gumball Challenge

  • 6 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects Gamezone with ATC Team
    Evening. Giant Twister

  • 7 day

    Morning. Dublin City Centre
    Day. Dublin City Centre
    Evening. Talent Show

  • 8 day

    Morning. Free day
    Day.
    Evening.

  • 9 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects
    Evening. Games

  • 10 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects
    Evening. Disco

  • 11 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. Half day excursion
    Evening. Quiz

  • 12 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects
    Evening. Fashion Show

  • 13 day

    Morning. English Classes
    Day. ATC Projects
    Evening. Karaoke

  • 14 day

    Morning. Full day excrusion
    Day. Full day excrusion
    Evening. Full day excrusion

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