Airport transfer included ATC University College Dublin — summer school in Ireland
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Program description and what is included
The language course at the school consists of 15 hours per week. Pupils take an entrance language test in advance online or upon arrival. Based on the results, they are divided into groups with an average class size of 13 students and a maximum of 15. The classes take place either in the morning or in the afternoon. All lessons are designed and divided according to age and interest. Teachers use a communicative approach and ensure that lessons are interactive and engaging. Available at all levels.
- 15 hours of language tuition per week
- Extra lessons per week 'World of Work' / ATC Campus Projects
- Testing and group assignment
- Teaching materials
- Certificate at the end of course
- Single room on campus with private facilities
- Leisure programme
- Three meals per day
- Excursions to Chocolate Factory, Guinness Museum, Wicklow Museum, History Museum
- Trips to Bray, Glendaloch, Moher Cliffs
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation
- Health insurance
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
- Transfer from and to the airport
Description
ATC English Language Centre is located in the southern suburb of Bestfield and occupies a large parkland area at University College Dublin. The College is part of the National University of Ireland and leads the country in innovation and technology. Its alumni include five Irish prime ministers and the writer James John.
Teaching facilities include classrooms, a library, self-study spaces and a computer room. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards and audio technology. The programme includes workshops in photography, filming, self-presentation for interviews and sports activities. Pool, gym and tennis courts are open on site. A conversation club is open twice a week to discuss artificial intelligence and information literacy. In their free time the children take a tour of Dublin and visit the EPIC Museum, Wicklow and the Chocolate Factory. Weekends are spent in Bray, the Two Lakes Valley and the Moher Cliffs. In the evenings there are games, discos, karaoke and fashion shows.
Kids are accommodated at Glenomena Village, Roebuck or Ashfield. Single rooms are equipped with a desk, wardrobe, bed and facilities. Maid service twice a week and linen is changed once a week. The campus has a lounge area with TV and comfortable sofas. There's free WiFi and laundry facilities on campus. Meals are served three times a day and children are provided with packed lunches on excursions.
Why choose this school
- State of the art facilities
- Ireland's biggest University Campus
- One of Dublin's most prestigious Universities
- Mixed nationalities
School infrastructure
- Technologically-based lessons
- Large classrooms
- Max 15 students per class
Sport infrastructure
- Sports halls
- Olympic Sized Swimming pool
- Astro turf pitches
- Tennis courts
Hobbies and clubs
- Vlogging
- Photography
- Sports
- Disco
- Irish night
Recommended arrival cities
- Dublin
Nearest airports
- Dublin Airport - 30 minutes
Location
University College Dublin, Stillorgan Road, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
Sample program
1 day
Day. Arrival Day!
Evening. Arrival Day!
2 day
Day. Orientation Tour of Dublin
Evening. Mixer Games
3 day
Day. EPIC Ireland
Evening. Trash Fashion
4 day
Day. World of Work
Evening. Irish Night
5 day
Day. ATC Projects- Photography
Evening. ATC Olympics
6 day
Day. Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Black and White Disco
7 day
Day.
Evening. Karaoke
8 day
Day.
Evening.
9 day
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Games
10 day
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Karaoke
11 day
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Disco
12 day
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Irish night
13 day
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Quiz
14 day
Day. Full day trip
Evening. Full day trip
Travel Class reviews
Илья
Territory. It's just huge!
Summer English School ATC University College Dublin — summer school in IrelandUniversity College Dublin, Stillorgan Road, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
The Irish hospitality began as soon as we arrived at the airport. Despite our late arrival (one o'clock in the morning) they waited for us and accompanied us to the bus. They checked us in quickly and gave us a packed lunch.
In general, the locals are much more positive than the British. We were very pleased with the attitude of the school administration. Many questions were resolved before they could arise. On all of our trips we had an assistant who actively communicated with the children so that they could practice the language even outside the classroom.
Teaching. The children were constantly assigned homework, they had hectic projects, and in the evenings they would sit in the kitchen for long periods of time and work something out. At evening reflections, there were more impressions of study than excursions and field trips. The quality of teaching spoke for itself: even kids with a low level of language by the middle of the trip boldly communicated with foreigners.
The school also has a strict approach to the selection of teachers. Thus, on our complaint, we fired the teacher who spent a lot of time on her phone. The children were also forbidden to use gadgets during their studies.
Territory. It is just huge! Soccer fields, lawns, basketball courts, swimming pool and gymnasium. There are also places for walks.
Weather. It really changes four times a day. So waterproof shoes, windproof outerwear and clothing must be with you. The wind blows there all the time. Such a feeling that runs a big air conditioner. But for the joy of asthmatics and allergists - the air is always fresh and clean.
Excursions: There are a lot more interesting places than it may seem. So, this year we discovered an excursion to the Buttlers chocolate factory. Of course Ireland's specialty is nature. Take more time in Phoenix Park, it's impossible to walk through it - rent bikes.
Анастасия
UCD has a great, spacious area
Summer English School ATC University College Dublin — summer school in IrelandUniversity College Dublin, Stillorgan Road, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
University College Dublin is a great option if you want to see Dublin and the surrounding area and improve your English, because the school is really the strength of this summer language camp. Progress was noted by all the students in the group.
UCD has great, spacious grounds, good campuses, a swimming pool, gym, two large fields and two ponds as well as a store, pharmacy and cafe. You are allowed to stay in blocks of 6 students each with their own room and bathroom. For 6 people - a common kitchen with microwave, kettle, stove and toaster.
To the city - 20 minutes by bus, you can buy a local pass, it's cheaper, and this pass can be used to go to the nearby neighborhoods, which deserve attention. Do not forget to install the Dublin Bus app, which will periodically save your life.
Be sure to bring warm clothes (for the cold fall), a warm scarf and an umbrella/raincoat.
And be prepared that no matter what, you will fall in love with the most picturesque country and people!