Project Description

Junior Summer Homestay

 

junior summer activities
Dates:
Duration:
Accommodation:
Classes:
Ages:
Students per class:		 July and August 2018
2- 4 weeks
Host Family
15 hours per week
12 to 17
Maximum 15
 

Our junior summer homestay programme combines high quality English classes with a fun and intensive activity and excursion programme. Students stay with carefully selected host families dedicated to ensuring students are immersed in the language and everyday Irish life.

What´s included:
  • 15 hours of General English Tuition per week
  • 1 full day excursion per week
  • 2 half-day excursions per week
  • 3 afternoon activities per week
  • 1 evening activity per week
  • Host Family Accommodation, Single Room, Full Board
  • Private transport to school
  • Registration Fee
  • Placement Test
  • Course Material
  • End of Course Certificate
actividades PROGRAMA

Kildare Language Centre offers dynamic classes in a fun learning environment. There is a strong emphasis on communicative English through task-based activities and project work and the course aims to improve fluency while developing students’ confidence. Students receive weekly progress tests and a report at the end of their stay.

On arrival, students are given a written and oral placement test and placed in a class suited to their level.

Teachers: All of our teachers are qualified and have experience with teenage learners. Teachers are also chosen for their ability to engage young students and ensure classes are enjoyable, while maintaining results.
summer programme

Our comprehensive activity and excursion programme is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continue practicing their English through social, cultural and sports activities.

Students also get the chance to learn about Irish culture, by participating in activities such as Irish dancing, music, sports and cooking.

Activities and Excursions: Every week, students enjoy two half-day excursions, one full day excursion, as well as three afternoon activities and one evening activity. Students are brought to all excursions by private coach.

TIMETABLE

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
 SUNDAY
9.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
CLASSES
 FULL DAY EXCURSION
(examples)
FAMILY DAY
12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
 PACKED LUNCH AT SCHOOL
1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
 ACTIVITIES or HALF DAY EXCURSIONS (examples )
Evenings
FAMILY TIME
DISCO
FAMILY TIME

Example of Afternoon Activities:
  • Sports
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Irish dancing
  • Irish cooking
  • Irish music
  • Irish sports
  • Games Day
  • Drama
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Quiz

Example of Half-day Excursions:
  • Trim Castle
  • Temple Bar
  • Shopping Centre
  • Castletown House
  • Howth
  • Dublin Castle
  • Dublinia

Example of Full-Day Excursions:
  • Kilkenny
  • Dublin Tour and Shopping
  • Glendalough
  • Jeanie Johnston Ship

Evening Activity:
  • Disco

Family Day:
  • All students spend Sundays with their host family and the family organise an activity or excursion for them.
summer accommodation
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

Leixlip and surrounding areas Full board accommodation


Living with a host family is a great way for students to continue practicing English. Irish people are renowned for their warmth and friendliness and our host families welcome our students into their home like another member of the family. Our families have a strong sense of community and enjoy teaching students the Irish way of life.

Our host families are an integral part of our programmes and what make us stand out. We have a full-time host family coordinator who is dedicated to recruiting the best families and regularly visits existing families to ensure high standards are being maintained.

Families live in Leixlip and the surrounding towns of Celbridge, Maynooth, Kilcock and Dunboyne. Some families are located within walking distance to the school while other students take a private coach.

Breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening meal are provided.

Students spend Sundays with their host families and families organize an activity or excursion for them.

We are in constant contact with our host families for the duration of the students´ stay and our host families receive excellent feedback year after year.
destino PROGRAMA
Leixlip, IRELAND
Live in a small town on Dublin's doorstep
north kildare

Our junior centre is located in Scoil San Carlo Community School in Leixlip.

Leixlip is a small, thriving town on Dublin´s doorstep, situated just thirty minutes from the city and airport. Established by the Vikings, it has a population of approximately 15,000 and boasts many parks, walks and green spaces as well as the historic Leixlip Castle. The town is also famous as the home to Arthur Guinness´s first brewery in 1755.

Our host families are located in Leixlip and the nearby towns of Celbridge, Maynooth and Kilcock in North Kildare, all ideal locations for young students to enjoy the best of both worlds: authentic life in a small town in Ireland, yet on Dublin´s doorstep.

The locals are friendly and the strong sense of community is evident in all aspects of daily life.
JUNIOR SUMMER HOMESTAY
HOST FAMILIES