Summer Program for Juniors at Dalkey-Dublin, Ireland, 12-17 years
Superb school located in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey in South County Dublin. Dalkey
is an urban oasis on the east coast of Ireland just 25 minutes by train to Dublin city centre. A
warm welcoming atmosphere awaits you there. With its castles, panoramic scenery, markets,
hills, cafes and restaurants, this picturesque village is extremely safe and perfect for young
international learners, who will enjoy an English Language Programme with Workshops and a
full sporting and cultural activities programme
- Age: 12-17 years old
- Dates: from 21.06.2020 to 01.08.2020 (homestay program) / from 22.06.2020 to 31.07.2020 (day program)
- Duration: 2-6 weeks (1 week accepted for day program)
- Organized by: Frances King
- Learning center: FK Dalkey
- Course
English Language Programme of 20 lessons a week with a focus on spoken English. One afternoon a week there is a Young Leader workshop including team building, public speaking, presenting ideas and debating.
- Minimum level: A1
- Lessons per week: 20
- Schedule: 09:00 – 13:00 from Monday to Friday + activities in the afternoon. Full day excursion at the weekend.
- Max. students: 15
Accommodation
Students stay with carefully selected host families in Dalkey and surrounding villages. Many of
our host families are walking distance to the school. If they are not, we will provide a travel card
for the student. No student will be placed with another student of the same nationality unless
requested. Students live as part of the family for the duration of their stay.
- Distance from school: walking distance to the school
- Room: shared with max. 3 students
- Board: Full board (packed lunch on afternoons when there are activities)
- Accommodation arrival day: Sunday
- Accommodation departure day: Saturday
Activities
A full sporting and cultural activities programme is offered every afternoon. In the evenings students socialise with their host families or together in small groups in the village. We offer 24 hour support to all our students.
Every weekend, students go on a full day excursion by coach to a place of interest outside Dublin including Kilkenny, Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall and Glendalough.
Example of activities: Basketball tournament, visit of Dublin zoo, guided tour of the National Gallery, experience Viking & Medieval Dublin…
2020 Fees
Homestay Program: 735 EUR per week
Day Program (no accommodation): 481 EUR per week
What is included in the price?
- Full board homestay (for homestay program only)
- Registration
- Tuition and materials
- Certificate
- Travel
- Activity programme
- Weekly excursions
- Supervision by our staff
Supplements:
Airport transfer must be booked by all students travelling alone.
Dublin airport return transfer – 1 person 170€ / 2 people (same flights) 220€ / 3-4 people (same
flights) 300€ / 5-8 people (same flights) 420€
Supplement for transfer between 11:00 pm to 5:00 am: 25€
Chaperone service with FK member of staff 1 person return transfer: 320€
Chaperone service with FK member of staff 2-3 people (same flights) return transfer: 450€
Note: the prices do not include flights or the travel and medical insurance which have to be booked
separately