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English and Sailing

Dunmore East English School

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Course description

This course combines 18 hours tuition per week with a certified course in sailing. If you would like to improve your English and enjoy the thrill of taking to the waves, this course is for you.

Classes take place from 9.00 – 13.00 each day. Key course elements include:

18 hours tuition per week
Oxford Placement test upon arrival
Maximum class size of 12 students
A communicative student-based approach to teaching
Interactive task-based learning through project work, games and role play
All classroom material provided
Weekly progress tests and a detailed final report

The sailing element of this course is run in conjunction with Dunmore Adventure, one of Ireland’s leading adventure and water sports providers. Certified courses to suit all levels are available. Key course elements include:

10 hours instruction per week in the sailing
Fully qualified & experienced instructors
The highest safety standards
All necessary equipment (including wetsuit, buoyancy aid and boats/kayaks)
Courses recognized by the Irish Sailing Association
At the end of this course students will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Irish Sailing Association.

Students will also attend one evening activity and one full day excursion each week.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-3 weeks
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 11 - 17 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Situated in one of Ireland’s most beautiful villages, Dunmore East English School offers something exceptional to students. A small school centred on the needs of the individual, we run a Junior Summer Programme for 11-16 year olds in July.

We guarantee excellence in teaching and an enriching activity programme in a safe and welcoming environment. To ensure that all of our students receive the very best attention, our programme is open to a limited number of 30 students.

Key features of the programme include:

18 hours tuition per week in small classes
A premium activity programme
Personally selected host families
Airport collection and transfer
A special setting in one of Ireland’s most beautiful seaside villages

Year opened
2016
Number of classrooms
4

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Dunmore East English School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
35%
Spain
35%
China
20%
Austria
5%
Italy
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Dunmore East is the ideal place to study English. Our school is located in the heart of the village, a short walk from the local shops and beaches. Outside of activity time students can relax and enjoy the green Irish countryside, clean sandy beaches and the security that a small Irish fishing village offers.

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Housing

Dunmore East English School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 11 - 17 years old
Location: Dunmore East
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Staying with a host family is the best way to improve one’s English and share in Irish culture. Our students stay with host families living within the local community with whom we enjoy personal relationships.

Our policy is not to place two speakers of the same language in any home.

Student bedrooms must include adequate storage for clothes and a comfortable bed with fresh bed linen provided at least once a week.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Waterford based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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