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EGA International

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Junior English and Activity Program is suitable for all young teens from the ages of 11 to 17 years.
EGA International´s policy is to place our students into class groups matching ages, levels and learning abilities.
All course material is prepared by our Inhouse Director of Studies and new and revised material is added every year.
Modern technology is used during tuition.
All course participants receive at the end of their program a class evaluation on their progress and a family report on the students behaviour and effort made towards English language improvement.
All our selected host families have been supervised and carefully selected by our CEO who is in charge and has the final responsability of choosing the correct house family. This method has been done for more than 30 years, which gives EGA International and his host families the recognition it has actually to watch the wellfaire of our students.

ACTIVITIES:

Sport and leisure activities are: football, canoeing. climbing, surfing, mountain biking, ,mini-golf, etc.
These activities are carried out in the afternoons: between 2pm and 4.30 pm and all the children are monitored by our highly qualified EGA leaders.

Full day outings on Saturdays (Cork, Kerry, Mountains, Dingle, etc-).

Sunday: day with the family.

Class schedule

Course duration
15 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (26 Aug - 20 Dec and 07 Jan - 11 Apr)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
20 Dec 2024 - 08 Jan 2025

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

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Minimum level Pre-intermediate

Class size

Average 16 students
Maximum 26 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

All EGA International schools are located in the town area. EGA International uses different tuition centres as all students are divided by ages and levels. Our main headquarters is located in the center of Town at College Square. Our Central school is just 3 minutes from local train and bus station.
Kerry Airport and Cork International Airport both services our town.

Year opened
2002
Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • 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 EGA International varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

EGA teaches students from all over the world, including:

Spain
60%
France
20%
Italy
10%
Russia
10%

School holidays

EGA 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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
20 Dec 2024 - 08 Jan 2025

School location

All EGA International schools are located in the town area. EGA International uses different central class centres as all students are divided by ages and levels Our main headquarters is located in the center of Killarney town at College Square. Our Central school is just 3 minutes from the local train and bus station. Kerry Airport and Cork International Airport both service our town.
Killarney is world famous for its hospitality and it´s surrounding natural beauty, with a great unforgettable social live.

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Housing

EGA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of Killarney
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 7 - 25 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Included
EGA International offers you a complete immersion English program living full board in a select private family home. We carefully match individual preferences and hobbies between the incoming student and the local host family. This is a fundamental component of a total immersion Homestay Course - as a clean, comfortable and happy home atmosphere is vital for learning and advancement. This course is only suitable for students.
All our families participate in the learning and welfare of our students and have all the information needed before their students arrrive with a 24/7 support from the director during the students stay. The town is rich in culture and heritage situated in the National Park of Killarney. Killarney is a safe and friendly town with good holiday facilities.

Junior Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of Killarney
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 7 - 25 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Included
EGA International offers you a complete immersion English program living full board in a select private family home. We carefully match individual preferences and hobbies between the incoming student and the local host family. This is a fundamental component of a total immersion Homestay Course - as a clean, comfortable and happy home atmosphere is vital for learning and advancement. This course is only suitable for students.
All our families participate in the learning and welfare of our students and have all the information needed before their students arrrive with a 24/7 support from the director during the students stay. The town is rich in culture and heritage situated in the National Park of Killarney. Killarney is a safe and friendly town with good holiday facilities.

With carefully selected hospitable and experienced host families.

Full board: breakfast, packed lunch, dinner and snack before bedtime.
ALWAYS individual room
ALWAYS with an Irish `brother´ or `sister´ of the similar age and with the same hobbies as our student.
Only one student of any nationality is placed in a family unless an alternative arrangement is requested.
Families interact with the students and guarantee improvement in English.

Once classes and activities are finished, the students are taken back home to their families by private transport organised by EGA. Living with the family is the best option for practising English and learning about local culture and traditions. The family homes are spread over a wide area making it almost impossible to meet students of the same nationality.

Our families are responsible for the entertainment of the student and weekend planning. Our students are always placed in the same house with an Irish brother / sister of the similar age and with the same hobbies. The families will have constant interaction with the student and they will always be treated as a member of the family.
visa

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 Killarney based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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