Irish College of English

2015Award Winning School Celebrating over 20 years of Quality Education

Located in picturesque Malahide on Dublin’s Coastline

• 25 Minutes from Dublin City Airport• 10 Minutes from Dublin Airport• Safe, Affluent, Ideal Dublin Location

About UsThe Irish College of English was established in 1992and has an excellent reputation as a quality educationprovider. We have two Dublin branches, one inMalahide and one in Swords. Our Teaching Staff areexperienced professionals. They all hold a minimum ofa bachelors degree and a recognised TEFL qualification.Our premises are modern and we constantly strive toimprove our client experience. In addition The IrishCollege of English is recognised by the Department ofEducation and Science for the teaching of English as aForeign Language.Our School is managed and owned by Deirdre Rochfordand Susan McElhinney whose approach is innovativeand quality orientated. Deirdre & Susan are alwaysavailable and liaise closely with individual students andgroups, guaranteeing a friendly professional and efficient service where any needs or concerns can beaddressed quickly and effectively. This hands onapproach is a key factor to our continued success. Our Ideal Location: Malahide, DublinWe are situated in the centre of Malahide, located on abeautiful part of Dublin's coastline, just 20 minutesfrom Dublin City Centre and 10 minutes from DublinAirport. Malahide is a charming seaside town and is oneof Ireland’s most affluent towns. It has won the prestigious Irish Tidy Towns award several times andits slogan is 'Malahide Has It'. Its most famous features,as pictured on this page, are the marina and kilometresof sandy beaches, the historical Malahide Castle andthe picturesque village centre. The locals are friendlyand there is plenty to do from local sightseeing toenjoying a walk along the beach or relaxing in one of the town's many cafes or Irish pubs with friends.Malahide is an ideal destination and we offer excellenthost family , guest house and hotel accommodation allwithin walking distance of our school.

Easy Access to Dublin City Centre (20 minutes)The Irish College of English is conveniently locatedright in the heart of Malahide town centre next to allshops, cafes and amenities. Accessing Dublin CityCentre is easy, we are just a few minutes walk to thelocal commuter train which delivers you to the heart ofDublin City Centre within 20 minutes. This easy accessmeans that students and groups can visit all Dublin’sattractions with our afternoon tours and return in theevening to lovely, safe Malahide, away from the hustleand bustle of the city.Our Local Attractions:Malahide Marina is one of the largest in Dublin and is apostcard perfect image with yachts moored against the horizon.Malahide Beach is a golden sandy beach which runsalong the coast towards the next town ofPortmarnock. Along this part of the coastline, the natural scenery is beautiful and it is ideal for walkingand relaxing with sea views.Malahide Castle & Park is another famous touristattraction, with the castle set in the centre of a hugegreen parkland and wooded areas thriving with birdsand wildlife. The park also has tennis courts, footballfields, a golf course and a children's playground. This is an ideal place to relax and enjoy time with fellow students.Sports, Leisure & EntertainmentMalahide town itself has numerous restaurants, barsand other entertainment facilities. In the area of leisure,it has two world class golf courses, plus a local TennisClub, Rugby Club, Sailing Club, Football Club, CricketClub and more.

Exceptional Service, Feedback, Host Families and Locations

Host family accommodation is arranged for studentswho wish to live with an Irish Family for a truly linguistic stay in Ireland.Irish people have a tradition of hospitality andwarmth. This tradition is renowned all over the worldand has been a major factor in attracting thousandsof students to study English in Ireland.Quality accommodationQuality accommodation is a key focus at the IrishCollege of English. Our locations are excellent andMalahide is one of Dublin’s most prestigious areasto live in. We only use host family accommodationwithin walking distance of our schools, and as weoperate all year round, we build strong relationshipswith the community and with all our host families.

We have a full time member of staff dedicated to visiting and ensuring the quality of our home stays.Student Welfare is our main concern and we chooseour families very carefully to ensure maximum comfort. In addition we have a Home Stay Charter inplace which clearly sets out standards and our policies concerning all home stays. Students may beplaced with other International Students thus developing new friendships with young people fromall over the world. We can guarantee students anexcellent host family stay and our student feedbackattests to this.Full board is providedFull board is provided with breakfast, packed lunchand an eve ning meal with emphasis on a nutritiousdiet. Students become members of the family for theduration of their stay and fit into normal family life,which means socialising and eating with the family. An example of a junior student’s typical day● Students are woken by their host mum, have a shower

and eat breakfast.● Students are given a packed lunch for the day. ● Students walk to school and return home at about 6 pm

after their tuition and activity programme.● On returning home, students have dinner with their host

family and chat about what happened that day.● Students may spend the evening relaxing and chatting

with the family or meet up with friends in the locality.● A strict curfew of 10pm applies when all students must

be home.● Students and families have 24 hour access to an

emergency phone number and a member of our team isalways on duty to help.

Friendly and welcoming IrishHost Families with Comfortablero oms within walking distanceof our English Scho ols.

Quality Tuition

At the Irish College of English, we offer adult & junior English courses all year round in our Malahideand Swords Language Schools in Dublin. Our EnglishLanguage Colleges are recognised by theDepartment of Education and Science for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.Progression is our focus and we aim to develop anatural interest and love of the language in all learners. As part of our academic policy students areevaluated on registration and placed into the correctlevel. On completion of their course, studentsreceive a progress report from their teacher and acertificate of attainment.

Syllabus & Levels

We tailor our classes and academic programmes forjuniors and adults, ensuring that courses are agespecific. Lessons are planned to ensure studentspractise all elements of the language - Speaking,Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Listening with afocus on real life resources to encourage fluency incommunication. Various modules include GeneralEnglish, Irish Culture, Real Materials and Projectwork. Students complete a weekly project and testswhich are graded by their teacher.

We offer a wide range of levels from elementary toproficiency, therefore challenging all level of learner.Students complete a level test on their first day andare assigned to a class appropriate to their level ofEnglish. Class groups are limited to 15 students soeach student receives individual attention from theirteacher. Our teachers' approach is communicativeand focuses on progression through natural immersion in the language.

Progression

We are dedicated to our students’ advancement inEnglish while at ICE and our syllabus and reports arefocused on progression. On completion of thecourse, teachers will prepare a progression reportfor each student detailing general progress, test andproject results and areas for future attention. Inaddition all students are awarded a Certificate ofAttainment.

Quality Tuition & Host Family Accomodation

English & Golf Programmes for Adults

‘Play & Speak’ Golf Sample Programme

The Irish College of English has been running adultProgrammes for over 15 years and has an international reputation for quality service. We have had the pleasure of teaching some leading sporting figures including international football stars from Italy & France. We run ourEnglish and Golf Programme from our Malahide Branch.This programme is ideal for students wishing to combine alove of golf with an intensive Language Stay.PGA Standard Golf CoursesIn Malahide we are surrounded by some of Ireland’s mostfamous Golf Courses and offer a wide choice of options forgolfers of all handicaps and interests. In our standard programme as outlined below, golfers have the opportunity to play Portmarnock Links Course, MalahideGolf Club and Deer Park Golf Club. These courses andtraining facilities are only a 10 minute journey from ourcentre. Students play rounds of golf with our golfing team- this is an ideal opportunity for students to converse‘speak’ in a natural environment. Other options are available as outlined below.TuitionWe offer 1 to 1 customised tuition. Students are given aneeds analysis and level test on arrival and teachers thenmake an individual study plan for the duration of the student’s stay. On completion of their course students are given a Certificate of Attainment. Out TeachingMethodology is communicative. Students are encouragedto improve their fluency and work on all aspects of theLanguage. Our focus is on student progression and teachers encourage students to immerse themselves in the language. Quality AccommodationWe offer quality accommodation options from executivehost family accommodation to the 4 Star Grand Hotel,Malahide.

LocationMalahide is just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 25minutes from Dublin City Centre. We are located onDublin’s Coastline, and have a beautiful Marina and beach.Malahide is one of Ireland’s most affluent towns and hasnumerous pubs & restaurants for you to enjoy in theevenings.

English Lessons: Qualified instruction with ACELsapproved teachers all holding a bachelors degree and a high-er qualification in TEFL. All lessons are 1 to 1 with individually designed lesson plans.

Golf Rounds: Participants are divided into groups of a maximum of 3 players and have their own ICE staff memberto accompany them around the golf courses for Speak & Play.

Levels: All Handicap Golfers can be catered for.

Equipment: Golfers should bring their own clubs, sportsclothing including water proof outerwear. Golf equipmentand buggies can be hired at an extra cost.

Insurance: All Golfers must have full personal insuranceand check with your provider that golf is covered.

Sample Courses•The Links Portmarnock (Championship links course

designed by Bernhard Langer)•Malahide Golf Club (27 hole parkland golf course Est.

1892)•Deer Park Golf Club (Ireland’s largest golf complex with

spectacular views)

Sample WeekMon, Tues, Wed, Fri: Full Round of Golf with Irish Golfer 9.00am – 2.00pmEnglish One to One Tuition 4.00pm – 6.30pm

Thurs & SatFree Time for Sightseeing in Dublin

Adult General English Classes English CoursesThe focus of these courses is on communication throughspoken and written English. Our highly qualified teachersset students clear learning objectives and use the besttechniques to improve students skills in speaking, writing,listening and reading. Students wishing to sit CambridgeExams can also be catered for with specific exam preparation. The courses also include an Irish Culturecomponent, which covers Irish language, traditionalmusic, history and culture. All students are awarded aCertificate of Attainment, stating their level of Englishupon finishing their course.Adult Accommodation OptionStudents are placed in the local area within easy reach ofthe school. Full board is provided with an Irish HostFamily. Breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening meal areprovided with emphasis on a balanced nutritious diet.Student welfare is our main concern and we choose ourfamilies carefully to ensure maximum comfort. In addition,we have a Home Stay Charter in place which clearly sets our standards and our policies concerning allhome stays. Students may be placed with otherInternational students thus developing new friendshipswith people from all over the world.ActivitiesIn addition to offering tuition, we encourage students tosocialise together and to visit places of cultural interest.We organise social nights and also school tours.Students Requiring a Study VisaTo apply for your visa, we will issue you a letter of acceptance confirming that you have been accepted on afull time (15 hours plus) course. Students attending a 1year Course attend classes for 25 weeks and must sit arecognised exam such as IELTS or TIE during their course.

Adult English Language Programmes MalahideThe Irish College of English is an established English Language School, with branches in Malahide &Swords, Dublin, Ireland. We offer students the opportunityto improve their English through a variety of GeneralEnglish and Business Courses in a friendly environment.We cater for all ages and levels and offer a range of classes and programmes. We also arrange host familyaccommodation in Malahide & Swords, so students haveeasy access to the school. We pride ourselves on being a friendly school where individual needs can be met and everyone feels welcome.Our excellent student feedback attests to this.Recognised by the Department of Education as a yearround school for the teaching of English as a ForeignLanguage, we have built our reputation on excellenttuition, our unequalled friendliness and an awareness ofour students’ needs. Our teachers are highly qualified anddedicated to ensure tuition of the highest quality. Our students’ record of excellence in the Cambridge Exams isa testament to our teaching standards. Our modern facilities include free internet access, Wi-Fi access, a student study area and library. We also have a commonarea where students can relax, meet other students andenjoy the social aspect of the school.Malahide, Branch Dublin GE15: Mon- Fri 9.00am - 12.15pm**Timetable changes to 1.00pm - 4.15pm from June -Sept 2015Our Malahide branch is ideally located in Malahide, abeautiful coastal town in North County Dublin. It is withineasy reach of the airport and has excellent transport linksto Dublin city centre. It is one of Ireland most picturesqueand affluent towns and has won several Irish Tidy Town awards. It has a village atmosphere with numerousrestaurants, bars and other amenities and its residents arewelcoming and friendly. Malahide Castle, the marina andthe beach are all tourist attractions. All our host familiesare carefully chosen and located within easy reach of theschool, most within walking distance.

Malahide Branch: Classic ProgrammeAcademic & Cultural Programme Dates: 15th June – 29th August, Ages 11-17

Swords Branch: Intensive ProgrammeAcademic & Cultural Programme Dates: 29th June – 1st August, Ages 11-17

Social, Cultural & Sporting Activities Our Junior Summer Camp offers the ideal balance ofstudy and leisure. Our activity programme includes awide range of cultural tours and excursions as wellas Ceilis (Irish dancing)/Discos. We also arrangesporting activities, including; football, tennis, pitchand putt, basketball,bowling, cinema, quasar.Student Care and WelfareAt the Irish College of English our first priority isstudent safety and well being. This is demonstratedin our professional approach where students arealways put first and our staff are friendly and caringand are specially trained to supervise children.The Company Directors and all managerial staff live

and work in Malahide so we are at hand quickly in any situation. In addition we have an emergencyphone which all students have access to 24 hours a day, so we are always contactable and available to help.InsuranceWe advise all students to take out medical insuranceprior to departure. All students travelling from EUcountries should bring a European Health InsuranceCard with them. Students are not insured by theschool or by the host family, against illness, theft orloss of personal effects. The school cannot accept responsibility in the event of any such occurrences.We recommend personal insurance cover.

Location – Malahide, Dublin. Voted one of Ireland’s mostbeautiful towns, Malahide is an affluent area with a very highstandard of living. It is located on the Dublin Coast line andhas many famous tourist attractions - Malahide Castle &Park, Malahide Village, Malahide Marina & Coast. As a small,safe suburb of Dublin it is an ideal location for juniors. It alsohas Excellent Transport Links to Dublin City Centre (20 minutes by train), 10 minutes to Dublin Airport.

Weekly Programme

■­­­English Languages Classes 15 Hours per week■­­­5 Half Day Activities including Dublin City Centre Trips■­­­4 Free Optional Evening Activities■­­­1 Full Day Excursion outside of Dublin

Location - Swords, Dublin. Swords is a lively suburb of Dublin(neighbouring Malahide), just 10 minutes from DublinAirport, and 40 minutes from Dublin City Centre. The townorigins date back over 1500 years and the castle is the centre point of the town. Today, it is Dublin’s fastest growingsuburb, with a large new shopping centre, numerous restaurants & cafes, a state of the art cinema, a leisure centre and many other amenities.

Weekly Programme

■­­­English Languages Classes 20 Hours per week■­­­5 Half Day Activities including Dublin City Centre Trips■­­­1 Evening Disco■­­­1 Full Day Excursion outside of Dublin

The Irish College of English International JuniorSummer Camp takes place every summer from June toAugust. The camp attracts students from all over theworld and it is a great opportunity for students toimprove their English and grow to love the languageby living it. Students stay with host families withineasy reach of the school and attend classes in themornings and participate in afternoon activities.With branches in the centre of Malahide & Swords,Dublin, we offer students an exceptional experience.They can generally walk to school from their hostfamily’s homes and live in the safe environment offriendly towns like Malahide and Swords. The Youth Programme has been carefully designedto ensure students benefit in full from the enrichingprogramme. The students will acquire a natural

International Junior Summer Camp 2015■­­­ Assessment On Arrival, Registration & Administration

■­­­ 15 / 20 Hours Tuition Per Week (Max. of 15 students per class)

■­­­ Irish Leader To Accompany Groups On All Activities

■­­­ Quality Host Family Accommodation Within Walking Distance

■­­­ All Course Materials Including Student own Textbook

■­­­ Student Exit Report & Graded Certificate Of Attainment

■­­­ 5 Half Day Excursions, 1 Free Day Excursion Outside Dublin

■­­­ Unlimited Bus/Rail Pass And All Entrance Fees Included

■­­­ Optional 4 Evening Free Activities Including Disco, Zumba

■­­­ No Hidden Costs

All inclusive programme including:interest in improving their English in a lively and funenvironment. Our student feedback is excellent andwe continue to strive to make our summers thehighlight of the year.Programme DurationThis Junior Summer Camp is designed to offer thestudent a good balance of tuition, culture andleisure. While courses are based on 4 week programmes, stays of 2 & 3 weeks are offered. TheIrish College of English offers flexible start dates sostudents can start whenever it is convenient.ClassesStudents are given a placement test on arrival andour academic staff will carefully place students in aclass appropriate to their level of English. All ourclasses have a maximum of 15 students per class, sostudents have an excellent opportunity to speak andto receive individual attention from their teacher.Our highly qualified teachers are specially chosen fortheir ability to relate to young people and allprogress is carefully monitored. On finishing theircourse, students are given a Student Exit Reportdetailing their academic progress and are alsoawarded a Certificate of Attainment stating theirlevel of English.AccommodationStudents are placed in the local area within easyreach of the school. Full board is provided with anIrish Host Family. Breakfast, a packed lunch and anevening meal are provided. Student welfare is ourmain concern and we choose our families carefully toensure maximum comfort. In addition, we have aHome Stay Charter in place which clearly sets our standards and our policies concerning all home stays.

Intensive Junior Sample Programme - Swords BranchSunday Free Day with Family

Monday English Language Class 9.00am – 1.15pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 2.00pm - 5.00pm• Guided Tour of Dublin• Guinness Tour• Croke Park and The GAA Museum• Trinity College Library and The Book of Kells• Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Tour

Tuesday English Language Class 9.00am – 1.15pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 2.00pm - 5.00pm

•Natural History Museum

•National Museum of Decorative Arts & History

•National Museum of History and Archaeology

•The National Gallery of Ireland

Wednesday English Language Class 9.00am – 1.15pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 2.00pm - 5.00pm

•Sports - Football, Volleyball, Rounders

•GAA Skills Session (Irish Football & Hurling)

•Bowling

Thursday English Language Class 9.00am – 1.15pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 2.00pm - 5.00pm

•Howth Cliff Walk

•Swords Treasure Hunt

•Shopping in Dublin City

Optional Evening Activity – Disco / Irish Dancing

Friday English Language Class 9.00am – 1.15pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 2.00pm - 5.00pm

•Malahide Castle Tour

•Kilmainham Gaol

•St. Michans Church

•Newbridge Farm

Saturday Full Day Excursion OptionsGlendalough, Kilkenny, Dublin Zoo, Belfast City

Classic Junior Sample Programme - Malahide Branch

Sample International Junior Summer Camp ProgrammesSunday Free Day with Family

Monday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm

•Guided Tour of Dublin

•Guinness Tour

•Croke Park and The GAA Museum

•Trinity College Library and The Book of Kells

•Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Tour

Optional Evening Activity – Games / Karaoke 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Tuesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm

•Natural History Museum

•National Museum of Decorative Arts & History

•National Museum of History and Archaeology

•The National Gallery of Ireland

Optional Evening Activity – Disco / Irish Dancing 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Wednesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm

•Sports - Football, Volleyball, Rounders

•GAA Skills Session (Irish Football & Hurling)

•Bowling

Optional Evening Activity – Movie Night 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm

•Howth Cliff Walk

•Malahide Treasure Hunt

•Shopping in Dublin City

Optional Evening Activity – Disco / Irish Dancing 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Friday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm

•Malahide Castle Tour

•Kilmainham Gaol

•St. Michans Church

•Newbridge Farm

Saturday Full Day Excursion OptionsGlendalough, Kilkenny, Dublin Zoo, Belfast City

English & Horse Riding, 29th June–1st Aug In addition to English language tuition & horse riding, we offerstudents a range of cultural and recreational activities. Theseinclude trips to Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College,Kilmainham Gaol etc. We cater for all abilities of riders andthere is 1 hour of riding under instruction each afternoon and2 hours of horse and stable management. Horse riding takesplace in Swords at Kilronan riding Stables, which is a largemodern facility see www.kilronanequestriancentre.ie.Participants are divided into groups of 8 and have their owninstructor. Qualified instruction and suitable horses andponies for all standards and ages are provided. Riders areencouraged to extend their equine knowledge to include allaspects of horse care and handling.Sample ProgrammeMonday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities● Guinness Tour● The GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium● Trinity College Library (Book of Kells)● Dublin City Centre Tour● Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia

Tuesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmHorse Riding Programme 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmHorse Riding Programme 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Thursday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmHorse Riding Programme 1.00pm – 4.00pmStudent Disco

Friday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmHorse Riding Programme 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Saturday Full Day Excursion OptionsGlendalough Lakes, Kilkenny City,Dublin Zoo, Belfast.

Swords Sports OptionsMalahide Sports OptionsEnglish & Golf, 3rd-29th Aug

We run our English and Golf Programme from our MalahideBranch. Malahide is surrounded by golf courses and is home tosome of Ireland's best known clubs, making it an ideal place toimprove or learn golf. We use Portmarnock Links Course as pictured, Malahide Golf Course, Deer Park, Malahide Castle Parthree 9 hole golf course, and the Kinsealy Grange Driving Rangefor golf instruction with qualified PGA professional instructors.Students are divided into groups and therefore receive individual instruction. These courses and training facilities are only a 10minute journey from our centre. In addition to English languagetuition, we offer students a range of cultural and recreationalactivities. These include trips to Guinness Storehouse, TrinityCollege, Kilmainham Gaol etc.Sample ProgrammeMonday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Golf Instruction 1.00pm – 4.00pmTuesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Golf Instruction 1.00pm – 4.00pmWednesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Play a Golf Course as above 1.00pm – 5.00pmThursday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Golf Instruction 1.00pm – 4.00pmStudent Disco

Friday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmPossible Afternoon Activities● Guinness Tour● The GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium● Trinity College Library (Book of Kells)● Dublin City Centre Tour● Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia

Saturday Full Day Excursion OptionsGlendalough Lakes, Kilkenny City, Dublin Zoo, Belfast.

Also includes 4 optional free evening activities

The Irish College of English has been runningYouth Programmes for over 15 years and hasan international reputation for quality programmes. In addition to our Classic andIntensive English & Cultural Programmes, werun full immersion English & Sport’s Campsfrom both our centres.These programmes combine EnglishLanguage tuition in the mornings and sporting activities with local clubs in the afternoon. In addition, students have two cultural trips per week. This programme is theideal way for students to fully immerse themselves in the language by interacting withIrish teenagers and meeting new friends whileimproving their sports’ skill.Our Malahide Centre offers English & Golf andEnglish & Sailing and our Swords Centre offersEnglish & Horse Riding. All the students takepart in the Classic Junior Summer Camp in themornings for English tuition and then divideinto groups for the afternoon activity depending on their option. Students stay withcarefully selected families within walking distance or a short bus journey (10mins) fromthe school. We receive excellent feedback onour host families and pride ourselves onoffering a quality service.Courses are run for individuals over the specific weeks in the summer but groups ofstudents are welcome all year round.

Malahide Sports OptionsEnglish & Sailing, 3rd-29th Aug

Students take part in the Classic Junior Summer School tuitionprogramme and then in the afternoons attend the sailing programme with Irish teenagers. Malahide, on the coast ofDublin, is an ideal base for students to learn about water sports.Malahide Yacht Club is just a 15 minute walk from our centre. Theestuary itself is a perfect place to learn any of these activities asit’s quite sheltered and the water is not excessively deep – mostadults and teenagers are never out of their dept. Each afternoonwill include 3 hours of sailing using double handed topaz (2 person boats) and 420’s and Omega’s (larger and faster boats).All levels can be catered for from total beginner to advanced and all instructors are Qualified ISA (Irish Sailing Association)instructors. In addition to English language tuition and sailing,students will take part in Fridayand Saturday cultural tours.Sample ProgrammeMonday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Sailing 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tuesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Sailing 1.00pm – 4.00pmWednesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Sailing 1.00pm – 4.00pmThursday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Sailing 1.00pm – 4.00pmBarbeque & Student Disco

Friday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmPossible Afternoon Activities● Guinness Tour● The GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium● Trinity College Library (Book of Kells)● Dublin City Centre Tour● Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia

Saturday Full Day Excursion Options Glendalough Lakes, Kilkenny City, Dublin Zoo, Belfast.

Also includes 4 optional free evening activities

English & Sports Camps Summer 2015

ActivitiesIn addition to offering tuition, we can arrange visits toplaces of cultural interest including local attractionssuch as Malahide Castle, Howth Head and Dublin CityCentre attractions. We also organize excursions outsideof Dublin, and facilitate Irish social nights etc. We canarrange sporting activities, including football, tennis,golf, etc.Student Welfare & SafetyStudent welfare is our main concern and every effort ismade to ensure an enjoyable and safe stay for everyone. Malahide is a small, affluent and friendlyarea. The Irish College of English also offers a 24 houremergency phone service.InsuranceWe advise all students to take out medical insuranceprior to departure. All students travelling from EUSample Group Programmes General English ProgrammeThis programme caters for students by aiming the course attheir current English Language Level with an emphasis on usingthe language.Over 50's Cultural Programme for Mature Students.This Programme is aimed at older students wishing to improvetheir English, see Ireland and learn about the culture.Irish Literature/History/Cultural ProgrammeThis programme is an intensive cultural programme.Aimed at high level students of English who are motivated tostudy English/Irish Literature etc., also it relates to what students are studying/planning to study in their own school.Preparation for Business English Exams (BEC) This Intensive programme prepares students for the CambridgeBusiness English CertificateEFL programme for non-native English Language TeachersThis programme is designed to help non-native teachers to up-date their language and teaching skills.Conversation/Speaking only ProgrammesThis programme is aimed at students, who have good writing,reading and grammar ability but have had little opportunity toperfect their fluency in English.

Sample Programme

Countries should bring a Students European HealthInsurance Card with them. Students are not insured by the school or by the host family, against illness,theft or loss of personal effects. The school cannotaccept responsibility in the event of any such occurrences. We recommend personal insurance cover.

On Arrival Welcome meeting at Dublin Airport by our school staff. On arrival at school, students receive a ‘Welcome Pack’ with maps of Dublin & Malahide , train/bus timetable and other useful information. Students also receive a free bus/rail pass for the duration of their stay.

Sunday Free Day with FamilyMonday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm

Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm• Guided Tour of Dublin• Guinness Tour• Dublinia Viking World & Christchurch Cathedral • Croke Park and The GAA Museum• Trinity College Library and The Book of Kells• Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship Tour

Tuesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmPossible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm• National Museum of Decorative Arts & History • Natural History Museum• National Museum of History and Archaeology • The National Gallery of Ireland

Wednesday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmPossible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm• GAA (Irish Sports) Skills Session• Sports - Pitch & Putt Golf, Tennis, Football• Bowling • Quasar • Cinema

Thursday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pm Possible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm• Treasure Hunt • Howth Village & Cliff Walk • Shopping

Friday English Language Class 8.45am – 12.00pmPossible Afternoon Activities 12.30pm - 5.00pm• Malahide Castle Tour • Kilmainham Gaol• St. Michans Church • Newbridge Farm

Saturday Full Day Excursion OptionsGlendalough, Kilkenny, Dublin Zoo, Belfast City

The Irish College of English specialises in mini stayprogrammes for juniors and adults. We run and develop English programmes to suit different types ofEnglish learners and budgets. Both our branches arelocated in Dublin, within 10 minutes of DublinInternational Airport and therefore we offer an idealchoice for short stays.As a long established school with highly qualified staff,we have the expertise and skills to design a variety ofprogrammes. We encourage adult, junior and schoolgroups to come to Ireland in the low season (Sept-June)and can offer very competitive rates. We already have a number of state schools, privateschools, third level colleges and language Institutesabroad that send groups to The Irish College of Englishon a continuous basis and our student/leader feedbackis excellent. Both schools offer great locations, in the ideal settingsof Malahide and Swords, we offer groups an exceptional experience, where they can generally walkto school from their host families and live in the safeenvironment of friendly beautiful towns.Academic Programme Options•Specialist academic programme designed• 15 + hours tuition per week• Max. 15 students per class• Certificate of Attainment and individual student

feedback on completion of courseHigh Standard Host Family Accommodation(Within walking distance of our centres)• Full Board Accommodation with a carefully

selected Irish Family• Families are located in the local area, most are

within walking distance of the school• Students can stay one per family or in pairs

depending on preference

Mini Stay ProgrammesSchool Groups and Mini Stay English Programmes

Cultural / Social Activity • All inclusive programme with afternoon & evening

activities• Limited programme can be designed to meet

group cost requirements• Our staff are always available to give advice on

free activity options• Student Bus / Rail Pass can be includedGroup Benefits• Return Airport Transfers• Free Leaders accommodation with every 15 studentsClassesStudents are taught in closed groups or in our international classes. Students are given a placementtest on arrival and are placed into a class appropriateto their level of English. All our classes have a maximum of 15 students per class, so students havean excellent opportunity to speak and to receive individual attention from their teachers. Our highlyqualified teachers are specially chosen for their abilityto relate to the age / interests of the group. On finishing their course, students are awarded aCertificate of Attainment stating their level of English.AccommodationStudents are placed in the local area within easy reachof the school. Full board is provided with an Irish HostFamily. Breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening mealare provided with emphasis on a balanced nutritiousdiet. Student welfare is our main concern and wechoose our families carefully to ensure maximumcomfort.In addition, we have a Home Stay Charter in placewhich clearly sets our standards and our policies concerning all home stays. Students may be placedwith other international students thus developing newfriendships with people from all over the world.

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school are extremely friendly

and efficient. The interaction with the host

families is vital for strengthening their

English and immersion in Irish culture.

Jane from Italy, 2012

I could not have asked for anything better. I

love my host family, they talk with me

all the time, they give me what I need and

they are very friendly. The house is always

clean and the food is so good. I’ve enjoyed all

mnrico, from Italy 2012

It was unforgettable summer for me and my s

tudents. We spent wonderful time, made

a lot of new friends from all over the world.

We’ve discovered Ireland for ourselves. We

enjoyed the nature and the Irish weather. T

hanks a million for all staff of ICE, hope to

meet again.

Elena from Russia, 2012

The ICE staff treats you like a family, they a

re always more than willing to help and yet

you

would always get a smile with your problem

solved. The place is of astonishing beauty but

if it

wasn’t for the people living and working here

it wouldn’t be the same. Thank you so much

for

an incredible Irish experience.

Ada from Croatia, 2012

I love this family. They are very, very, very fr

iendly, nicely good people. My bedroom is

very big. I don’t want to return home, becau

se I prefer to stay here with my Irish fam-

ily. I love my host mum’s dinner. I want to rep

eat the next year with this family

because they are the best. I want to say thank

s for all they did for me.

Nerea from Spain 2012

My family was the best family ever! They all

were very friendly, kinds, helpful and so

funny. I spent a

Feedback from our Past Clients

My teacher is a perfect teacher. They were the

most interesting classes which I’ve ever had.

I had a lot of

experience of talking with people from differen

t countries and I improved my English gramm

ar with her

help. My host family are a very lovely friendly

couple. I already love them like my parents. T

hey are very

polite to me. I really like to spend them with t

hem. I hope to come back next year. I was in A

merica and

England and also lived in host families but m

y Irish family are the Best !!!

Igor from Ruissa, 2014

ICE is one of the best schools I’ve ever been to.

Friendly atmosphere, well trained staff and ab

solute devotion

made us enjoy every minute of our stay.

Rimma, Group Leader, 2014

I came here for three weeks and that was the

best experience of my life. The school was the i

deal place of

learning and researching. And Malahide is sa

fe and I think that’s the most important thing

to mention

about. I and many others are grateful for your

dedication for helping others to succeed with

your help.

Anna, Group Leader, 2014

In this school the student work very hard but

it is fantastic ! I met new friend coming from

all part of

the world. The teacher was very kind and tau

ght me many thing. An Experience not to be fo

rgotten !

Carlotta, Italy, 2014

I would recommend ICE in Malahide to any s

tudent of any age who would to learn English

in a cosy,

familiar and extremely professional environm

ent.

Roson from Italy, 2013

Energetic Teachers, lively atmosphere in the cl

assroom, interesting mix of methods and mate

rials.

Franz from Austria, 2013

Excellent host family accommodation, very fri

endly and really helpful. The house was really

comfortable

and the food was delicious.

Catherine from the Netherlands, 2013

After taking groups for 4 years I would highly

recommend ICE as a must – warm welcome,

safe and

beautiful environment with Dublin City at ha

nd and professional teachers and supervision a

nd caring

families = happy students.

Sandra from France, 2013

I would highly recommend ICE for many reaso

ns: excellent level of tuition, good varied after

noon

activities, both in Dublin and in lovely countr

yside and seaside places. The people running t

he school are

extremely friendly and efficient. The interacti

on with the host families is vital for strength

ening their

English and immersion in Irish culture.

Jane from Italy, 2012

The ICE staff treats you like a family, they are

always more than willing to help and yet you

would always

get a smile with your problem solved. The pla

ce is of astonishing beauty but if it wasn’t for

the people

living and working here it wouldn’t be the sam

e. Thank you so much for an incredible Irish

experience.

Ada from Croatia, 2012

I love this family. They are very, very, very frie

ndly, nicely good people. My bedroom is very bi

g. I don’t

want to return home, because I prefer to stay h

ere with my Irish family. I love my host mum

’s dinner. I

want to repeat the next year with this family

because they are the best. I want to say thank

s for all they

did for me.

Nerea from Spain 2012

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