Dunmore East English School
Circular Rd, Coxtown East, Dunmore East, Co., Waterford, Waterford, Ireland
Dunmore East English School
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.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 11 - 17 years old |
Average | 14 years old |
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
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:
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.
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.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Waterford. These homes are often between 5 - 10 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
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.
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.
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