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Slieve Aughty Centre

Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Galway H62 DX77, Ireland
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Slieve Aughty Centre offers the following course types:

starting at
£ 470

starting at
£ 1,570
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School description

English lessons are provided by Tracie Burroughs. Tracie is originally from the United States and has been learning and teaching her entire life. She has been trained by Jeremy Castle, owner and director of Shannonside Language Centre for over thirty years. Tracie has been teaching English and writing professionally for more than 25 years.

Lessons are taught in spacious classrooms with lots of natural lighting at Slieve Aughty Centre. May include walks or excursions outside the classroom.

Year opened
1987
Number of classrooms
2

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Slieve Aughty Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 18.

School holidays

SAC 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
22 Mar - 03 Nov and 20 Dec - 05 Jan
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

Slieve Aughty Centre is a family owned eco-resort with an equestrian centre, classrooms, family facilities, conference facilities, a certified organic restaurant and eco-accommodation. The centre encompasses 17 acres and is surrounded by more than 2,000 acres of state owned forestry for a nature based experience. It is a place where wildlife abounds, the night sky is stunning, the community is small and rural and one can get away from the rush and noise of the city.

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housing

Housing

SAC offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 4-person shared room - No meals - 4 students must book together

£ 279
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Galway H62 DX77, Ireland
Location: Slieve Aughty Centre
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, tV room, hardwood, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 4 students must book together
£ 279
Cosy eco-lodge with 2 bedrooms (one in the loft) and open floor plan sitting room, kitchen and wood burning stove. The eco-lodge has it's own bathroom. There is no option for a single room with this accommodation

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

£ 590
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Galway H62 DX77, Ireland
Location: Slieve Aughty Centre
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, free internet, hardwood, heating, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 590
A gorgeous eco-lodge with on elarge bedroom, open floor plan kitchen and sitting room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove, large timber deck with garden views and bathroom with shower.
hotel

4-star hotel - 4-person shared room - Breakfast - 4 students must book together

£ 399
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Galway H62 DX77, Ireland
Location: Slieve Aughty Centre
Housing type: 4-star hotel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, hardwood, heating, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 4 students must book together
£ 399
4 person ensuite room with large bath at The Three Towers Eco House and Organic Kitchen. No television or coffee/tea service in the rooms.

4-star hotel - 3-person shared room - Breakfast

£ 443
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Kylebrack West, Loughrea, Galway H62 DX77, Ireland
Location: Slieve Aughty Centre
Housing type: 4-star hotel
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, tV room, hardwood, heating, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 443
Triple ensuite room at The Three Towers Eco House and Organic Kitchen. No television or coffee/tea service in the rooms.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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 Galway 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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Kylebrack West
Loughrea
Galway H62 DX77
Ireland

School location

Slieve Aughty Centre is a family owned eco-resort with an equestrian centre, classrooms, family facilities, conference facilities, a certified organic restaurant and eco-accommodation. The centre encompasses 17 acres and is surrounded by more than 2,000 acres of state owned forestry for a nature based experience. It is a place where wildlife abounds, the night sky is stunning, the community is small and rural and one can get away from the rush and noise of the city.

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"Buongiorno, con la presente chiediamo il seguente preventivo: corso di lingua inglese con n° 6 visite culturali 15 studenti + 2 docenti paese ospitante: Irlanda (Galway) periodo : da metà giugno a metà luglio 2019 durata : 21 giorni per un totale di 60 ore di lingua inglese sistemazione in famiglia con pensione completa e a coppia In attesa di riscontro, Cordiali saluti, Raffaella /Volvendo"

raffaella leporini, student from Italy
Esther Zyderlaan, Slieve Aughty Centre school representative (Owner)

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