Language Schools Ireland

DESCRIPTION :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Our English school in Galway is easily accessible and conveniently located, only 15 minutes walk from the city centre. The building sn situated in the Salthill neighbourhood. The area is well deserved by the bus network.
Date of creation: 1989
Facilities: Comfortably furnished and well lit studio classrooms, a comprehensive student resource centre comprising a purpose built library with an extensive selection of books, reference materials and magazines; Internet and email facilities; Self Access Library; Computer Room with language learning software, lounge with coffee and meals…
Student’s nationality: 25 different countries

HIGHTLIGHTS
Learn English in Galway! The English school is located 10 minutes walk from Galway city centre overlooking the Atlantic west coast of Ireland.  The language school has managed to build a reputation for providing quality English language programmes to students from all over the world. Several and modern facilities are offered to the students!

COURSE
Type of course:
- General English
- Academic term/semester or year (pre-intermediate to advanced): for students wishing to study English during several months; preparation to Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS exams.
Exam preparation: Cambridge exam; TOIC, IELST, BEC.
Course content: oral and written expression, grammar and vocabulary, oral and written comprehension, pronunciation.
Number of courses/week:
- General English: 20 courses (from Monday to Friday; 9am-12.30 pm) or 30 courses (from Monday to Friday).
- Academic term/semester or year in Galway: 20 courses (from Monday to Friday; 9am-12.30 pm) or 30 courses (from Monday to Friday).
Course duration: 45 minutes
Test on arrival: yes
Course material: not included (€50).
Number of students/class: Classes of 12 students maximum from different nationalities (13 in summer).
Certificate delivered (end of classes).

ACADEMIC STAFF
The language school only recruits fully qualified English Language teachers who demonstrate that they are motivating, supportive and good communicators.
Accreditation: Irish Department of Education
Membership: IALC and MEI RELSA, RELSA, FIYTO.

LOCATION
Situated on the Atlantic West Coast, Galway city is the ideal location for students of English. It is a safe city with a population of 70.000 people and a further 20.000 students enrolled in its two universities. Galway is one of the fastest developing cities in Europe and is a thriving, vibrant city on the west coast of Ireland. It is recognized as a student-friendly city with students accounting for almost 20% of the population during the academic year. Galway is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Its numerous annual festivals and celebrations, including the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races and the Oyster Festival are famous throughout Ireland and beyond. Enjoy our English school in Galway!

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN GALWAY:

SCHOOL TYPE :

English school

ACCOMMODATION :

-Host family: single room; half board (on weekdays); full board (on weekends).
-Shared flat: single room; near the city centre and 15 minute-distance from the school with public transport. The flat is equipped with a kitchen. A €150 deposit is required and is refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been made.

ACTIVITIES :

Learn English and have fun in Galway! Our English school in Galway arranges optional sportive and cultural activities (golf, bowling, cinema, Irish poetry, horse shows…), excursions in Connemara, Burren, Aran Isles, Dublin. Galway boasts of a rich cultural heritage, offering thus a wide range of activities during your free time. Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities.

VIDEO - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN GALWAY :

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 17 +
Minimum language level: false beginner (beginners not accepted).
VISA: Visa for citizens of non-European countries.

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN GALWAY :

SAVE UP TO 135 EUROS*!

ENGLISH SCHOOL IN GALWAY
GENERAL ENGLISH

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation (see options)
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Course books (50 EUR)
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (35 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

ACCESS/ TRANSPORTATION
-Regular airlines to Dublin airport
-Low-cost airlines: Easy Jet, Ryanair, Brussel Airlines, Clickair, Flybe, Germanwings, Wizz Air, Air Berlin, Transavia, Monarch, Sky Europe, Aer Lingus …
Nearest airport: Galway Airport, for further information, please see the following link:  http://www.galwayairport.com.
Ferries: Difficult access but regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK.

Transfer possibilities: Reception at the airport and assistance until the place of living and/or walk-home programme at the end of the stay.
Cost for each way:
- from Galway airport: 35 EUR
- from Shannon or Knock airports: 150 EUR

LIVING COST
Living cost is usually high in Ireland.
Big Mac Price Index: UK= $ 4.06; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Pint of Guinness- €3.80
Groceries for 1 week for 1 person- approx. €30