Donegal Language School
| When: | All year round | Duration: | 2 weeks |
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| Where: | North West Ireland | Donegal Language School | Click to View |
| An Approved EcoBreak |
Click to Enquire or Tel: 00353 71 98 41977 / 00353 87 6 |
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English Language Courses, Donegal
"An enjoyable and rewarding experience involving an appreciation of Irish culture and life"
Improve your English language skills whilst enjoying a range of activities in beautiful Bundoran, in the North West of Ireland. Not only will you gain a unique insight into Irish culture but you will also participate in a range of activities including outdoor pursuits, surfing and horse riding. These courses are suitable for 12-18 year olds of all nationalities who would like to improve their written and spoken English while enjoying their favourite outdoor sports. Courses are also available for those working in a business environment that need to achieve a high competency in the English language.
The main themes of the courses are improvement of reading, writing, spoken and listening skills and also improvement in selected outdoor pursuits, all delivered in a fun and enjoyable environment! The courses have been developed over the last 17 years with the 'English and Surfing' course added in the last 2 years due to a growing interest in this area. All English teachers are local and hold TEFL qualifications and many are full time teachers on their summer holidays. Similarly, all activity coordinators hold appropriate qualifications in their relative field of expertise. In addition to the language and activity components the courses include accommodation and weekly cultural excursions to historical sights and other local places of interest.
The junior courses are as follows:
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English and Surfing
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English and Horseriding
The adult courses are as follows:
1. English and Literature
2. English and Traditional Music
3. English and Horse Riding
4. English and Surfing
For more details please contact Gina Geagan:
gina@donegallanguageschool.com
00353 71 98 41977
00353 87 6008205
http://www.donegallanguageschool.com
Certified Ecotourism
Donegal Language School courses have been certified according to the Greenbox Ecotourism Standard which means that all the key elements of ecotourism are met as part of the experience. (More details can be found on www.greenbox.ie)
Environment
The Donegal Language School is committed to working in harmony with the environment as far as possible. In their accommodation a recycling system is in place and students are encouraged to help reduce, reuse and recycle. Much of the food waste is composted or recycled by feeding to the schools horses and other animals! Eco- friendly products are purchased wherever possible and food is bought in bulk to cut down on packaging. All activities are within the vicinity of the accommodation and each has a minimum impact on the environment and the outdoors. These include horse riding, surfing, cycling, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing and walking.
Learning
The Donegal Language School tries to promote a sustainable lifestyle through their language and activities packages and encourage students to adopt environmentally friendly principles and practices. Riding instructors ensure that riders stick to designated trails to avoid damage to flora and fauna.
Conservation
The Donegal Language Schools guides are well equipped with knowledge on local biodiversity and how to best help maintain the beautiful countryside and wildlife. Surfing instructors teach respect for the sea and its wildlife and explain the need to protect and conserve this resource. A strict 'Leave no Trace' policy is in operation for all outdoor activities.
Benefiting the local community
All teachers employed are living locally in a predominately rural area of Ireland and 90% of activity guides are local. On cultural excursions students are taken to visit local craftspersons. By choosing the Donegal Language School you are helping to sustain these local jobs and keep skilled people in the area.
Cost: €1400
Click to Enquire or
Tel: 00353 71 98 41977 / 00353 87 6
