Atlantic Language Galway

STUDY INGALWAYIRELAND

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FAMILYPACKAGEPROGRAMME

ADULTCOURSES

04 IRELAND / GALWAY

Fairgreen House, Fairgreen RoadGalway, Irelandt: +353-(0)91 566 053 f: +353-(0)91 566 051e: [email protected]: www.atlanticlanguage.com

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CONTENTS

Some courses are subject to a sufficient number of students. This docu-ment is intended as a guide to courses. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information. Atlantic Language Galway reserves the right to make changes to any content in the document.

07 - 13 ADULT COURSES

14 - 15 FAMILY PACKAGE PROGRAMME

16 - 20 JUNIOR COURSES

21 - 23 ACCOMMODATION

25 SOCIAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

26 ATLANTIC COLLEGE

24 A STUDENT’S FIRST DAY

02 | Learn English The Irish Way

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03 LOCATION

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DISTANCES

Dublin Airport - Galway 214 km

Shannon Airport - Galway 85 km

Knock Airport - Galway 90 km

Sligo Airport - Galway 146 km

Cork Airport - Galway 205 km

FLYING TO IRELAND

Airline Website

Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com

Ryanair www.ryanair.com

bUS COMPANIES

Company Website

Citylink www.citylink.ie

Gobus www.gobus.ie

Sheltered from the great Atlantic Ocean, Galway is one of Europe’s most western cities. Its prox-

imity to Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes and the vibrant and artistic nature of the city

makes Galway the cultural heart of Ireland.

Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland. Generally, students fly into Dub-lin airport. Galway is very accessible from Dublin airport with direct buses leaving the airport every 30 minutes. It is also possible to fly into Shannon air-port, which is one hour south of Galway. From Shannon, there is a regular coach service. On arriving to Galway, students can easily make their way to their accom-modation by taxi or public bus.

Atlantic Language Galway offers a range of transfer options from a meeting and greeting service where students are met at the airport by an Atlantic representa-tive and directed to their onward trans-port, to a “door-to-door” transfer option where students are accompanied from the airport to their accommodation.

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IRELAND

JAMES JOYCE, U2 and the creators of Riverdance are just some of the artists that have taken their inspiration from these sur-roundings, entertaining people all over the world. Interna-tional education is nothing new for Ireland. Irish monasteries were recognised as important centres of education some one thousand five hundred years ago. This tradition has contin-ued through the ages, and now that it is so easy to travel to Ireland, many choose to come here, not only to learn, but also to live the wonderful range of experiences that Ireland has to offer. Ireland is an island which is both old and new. Steeped in centuries of history and cultural traditions, surrounded by a landscape characterised by rolling green countryside and rugged towering cliffs, the four million or so inhabitants have embraced both tradition and modernity. While much has changed over the past twenty years as the island has rapidly modernised, the genuine welcome and hospitality of the Irish is still a deep-seated tradition. Ireland is a place of wonder, a place to explore, discover and learn.

Ireland is home to medieval cities, spectacular

landscapes, dramatic scenery, as well as

traditional music, cosy pubs and lively cultural

festivals which make learning English in Ireland

a unique experience

www.discoverireland.ie

www.ireland.com

www.tourismireland.com

www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland

RESOURCESDISCOVER IRELAND


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GALWAY

ShELTERED from the great Atlantic Ocean by the picturesque Galway Bay, the city of Galway is one of the most western cities in Europe but its location does not mean that it is isolated. A port city, trade with countries far and wide has been a long tradition in Galway. Today, it continues this considerable history by welcoming people from many countries. It is a crossroads where different nationalities meet, a lively and bustling place which boasts an amazing cultural diversity.

Known as the cultural capital of Ireland, Galway is a small but vibrant university city with a population of 72,000. It is renowned the world over for its music, both traditional and modern, for its theatre and performing arts and, perhaps most of all, for its many festivals throughout the year.

Galway people are friendly and helpful people who are proud of their city and their region, and happy to show it to the world, as they have been doing so for many hundreds of years.

The city of Galway is a maze of small, winding streets filled with shops, traditional pubs, street performers, weekend markets and some of Ire-land’s finest restaurants. There is much to see beyond the city as Gal-way is a gateway to explore the striking scenery of the West of Ireland, from the magnificent Cliffs of Moher that face the Atlantic Ocean to the unspoilt karst Burren to the isolation of the Aran Islands off the coast, unique for their language – Irish (Gaelic) is spoken here as a mother tongue – archaeology and heritage.

Named the “Cultural Capital of Ireland”,

Galway is home to many musicians and

artists and boasts of renowned festivals

throughout the year

“My stay in Galway was

perfect. It’s a beautiful city

and I enjoyed it a lot. I met

a lot of people from many

different countries and for

me it’s great! I travelled a

lot around Ireland and it’s

beautiful! I want to come

back!”

TESTIMONIALMY EXPERIENCE

Eulalia ROCA

Tarragona SPAIN


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Located in the heart of Galway city, Atlantic Language Galway is a premium-choice English lan-

guage school. Established in 1993, the school is recognised and accredited by the Irish Govern-

ment’s Department of Education and Science

ATLANTIC LANGUAGE GALWAY, established in 1993, in the heart of Galway city, is a premium-choice English Language school. Atlantic Language Galway has established an often-remarked-on reputa-tion for its friendly and personal atmos-phere, its internationally mixed classes and its attention to high academic stand-ards of English teaching. These standards were fully recognised when Atlantic Lan-guage Galway won the Language Travel Magazine Award for “Best English Lan-guage School Europe 2009”.

The Irish tradition of giving a warm and hearty welcome is very important at Atlan-tic Language Galway. The unique culture of the West has much to offer visiting stu-dents. Its welcoming nature allows students to engage with the culture and to integrate in the Irish way of life. The most effective learning occurs when a student feels con-nected to a place and involved in its com-munity and there is no better place than Galway to make visitors feel at home.

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atlanticLOCATIONThe school is located in the heart of Galway city. After class, students can stroll through the bus-tling streets of the city and soak up the vibrant ambiance. The streets are lined with cosy cafés, bars, restaurants and street performers. The school is located opposite the bus station, pro-viding frequent services to and from Dublin and Shannon Airports. The train station located at the back of the school is also easily accessible with several trains running daily to various towns and cities in Ireland.

MODERN BUILDINGAtlantic Language Galway is located on the top floor of a distinctive twenty-first century modern glass building. Carefully designed and built as a language school, classrooms are glass-walled and filled with natural light, which flows into the cen-tral area of the school. This creates a bright, spa-cious and ideal learning environment and a place where students can spend time with their friends over coffee breaks or chat, meet up or study after classes.

NATIONALITY MIXAtlantic Language Galway is very proud of its extensive nationality mix. Each year we welcome students from across the globe to come and study English. They develop strong friendships and have the opportunity to share their many different experiences. This is especially true on occasions like International Food Day, celebrated each term, when students can sample the cuisine of other nationalities.

› Free internet access from 12:30 to 17:00,

Monday to Friday

› Free WiFi access for those students who

have their own lap tops (personal comput-

ers) from 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday

› Library open to use as a study room Mon-

day to Friday 12:30 to 17:00.

› Library service available where students

can borrow books and DVDs. The library

service requires a once-off ¤5 deposit

which will be returned when the student

is finished studying at the school. The DVD

rental service requires a once off ¤10 mem-

bers fee (¤5 once-off cost and ¤5 deposit

which you will get back when you are fin-

ished studying at the school).

› Bookshop (at reception)

› Roof-top garden

› Café is open in the mornings and at break

times. Food can be ordered in advance.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

Quality educational standards

Personal attention and one-to-one contact are hallmarks of

the work of the Academic and Administration Department

ATLANTIC LANGUAGE STAFFThe Atlantic Language Galway team fully commit themselves to their roles in the areas of teaching, registration, accommodation, administration, marketing and catering.

Our teachers are university graduates who are fully qualified to teach English as a foreign language. Many members of the teaching staff have extensive academic and general experience stretching over many years of teaching in Ireland and in other countries. The class sizes at Atlantic Language Galway are small enough that teachers get to know their students personally and take a keen interest in their learning and their individual needs.

The Student Welfare Officer is available to students daily to ensure that the school can maintain a personal contact with students and offer a point of contact for questions or for assistance. Social, cultural and other activity pro-grammes are also coordinated by the Student Welfare Officer. The school’s Accommodation Managers are also on hand to help with any questions that students may have regarding accommodation or living in Ireland.

QUALITY OF ACADEMIC STANDARDSProfessionalism, excellence and innovation have helped Atlantic Language Galway build its reputation for quality educational standards.

The Academic Department, managed by an Academic Director and Assistant Academic Director, ensures that each student is individually tested and placed in a level-appropriate class. The progress of each student is closely monitored so that students are sufficiently challenged throughout their course.

ADULT COURSES


> GENERAL ENGLISh PROGRAMMES> BUSINESS ENGLISh PROGRAMME> ExAMINATION PREPARATION PROGRAMMES> UNIvERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME> ENGLISh PROGRAMMES FOR TEAChERS

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMMESAtlantic Language Galway offers a broad range of courses that have been carefully designed

and prepared to meet the general and particular needs of the students who choose us as their

location to learn and enhance their English language skills

GE1 STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISHThe Standard General English course is structured to provide a solid grounding and improvement in the core language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course is offered in the morning class periods, is open to stu-dents from beginner to advanced levels and focuses on a communicative ap-proach to learning.

GE2 INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISHIncluding all the elements of Standard General English (GE1) above, this course complements the work of morning class-es with a focus on additional conversa-tion-based activities in an afternoon group class. Intensive General English encourages communicative interaction through pair work, role play etc.

GE1P5 STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISHPLUS 5 PRIVATE LESSONSStudents who wish to complement their Standard General English study with individual tuition find this course option of considerable benefit. Group classes in the morning are supple-mented with one hour of tailored in-tensive tuition in the afternoon. A per-sonal programme for individual tuition ia agreed upon with the tutor at the be-ginning of the coures and may be reviewed as necessary.


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GENERAL ENGLISh PROGRAMMES

CODE & TITLE DETAILS TIMETABLE/MONDAY TO FRIDAY

GE1Standard General English

20 lessons 09:00-12:30

GE2Intensive General English

30 lessons 09:00-12:30 & 13:30 -15:00

GE1 + 5pCombination Course

20 lessons (as GE1) & 5 One-to-One tuitionAvailable low season only

09:00-12:30& 5 afternoon classes

MORE› LEVELS: Beginner to Advanced

› CLASS SIZE: 14 maximun

› START DATE: Any Monday

GE1B GENERAL BUSINESS ENGLISHGeneral Business English is designed specifically for students who are interested in developing their general English language skills for business purposes. This course combines group Standard General English morning classes (GE1) with a business elective, focusing on a syllabus of business topics, such as buying, selling, ordering and marketing.

bUSINESS ENGLISH PROGRAMMEThis course is specifically designed for students who are interested in developing their general English

language skills in a business context. A well planned course schedule guarantees students to cover the

main areas for their business study


COURSE CONTENTS For example› Complaining and apologising, delivery

and after-sales problems

› Marketing a product, market research,

promotion and advertising

› Applying for jobs and seeking promo-

tion, participating in interviews

› Selling and buying products, negotiat-

ing face-to face and on the phone

“Teachers are very professional, helpful and they prepare the class in

order not only to teach but to make people

motivated”

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BUSINESS ENGLISh PROGRAMME


GE1BGeneral Business English

30 lessons(20 General English & 10 Business English)

09:00-12:30 & 13:30 -15:00

• StartDate-AnyMonday•Levelrequirement:MinimumstrongIntermediate

STANDARD CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSESare specifically focused on preparing candidates to successfully com-plete the examinations which take place three times each year. Students can chose courses commencing either 10 weeks (for the March session) or 13 weeks (for the June and December sessions) before the scheduled examination dates.

INTENSIVE CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES are specifically focused on preparing candidates to successfully com-plete the examinations which take place two times each year. Intensive courses take place in morning and afternoon classes, and commence four weeks before the scheduled examination dates.

ExAMINATIONPREPARATION PROGRAMMES


For students interested in taking Cambridge English examinations, Atlantic Language Galway offers

both Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examination preparation.

Atlantic Language Galway is a fully equipped Cambridge Exam Centre allowing students to sit the

FCE and the CAE examinations on site.

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ExAMINATION PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

CAmBRIDGE ExAmINATION PREPARATION STANDARD COuRSES FOR FCE/CAE ExAmS


CEP10F/ CEP10A For FCE /CAE

20 lessons per weekJan - mar (10 weeks)

09:00-12:30CEP13F/ CEP13AFor FCE /CAE

20 lessons per weekmar - Jun (13 weeks) / Sep - Dec (13 weeks)

FCE Level requirement: Minimum Strong Intermediate / CAE Level requirement: Minimum Upper Intermediate *Extraweekaccommodationmayberequiredtoattendexamination*Onceyouhavebeenacceptedtothecourse,youwillnotbeabletochangeyourexamcoursetoGeneralEnglish

CAmBRIDGE ExAmINATION PREPARATION INTENSIVE COuRSES FOR FCE/CAE ExAmS

CEP04FFor FCE

30 lessons per weekJul - Aug (4 weeks)

09:00-12:30 & 13:30 -15:00CEP04AFor CAE

30 lessons per weekJun - Jul (4 weeks)

FCE Level requirement: Minimum Upper Intermediate / CAE Level requirement: Minimum Advanced*Extraweekaccommodationmayberequiredtoattendexamination*Onceyouhavebeenacceptedtothecourse,youwillnotbeabletochangeyourexamcoursetoGeneralEnglish

IELTS EXAMINATIONPREPARATION COURSESare specifically focused on preparing can-didates to successfully complete the exami-nations which take place at scheduled dates several times each year.


“Cambridge preparation course is very focused, you

don’t feel you are wasting your time, every day there is

something beneficial”

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ExAMINATION PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

STANDARD/INTENSIVE IELTS ExAmINATION PREPARATION COuRSES


IELTSsStandard IELTS

20 lessons 09:00-12:30

IELTSiIntensive IELTS

30 lessons 09:00-12:30 & 13:30 -15:00

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UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONPROGRAMME UNDERGRADUATE AND PRE-MASTERS

university Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students who do not have the required

English language requirements to gain entry to undergraduate business and information

technology degree programmes at the National university of Ireland Galway.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS› Successful completion of the equivalent of secondary school education (generally 12 years of pri-

mary and secondary school education) . Students must have passed thier final year school exami-nations.

› Students must have a minimum of 5.0 IELTS or equivalent.› The school may, if necessary, seek further verification or seek to undertake further assessments of

a student’s suitability to the University Foundation Programme.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE› Start date: September/January› Duration: 36 weeks/21 weeks – The programme consists of 4 terms with exams and assignments› Core Subjects: English for Academic Purposes, IELTS Preparation, IT Skills, Study Skills› Subject Modules: Business and Management or Engineering and Technology, depending on de-

gree choice

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Pre-Masters Programme (PMP)

≥ 6.5 ≥ 6.0 ≥ 6.0 ≥ 6.0/6.5

bachelor Degree Programme(3 or 5 years)

Postgraduate Degree Programme

(1 or 2 years)

* Pre-Sessional English (EPP) Courses are 3, 6, 9 or 12 months’ duration

UNIvERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

CODE & TITLE DETAILS TIMETABLE

UFPU undergraduate Programme 25 hours per week mon - Thu 09:00 to 16:15 & Fri 09:00 to 12:30

UFPM Pre-masters Programme 25 hours per week mon - Thu 09:00 to 16:15 & Fri 09:00 to 12:30

• Coursedates:SeptembertoJune(36weeks)andJanuarytoJune(21weeks)• Levelrequirement:MinimumIELTS5.0

YOUR PATHWAYGalway is a university city offering a wide range of programmes to suit all learner profiles. From diploma to primary -degree programmes to post-graduate programmes , the choice is varied.

ENGLISH PROGRAMMESFOR TEACHERS

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY with the teach-ing needs of primary and secondary level teachers in mind, this refresher course aims to help practitioners:

› to keep up with recent changes and developments in language teaching

› to update and develop their skills› to refresh and develop their com-

mand of English

Three core areas are covered by the course:

› Methodology, such as lesson plan-ning, skills, communication

› Advanced language analysis, in-cluding grammar, register, authen-tic language, pronunciation

› Workshops on special topics like warmers and fillers, use of video, culture, speaking.

The course also comprises a social and cultural component and con-tent can be adjusted depending on the needs and objectives of the par-ticipating teachers.


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ENGLISh PROGRAMMES FOR TEAChERS

CODE & TITLE DETAILS TIMETABLE

TRCp/TRCsPrimary/Secondary Teacher Refresher Training for Non-Native Speakers of English

20 lessons 2 week programmes onlyPrimary and Secondary School Teachers

mon - Fri 09:00 to 12:30 &Tue - Thu 14:00 to 15:00

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

09:00 - 10:30 Introduction

Communication Activities

Workshop

Games for young learners

Methodology

TPR for the primaryclassroom

Language analysis

Grammar

Workshop

Songs and chants for young learners

11:00 - 12:30 Culture

History of Galway

Methodology

Teaching young learners

Workshop

Warmers and fillers for young learners

Methodology

Drama in the primary classroom

First week review

14:00 - 15:00 Culture

Walking Tour of Galway

Workshop

English for the primary classroom

Workshop

Comparative Education

Workshop

EFL resources for primary teachers

Free afternoon


FAMILY PACKAGE PROGRAMME

FAMILY PACKAGE PROGRAMMEA summer with a difference for the whole family! Experience a unique cultural and educational

holiday in a fun and safe environment while discovering the beauty of the West of Ireland. Different

course and activity options to suit family needs

INTRODUCTION› Suitable for parents with children aged 3 – 17 years› Class sizes are subject to minimum 8, maximum 15 per class

COURSE DATES› Our Family Package Programme runs for 7 weeks. The mini-

mum available programme is 2 weeks. 1 week bookings upon request.

We place students in a level appropriate class based on an entry test and/or age. For example, children aged 3-6 years form a group as do children aged 7-9 and 10-12 years. Teenagers are grouped in a similar way based on English competency and age. Parents are taught in adult classes with other parents.

Children, teens and parents are never taught in the same classroom situation.

FAMILY PACKAGE PROGRAMME COURSE OPTIONS

COURSE CODE DETAILS TIMETABLE / MON - FRI

FAmILy PACkAGE A

ECPAEnglish for Children - Plus Activities(3 to 12 years)

- 20 lessons tuition- 5 afternoon activities- 1 full-day weekend excursion

09:30 - 13:0014:00 - 15:30

ETPAEnglish for Teenagers Intensive Tuition Plus Weekend Tour(13 to 17 years)

- 30 lessons tuition - 1 full-day weekend excursion

09:30 - 13:0014:00 - 15:30

EPIPAEnglish for Parents Intensive Tuition Plus Weekend Tour(18+ years)

- 30 lessons tuition- 1 full-day weekend excursion

09:30 - 13:0014:00 - 15:30

FAmILy PACkAGE B

ECEnglish for Children - Tuition only(3 to 12 years)

20 lessons tuition 09:30 - 13:00

ETEnglish for Teenagers - Tuition only(13 to 17 years)


EPGeneral English for Parents - Tuition only(18+ years)



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JUNIOR COURSES

> INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER SChOOL> hOME TUITION PROGRAMME > hIGh SChOOL YEAR PROGRAMME> ShORT-STAY PROGRAMMES


INTERNATIONAL JUNIORSUMMER SCHOOLWe specialise in customised programmes for groups of junior students. Our options for junior

students incorporate tuition, accommodation, airport transfers and elective excursion and

activity packages


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WHY CHOOSE ATLANTICFOR YOUR LANGUAGE HOLIDAY?

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER SChOOL GALWAY

INTERNATIONAL JuNIOR SummER SChOOL (13 TO 17 yEARS)

CODE & TITLE COURSE DETAILS

JSShF 28 lessons tuitionmon - Fri 09:30 to 13:00 & mon-Thu 14:15 to 15:454 evening activities and 1 weekend excursion

› Intensive English Programme

› more English classes than other junior programmes

› Fun activity and excursion programme

› Picturesque Galway. Population 72,000. Ireland’s premier stu-

dent city. Perfect for a teenage language holiday

› First rate host family accommodation option

› meet, study, and make friends with teenagers from different

nationalities

2 WEEK SAMPLE TIMETAbLE (SAMPLE ONLY)

WEEK 1

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

09.30 - 11.00 English Class English Class English Class English Class English ClassFull-day tour

DublinFree Day11.30 - 13.00 English Class English Class English Class English Class English Class

AFTERNOON 14.15 - 15.45 English Class English Class English Class English Class Free Afternoon

EVENING 20.00 - 22.00 Disco Optional ActivityWorld Cup Soccer

Competition Optional Activity Irish Dancing Optional Activity Movie Night

WEEK 2

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

09.30 - 11.00 English Class English Class English Class English Class English ClassFull-day tour

Cliffs of MoherFree Day11.30 - 13.00 English Class English Class English Class English Class English Class

AFTERNOON 14.15 - 15.45 English Class English Class English Class English Class Free Afternoon

EVENING 20.00 - 22.00 Bowling Optional Activity Karaoke Optional ActivityGreyhound

RacingOptional Activity Talent Show


HOME TUITION PROGRAMMEThe smaller the class, the bigger the learning outcomes. This makes Home Tuition the ideal course

option for students who seek a complete immersion into Irish life and wish to improve their English

in a short and effective manner

TUITIONThis programme includes 30 lessons tuition per week. Classes are taken in small groups of 2 or 3 students in the teacher’s home. Addi-tionally, students join the International Summer School for Teenag-ers for a 1.5 hour class in the afternoon with the other international students.

All teachers have university degrees and are fully qualified in teach-ing English as a foreign language. Many of them have travelled the world and taught English to students abroad.

ACTIVITIESAny learning in class is greatly enhanced when students are in-volved in social events and activities. To ensure that students have an exceptional experience, students will join the International Summer School for Teenagers for extra activities and two weekend excursion, one of which is with their family. Activities and events include:

› World Cup Soccer Competition › Karaoke Night› Irish Music and Dance › Greyhound Racing› English Language Quiz › Bowling› Movie Night › Disco› Talent Show

ACCOMMODATIONStudents will be staying in their teacher’s home, experiencing an intensive immersion into Irish life. They will be accommodated in twin and triple rooms together with 1 or 2 other international stu-dents with three meals provided each day. Nationalities will be mixed to guarantee that no more than 2 students of the same na-tionality stay with one family.

Our families are carefully selected and are experienced in host-ing international students. Most families live in areas around the National University of Ireland Galway, which makes it easy and convenient for the student to join the classes and the activity pro-gramme of the International Summer School for Teenagers.

“I travelled with my friend Andrea; at first I thought we would nev-

er learn anything as we were together but I really wanted to go…

classes were fantastic and I learnt a lot. My family was lovely and

my classes were really stimulating. ”

TESTIMONIAL MY EXPERIENCE

María GONZALO SPAIN

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hOME TUITION PROGRAMME

CODE COURSE DETAILS

hTP - 15 hours per week in Teachers home & Social Activity Programme with International Junior Summer School- 2 weekend excursions per week

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HIGH SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMMEInternational education is nothing new for Ireland. Irish monasteries were recognised as important

centres of education some one thousand five hundred years ago. This tradition has continued through

the ages and many international students are nowadays travelling from across the globe to study in

Ireland and use the opportunities the Irish Education System has to offer

WHO?› Students who want to improve their spoken and written English

› Students who are excited about experiencing the Irish way of Life

› Students who intend to study at an Irish or uk university (It is

recommended to stay for 2 academic years)

WHERE?› Galway city at the West Coast of Ireland

› Selected private and public co-educational secondary schools

WHAT?Study a term or an Academic year at an Irish Secondary School

* Non-Eu students who do not require a visa to enter Ireland

can also join this programme.

SCHOOL TYPE DURATION ENTRY

Public School + Homestay 1, 2, 3 terms EU*

Private School + Homestay 1, 2, 3 terms ALL

hIGh SChOOL YEAR PROGRAMME

CODE COURSE DETAILS DURATION

hSPPR Private Co-educationalSecondary School

Term 1Term 2Term 3Full Academic yearhSPPU Public Co-educational

Girls-Only/Boys-OnlySecondary School



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SHORT-STAY PROGRAMMESWe specialise in customised courses for groups of junior students. Our options for junior students

incorporate tuition, accommodation, airport transfers and elective excursion and activity

packages

QUESTIONS? Please contact for more information on Short-stay Group Language Holidays or to discuss your requirements please contact the school’s Short-stays and Groups Coordinator.

LOCATIONClasses take place at Atlantic Language Galway Adult School. On some occasions additional classrooms may be off site.

TUITION AND PROJECT WORK20 lessons (15 hours) English language tuition per week, materi-als provided. Speaking, reading, listening and writing with em-phasis on effective everyday communication skills Lessons on Ireland, Irish history, culture and geography of the island Project work suited to the students’ needs for their academic year in their native country.

HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION› 20 Lessons (15 Hours) Tuition per week. 09:30-13:00, Monday

to Friday› All class materials/books provided› Host Family Accommodation 7 nights› All rooms are twin/triple rooms. 2/3 students per house› Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals provided each day

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION› 20 Lessons (15 Hours) Tuition per week. 09.30-13.00, Monday to

Friday› All class materials/books provided› Residential Accommodation 7 nights› 2 minutes on foot from school› 3/4 students per ensuite room› Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided each day › Breakfast is continental; croissant, cereal, yogurt, fruit, tea / coffee / juice› Packed lunch; sandwiches, fruit, juice, water, chocolate bar, yogurt› 2 course dinner. Main Course, 1 Side of Vegetables, 1 Side

of Potato/Pasta, Selection of Salads, Bread Rolls, followed by dessert

› Bed Linen is changed once per week. Laundry facilities are also available at a low cost

AIRPORT TRANSFERS AND GALWAY CITY BUS PASSReturn private coach transfers from Dublin and Shannon Air-ports for groups City bus pass available for city centre travel.

IRISH CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIESAfternoon activities such as a Galway walking tour, treasure hunt, drama, Irish music, Gaelic football and hurling Evening ac-tivities include, for example, bowling, cinema, greyhound racing Full day tours to locations such as the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands or Connemara.


ACCOMMODATION

> hOST FAMILY> SChOOL APARTMENTS> BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

HOST FAMILYAtlantic Language Galway provides year-round accommodation in our modern school-managed self-

catering apartments. Accommodation is also provided by the school with selected host families. Quality

hotels, bed and breakfast and hostel accommodation can also be booked on request

ATLANTIC LANGUAGE GALWAY is pleased to be able to offer a range of its own accom-modation, all of which is comfortably furnished and maintained, offering stu-dents the freedom of catering for them-selves. The school’s accommodation services coordinate mixed nationalities in each accommodation type. In addition to making new friends, this has a great impact on cultural awareness and learn-ing. School accommodation is strictly available on a Saturday to Saturday ba-sis. It is not possible to offer extra nights of accommodation.


TESTIMONIAL MY HOST FAMILY“My accommodation was perfect. Actually my host family in my first month was

the best experience I could have arriving in a different city and country. warm

family, clean house, good food, perfect room!” Sandra MANCEBO, Sao Paulo, BRAZIL

HOST FAMILYThe school offers home stay accommoda-tion with selected friendly and welcoming local host families. During the week accom-modation is half-board, offering breakfast and an evening meal, while at weekends full-board accommodation is offered. All host families are located near a city bus route, each of which arrives at the city’s main square only a couple of minutes from the school. Host family accommodation is available from Saturday to Saturday or Sun-day to Sunday. Extra nights are also avail-able on request.

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SCHOOL APARTMENTSProviding students with the freedom to cater for themselves, all the school apartments are conveniently located and comfort-ably furnished and equipped to meet students’ needs. Each of the apartments accommodates between 2 and 8 students: the school’s Accommodation Services co-ordinate the mix of stu-dents staying in each apartment to provide as much of a nation-ality variety as possible.


TESTIMONIALMY APARTMENT“I was lucky because I lived

in an apartment for one

week and then in a host

family. The apartment is

great and nearby of city

centre and the host fam-

ily the best. If you need

anything, the school staff

will help you. It is possible

to meet wonderful people

with different cultures. It is

really amazing.!”

David, SPAIN

BUDGET ACCOMMODATIONLocated just across the street from the school, this option suits those who want to combine a prime English language holiday with very affordable accommodation. The hostel offers 4-6 bed dormitories each with their own private bathroom. Students are served a continental breakfast each morning of their stay. A ful-ly equipped modern kitchen is also available for students’ use on a self-catering basis. The options of lunch and/or evening meals are available in a local restaurant.

HOTEL OR BED ANDBREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONAtlantic Language Galway has partnered with a number of carefully selected quality hotels and bed and breakfasts to of-fer some amazing nightly and weekly rates. Bookings can be directed through the school by request at the time of course booking.

“My accommodationwas perfect, it was clean, big,with amazing views and near

to the school, just 5 minutes!” Danae, SAN ROMAN, Guadalajara, SPAIN

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SCHOOL APARTMENTS/bUDGET ACCOMMODATION

A STUDENT’S FIRST DAY

EACh STUDENT is personally welcomed on their arrival at the school and receives a wel-come pack prepared specially and addressed in their name. This pack contains an individ-ual student card as well as a student hand-book, maps and guides to help new students settle into life in Galway.

Students, on their first day, attend a short orientation session where they have a chance to meet other new students and be introduced to various school staff members who are available at all times to assist stu-dents in whatever way possible.

In the afternoon of the first day there is a guided walking tour of the city in the com-pany of the school’s Student Welfare Officer.

We believe that feedback is important as it helps us provide a better experience and service for our students. For this reason stu-dents are encouraged to complete a ques-

A warm welcome awaits each student on their first day. Before sitting the level test, students are

shown around the school and receive a brief presentation of the activities available in the school


tionnaire after their first week and to make suggestions to the school.

FEEDBACKIt is important to us to learn how students find their experience of Atlantic Language Galway so that we may improve what we do. Students are given the opportunity to let us know what they think by:

› Completing our ‘Talk to Us’ question naire at the start of week 2› Being invited to meet with Accom- modation Managers, Teaching Staff, Administration and Marketing at any time they wish› Completing an Exit Questionnaire

This enables us to tackle any problems that may have arisen during their stay and also allows for constant improvement of standards and services at Atlantic Lan-guage Galway.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEAt Atlantic Language Galway you will always find something exciting to do. Learn about Irish culture,

enjoy a pub night with live music, try out Irish language, join our book club, learn to play Gaelic football,

and discover the beauty of the West of Ireland with excursions and adventures


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ACTIVITIES & ExCURSIONS› Guided walking tour of Galway City (Free) › Book Club (Free)› Culture Class / Vocabulary Class (Free)› Film of the Week in English with subtitles (Free)› Job Club (Free)› Pub Night (Free)› Song Class (Free) › Irish language class (Free) › Be a Teacher (Free)› Pronunciation class (Free)› Irish Dancing Lessons› Dog Races › Aran Islands› The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher › Connemara Tour

JOIN A GymKingfisher Club at National University Ireland Gal-way, NUIG Swimming pool and gymhttp://www.kingfisherclub.com/nuigalway.html

NRG Fitness special discounts for ALG studentshttp://www.nrgfitness.ie/?q=bohermore-home

RENT A BICyCLEAtlantic Language Galway students can rent a bi-cycle at West Ireland Cycling Hire for one day, one week or the entire duration of their stay. West Ire-land Cycling offers students competitive discounts. Please contact them at 091 588830 or [email protected]. They are located at 1 Upper Domin-ick Street, Galway city (Opposite the Roisin Dubh). Students can park their bicycles at Eyre Square or at the bike rails beside the Tourist office.

GO TO ThE mOVIESThere are two cinemas in Galway:The Omniplex is located on the Headford Roadhttp://www.omniplex.ie/cinema/omniplex/gal-way.htm

The Eye cinema is located at the Huntsman roundabout. http://www.eyecinema.ie

For film listings please access their websites as above. Discounts are available with your student card.

GO TO ThE ThEATREAtlantic Language Galway students are offered a 10% discount on shows at the Town Hall Theatre. For a full listing of their shows please access http://www.tht.ie/contact The Town Hall Theatre is located at Court-house Square, Galway city, 3 minutes from the General Post Office.

GO BOWLINGGalway Planet, Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road offers group and individual student discounts.

RENT A CARWhy not rent a car and enjoy exploring the west coast and beyond at your own leisure. We recom-mend ‘Enterprise Rent a Car’. Tel: 091 771 200 www.enterprise.com

WATCh SOmE IRISh DANCINGTraditional Irish dancing takes place every Tuesday night at 21:30 in Monroes pub on Dominick Street.

VISIT ThE mARkETGalway’s famous bustling market has been trading in Church lane by St Nicholas’ Church in the centre of the city for centuries. You will find hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce and locally produced crafts. There’s a great variety of food available, madras curry, delicious crepes, Japanese sushi and mouth-watering handmade chocolates amongst much more. The market is open Saturdays.

VISIT ThE CITy muSEumThe museum is located at the Spanish Arch area of the city. The museum houses three floors of exhibits relating the story of Galway from medieval times to the modern day. The ground floor tells the story of contemporary Galway, with special emphasis on the role that the arts play in the city.

TOuRIST INFORmATION OFFICEVisit the Tourist Information Office, next door to the school, to find out about other trips and activities you can do while staying here in Galway.

ATLANTIC COLLEGE GALWAYAtlantic College courses are accredited by nationally and internationally recognised professional and

examination bodies such as FETAC, FÁS, CIPD and ACCA. A benchmarked qualification assures Atlantic

College graduates of the quality of delivery and value of each course and provides employers with an

objective validation of graduates’ skills, knowledge and capabilities


IN AUTUMN 2009, Atlantic College extended its course programme to include a range of part-time day and evening courses in accountancy and finance, human resource management and training, childcare, nursing and social studies. All Atlantic College courses are accredited by nationally and internationally recognised professional and exami-nation bodies. A benchmarked qualification assures Atlantic College graduates of the quality of delivery and value of each course and provides employers with an objective validation of graduates’ skills, knowledge and capabilities.

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING AWARDS COUNCIL (FETAC)Atlantic College Galway is a FETAC reg-istered provider. FETAC is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland

FAS. NATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITYAtlantic College Galway is approved for inclusion on the FÁS/EI National Regis-ter of Trainers under registration number 903691

THE ASSOCIATION OFCHARTERED CERTIFIEDACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. The Association offers busi-ness-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambi-tion around the world who seek a career in accountancy, finance and management. Atlantic College Galway is a registered ACCA Learner Training Provider

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL ANDDEVELOPMENT (CIPD)CIPD is Ireland’s and the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. With over 130,000 members, membership of CIPD is highly regarded by employers and CIPD programmes are internationally recognised

FULL-TIME ANDPART-TIME COURSES IN › Childcare, Nursing and Social Studies› Accounting and Finance› Computers and IT› Human Resource Management and Training

FEATURES OF AN ATLANTIC COLLEGE EDUCATION › Small class-size ensuring tailored support and tutoring › Competitive rates and flexible payment options› Discounted fees › Bright, modern and purpose designed training facilities› Free city-centre self-study facilities › Individual careers coaching and use of IT facilities› Convenient location; Atlantic College is located in Galway city

centre, just off Eyre Square, a two minute walk from train, bus and coach stations

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