ATC University College Dublin — summer school in Ireland
Summer School ATC University College Dublin
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ATC English Language Centre is located in the southern suburb of Bestfield and occupies a large parkland area at University College Dublin. The College is part of the National University of Ireland and leads the country in innovation and technology. Its alumni include five Irish prime ministers and the writer James John.
Teaching facilities include classrooms, a library, self-study spaces and a computer room. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards and audio technology. The programme includes workshops in photography, filming, self-presentation for interviews and sports activities. Pool, gym and tennis courts are open on site. A conversation club is open twice a week to discuss artificial intelligence and information literacy. In their free time the children take a tour of Dublin and visit the EPIC Museum, Wicklow and the Chocolate Factory. Weekends are spent in Bray, the Two Lakes Valley and the Moher Cliffs. In the evenings there are games, discos, karaoke and fashion shows.
Kids are accommodated at Glenomena Village, Roebuck or Ashfield. Single rooms are equipped with a desk, wardrobe, bed and facilities. Maid service twice a week and linen is changed once a week. The campus has a lounge area with TV and comfortable sofas. There's free WiFi and laundry facilities on campus. Meals are served three times a day and children are provided with packed lunches on excursions.
- State of the art facilities
- Ireland's biggest University Campus
- One of Dublin's most prestigious Universities
- Mixed nationalities
- Technologically-based lessons
- Large classrooms
- Max 15 students per class
- Sports halls
- Olympic Sized Swimming pool
- Astro turf pitches
- Tennis courts
- Vlogging
- Photography
- Sports
- Disco
- Irish night
Programmes
The language course at the school consists of 15 hours per week. Pupils take an entrance language test in advance online or upon arrival. Based on the results, they are divided into groups with an average class size of 13 students and a maximum of 15. The classes take place either in the morning or in the afternoon. All lessons are designed and divided according to age and interest. Teachers use a communicative approach and ensure that lessons are interactive and engaging. Available at all levels.
- 15 hours of language tuition per week
- Extra lessons per week 'World of Work' / ATC Campus Projects
- Testing and group assignment
- Teaching materials
- Certificate at the end of course
- Single room on campus with private facilities
- Leisure programme
- Three meals per day
- Excursions to Chocolate Factory, Guinness Museum, Wicklow Museum, History Museum
- Trips to Bray, Glendaloch, Moher Cliffs
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival Day!
Day. Arrival Day!
Evening. Arrival Day!
Morning. Lessons
Day. Orientation Tour of Dublin
Evening. Mixer Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. EPIC Ireland
Evening. Trash Fashion
Morning. Lessons
Day. World of Work
Evening. Irish Night
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects- Photography
Evening. ATC Olympics
Morning. Full Day Tour - Cliffs of Moher
Day. Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Black and White Disco
Morning. Full Day Tour - Bray
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Free day
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Fashion Show
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Irish night
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Quiz
Morning. Full day trip
Day. Full day trip
Evening. Full day trip
The language course at the school consists of 15 hours per week. Pupils take an entrance language test in advance online or upon arrival. Based on the results, they are divided into groups with an average class size of 13 students and a maximum of 15. The classes take place either in the morning or in the afternoon. All lessons are designed and divided according to age and interest. Teachers use a communicative approach and ensure that lessons are interactive and engaging. Available at all levels.
- 15 hours of language tuition per week
- Extra lessons per week 'World of Work' / ATC Campus Projects
- Testing and group assignment
- Teaching materials
- Certificate at the end of course
- Single room on campus with private facilities
- Leisure programme
- Three meals per day
- Excursions to Chocolate Factory, Guinness Museum, Wicklow Museum, History Museum
- Trips to Bray, Glendaloch, Moher Cliffs
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation
- Health insurance
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
- Transfer from and to the airport
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival Day!
Day. Arrival Day!
Evening. Arrival Day!
Morning. Lessons
Day. Orientation Tour of Dublin
Evening. Mixer Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. EPIC Ireland
Evening. Trash Fashion
Morning. Lessons
Day. World of Work
Evening. Irish Night
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects- Photography
Evening. ATC Olympics
Morning. Full Day Tour - Cliffs of Moher
Day. Cliffs of Moher
Evening. Black and White Disco
Morning. Full Day Tour - Bray
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Free day
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Half day excursion
Evening. Irish night
Morning. Lessons
Day. ATC Projects
Evening. Quiz
Morning. Full day trip
Day. Full day trip
Evening. Full day trip
Recommended arrival cities
FAQ
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
University College Dublin, Stillorgan Road, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland