Why this course?
Malahide is a beautiful affluent town on Dublin’s coastline
Horse riding courses held at Monks’ Field Equestrian Centre four times a week
About the Course
English and Horse-riding Programme - Homestay Accommodation
English & Horse Riding combines the school's flagship academic programme and four afternoons of horse riding per week at Monks’ Field Equestrian Centre.
The syllabus is based on a strong academic foundation where progression is the focus. Lessons are held every morning, from Monday to Friday and each course is supported by its own carefully planned syllabus and course book. Lessons focus on developing the core language skills, with specific emphasis given to speaking and listening.
Package Includes:
2 Week package
Level Test, registration & administration fee
15 hours English Language tuition per week
4 Afternoon of Horse Riding per week
Afternoon and 2 evening activities per week
Max 15 students per class
Weekly Irish teenager interaction sessions as part of lesson
All course material including use of textbook
Dublin travel pass for use on pubic transports
Quality full board host family accommodation within walking distance or a very short bus journey away
Hosts will do students laundry within their normal routine
Graded certificate of attendance & attainment & student progress report
Free WiFi
Comprehensive insurance
Return Transfers from/to Dublin airport
About the School
The School
This English summer camp attracts the greatest number of students. It is based on a strong academic foundation where progression is the focus. Lessons are held every morning, from Monday to Friday and each course is supported by its own carefully planned syllabus and course book. Lessons focus on developing the core language skills, with specific emphasis given to speaking and listening. Additionally, activities are tailored to keep students active and entertained while seeing the best of Dublin and its surrounding regions.
Homestay Accommodation
All students stay in carefully selected families either in Malahide or surrounding areas, so that they can walk to school or take a very short bus journey. Host families are the highlight of the experience and have quality assurance procedures in place, ensuring great stays for all students.
Intercultural Irish Teenage Programme
As part of the school's continuous efforts to maintain high quality classes and to enhance our student’s intercultural experience, they have weekly lessons called the Intercultural Teenage Programme. Irish teenage students will join lessons to lead an exercise alongside the teacher which allows students the opportunity to connect with Irish teenagers, their peers. This programme has had an incredibly positive response.
Meals
Families provide breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Meals are nutritious and we can cater for some special diets on request.
Welcome Pack
On arrival students receive a welcome pack including a reusable water bottle and our school has a water refilling station.
HORSE RIDING
English & Horse Riding combines our flagship academic programme and four afternoons of horse riding per week at Monks' Field Equestrian Centre.
Participants are divided into groups by level of riding and have their own instructor.
Each afternoon will include two hours of stable and horse management and one hour of horse riding.
Main Features:
Four Afternoons of Horse Riding each week at Monks’Field Equestrian Centre, with professional instruction for levels from beginner to advanced.
The Best of Both combining a passion for horse riding with an international English language experience and homestay in Dublin.
Students have an experienced ICE Leader with them on all activities.
Two evenings per week students can attend our optional Disco Nights at no extra cost.
Full Day Trips
Each Saturday students have a full day trip accompanied by an ICE Leader to see the best of the surrounding areas. Sample Day Trips: Glendalough, Kilkenny, Belfast, Dublin Zoo.
Travel Pass
Students receive a Dublin Travel Pass for unlimited public transport for the duration of their stay, students use the travel pass for the activity programme in Dublin and travel where necessary to and from school.
