Why this course?
Malahide is a beautiful affluent town on Dublin’s coastline
Sailing courses held at Howth Yacht Club twice a week for 4 hours a week
About the Course
English and Sailing Programme - Homestay Accommodation
English & Sailing combines the school's flagship academic programme and four afternoons of sailing per week at Howth Yacht Club. The Syllabus 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.
For the sailing programme, are used J80 keelboats, with an Irish Sailing qualified instructor accompanying the trainees in each boat.
Package Includes:
2 Week package
Level Test, registration & administration fee
15 hours English Language tuition per week
2 Afternoon Sailing per week (4 hours a 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 Wi-Fi
Comprehensive insurance
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.
Activities
Students have a full schedule from 8.45am – 5pm each day from Monday to Friday. Classes in the morning and sailing & tours in the afternoon/evening.
Students sail from Howth Yacht Club 2 afternoons each week.Our students go to Dublin city centre once a week on a Friday for a tour or activity.
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.
