Escuela-Ref. JIr.1, Cork - Familia Multiactivity, Golf, Equitación, Rugby y Fútbol JUNIOR PROGRAMMES

JUNIOR HOST FAMILY CENTRE PROFILE

Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas E-mail: [email protected] Tels. 93410 0077 y 606414376 Welcome to Cork! Welcome

The College is located in the heart of Cork City, South West Ireland. We are committed to providing the highest quality teaching available, while still retaining an elusive and unique quality – the personal touch.

We can do that because we’re a family business, established in 1978. Over 40,000 students have passed through our doors since we first opened our doors.

We are an EAQUALS school and also a member of Quality English - indeed we were the first college in Ireland to be given this accolade, proof that our unique blend of high quality teaching in a friendly environment really works.

When you put yourself in our hands, we take that responsibility very seriously. As well as providing you with all the expert tuition you need, we also take care of everything – from picking you up at the airport to arranging accommodation and activities.

Why?

Because we want to make sure that you enjoy your stay in Ireland to the full! Location

Cork City

Cork City is a university city in the south-west of Ireland. The city is built on two islands upon the river Lee, which flows through the city under beautiful bridges, interweaving and connecting the islands.

The city has a rich heritage with many museums, art galleries and theatres along with all the amenities of a modern city. With a relatively small population of approximately 150,000 in Cork and its suburbs, it provides all the conveniences of the city in a safe and friendly environment where students can learn and interact with the local population.

Cork International Airport is approximately 4km from the city centre and provides access to a host of international destinations. Douglas Centre

Douglas

Our host family centre is situated in a delightful residential suburb of Cork City – Douglas. Douglas is located about 2 km from the city centre.

The area of Douglas has all of the amenities of Cork city without the problems of a city centre location. There are 2 very large shopping centres, cinema complex, travel agents, McDonalds, Golf Courses and Horse-Riding stables. A bus journey from the school to the city centre takes no more than 15 minutes. Douglas Centre

Our courses We offer a diverse range of Junior courses, so you can be sure to find what you are looking for.

Choose from: English Plus Multi-activity

English Plus Hop Island Horse-Riding

English Plus Munster Rugby

English Plus Fota Academy Golf

English Plus Football with Valencia CF Douglas Centre

Our classes

We are proud innovators in the field of language-teaching; incorporating Features of our classes include: technology and extensive project-work in the Junior syllabuses. There is a strong cultural aspect to our syllabuses, which are linked to our activity programme. A Project work focus on spoken production in class means that students have abundant Cultural component opportunities to use new grammar and vocabulary that they acquire. Integrated skills Option to take Trinity GESE exam All courses offer 20 lessons (15 hours) of formal tuition per week. Each student’s Nationality mix level is assessed on arrival, and students are placed in a class at the appropriate Maximum of 15 students per class level. Levels range from beginners to advanced. Maximum class size is 15 students. Weekly assessment

These courses are for juniors aged between 11 – 17 years of age. Douglas Centre

Our activities

Students on our Multi-activity programme enjoy a full activity programme which includes sports, excursions, cultural activities, drama, dance, arts & crafts, and team- building games. Those on our specialist programmes (Golf, Rugby or Horse-Riding) spend their afternoons building up their proficiency in these sports.

Evening activities include discos, quizzes, Irish dancing and karaoke; and there is a full day excursion at the weekend. These activities are available to all of our students, and provide additional opportunities to build relationships and have fun while using English.

We are firm believers in learning by doing. Our activities are designed to provide students with the opportunity to use the language they have acquired in their classes, as well as presenting new learning opportunities. Students on our specialist programmes leave Cork with an impressive store of language related to Golf, Rugby or Horse-riding Douglas Centre

Our school

This programme is based in Douglas Community School, located in the residential suburb of Douglas, approx 2km from Cork City Centre. DCS is an extremely well-equipped school, with science rooms, language rooms, Business room, Geography room, practical studies rooms, Library, Art room, two Computer rooms, and assembly areas. The school is also well equipped for all sports with two grass playing fields, one all-weather playing field, two tennis courts and a large multi-purpose sports hall.

The spacious classrooms with our highly qualified and experienced teachers matched with a magnificent social programme all contribute to form a world class programme for children aged between 11 and 17.

So in rain and shine there is plenty to keep the students engaged. At all times the students are supervised by their own leaders and also are accompanied by an Irish teacher or activity leader.

Douglas Community School: www.dcs.ie Junior Host Family Accommodation

Our junior students have the option to stay in carefully selected host families. Our accommodation officer visits each family to ensure that they are of the standard that is required by us to host foreign students. The families are selected on the basis of a friendly atmosphere, good food and clean comfortable surroundings.

Host Family accommodation is a chance for the student to become part of an Irish family during their stay in Cork.

Host family accommodation includes:

Single or twin room with adequate storage space Bed linen changed weekly Study area Laundry facilities Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal Weekly bus ticket

Benefits:

Location - close to the Douglas school. Not more than one student of the same mother tongue in the same household (unless requested otherwise) Opportunities to speak English with host family Arrival and departure transfers from Cork airport/bus station or train station Treated like one of the family Douglas

Cork City Centre

Mahon Golf Course Hop Island Equestrian Centre

Douglas Community School

Frankfield Golf Course

Douglas Golf Course Douglas Community School

City Centre Classrooms All-Weather Gymnasium Football Pitch Pitch

Riding Tennis Stables Rugby Pitch Courts

Golf Course English Language & Multi-Activity Programme

Location of Course: Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork Age: 11 - 17 Accommodation: Host Family Programme includes: Opening Dates: end of June to mid August 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Weekly Full-Board Accommodation with a Host Groups and Individuals accepted Family One Full-Day Tour Weekly Sample Timetable: Classes may be during the morning or afternoon Afternoon and Evening Social and MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Cultural Activities 08.30 - Breakfast Weekly Supervised Disco 09.00

09.00 - English English English English English Commuter Bus Ticket for use on city 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons and suburban routes 12.30 - Weekly Assessment by Teachers Lunch 14.00 Entrances on Tours included in Price

14.00 - Family End of Course Diploma Day 17.00 Full day trip to Visit Blarney Multi Sports Multi Sports Treasure Opportunity to sit the Trinity GESE Killarney Castle Afternoon Visit UCC Afternoon Hunt examination 17.00 - Dinner Transfers to and from Cork Airport / 19.00 Ferry port

Group Leader Free with 12 Students 19.00 – 21.00 International E-Learning Course FREE for each leader Quiz night Disco Karaoke English & Golf with FOTA Golf Academy

Location of Course: Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork Age: 11 - 17 Accommodation: Host Family Opening Dates: end of June to mid July mid July to end of July Programme includes: Groups and Individuals accepted 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Weekly Sample Timetable: Full-Board Accommodation with a Host MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Family 08.30 - One Full-Day Tour Weekly Breakfast 09.00 4 afternoons at the Fota Golf Academy 09.00 - English English English English English with PGA Golf Professionals 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Weekly Supervised Disco 12.30 - Commuter Bus Ticket for use on city and Lunch 13.45 suburban routes Weekly Assessment by Teachers

13.45 - Full day trip to Family Entrances on Tours included in Price 17.00 Killarney to see Day Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Mixed Sports / Torc Waterfall, End of Course Diploma Golf Golf Golf Golf Shopping Muckross Opportunity to sit the Trinity GESE 17.00 - Gardens and Dinner the Killarney examination 19.00 National Park Transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port 19.00 – 21.00 Group Leader Free with 12 Students Quiz night Disco Karaoke E-Learning Course FREE for each leader English & Horse-Riding Programme

Location of Course: Douglas Community School, Douglas, Cork Age: 11 - 17 Accommodation: Host Family Opening Dates: end of June to mid August Programme includes: Groups and Individuals accepted 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Weekly Sample Timetable: Full-Board Accommodation with a Host Family MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY One Full-Day Tour Weekly 08.30 - Breakfast Afternoon and Evening Social and 09.00 Cultural Activities 09.00 - English English English English English 5 Afternoons Horse Riding Training 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Weekly – One hour per day Weekly Supervised Disco 12.30 - Lunch 14.00 Commuter Bus Ticket for use on city and suburban routes

Weekly Assessment by Teachers 14.00 - Family Full day trip to Day 17.00 Entrances on Tours included in Price Horse-Riding Horse-Riding Horse-Riding Horse-Riding Horse-Riding Killarney to see Training Training Training Training Training Torc Waterfall, End of Course Diploma 17.00 - Muckross Dinner Gardens and Opportunity to sit the Trinity GESE 19.00 the Killarney examination National Park Transfers to and from Cork Airport / 19.00 – Ferry port 21.00 Karaoke Group Leader Free with 12 Students Quiz night Disco Karaoke E-Learning Course FREE for each leader English plus Munster Rugby Camp Location of Course: Douglas Community School , Douglas, Cork Age: 13 - 16 Accommodation: Host Family Starting Dates: end of June to mid July mid July to end of July

Groups and Individuals Accepted Programme includes: 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Sample Timetable: Weekly Full-Board Accommodation with Host MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Family 08.30 - One Full-Day Tour Weekly Breakfast 09.00 Evening Social and Cultural Activities 09.00 - English English English English English 5 Afternoons of Rugby Training Weekly – 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons 2.5 hours per day 12.30 - Weekly Assessment by Teachers Lunch 14.00 Entrances on Tours included in Price

Family Munster Academy Kit and Meet Munster 14.00 – Academy Players 17.00 Munster VIP Tour of Day Rugby Munster Rugby Munster Rugby Munster Rugby Munster Rugby Thomond Park End of Course Diploma Training Training Training Training Training Stadium 17.00 - Visit Thomond Park Stadium Dinner 19.00 Opportunity to sit the Trinity GESE examination 19.00 – Transfers to and from Cork Airport 21.00 Group Leader Free with 12 Students Quiz night Disco Karaoke English plus Football with Valencia CF Location of Course: Douglas Community School , Douglas, Cork Age: 11 - 17 Accommodation: Host Family Starting Dates: end of June to mid July

Groups and Individuals Accepted Programme includes: 20 Lessons English Language Tuition Sample Timetable: Weekly Full-Board Accommodation with Host MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Family 08.30 - One Full-Day Tour Weekly Breakfast 09.00 Evening Social and Cultural Activities 09.00 - English English English English English 5 Afternoons of Football Training Weekly 12.15 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons with Valencia CF coaches 12.30 - Weekly Assessment by Teachers Lunch 14.00 Entrances on Tours included in Price

14.00 – Full day trip to Family Valencia CF Academy Kit 17.00 Killarney to see Day Football Football Football Football Football Torc Waterfall, End of Course Diploma Training Training Training Training Training Muckross 17.00 - Gardens and Weekly Supervised Disco Dinner the Killarney 19.00 National Park Commuter Bus Ticket for use on city and suburban routes 19.00 – Transfers to and from Cork Airport 21.00 Group Leader Free with 12 Students Disco Karaoke Sample Excursions

Sample Afternoon Excursions

Cork City Gaol The restored city jail, complete with furnished cells once housed 19th century prisoners. The exhibition and audiovisual display trace the lives of typical inmates during 19th and 20th centuries, and show some of the harsh punishments they received.

Blarney Castle A must-see on a visit to Cork, the castle is home to the world-famous Blarney Stone. Students have the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone to receive the gifts this bestows. There is also time to take a walk through the Enchanted Garden before doing some shopping in the Woollen Mills.

Fota Wildlife Park & Cobh This two-part trip encompasses a visit to the wonderful port town of Cobh plus the nearby wildlife park at Fota. As Cobh was the last port of call of the Titanic, one of the main attractions in the town is the museum that honours this world-famous ship. Students encounter a vast range of exotic animals as well as some local ones on their visit to Fota.

Kinsale This town is famous for its cobbled streets and wonderful scenic walks. The students will also have the opportunity to take the coastal walk to see the famous Charlesfort – a key location in Irish history in the most stunning of settings. Sample Excursions

Sample Full Day Excursions

Killarney Students visit the magnificent Killarney National Park, and can step back in time to the early part of the 20th Century as they visit the charming Muckross Farm. A visit to the majestic Torc Waterfall is a must, and there is time to visit Killarney town.

Cashel & Mitchelstown Caves The students will visit the Rock of Cashel and also Mitchelstown Caves for a mixture of historical and natural wonder. The Rock of Cashel is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Ireland, while the Caves are a unique and breath-taking natural formation.

Bunratty Castle This 15th Century castle is one of the highlights of any visit to the Limerick region. The castle itself is a well-preserved part of Irish history, while the folk park next to the castle offers a wonderful insight into life in Ireland in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Ring Of Kerry The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical & unspoilt Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Majestic mountains swoop down to pristine lakes, while the magnificent Atlantic ocean awaits around the next bend.

Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comas E-mail: [email protected] Tels. 93410 0077 y 606414376