Galway & Dublin
Keypoints
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Accommodation: college
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Season: Summer
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Duration (days): 7/10/14/21
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Age: 10-20
Galway & Dublin
University of Galway
The University of Galway has ancient origins and is now internationally recognised as a pioneer in research and high-quality teaching. Its riverside city campus, just a short walk from the centre, boasts a modern multi-purpose sports hall. Galway, a vibrant coastal city full of charm, music and tradition, is one of Ireland’s most beloved destinations.
Start Dates
7 days 02/06; 09/06; 17/06; 24/06; 28/07; 04/08; 11/08
10 days 02/06; 09/06; 22/06; 01/07; 13/07; 22/07; 02/08; 10/08
14 days / 21 days 02/06; 09/06; 17/06; 24/06; 01/07; 07/07; 15/07; 28/07; 03/08
All-inclusive package
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Excursions
- Guided tours of the main places of interest
- Cultural and recreational activities every day
- Full immersion in local culture
Activities
- Fun and engaging daytime activities
- Creative learning experiences
- Exciting evening entertainment
Language Path
- Interactive lessons with experienced teachers
- MLA tools for natural learning
- Attendance certificate and End of Course Report
Highlights
- Full-board accommodation with various room options
- MLA Prepaid Meal Card for easy dining
- 24/7 support and welfare services for students
Excursions
Three full-day excursions by private bus and support of MLA local staff:
- Cliffs of Moher (entrance ticket included), one of Ireland’s most famous sights; visit to Dunguaire Castle.
- Connemara National Park, located in the West of Ireland, covers 2,000 hectares of scenic mountains, expanses of bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands.
- Dublin: Walking Tour of the amazing Irish capital to discover the city’s main landmarks; Temple Bar by night.
One half-day excursion by private bus and support of MLA local staff:
- Athenry Heritage Centre (entrance ticket included): enjoy the “Medieval Experience” with dressing up in medieval costume, a guided tour of the centre and “Have A Go Archery”, a great opportunity to discover your inner Robin Hood!
Three half-day excursions to Galway with support of MLA local staff:
- Walking Tour through the vibrant university town.
- Galway Atlantaquaria (entrance ticket included).
- Galway City Scavenger Hunt.
Activities
MLA DAYS – Make Every Day a Holiday
- MLA Experience: MLA Summer Song, Irish Ceili Experience, Graduation Ceremony.
- MLA Kitchen: Students can practise English and learn how to make some easy and tasty local dishes.
- MLA Sports: Students will get active and have fun with the broad choice of sports.
- MLA Art: Fun and creative art projects, drawing, painting.
- MLA Magic: Learn little spells and tricks.
MLA NIGHTS – When the Sun Goes Down, the Party Starts
- MLA Music: Talent show, karaoke.
- MLA Movie: The best movies for a chill night.
- MLA Disco: Special theme party nights.
- MLA Games: Many challenges and activities to keep students focused and practise their English.
Language Path
- 40 English lessons: 30 hours of classroom instruction
- Online placement test
- MLA TASKtime eBooks: Five student’s eBooks designed for the needs of learners of all levels of English
- MLA Portfolio: Learning resources, daily evaluation and attendance record, day-by-day topics, tasks completed, and material used
- E-board: A record of the learning progress by monitoring the students’ attendance, the content developed in class, the topics and teaching aid used during the lessons
- Certificate of attendance
- End of course report
- Graduation Ceremony
Highlights
Accommodation
- Full board en-suite accommodation in single/twin rooms, or standard accommodation in twin/triple/quad rooms.
- Optional MiniBreak included: three days/two nights in Dublin in a university residence with shared facilities accommodation and half board.
Highlights
- MLA Online Test
- MLA TASKtime eBooks
- MLA Student Portfolio
- Dublin MiniBreak
- 3 Full-day Excursions
- 4 Half-day Excursions
- 3 Attraction Tickets
- MLA Prepaid Meal Card
- MLA Backpack and Lanyard
- MLA Social Programme
MLA Care
- MLA Medical Staff 24hrs on-site medical care assistance
- MLA Welfare Manager responsible for students’ wellbeing
Combo Meal
- Two Irish breakfasts
- MLA Prepaid Meal Card on excursions and during MiniBreak
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Sample programme
| WEEK ONE | WEEK TWO | |||||||||||||
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| DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | DAY 11 | DAY 12 | DAY 13 | DAY 14 | |
| B | Arrival and Orientation | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| MORNING | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full DayExcursion | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full DayExcursion | Packing & Goodbyes | |
| L | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Departure | |||
| AFTERNOON | Half DayExcursion | MLA Activities | Half DayExcursion | MLA Activities | Half DayExcursion | Half DayExcursion | MLA Activities | Half DayExcursion | MLA Activities | Graduation Ceremony | ||||
| D | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | ||
| EVENING | Welcome Party | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Evening Activity | Farewell Party | |
The sample programme above represents a typical 14 days/13 nights programme. Activities and excursions vary by centre; programmes of different durations are available upon request.