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Teenager Homestay Programme

Frances King School of English, Dublin - Dalkey
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TEENAGER PROGRAMME
The programme consists of:

• English Language Programme of
20 lessons a week with a focus on
spoken English

• One afternoon a week there is an
optional Young Leader workshop
including team building, public
speaking, presenting ideas and
debating

• Afternoon sporting and cultural
activities and one evening activity

• A full day excursion every
weekend to a place of interest

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-7 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (23 Jun - 10 Aug)
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Activity
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Dublin to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Welcome

We look forward to welcoming you to Frances King in London or Dublin. In both schools, we share the genuine desire to get you speaking English while enjoying your stay in these two amazing historic cities.

Our summer school for families takes place in a superb school located in the beautiful coastal village of Dalkey in South County Dublin. Dalkey is an urban oasis on the east coast of Ireland just 25 minutes by DART train to Dublin city centre. A warm welcoming atmosphere awaits you there.
With its castles, panoramic scenery, markets, hills, cafes and restaurants, this picturesque village is extremely safe and perfect for international learners. We also run Family Programmes at Dalkey Courses for Parents & Children from the age of 6 years old.

Year opened
2014
Number of classrooms
11

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Frances King School of English, Dublin - Dalkey varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Spain
32%
Italy
30%
Brazil
10%
Turkey
10%
France
8%
Russia
8%
Kazakhstan
2%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
23 Jun - 11 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

Our summer school for families takes place in a superb school located in The beautiful coastal village of Dalkey in South County Dublin. Dalkey is an urban oasis on the east coast of Ireland just 25 minutes by DART train to Dublin city centre. A warm welcoming atmosphere awaits you there.
With its castles, panoramic scenery, markets, hills, cafes and restaurants, this picturesque village is extremely safe and perfect for international learners.

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Reviews

50% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Average"

Angelo Raffaele Pisani, student from Italy

i liked a lot my host family but the school was not well prepared to recieved students.
people with different level in the same class is not good to learn.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good"

Livia Schiavi, student from Italy

I'm only 7 years, I liked the school, but I'm a beginner and it was crazy to give me a test the first day

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Frances King School of English, Dublin - Dalkey offers the following housing types:
homestay

Teenager Homestay - Twin/Triple Room - Half Board

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weekly
Age range: 12 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: 23 Jun 2024 - 10 Aug 2024
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Students stay with carefully
selected host families, living as a part of the family, in Dalkey and surrounding villages.

Some of our host families are within walking distance of the school, others are 1 or 2 stops away on the DART line in the locations Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W, 12 and South County Dublin.

We will provide travel cards when necessary.

There is normally a maximum of 3 students per host family. Most students will be in twin rooms, others in singles or triples. Families provide full board, with a packed lunch on afternoons when there are activities.

Single, twin, double or triple rooms are available. Half-board: breakfast and dinner daily. Lunch is also provided at the weekend and a packed lunch on other days for those on the Teenager Programme. No use of kitchen. A clean and comfortable room with space for your clothes.

Laundry & Cleaning

Towels and bedding are provided and are washed once a week. Your host will do one load of light washing a week or alternatively you will have access to laundry facilities.

Internet access is possible in most homestays. Please ask at time of booking.

Other Facilities
Private bathroom available at extra charge for those on the Family Programme.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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