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Residential Junior Summer School in Ireland

Birchwater Education

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The International English language
summer school is designed to be full
of fun and excitement while inspiring
and motivating our students to
improve their English language skills
and cultural awareness.
Build your Motivation and Confidence
Come and explore the beauty of
Ireland. The summer school at
Birchwater Education is perfect for
making lots of new friends and
improving your confidence speaking
English. Everyday is filled with
amazing activities to practice and
learn new skills. All our classes are
with native English speaking teachers
and are designed to be fun!
Classes are 45 mins in duration and can be
tailored to be 15 or 20 hours in length per
week. Our cheerful staff are there to
motivate students to speak and engage in
the activities and lessons. Learning is
personalised to meet each student's
requirements. Our modern teaching approach
develops all English Language skills with a
focus on listening and speaking skills
ensuring the students use and apply the
English they learn.
Our program is designed to motivate
and build confidence while having fun.
Our morning is dedicated to English
language learning followed by an
exciting variety of afternoon activities
and evening events. The programme
also involves cultural and social trips
around the city with half day and full
day excursions to breathtaking
historical and scenic landmarks

Class schedule

Course duration
2-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Class days
Monday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Evening session
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Minimum level Absolute beginner

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 11 - 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

Birchwater Education (BWE) is the fastest growing English language school established in Limerick City due to its dynamic curriculum and enjoyable learning environment. With over 100 students, Birchwater Education provides personalized learning and individual feedback to maximize the learning potential of all our students. As an English language school and business college, we offer a variety of courses for international and local Irish students with full time and part time courses available. Accredited by NCC education, the Institute of Commercial management and Trinity College London as an exam centre, BWE offers a variety of course flexibility and a progression route to third level education.

Year opened
2016
Number of classrooms
9

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

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

University partners

BWE has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Ireland. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick institutue of Technology

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Birchwater Education varies over different time periods, courses and levels. In the summer, the average age is 15.

School holidays

BWE 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
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Birchwater Education is situated in Limerick City Centre on the west coast of Ireland on the banks of the River Shannon. A stone's throw away from the famous O'Connell Street Monument, the school is located in the heart of the business and educational district of the city and is surrounded by shops and restaurants.
The schools' excellent location means it's easy to access all areas of the city with transport links literally 1-minute walk from the school.

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Housing

BWE offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence - 4 to 8 person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 11 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of Limerick
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: TV room, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: 01 Jul 2019 - 23 Dec 2018, 28 Jul 2019 - 18 Aug 2019
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
The residential accommodation is designed for summer school junior students with separate areas for boys and girls. The facility has been modernised and refurbished to the highest standard. The dorms are fully supervised ensuring the safety and well being of all the students staying in the facility. The spacious and large dorm rooms accommodate from 4 to 6 beds in the girls zone with 4 to 10 beds in the boys zone. A dedicated washing area and showering facility is available for each dorm room. The international multicultural dorm is ideal for improving confidence and motivation to speak English.
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 Limerick 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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