For ages 10 to 15
This year the accompanied group trip will be from:
10th July - 24th July 2022 (2 weeks)
This particular course is good for students who are self-confident and sociable. Students stay with an Irish family, do not mix with other students on other courses and do not do the activities on the Junior Summer Course (even if they are there at the same time). They have private classes at home and do activities with the family. The success of this course depends a lot on the motivation and character of the student, who has to make an effort to fit in with the family, rather than the level of English, though it is not recommended for complete beginners. Host families are carefully chosen to ensure a smooth adaptation.
The trip begins and ends in Andorra, but we also take students from Spain and France and collect them at the airport. Both trips are accompanied by Learn Away staff, who are also co-ordinators with the families in Ireland and who stay in Waterford for the beginning of the course. During the stay, students are appointed a local leader. Any problem which arises can be solved quickly as the staff can be contacted at any time. There is a 24h service to contact the school staff for emergencies (Spanish spoken).
Waterford is a small, safe city in the south east of Ireland and close to many other interesting places. For more information about Waterford and the school, please click here! Waterford is the winner of the best city to live in 2021, thanks to its security, quality of life, architecture, beautiful coast and pedestrian areas.
What does the course offer?
- Classes: There are 10 hours of one - to - one classes per week (2 hours a day + break), from Monday to Friday, given by a teacher who goes to the family home, usually in the mornings.
- All the teachers are university graduates and are also qualified to teach English as a foreign language.
- A progress certificate from the school is given at the end of the course, which includes comments on behaviour and attitude.
- Students have the option to join a group on Saturday excursions if they wish and also go to one evening activity per week.
What about the Homestay?
- All students stay in Irish families carefully selected by the director of the school, who has many years of experience. We also work with her when we send in the application forms so that every student receives a personal service. All families are vetted by the "Garda" (Irish police).
- There are many types of homestays - some with young children, some with older children, others with no children. There are young, middle-aged and elderly hosts as well as some widows - but whatever the age, they all look forward to having guests in their homes.
- Irish families are very sociable and it is an ideal opportunity for students to practise English in a positive and friendly environment and to use it in a variety of situations. Students also get to know another culture and develop personally.
- Importantly, students are not placed with students who speak any of their languages.
- On this course, one parent has to be at home during the stay (i.e. not working or on holiday).
- Accommodation is sharing a twin room with another student or family member of same sex and similar age.
- Students are expected to make their beds and keep their bedrooms tidy.
What does the course include?
- Accompanied transport Andorra - Waterford - Andorra.
- Insurance: medical, emergency dental, cancellation of trip before starting, repatriation, loss of luggage and money, delays, third party. Waiver to be paid by student/parents if necessary.
- Classes and materials, but you will need your own notebook and pens.
- Excursions, activities and entrance fee for the Saturday excursion.
- Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, clothes washing, sheets and towels (students need their own towel for swimming activities).
- Supervision by leaders.
- Private transport to and from classes and activities.
Price for 2 weeks: 3,600.00€ + flights (10th July - 24th July) Prices may go up for late bookings due to flight price increases.
Price does not include:
- Flights.
- Spending money.
- Any extras that are not part of the course.
Please note: this price is only for Andorran residents. If you are a Spanish or French resident, the price will vary because of transport and insurance. Please contact us for more information at info@learn-away.com
