University of Galway – Ireland

University of Galway

Galway & Dublin

Keypoints

  • icon accomodation Accomodation: college
  • icon duration Duration: 2/3 weeks
  • icon age Age: 10-20
  • icon duration Start dates:
    5/8, 6/8, 12/8, 13/8, 24/6, 1/7, 2/7, 15/7, 16/7, 29/7, 30/7

Galway & Dublin

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.

All-inclusive package

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Excursions

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  • Guided tours of the main places of interest
  • Cultural and recreational activities every day
  • Full immersion in local culture
Excursions

Activities

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  • Fun and engaging daytime activities
  • Creative learning experiences
  • Exciting evening entertainment
Activities

Languages Path

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  • Interactive lessons with experienced teachers
  • MLA tools for natural learning
  • Attendance certificate and End of Course Report
Languages Path

Highlights

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  • Full-board accommodation with various room options
  • MLA Prepaid Meal Card for easy dining
  • 24/7 support and welfare services for students
Highlights
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 everyday 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 our students focused and practise their English.
Languages 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
Accomodation
  • Full board en-suite accommodation in single/twin rooms, or standard accommodation in twin/triple/ quads rooms.
Highlights
  • MLA Online Test
  • MLA TASKtime eBooks
  • MLA Student Portfolio
  • Dublin MiniBreak
  • 4 Half-day Excursions
  • 3 Full-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 the students’ wellbeing.
Combo Meal
  • Two Irish breakfasts
  • MLA Prepaid Meal Card on excursions and during MiniBreak

The typical day

Morning
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8:00 AM

Wake up and breakfast

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9:00 AM

Lessons begin

Afternoon
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12:30 AM

Lunch

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2:00/5:30 PM

Excursions and/or activities

Evening
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6:30 PM

Dinner

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7:30/10:00 PM

Evening activities

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