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Located in the heart of Galway city, Atlantic Language Galway is a premiun.choice English language school. Estabished in 1993, the school is recognised and accredited by the Irish Government’s Department of Education and Science
The School has a reputation for being a very international, welcoming and friendly modern school .

Course description

Galway is a small and compact city. Atlantic Language Galway is located in the heart of city centre, just two minutes from Eyre Square.
The city's streets are lined with cosy cafés, bars, shops, restaurants and street performers. After class students can stroll through the bustling streets of the city and soak up the ambiance.
The school is very conveniently located for transport and connections within the city and to other locations throughout Ireland
All city bus services stop at Eyre Square. Taxis are available at Eyre Square also providing service to all parts of the city and to Galway Airport.
Atlantic Language Galway operates two school centres during the peak summer season. Students at each centre have
access to the facilities at the other.

Pedagogy

Our teachers are university graduates who have special qualifications to teach English as a foreign language

Activities

At the school you will always find something exciting to do. Learn about Irish culture, enjoy a pub night with live music, try out Irish language, join our book club, learn to play Gaelic football, and discover the beauty of the West of Ireland with excursions and adventures.

Equipment

Atlantic Language Galway is located on the top floor of a distinctive twenty-first century modern glass building.
Carefully designed and purpose-built as a language school, classrooms are glass-walled and filled with natural light which flows through into the central area of the school. This creates a bright, spacious and ideal learning environment
Atlantic Language Galway also offers: Free internet Access, free WiFi,School Library, study room,Roof-top Garden, On-site Café
  • Minimum age : 18 years and 3 for certain programs
  • Services : cafeteria, internet access, library, wifi
  • Environment : Town Center
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Professionalism, excellence and innovation have helped Atlantic Language Galway build its reputation for quality educational standards.
The Academic Department ensures that each student is individually tested and placed in a class level appropriate to their abilities.
The progress of each student is frequently monitored so that they are always academically challenged throughout their stay.

  • Class size : 14 max.
  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 24 December 2011 to 4 June 2012 - 2 January - 19 March - 6,9 April - 7 May - 4 June - 6 August - 29 October 2012


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min. - Minimum level required : Intermediate - B2*
Standard preparation 10 and 13 weeks
13 weekCourses start March 2012
Extra week accommodation may be required to attend examination

Dates d’examen: 10 March 2012, 09 June 2012, 04 December 2012

Course - 30 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min. - Minimum level required : Upper Intermediate - C1*
Intensive preparation 4 weeks
4 weekCourses start July 2012
Preparation for the July, August and November FCE Computer Based examinations

Dates d’examen: 11 August 2012Options
Exam fees first certificate 170 € 
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have1 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, shared apartment, residence.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation ireland galway
‘Week’ bookings are considered from Saturday to Saturday or from Sunday to Sunday
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
from 30-06-2012 to 21-09-2012
Accommodation options1 weekSupplementary 1 nightSupplementary 1 night
 single room - Half board Monday to Friday, full board on Saturday and Sunday - Shared bathroom180 €30 €25 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+ number of extra nights -+

Shared apartment

Language Travels living accomodation ireland galway
Exclusively for students of Atlantic Language Galway, the school provides superb high-grade accomodation in 2 and 3 bedroom apartments within a 15 minutes walk from the school and the city centre. Apartments may be booked for a minimum of 2 weeks and subject to availability
  • No extra night option available
  • Double or Twin room rate is based on two people sharing by a couple or friends only.
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 min. on foot
  • Minimum age : 18 years
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi

Residence

Language Travels living accomodation ireland galway
4 or 6 bed dorm. Modern hostel accommodation, 1 minute walk from school. Fully equipped self-catering accommodation. Rooms cleaned on a daily basis
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 1 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 weekSupplementary 1 night
multi bedded room (4 to 6 beds) - Bed & breakfast - Private bathroom100 €25 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+ number of extra nights -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
95 €: Dublin Airport - One way(Adult+enfant (Family package))35 €: Galway Airport - One way
300 €: Dublin Airport - Roundtrip70 €: Galway Airport - Roundtrip
150 €: Dublin Airport - One way 

Your language travel price

FCE Preparation Course - First Certificate in English

Study abroadtuition 13 week(s)2145 €
Study abroadCambridge manual60 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee50 €
Study abroadExam fees first certificate0 €

accomodation

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Transportation

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Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesGalway Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price2335 €
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This is a great opportunity for both parents and children to take advantage of a family language program abroad! This program’s popularity grows every year. It’s a relaxing way for the whole family to enjoy a nice vacation in London while benefiting from English courses at the same time!
While their children are at school in the morning, parents and other adult family members have the option of taking a course at Frances King. This course takes place in our Gloucester Road school in Kensington.
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This is a combination of general group courses in the morning, and individual business courses in the afternoon.
This is a refresher course for foreign language teachers that also provides an opportunity for teachers to enrich their knowledge of the language by having direct contact with the culture of the country, and interaction with fellow teachers from other countries.
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
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Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
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