THE SCHOOL. ... to provide a learning environment with enthusiastic. optimum teaching resources and student-friendly facilities.

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2 THE SCHOOL Authority, a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills and members of MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) and IALC (International Association of Language Centres). We are located in Bray, Co. Wicklow, known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland, just south of Dublin.... to provide a learning environment with enthusiastic optimum teaching resources and student-friendly facilities. Principal, School director In the pursuit of academic excellence, endeavours to provide teaching resources and student-friendly facilities. Non exam courses are designed in modular format, so that students may enrol in a course at any time during the year. At our school you can study for internationally recognised English examinations such as the TOEIC, IELTS and Cambridge exams. In order to facilitate a meaningful cultural experience for the student, range of Language Plus activities, such as Drama, Golf, Rugby and Horse Riding. 1

3 THE SCHOOL Authority, a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills and members of MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) and IALC (International Association of Language Centres). We are located in Bray, Co. Wicklow, known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland, just south of Dublin.... to provide a learning environment with enthusiastic optimum teaching resources and student-friendly facilities. Principal, School director In the pursuit of academic excellence, endeavours to provide teaching resources and student-friendly facilities. Non exam courses are designed in modular format, so that students may enrol in a course at any time during the year. At our school you can study for internationally recognised English examinations such as the TOEIC, IELTS and Cambridge exams. In order to facilitate a meaningful cultural experience for the student, range of Language Plus activities, such as Drama, Golf, Rugby and Horse Riding. 1

4 Traditional Irish Pub What you will hear most about Ireland is that the Irish people are friendly and talkative and will enjoy welcoming you to their country. céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) Traditional Gaelic welcome ABOUT IRELAND Bray Bray, known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland is now the third largest town in Ireland with a population of circa 32,000. Bray is located in North East Wicklow, just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre and 35 minutes from Dublin Airport. Tourism has always been associated with Bray, which is the longest established seaside town in the country. Bray boasts a fabulous mile long Today, Bray is a vibrant holiday resort and boasts restaurants and evening entertainment. Available in the Co. Wicklow County Wicklow is less than one hour South of Dublin city centre with commuter links by rail, bus and motorway. Known as The Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow is one of Ireland s true scenic treasures with its rivers and lakes. It is the perfect holiday destination, suitable for either a family vacation or a short weekend break. Ireland Ireland is an island with a population of 6 million people. coastline and green fertile countryside. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream give Ireland a temperate climate with generally mild winters and cool summers. Irish people are friendly and talkative and will enjoy welcoming you to their country.

5 YOUR ACCOMMODATION needs: including Host Family or Self Catering or Guest House or Hotel or Hostel. Options for host family or self catering accommodation are available on full board or half These types of accommodation are within walking distance or a short bus journey from the school. Due to the size of Bray town and the surrounding area, we know all our families personally and have dealt with them over many years. Host Families Living in a private home gives you regular contact with native English speakers and an insight into Irish life. Our welcoming, experienced host families are All of our host families conform to MEI and IALC standards, and are chosen for the warmth, care and concern they show our students.

6 LOCATION N3 M50 N2 DUBLIN AIRPORT Heuston Station M50 N1 DUBLIN CITY CENTRE M1 To Belfast North Dublin Ferry Dart Line Dart Line Bray is now the eighth largest town in Ireland and is located in Northeast Wicklow, just south of Dublin. Tourism has always been the main industry of Bray and is the longest established seaside town in the country. Education and the Arts have always been associated with Bray, M50 N11 Dart Line Dun Laoghaire To Rosslare Wexford M50 N11 BRAY Dart Line SCHOOL with some of the most famous Irish literary time making Bray their home, such as James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. Bray is also the home Studios.

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8 ACADEMIC LIFE Your Teachers Our teachers are central to you and your success. All attend training courses and modernise their skills regularly. They are encouraged to develop their special areas of interest, making the teaching lively and stimulating. All have professional teaching well as their ability. Friendly and accessible, they appreciate the needs of students and take an active role in planning courses. Your Classes Based on your online placement test and an oral interview (conducted on your arrival at the school), you will be placed in an appropriate class for your language level. If you are unable to complete the online placement test, one will be organised on your arrival at the school. All classes are lively and stimulating, you will cover all aspects of grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, writing, discussions, idiomatic language and pronunciation. If you are taking our Intensive English Course which includes one-to-one tutorials, a detailed needs analysis must be completed before you arrive in order for your tutor to plan specialised lessons for either your academic study, examinations or professional needs. In-class materials: You can buy or rent your course book for a small charge. Your teacher will supplement your course book with materials from other sources, including authentic material from newspapers, TV, etc. Your Progress Our students progress is continuously monitored that they receive the correct level of instruction at all times. We encourage students to discuss their programme with the Academic Manager and their teachers. As students show improvement in their language ability they will be placed in ever more challenging classes appropriate to their level.

9 ADULT GROUPS Students may be integrated fully into our international General English classes or be in closed groups with students. The course covers all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. For Student aged 16 and over. On completion of the course each student is presented with (international class students). Students will be placed with host families or residential accommodation within a very short bus journey or short walking distance to the school. This programme is generally from 1 to 4 weeks in duration.

10 ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS we a wide variety of activities and excursions, from amazing scenery with mountains stretching to the sea to traditional Irish Pubs, theatre nights, drama classes, shopping and sports activities like golf, rugby and horse riding. The school is only 40 minutes away from one of the most vibrant European capital cities, Dublin. Typical weekly activities at The School Monday: Traditional Music and Dance Katie Gallagher s pub, which is situated on Bray seafront beside the DART station, is where students can experience live Irish music sessions, ranging from traditional and folk songs to ballads and Irish dancing. Starting at 21:30, to get a good seat you should arrive early! Tuesday: Conversation Classes Wednesday: Movie of the week Veronica Guerin: Based on a true story, this is about the Irish journalist Veronica Guerin (Cate Blanchett), a reporter for The Sunday Independent, who exposed some of Dublin s most powerful crime barons and drug lords in But later that year she was gunned down by assassins hired by the same criminal drug lords she exposed. Thursday: Kilmainham Jail One of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland s emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Friday: Conversation Practice Traditional Music and Dance - Céilí At Craobh Chualann (Comhaltas) which is situated at 32 Belgrave Square, Monkstown, County Dublin - the home of Traditional Irish Music. Students can experience live Irish music sessions, ranging from traditional and folk songs to ballads and Irish dancing. Starting at 21:30, to get a good seat you should arrive early! Weekend Activities Full day excursions by private bus to a wide variety of destinations. We can arrange short breaks, car hire and accommodation throughout the country on request.

11 Traditional Irish Pub What you will hear most about Ireland is that the Irish people are friendly and talkative and will enjoy welcoming you to their country. céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) Traditional Gaelic welcome ABOUT IRELAND Bray Bray, known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland is now the third largest town in Ireland with a population of circa 32,000. Bray is located in North East Wicklow, just 40 minutes from Dublin city centre and 35 minutes from Dublin Airport. Tourism has always been associated with Bray, which is the longest established seaside town in the country. Bray boasts a fabulous mile long Today, Bray is a vibrant holiday resort and boasts restaurants and evening entertainment. Available in the Co. Wicklow County Wicklow is less than one hour South of Dublin city centre with commuter links by rail, bus and motorway. Known as The Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow is one of Ireland s true scenic treasures with its rivers and lakes. It is the perfect holiday destination, suitable for either a family vacation or a short weekend break. Ireland Ireland is an island with a population of 6 million people. coastline and green fertile countryside. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream give Ireland a temperate climate with generally mild winters and cool summers. Irish people are friendly and talkative and will enjoy welcoming you to their country.

12 YOUR ACCOMMODATION needs: including Host Family or Self Catering or Guest House or Hotel or Hostel. Options for host family or self catering accommodation are available on full board or half These types of accommodation are within walking distance or a short bus journey from the school. Due to the size of Bray town and the surrounding area, we know all our families personally and have dealt with them over many years. Host Families Living in a private home gives you regular contact with native English speakers and an insight into Irish life. Our welcoming, experienced host families are All of our host families conform to MEI and IALC standards, and are chosen for the warmth, care and concern they show our students.

13 LOCATION N3 M50 N2 DUBLIN AIRPORT Heuston Station M50 N1 DUBLIN CITY CENTRE M1 To Belfast North Dublin Ferry Dart Line Dart Line Bray is now the eighth largest town in Ireland and is located in Northeast Wicklow, just south of Dublin. Tourism has always been the main industry of Bray and is the longest established seaside town in the country. Education and the Arts have always been associated with Bray, M50 N11 Dart Line Dun Laoghaire To Rosslare Wexford M50 N11 BRAY Dart Line SCHOOL with some of the most famous Irish literary time making Bray their home, such as James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. Bray is also the home Studios.

14 ACADEMIC LIFE Your Teachers Our teachers are central to you and your success. All attend training courses and modernise their skills regularly. They are encouraged to develop their special areas of interest, making the teaching lively and stimulating. All have professional teaching well as their ability. Friendly and accessible, they appreciate the needs of students and take an active role in planning courses. Your Classes Based on your online placement test and an oral interview (conducted on your arrival at the school), you will be placed in an appropriate class for your language level. If you are unable to complete the online placement test, one will be organised on your arrival at the school. All classes are lively and stimulating, you will cover all aspects of grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, writing, discussions, idiomatic language and pronunciation. If you are taking our Intensive English Course which includes one-to-one tutorials, a detailed needs analysis must be completed before you arrive in order for your tutor to plan specialised lessons for either your academic study, examinations or professional needs. In-class materials: You can buy or rent your course book for a small charge. Your teacher will supplement your course book with materials from other sources, including authentic material from newspapers, TV, etc. Your Progress Our students progress is continuously monitored that they receive the correct level of instruction at all times. We encourage students to discuss their programme with the Academic Manager and their teachers. As students show improvement in their language ability they will be placed in ever more challenging classes appropriate to their level.

15 ADULT GROUPS Students may be integrated fully into our international General English classes or be in closed groups with students. The course covers all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. For Student aged 16 and over. On completion of the course each student is presented with (international class students). Students will be placed with host families or residential accommodation within a very short bus journey or short walking distance to the school. This programme is generally from 1 to 4 weeks in duration.

16 ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS we a wide variety of activities and excursions, from amazing scenery with mountains stretching to the sea to traditional Irish Pubs, theatre nights, drama classes, shopping and sports activities like golf, rugby and horse riding. The school is only 40 minutes away from one of the most vibrant European capital cities, Dublin. Typical weekly activities at The School Monday: Traditional Music and Dance Katie Gallagher s pub, which is situated on Bray seafront beside the DART station, is where students can experience live Irish music sessions, ranging from traditional and folk songs to ballads and Irish dancing. Starting at 21:30, to get a good seat you should arrive early! Tuesday: Conversation Classes Wednesday: Movie of the week Veronica Guerin: Based on a true story, this is about the Irish journalist Veronica Guerin (Cate Blanchett), a reporter for The Sunday Independent, who exposed some of Dublin s most powerful crime barons and drug lords in But later that year she was gunned down by assassins hired by the same criminal drug lords she exposed. Thursday: Kilmainham Jail One of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe, covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland s emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Attractions include a major exhibition detailing the political and penal history of the prison and its restoration. The tour of the prison includes an audio-visual show. Friday: Conversation Practice Traditional Music and Dance - Céilí At Craobh Chualann (Comhaltas) which is situated at 32 Belgrave Square, Monkstown, County Dublin - the home of Traditional Irish Music. Students can experience live Irish music sessions, ranging from traditional and folk songs to ballads and Irish dancing. Starting at 21:30, to get a good seat you should arrive early! Weekend Activities Full day excursions by private bus to a wide variety of destinations. We can arrange short breaks, car hire and accommodation throughout the country on request.