1 Swan Training Institute JUNIOR COURSES AT SWAN ELT
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A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! 3 Wishing someone a hundred thousand welcomes is a traditional Irish greeting, and that s exactly what is waiting for you in Dublin at a Swan Junior Language Programme! Specifically designed for learners between the ages of ten and 17, our junior courses deliver essential language skills in a fun, stimulating and friendly environment. From our popular year-round Mini-Stay Programme, to our exciting and entertaining Junior International Summer Programme, people come from all over the world to learn English with us. Welcome to Dublin. Welcome to Swan!
Why Choose Swan? 4 There are almost three decades worth of reasons to study with Swan! You can trust our almost 30 years of experience and international expertise and our combination of traditional and high-tech, innovative teaching methods. Ireland is an ideal place to study English because the English spoken here is clear and easy to understand.
5 Here at Swan, we know that students learn better in a stimulating and supportive environment, so we ensure that the classes are fun and engaging. Our junior students come from Europe, South America, Russia, the Middle East and Asia, so you will enjoy the company of an exciting and diverse mix of nationalities. Courses take place in two locations: our year-round Mini-Stay courses are held in the heart of Dublin city centre, and our Junior International Summer Programme is run in St. Patrick s College, a historic campus with modern facilities in Drumcondra, a safe, leafy suburb of Dublin. The complete package includes the option of airport transfers from Dublin International Airport, host family (or on-campus residential accommodation during July and August) and an exciting activity programme. CHILL OUT IN A HOME AWAY FROM HOME! It s important to us that our students are really happy with their accommodation. Friendly and experienced, our host families are all native English speakers. You can choose a single or shared room, with either half or fullboard. We regularly inspect our host families homes to ensure our high standards are being kept. My host family were great, I ll never forget them.
Our Junior Courses: Junior Mini-Stay 6 We know how to make learning English enjoyable for our younger students. How? Because we ask them! As a Junior Mini-Stay student, you will help to create the weekly lesson programme around your own interests. Every day, guided by a general topic, you get to practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a fun, energetic and welcoming environment. All teachers are experienced native English speakers and they will help you gain more confidence to use English outside the classroom. I felt very safe in Dublin, the people are very friendly.
7 The following packages are available for groups only: Bronze Mini-Stay Package Silver Mini-Stay Package Gold Mini-Stay Package General English Course Monday to Friday, 09.00-13.00 or 14.00 18.00 at Swan Grafton Street or an alternative city centre location Includes return airport transfers from Dublin International Airport Shared room Full-board host family accommodation General English Course Monday to Friday, 09.00-13.00 or 14.00 18.00 at Swan Grafton Street or an alternative city centre location Includes return airport transfers from Dublin International Airport Shared room Full-board host family accommodation Five afternoon activities supervised by a Swan team member General English Course Monday to Friday, 09.00-13.00 or 14.00 18.00 at Swan Grafton Street or an alternative city centre location Includes return airport transfers from Dublin International Airport Shared room Full-board host family accommodation Five afternoon activities and one full-day excursion supervised by a Swan team member. JUNIOR MINI-STAY COURSES AT A GLANCE: Suitable for students aged ten to 17. Personalised syllabus to suit each group. Work from your Swan Learner Portfolio. Our teenager-friendly syllabus includes many aspects of Irish life and culture, including history, literature, music and celebrities! Take our online placement test prior to or on arrival. Small class size makes learning easier. Airport transfers included. Enjoy home from home host family accommodation. Students encouraged to use English during activity programme. Certificate on completion.
Our Junior Courses: Junior International Summer Programme 8 Learning a new language during the holidays should be enjoyable, which is why our Junior International Summer Programme includes drama, art, sport, and visits to cultural and tourist attractions as part of the package! Students come from all over the world for this fun-filled programme, held in St. Patrick s College. Easily accessible from the city centre and with social and canteen areas on site, the St. Patrick s campus has free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and security staff. Our specialist teachers will work with you to create a weekly lesson programme that centres on your interests. And because we know that you re looking to have fun and make friends outside of class hours too, for those staying with a host family we have a disco every Friday, and those staying in our on-campus residence have an evening activity every evening during the week.
9 Junior International Summer Programme St. Patrick s College, Drumcondra, Dublin Monday Friday: 09.00 17.00 Saturday: Full day excursion On-campus activities three afternoons a week Two half-day and one full-day excursion per week Please note: Supplement applies for individual students. Airport transfer not included for individual students. Dublin travel pass not included. For more information, please see www.selt.ie Make friends for life on the Swan Junior International Summer Programme! JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE: Welcome Pack on arrival. Suitable for students aged ten to 17. Take our online placement test prior to or on arrival. Small class size maximum 15 per class - makes learning easier. Return transfers from Dublin International Airport included for groups. Choice of host family or on-campus residential accommodation. Students encouraged to use English during activity programme. Range of indoor and outdoor sporting activities included. Our teenager-friendly syllabus includes many aspects of Irish life and culture, including history, literature, music and celebrities! Certificate on completion.. Trinity Exam available on request.
I made some great friends at Swan. 10 We had so much fun in Ireland. I love Dublin and I can t wait to go back.