FAMILY PROGRAMMEGALWAY 2015

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AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME for the whole family on Ireland’s West Coast. Experience an unforgettable educational holiday in Galway the cultural capital of Ireland

DESCRIPTIONThe course is designed for families who want to combine an English language programme and a holiday on Ireland’s West Coast

IDEAL FORFamilies with young children or teenagers who require an English language and activity/excursion programme which is tailored towards the needs of each family member according to age and English language level

HOW TO BOOKPlease contact us at contact@atlantic.ac and a member of our team will be glad to provide further information as required

WHENFrom 27th June to 16th August 2015

WHEREGalway

AGE GROUPS3-12 (Children), 13-17 (Teenagers), 18+ (Parents)

CLASS DETAILS• Internationally mixed• 15 students per class (12 for parents)

LEVELS AVAILABLETeenagers and Adults: From CEFR A1+ Elementary to C1 Advanced

COURSES FOR FAMILIES / FAMILY SUMMER PROGRAMME

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WHY CHOOSE ATLANTIC• One of the most established and innovative family

programme providers• Fully accredited academic programme• Located in the young and vibrant city of Galway• Proximity to Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes• High quality host family or self-catering

accommodation• Excellent social activity & excursion options• Play to Learn Facility for younger children

CLASS GROUPS• We place all students in an appropriate English level

based on their linguistic ability, entry test, and/or age.• For example, children aged 3 to 5 years form a group

as do children aged 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 years.• Teenagers are grouped in a similar way based on their

English competency as well as age.• Parents are placed in classes based on their English

ability.

PACKAGES AVAILABLE• PACKAGE A: Tuition + Activities• PACKAGE B: Tuition OnlySee next page for more details

WHAT WE OFFER• Tuition. Class sizes are subject to minimum 8,

maximum 15 per class (max. 12 for parents)• Activities plus weekend tour (Package A only)• All course materials• Certificate of attendance and achievement on

course completion• We recommend that families choose the same

package (either A or B) for all members of the family: children, teenagers and parents

EXTRASAirport transfers

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND TIMETABLE

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COURSES FOR FAMILIES / FAMILY SUMMER PROGRAMME

Family Programme Package OptionsCOURSE TITLE COURSE CONTENTS PER WEEK TIMETABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY

FAMILY PACKAGE A / TUITION + ACTIVITIES + WEEKEND EXCURSION

English for Children Plus Activities(3 to 12 years old)

20 lessons5 afternoon activities1 full-day weekend excursion

09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:3013:30 - 15:00

English for Teenagers Plus Activities (13 to 17 years old)

30 lessons4 evening activities1 full-day weekend excursion

09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 15:00 20:00 - 22:00 (4 evenings)

English for Parents Plus Weekend Tour(18+ years)

30 lessons1 full-day weekend excursion

09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 15:00

FAMILY PACKAGE B / TUITION ONLY

English for Children (3 to 12 years) 20 lessons 09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:30

English for Teenagers (13 to 17 years) 20 lessons 09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:30

English for Parents (18+ years) 20 lessons 09:00 - 10:30 / 11:00 - 12:30

Sample Weekly TimetableWEEKDAYS WEEKEND

MORNING AFTERNOON LATE AFTERNOON EVENING FULL DAY TOUR

Children Class Class Activities (Package A) FREEThe Aran Islands

(Package A)Teenagers Class Class Class (PackageA) Activity

Parents Class Class Class (Package A) FREE

ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS• Bowling• Disco• Cinema• Greyhound Racing

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN• Arts and Crafts• Pottery• Irish Dance• Pet Farm Visit

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ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFERS

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSSELF-CATERING APARTMENTS• Self-catering apartments sleeping 2 to 6

people• Apartments are fully equipped with a kitchen,

TV, Internet, and access to laundry facilities• Apartments are cleaned prior to arrival and on

departure• There is one set of linen and towels per

bedroom. Families are advised to bring extra towels

• Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday

HOST FAMILY• Accommodation includes breakfast, packed

lunch, and an evening meal each day Monday to Sunday

• The host family will do a light laundry once per week

• Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday.

TRANSFER SERVICE OPTIONSSTANDARD AIRPORT MEET & GREET SERVICEFamilies are met in the arrival hall by a school representative and accompanied to coach departure. The return coach transfer ticket is provided and families travel unaccompanied to Galway City (direct service) - 2.5 hours). Onarrival families are met by school representative and transferred to accommodation. Available in:Dublin (DUB)

PRIVATE TAXI SERVICEFamilies are met in the arrival hall by a school representative and brought by private taxi to accommodation in Galway.

Available in:Dublin (DUB), Shannon (SNN), Knock (NOC) and Cork (ORK) Airports

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COURSES FOR FAMILIES / FAMILY SUMMER PROGRAMME

CENTRE LOCATIONThe Family Programme takes place in our state-of-the-art facility located in Galway city. Students of all ages can benefit from the services and facilities on offer all within walking distance of city centre amenities (shops, bus station, hotels and restaurants)

CENTRE FACILITIES• Purpose built school• Brightly lit classrooms• Free Wi-Fi available• Centrally located• Student lounge and café

“GALWAYISAGREATCITY.Itisperfectforstudentsandperfectforfamilies.Theschoolismodernandspacious.thestaffareparticularlyhelpfulandfriendly.MysonismoreconfidentwithhisEnglishandtheteachersareveryfriendly.”Nathalie.SPAIN

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“MYCHILDRENENJOYEDMAKINGMANYINTERNATIONALFRIENDS.GalwayisafantasticcityandAtlanticisanexcellentschoolwithgreatteachers.”Christina.SWITZERLAND

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GALWAY 2015

Atlantic Language Galway Fairgreen House Fairgreen Road Galway, Ireland T +353 91 566 053

Atlantic Language Dublin Block C, Magennis Court Magennis Place, Pearse Street Dublin 2, Ireland T +353 1 677 8898

Atlantic Language Galway and Atlantic

Language Dublin are recognised by ACELS, a

service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland,

for English language teaching (ELT).

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