Exchanges : Summer Camps : Homestays Abroad
Study abroad options for Irish second level students.
We propose flexible options to meet the different needs and budgets of students interested in improving their language skills
by TOTAL IMMERSION in a foreign language. Host family accommodation is central to each of these programmes for programmes for second level students. Most students will be in the age range of 12 - 17 years.
TWO WAY EXCHANGE: A two way exchange is often called a real exchange. It is a reciprocal exchange between two selected host families. The Irish student travels abroad and lives for a set number of weeks with their exchange partner. They live and speak with the exchange family as a member of the family. The foreign student comes to Ireland to stay with the Irish family for the same number of weeks and learns English and participates in the daily life of their exchange family. Families are matched as far as possible by age, interests and availability to travel and host. This option is available during school year and during school holidays. This is the most economical way of travelling abroad to learn a second language.
2022 Prices for two way exchanges start at €400 for exchanges up to 4 weeks long. €550 for up to 8 weeks
Our two way exchanges between Ireland, France, and Germany provide excellent opportunities for Irish Students to develop and improve their confidence in speaking a foreign language. The most popular European languages for Irish students are French Spanish and German.
Most German students want to participate in a two way exchange during the school year only and not during summer holidays.
Experiencing a new culture and country first-hand opens the door to host of new experiences, expanding your comfort zone, which in turn can do wonders for your confidence. Learning and communicating in the language of a foreign country while living there is without doubt the best way of learning simply because you never stop learning.
Everywhere you turn you’re faced with opportunities to hear, read, and use your new language. Basically, your entire environment becomes your classroom.
SUMMER CAMPS IN FRANCE 2022: French and Activity programmes in St Malo or Arcachon near Bordeaux. These camps have French Classes Monday to Friday mornings and activities or outings in the afternoons. Accommodation is with a French host Family.
A HOME-STAY ABROAD: If you would like to travel abroad but can only do it during school holidays then a home stay with a host family abroad is an ideal option. This may be the case if your school is not able to facilitate receiving foreign students, but it still gives a great opportunity to be fully immersed in a foreign language . This means that you live with your European host family as a member of the family. Students will be totally immersed in the daily lives, language and culture of their host family and participate in the daily activities of the family.
If you want to stay and live with a family and not attend school abroad this is possible during your school holidays. Summer , Easter or Halloween break is an ideal time to explore this option to learn by total immersion in a foreign language. No classes or language programmes in booked in the home-stay only option. Students learn informally in a fun way with their host family.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME IN FRANCE :
These programmes are ideal for students who have already studied a second language for a few years and have enough competence to attend school abroad. Students will be placed according to age and ability. This programmes is especially suited to Transition Year TY students and those studying for oral exams. It gives a unique opportunity to experience family life with your host family and avail of all of the benefits of attending school abroad. Contact us for more details on our study abroad programme.
ACCOMMODATION: All accommodation is provided by your exchange family, as part of a two way exchange.
FLIGHTS AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Flights are not included in any of our programmes. You will be advised on which airport is closest to your host family. Each transfer arrangement is specific to each placement but in general transfers from the point of arrival will be facilitated by the exchange / host family or by your local coordinator. An extra fee may apply for transfers.
We propose flexible options to meet the different needs and budgets of students interested in improving their language skills
by TOTAL IMMERSION in a foreign language. Host family accommodation is central to each of these programmes for programmes for second level students. Most students will be in the age range of 12 - 17 years.
- HOMESTAY Only: Available to France
- SCHOOL STAY Available to France
- SUMMER CAMPS Available to France
- TWO WAY EXCHANGES From Ireland France and Germany
TWO WAY EXCHANGE: A two way exchange is often called a real exchange. It is a reciprocal exchange between two selected host families. The Irish student travels abroad and lives for a set number of weeks with their exchange partner. They live and speak with the exchange family as a member of the family. The foreign student comes to Ireland to stay with the Irish family for the same number of weeks and learns English and participates in the daily life of their exchange family. Families are matched as far as possible by age, interests and availability to travel and host. This option is available during school year and during school holidays. This is the most economical way of travelling abroad to learn a second language.
2022 Prices for two way exchanges start at €400 for exchanges up to 4 weeks long. €550 for up to 8 weeks
Our two way exchanges between Ireland, France, and Germany provide excellent opportunities for Irish Students to develop and improve their confidence in speaking a foreign language. The most popular European languages for Irish students are French Spanish and German.
Most German students want to participate in a two way exchange during the school year only and not during summer holidays.
Experiencing a new culture and country first-hand opens the door to host of new experiences, expanding your comfort zone, which in turn can do wonders for your confidence. Learning and communicating in the language of a foreign country while living there is without doubt the best way of learning simply because you never stop learning.
Everywhere you turn you’re faced with opportunities to hear, read, and use your new language. Basically, your entire environment becomes your classroom.
SUMMER CAMPS IN FRANCE 2022: French and Activity programmes in St Malo or Arcachon near Bordeaux. These camps have French Classes Monday to Friday mornings and activities or outings in the afternoons. Accommodation is with a French host Family.
A HOME-STAY ABROAD: If you would like to travel abroad but can only do it during school holidays then a home stay with a host family abroad is an ideal option. This may be the case if your school is not able to facilitate receiving foreign students, but it still gives a great opportunity to be fully immersed in a foreign language . This means that you live with your European host family as a member of the family. Students will be totally immersed in the daily lives, language and culture of their host family and participate in the daily activities of the family.
If you want to stay and live with a family and not attend school abroad this is possible during your school holidays. Summer , Easter or Halloween break is an ideal time to explore this option to learn by total immersion in a foreign language. No classes or language programmes in booked in the home-stay only option. Students learn informally in a fun way with their host family.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME IN FRANCE :
These programmes are ideal for students who have already studied a second language for a few years and have enough competence to attend school abroad. Students will be placed according to age and ability. This programmes is especially suited to Transition Year TY students and those studying for oral exams. It gives a unique opportunity to experience family life with your host family and avail of all of the benefits of attending school abroad. Contact us for more details on our study abroad programme.
ACCOMMODATION: All accommodation is provided by your exchange family, as part of a two way exchange.
FLIGHTS AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Flights are not included in any of our programmes. You will be advised on which airport is closest to your host family. Each transfer arrangement is specific to each placement but in general transfers from the point of arrival will be facilitated by the exchange / host family or by your local coordinator. An extra fee may apply for transfers.