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NCEF is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland. The NCEF is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL) offering the only university accredited Health Fitness Instructor qualification in Ireland. Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree qualifications awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications and Levels 5 & 6 on the European Qualifications Framework. The NCEF is audited and aligned to the European Industry standard, Exercise for Health Specialist (EQF Level 5).

Some other training providers offer EQF Level 4 standard of qualification, but the Certificate & Higher Certificate courses are the only complete stand alone fitness qualification in Ireland, accredited at EQF Level 5.

The NCEF Head Office is located on the University of Limerick Campus and courses operate nationwide both in industry based commercial settings and in educational establishments. Training venues include:

- Munster: Limerick, Cork & Waterford
- Leinster: Carlow, Dublin, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Portlaoise
- Connaught: Galway


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Photo of Fitness Instructor Training Courses in Ireland Students who complete our courses at the University of Limerick can avail of the top class sporting facilities at the University Arena Sports Complex - the home to Munster Rugby and Ger Hartmann's international physical therapy centre.


 

Image of National Council for Exercise & Fitness, Limerick The University of Limerick, Living Bridge - just one of the many attractions that the campus has to offer.


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Kenilworth Language Institute, Dublin
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The Kenilworth Language Institute is an ideal place to study in Dublin. It combines ease of access to the city centre with a calm and quiet environment that is perfect for learning. Our summer school for ages 13 - 17 aims to provide tuition in a happy, fun and stimulating environment. The emphasis is on improving the student's skills work, particularly their oral ability.

Students benefit greatly from staying with an Irish family, which affords an opportunity to converse, and encounter new cultural experiences, in a natural and warm environment.

Kenilworth Language Institute is recognised by the Irish Department of Education as a Language School for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

                
Summer School in July and August for young learners ages 13 - 17:

- There are classes between 9.30 and 13.30, with sports activities and excursions in the afternoons.

- Homestay programme with an Irish family.
Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure, Cork
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Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is an English language school in the village of Schull in West Cork in the South-West of Ireland.

We provide English summer courses for juniors and teenagers. Students are divided into groups according to age and level - ages 9-12 and 13-17.

We also provide a Young Kids' English Summer Camp for children ages 3-8. Your child can make new friends, while learning and playing through the English language.

Because our English summer camps for young kids and juniors are located only a few minutes walk from our Adult English school, Mum & Dad are always nearby.

We synchronise timetables so parents, younger kids and also their older siblings can attend one of our 3 separate, but closeby centres. This allows them to easily enjoy a unique ‘whole family’ learning experience, but with the needs of each family member attended to, according to their age and level. 

Our your learners make great progress in their English language skills, particularly listening and speaking. Our courses are professionally designed, and our teachers are qualified, experienced experts.

Our students build great confidence in using English. Each student's age, needs & learning styles are catered for. We offer a level assessment and interview on the first day and then you will join the class for your level.

In addition to our summer English courses, closed group or 'one to one' or 'two to one' English courses for juniors are available any time throughout the year.
Summer English Courses - 2 weeks +
For children (ages 9-12) & teenagers (ages 13-17) from beginner to advanced

- 20 English lessons per week in small classes

- Homestay with a local Irish family

- Full leisure program including excursions & weekend trips

- After course support

Young Kids' English Summer Camp
For children ages 3-8
Your child can make new friends, while learning & playing through the English language.

Timetables are synchronised so that parents & kids can attend classes at the same time, allowing FULL FAMILIES to join the school.
Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading international specialists in sports camps and sports tours. Each year, we provide residential sports-based summer camps for young people (boys & girls ages 10-18) from the UK and around the world.

• The organisation is all about providing educational opportunities for young people to play and enjoy sport. Our sports camps take place at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

• Sports offered include basketball, football (soccer), and athletics. Our camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self confidence, keep fit and learn more about whatever sport you are most into. 

• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential.

Leicestershire Location: 
Situated in the East Midlands of England, just 100 miles / 160 kms north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, and Wolverhampton.

Parent Review:
“This is just a short note to say a big BIG thank you to the whole team, for your time, effort, warm and fun approach, engagement, humour, and professionalism.

My son had a wonderful time, and learned a lot, not only in techniques, but also in respect for others, respect for rules, living with others, working in a team, and dealing with cultural differences.”

- Parent of Basketball Camp Participant
Sports Camps for ages 10-18:
• Athletics Camp (Coaching in all track & field events)
• Football Players Camp (offers you the chance to train with professional football players)
• Basketball Camp (with international coaches)

Also available:
• English Language Camp
• Optional English lessons
Brushstrokes Art School, Dublin
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Our art classes for children are designed to ensure a balance between the innate abilities that all children possess, while also creating a relaxed and fun learning environment that allows for natural and structured progression at their own pace. They work with water-based paints, pastels, pencils and paper. Some children also work with oil paints.

We work with them and introduce them to different drawing and colouring techniques and we guide them to choose their own compositions. We don't enforce our views but allow them to take on board the techniques as it suits them.
- Art classes for children ages 6-12. Our classes are held on Saturdays at 11am and 12.15pm throughout the year. A term is one class per week for 10 weeks.
Art on the Farm at Cow House Studios
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Cow House Studios is a progressive artist-run studio space set in the farmland of County Wexford (approximately one hour's drive from Dublin) in South-East Ireland. We are proud to offer the only international teen summer art programme in Ireland. Art on the Farm is a three-week course in painting, drawing and photography for students aged 15 - 18. We present an exciting opportunity to the adventurous, self-motivated student seeking a rewarding experience focused on the visual arts. During this multidisciplinary course, young artists benefit from an environment dedicated to fostering professional arts practice in a country long celebrated for its artistic inspiration.

Participants are challenged to experiment beyond their creative boundaries, consider possibilities offered by their teachers and peers, and use their medium to relate their ideas to content. Using a range of materials and skills, participants develop their existing abilities and acquire new drawing, painting and photography skills. During Art on the Farm, students complete excellent portfolio pieces for advanced placement and college applications.
Art on the Farm - 3 week international teen summer art programme:

Make art in Ireland this summer, studying painting, drawing & photography. Live on our family farm, work in a beautiful studio, and travel the county from Dublin to the West. This three week course is ideal for those building a portfolio for advanced placement and college applications.
Donegal Surf School
Courses / Programs
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