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Are you searching for a quality English language course in Ireland for your child or teenager? Located in the beautiful village of Schull in West Cork in the South-West of Ireland, Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is an English language school that provides an intensive English summer program for juniors and teenagers (ages 9-17). We also offer an English summer camp for younger children (ages 3-8).

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We believe expert tuition in small groups, combined with an exciting leisure program that stimulates the mind and body, sets the tone for a successful and pleasurable learning experience. Schull is located 100km south-west of Cork City (which has an international airport and ferry terminals), and approximately 360km from Dublin.

Summer English Courses for Juniors, Teenagers & Families: 

Intensive English Language & Leisure Summer Program: 
Course Duration: 2 weeks +. For juniors (ages 9-12) and teenagers (ages 13-17)

Photo of Contact Page - English Course for Children in IrelandDesigned for students of all levels, from total beginner to advanced, this intensive English course includes 20 English lessons per week combined with a full and varied leisure program. 

With courses running from the end of June to the end of August, you can choose to study for as many weeks as you like.

We offer a level assessment and interview on the first day and then you will join the right class with other students of your level. 

Our students make great progress in their English language skills, particularly listening and speaking.

Each student's age, needs & learning styles are catered for. You will live in homestay accommodation with a local Irish host family and experience the Irish hospitality and culture for yourself.

Young Kids' English Summer Camp
For children ages 3-8
This camp allows your child to make new friends, while learning & playing through the English language. Your child will improve their English language skills through fun and engaging activities, including arts & crafts, picture books and storytelling, beach walks, active games, and nature art.

English Courses for Families
Our English courses for adults, juniors and young kids are taught at three separate language centres which are located very close to each other.

We synchronise the timetables of our adult courses, our courses for juniors and teenagers, and our summer camp for young kids.

This allows full families to attend our school in summer, enjoying a unique ‘whole family’ learning experience, but with the needs of each family member attended to, according to their age and level.

Year-Round English Courses for Children & Teenagers
Closed group or 'one to one'  or 'two to one' Junior courses are available at any time throughout the year. In addition, we provide Junior English courses at Easter or other weeks by special arrangement.

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Address: Cooradarrigan, Schull, Cork, Ireland
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-04-03 were from:

seville, Spain; Dublin; Augsburg, Germany; Livorno, Italy; Lisbon, Portugal; cork; Cork; Zuerich, Switzerland; Macau; and more.
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