Summer Programs

Equinox education established in 2005 have good in-bound (into Ireland) summer programmes for students and agents from all over the world. The main focus of these programmes is to provide students with the communication skills in real life settings. As well as covering the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the class room our courses involve our unique ltt (let’s talk today) activities 2 mornings per week. The ltt program gives non-native students an opportunity to practice their conversational skills with local students in a relaxed but supervised environment.

As well as offering classes for individuals to join we also offer tailor-made programmes for groups which can focus on special interests such as art, music, sport, culture etc. All our programmes are professionally designed and delivered so that all participants can maximise their experience of studying in Ireland.

Details

Age Group: 12-18 years
Average Class Size: 12 (max 16)
Course Duration: 2-6 Week Program
Lessons Per week: 15-20 Hours

Programme Highlights

As well as offering classes for individuals to join we also offer tailor-made programs for groups which can focus on special interests such as Art, Music , Sport , Culture etc. All our programs are professionally designed and delivered so that all participants can maximise their experience of studying in Ireland.

Full Board Homestay accommodation
15-20 Hours of English Class per week ( includes 4 hours Interaction with Irish Buddies per week )
10 Hours of Afternoon Activity
1 Evening Activity per week
1 Full Day Excursion per week
Airport Transfers
Certification & Report at end of stay
Free place for 1 leader per 15 students

	2 week programme	3 week programme	4 week programme
Carlow	Price on request	Price on request	Price on request
Athy Centre	Price on request	Price on request	Price on request
Thurles Centre	Price on request	Price on request	Price on request

Sample Summer Programme : English + Activities – Weeks 1 & 2

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Sample Summer Programme : English + Teen Entrepreneur – Weeks 1 & 2

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NB: Programs are subject to change

Immersion Programs

Equinox Education Services Ltd. have been involved in facilitating ‘In- bound’ (into Ireland) Summer programmes for students and agents from all over the world since our foundation in 2005.

The focus of all our Immersion Programmes is to provide students with the communication skills in real life settings. As well as covering the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Four Programmes are available as detailed below.

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Option 1. The Full Immersion Program

Equinox education established in 2005 have good in-bound (into Ireland) summer programmes for students and agents from all over the world. The main focus of these programmes is to provide students with the communication skills in real life settings. As well as covering the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the class room our courses involve our unique ltt (let’s talk today) activities 2 mornings per week. The ltt program gives non-native students an opportunity to practice their conversational skills with local students in a relaxed but supervised environment.

As well as offering classes for individuals to join we also offer tailor-made programmes for groups which can focus on special interests such as art, music, sport, culture etc. All our programmes are professionally designed and delivered so that all participants can maximise their experience of studying in Ireland.

Details

Age Group: 13+ years
Duration: Various, From 2+ Week
Lessons Per week: Full Immersion – None

Option 2. The Full Immersion and Cultural Program

This unique programme is for the student who wishes to live with an Irish family, but with the added benefit of also part-taking in two cultural trips in their local area each week. The student will improve their language skills and be able to learn more about Irish history and culture.

This programme includes 1 full day activity each week with the host family and the option to go on the organised day trip with the summer camps (depending on host family location) or 2 half-day trips with the host family and full day trip with summer camp each week.

Details

Age Group: 13+ years
Duration: Various, From 2+ Week
Lessons Per week: Full Immersion – None

Option 3. The Full Immersion Plus

This specific programme is aimed at a student who wishes to live with an Irish family to improve their language skills but would also like to part-take in a sporting activity e.g. Rugby, Soccer or horse riding. Please note that rugby and soccer camps are scheduled to run only on particular weeks during summer months. Also, students may go on the organised day trip each Saturday (depending on host family location).

Rugby camp: 13-17 July Tullow RFC. Home club of Sean O’Brien Irish International Professional Rugby star.

FAI soccer camps: Dates to be confirmed. Due to the Covid-19 camps are not open for bookings yet.

Horse riding: Please select your travel dates so we can book your camp accordingly.

Details

Age Group: 13+ years
Duration: Various, From 2+ Week (Summer Only)
Lessons Per week: Full Immersion – None

Option 4. 121 Learning Program

This programme is for the student who would like to improve their language and comprehension skills in a family setting where the Mother/Father will teach them 121 for either 9-15 hrs a week. This programme is aimed at building the students confidence in a relaxed environment within the family home. The family is provided with a teaching pack to suit each students level of English.

The 9 hours and 15 hours ‘121 programmes’ offers English as a Second Language (ESL) learning is in either a host family in a classroom environment (depending on availability), through structured one to one teaching with a teacher who follows a tailor-made curriculum.

Details

Age Group: 13+ years
Duration: Various, From 2+ Week (Summer Only)
Lessons Per week: Full Immersion – Yes, 9 hours or 15 hours per week

Covid-19 Information

Due to the prevailing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, class-based* lessons are strictly restricted to 7 students in total, who will be socially-distanced and be required observe health and safety protocols in compliance with both the building’s and Equinox’s own Fáilte Ireland accredited COVID-19 Safety Charter.
On-Line group lessons are also available on request*.

*In the event of additional Level 5 restrictions at this time ALL classes will be taught online for the duration of the lockdown.

Our Award Winning Approach

At Equinox Education Services we select the most suitable programs that are located in great places, offering you lots of things to see and plenty of things to do. All of our programs are tailor-made to enrich your journey towards learning culture and learning your language ability, while at the same time broadening your horizons and opening your mind and gaining fluency. You will get to do this with people who enjoy and appreciate the experience as much as you do.

Find Out More About Equinox

Meet The Team

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make new friends and have a trip of a lifetime? Would you like to explore new cultures, learn new languages and experience life through a different point of view?

We pride ourselves in finding the right programs for you, whether it is learning Japanese and Calligraphy in Kyoto, to going to High school in the Hawaii. Equinox Education Services is here for YOU!

Meet The Team

I am 20 years old and currently studying business administration in Germany. As part of my studies I was given the opportunity to take an internship abroad. I selected Ireland for my internship country because from an early age I have always wanted to travel to Ireland where the scenery is so beautiful and natural. I spent three weeks working in Ireland and found the country so gorgeous and all people friendly and lovable. On weekends I visited various towns and cities and which were all unique and lovely. Ireland is so multifarious. There are beautiful Cliffs in places such as Howth Galway and the Cliffs of Moher, which contrast so much with modern cities like Dublin. Not forgetting the little Irish Pubs with live music and Guinness, which all made for an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed my time in Ireland and I’m definitely coming back!

Rica Schewnerko

Germany

I think this is one of merits of studying abroad in Ireland. You can find different cultures between your countries, and you can learn new things. You can find new way of thinking, and you can think about new choices. Studying in Ireland will make you change yourself, and it’s really good opportunity to make yourself different. I think I changed a lot after I came to Ireland. I met a lot of people in here, and they told me about their experiences of their life. I was shocked a lot, and impressed with their opinions, because all these thinking were absolutely new things for me. If I didn’t take this opportunity to come to Ireland to study, I wouldn’t know these precious opinions from foreigners. Their opinions were sometimes about school, about personality, jobs, or lifestyle. All of these became big help for me in thinking about my future, school life, everything. Ireland was great experience for me, and it will be great memory for me throughout whole my life. I hope you can also meet great people, see great places, and have great moments from your exchange experience. It wasn’t easy, but I can affirm that the experience of studying in Ireland will change yourself and your life forever.

Masaki Masuda

Tokyo, Japan