Meet other students from around the world, make friends and experience Irish family life and culture on our Homestay Teenager Programme in Dublin
Students study in the morning followed by an action packed sporting and cultural activity programme every afternoon and at the weekend
The school is located in the picturesque coastal village of Dalkey
Carefully chosen homestays ensure students have a great experience of Irish family life and culture
English language course in the morning
Excellent sporting facilities in the school
Choose our Young Leader Workshop on one afternoon per week
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Programme Name
Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills
Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!
Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In Action
Really experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency.
- Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods.
- Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTS
Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
Make new friends from around the world on this all inclusive homestay teenager programme. You will study in the mornings with an action packed sporting and cultural programme in the afternoons and at the weekend. There is an optional Young Leader’s Workshop on one afternoon each week.
Intensity
16h 40m per week
09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday: Lessons (9:00-13:00) + Afternoon Activities and optional workshop on Fridays. Weekend full day excursion.
20-24Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language SkillsExpand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!Focus on international communication in English. - Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays. - Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In ActionReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTSReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
09:00 - 13:00
Language Development / Language Skills
Prices
€899
Per Week
Information
Available: 1-7 Weeks
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Ages: 12-17
Maximum class size: 15
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
2023 Dublin Teenager Homestay Programme Starts: June 25 (2-7 weeks); July 2 (2-6 weeks); July 9 (2-5 weeks); July 16 (2-4 weeks); July 23 (2-3 weeks); July 30 (2 weeks); August 6 (1 week).
Monday August 7 is a public holiday but classes take place as usual.
Arrivals: Sundays, departures on Saturdays.
Note: There is an optional Young Leader’s Workshop (4 x 45 minute sessions) available one afternoon per week.
What is included:
Full board homestay accommodation, registration, tuition, materials, certificates, travel, activity programme and weekly excursions, supervision by staff, Health & Travel Insurance.
What is not included:
Transfers from airport, incidental expenses and pocket money.
20Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development
Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language SkillsExpand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You!Focus on international communication in English. - Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays. - Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 1 day a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Language In ActionReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
IELTSReally experience the city you choose, London or Dublin, while you develop fluency. - Study topics based on the life of the city, such as transport, history, food, markets and neighbourhoods. - Projects and activities outside the classroom will support your learning.
09:00 - 13:00
Language Development / Language Skills
Prices
€615
Per Week
Information
Available: 1-7 weeks
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Age 12-17 years
Maximum 15
Each lesson is 50 minutes
More Information
2023 Dublin Teenager Programme Day School Starts: June 26 (2-7 weeks); July 3 (2-6 weeks); July 10 (2-5 weeks); July 17 (2-4 weeks); July 24 (2-3 weeks); July 31 (2 weeks); August 7 (1 week).
Starts on Mondays.
Monday August 7 is a public holiday but classes take place as usual.
Note: There is an optional Young Leader’s Workshop (4 x 45 minute sessions) available one afternoon per week.
What is included:
Registration, tuition, materials, certificates, activity programme and weekly excursions, supervision by staff, Health & Travel Insurance
What is not included:
Transfers from airport, homestay accommodation, travel expenses to and from the school, packed lunch, incidental expenses and pocket money.
English Language Course of 20 sessions a week with a focus on spoken English
One afternoon a week there are 4 Young Leader Workshop sessions, including team building, public speaking, presenting ideas and debating
Afternoon sporting and cultural activities and some evening activities
Weekly full day weekend excursion to a place of interest
Free Time, Weekly Excursions, Example Week
All our host families are within 45 minutes’ travel of the school. In the evenings students socialise with their host families or together in small groups in the village. We offer 24 hour support to all our students.
Every weekend, students go on a full day excursion by coach to a place of interest outside Dublin including Kilkenny Castle, Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall, and Glendalough.
Example Week
Young Leaders Workshop
One afternoon a week there are 4 Young Leader Workshop sessions, including team building, public speaking, presenting ideas and debating. This is an option workshop and highly popular with students.
Through a variety of team activities, games and discussions, students are encouraged to learn in the following ways:
• Show independence in learning
• Develop critical and creative thinking skills
• Understand connections between local and global issues
• Express their ideas and opinions in a confident manner, take risks, and appreciate their own and other cultures
Accommodation & Meals
Homestay Programme: Students stay with carefully selected host families, living as a part of the family, in Dalkey and surrounding villages. Many of our host families are within walking distance of the school, others are 1 or 2 stops away on the DART line. We will provide travel cards when necessary. There are a maximum of 3 students per host family. Most students will be in twin rooms, others in singles or triples. Students are not placed with other students of the same nationality unless requested or agreed in advance. Families provide full board, with a packed lunch on afternoons when there are activities.
Day School: No meals or accommodation provided.
Airport Transfers
For airport transfer prices from/to Dublin airport click here
Students under 16, unless travelling with an organised group with a group leader, must book the Chaperone Service. Under 16s will be accompanied to the airport check-in and any necessary documents signed by a trusted representative of Frances King. That person will wait for the child to pass through security checks before leaving the airport.
Included / Not Incuded
Homestay Programme:
What is included:
Full board homestay accommodation, registration, tuition, materials, certificates, travel, activity programme and weekly excursions, supervision by staff, Health & Travel Insurance.
What is not included:
Transfers from airport, incidental expenses and pocket money.
Day School:
What is included:
Registration, tuition, materials, certificates, activity programme and weekly excursions, supervision by staff, Health & Travel Insurance
What is not included:
Transfers from airport, homestay accommodation, travel expenses to and from the school, packed lunch, incidental expenses and pocket money.
Group Bookings
For more information about booking either of these courses for groups, please contact us by emailing dublin@francesking.com
Why Choose Dublin
Dublin is regarded as one of the friendliest cities in the world, the home of 100,000 welcomes.
What Students & Teachers Say...
Daiki Nakajima
Student at Frances King School
The high quality of teaching is one of the greatest things about Frances King. Teachers give students many opportunities to speak and to express themselves. I learn about myself by communicating with other students and teachers in class.
Paul Dillon
Teacher at Frances King Dublin School
The atmosphere in the school is fantastic - it is great to be part of it. I consider it a privilege to work closely with students as they pursue their goals here. Dublin is a fantastic city to learn and live in. Hope to see you here in the future!
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