ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock CollegeDublin, Ireland
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
The seaside town of Blackrock, overlooking Dublin bay, is famous for its shops, cafés and weekend market. Blackrock College lies four miles from Dublin city centre. ATC’s comprehensive programme offers a wide range of games, sport and excursions while studying English on the college's charming, picturesque grounds.
- The language school ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1973.
- Legal name / parent company: ATC Language & Travel Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 242699
English Courses
General Language
Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay) (11 to 17 years old) ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer! from
930€ 907€
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1860 1814 | 2790 2721 | 3720 3627 | 4650 4534 | 5580 5441 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Includes 1 half-day excursion per week, 1 full–day excursion per week and evening programme.
Includes packed lunch from host family, hot lunch on campus available at EUR 60 per week.
Students staying with host family should book and prepay a travel card to take public transport to and from college.
Choose ATC’s junior summer programme at Blackrock College and enjoy a spacious campus environment with residential accommodation overlooking Dublin Bay (students can also stay with a local host family). Students will experience an international learning and social environment on a beautiful suburban college campus.
Blackrock College is set in 56 acres of picturesque grounds and is located just 7km from Dublin City Centre. The college itself has much history, dating back to 1860, and includes a building known as ‘The Castle’, where the residential accommodation is located.
ATC have offered a residential programme at Blackrock College for over 35 years and continue to work closely with the campus team to ensure students have a summer experience that they will treasure for life.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Junior
Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Residential) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer! from
1045€ 1019€
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 2090 2038 | 3135 3057 | 4180 4076 | 5225 5095 | 6270 6114 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Includes 1 half-day excursion per week, 1 full–day excursion per week and evening programme.
Choose ATC’s junior summer programme at Blackrock College and enjoy a spacious campus environment with residential accommodation overlooking Dublin Bay, students can also stay with a local host family. Students will experience an international learning and social environment on a beautiful suburban college campus.
Blackrock College is set in 56 acres of picturesque grounds and is located just 7km from Dublin City Centre. The college itself has much history, dating back to 1860, and includes a building known as ‘The Castle’, where the residential accommodation is located.
ATC have offered a residential programme at Blackrock College for over 35 years and continue to work closely with the campus team to ensure students have a summer experience to treasure for life.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Information for all courses offered by ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College
Comments about courses
Airport Transfer:
1 student- EUR 125 each way
2 students- EUR 70 each way
3 students- EUR 50 each way
Supplement - Registered unaccompanied minor (on departure only) : EUR 60
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 22 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Note: All courses offered by ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College, Dublin can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College
Accreditations and Quality seals
Select IrelandEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Library
Auditorium
Garden
Student support desk
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Indoor swimming pool
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Minimum age of students
17 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Dublin Airport:
120 € one way
240 € return (both ways)
240 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Dublin and how to get from the airport to Dublin on your own here on our Dublin page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Botswana do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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FAQ about ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College, Dublin
- What is the best price for a course at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College, Dublin?English courses at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College start at 907 € for Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay) course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dublin Airport (120 €)
- What is the number of students per class at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College varies from 15 students (Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay)) to 15 students (Junior Summer Programme - Blackrock College (Homestay))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College?100% of teachers at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College from?The highest Nationality percentage at ATC Language Schools Summer centre - Blackrock College comes from Italy with a 35% representation, followed by students from Spain (35%) and Germany (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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