General English

Our General English Course offers a high level of English teaching with a very comprehensive programme of cultural, sports and evening activities.

There is 15 hours English classes per week, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Classes are available at all levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1).

Two teachers, covering different prearranged areas of the syllabus, work alternately with each class.

Students participate in organised activities / excursions in the afternoons.

Four To One Intensive

The Four to One Intensive English course is different from other D4E courses. Class size is restricted to four students. This provides for a more intensive learning environment and allows for a more individual based teaching programme.

Three afternoons per week, students are accompanied on cultural excursions / outings by their main class teacher. This adds to the learning process and encourages greater use of English by the students.

The other two afternoons per week student participate in the activities with the rest of the school.

English & Rugby

Rugby is a rapidly growing international sport and is gaining popularity in countries where it has not been traditionally played. It has been very prominent in Ireland for many years and the country has a well regarded international reputation for the sport and has produced a number of top international players. Against this background D4E added a specialised rugby training camp to its regular summer school activities in 2010.

Students attend regular English classes in the morning and participate in a predetermined rugby training programme in the afternoons.

English & Basketball

Following the success of the “English & Rugby Camp” and as a result of specifically expressed interest in Basketball, D4E added a specialised basketball training camp to its regular summer school activities in 2011. This was a huge success with all the students happy with both classes and training and the D4E team winning several matches.

Students attend regular English classes in the morning and participate in a predetermined basketball training programme in the afternoons.

English & Soccer

This year, like previous years, there has been a huge interest in D4E’s combined English and specialised sports camps. With this in mind we have also added a specialised English & Soccer course to the growing list of programmes on offer.

Students attend regular English classes in the morning and participate in a predetermined soccer training programme in the afternoons.

English & Volleyball

Following the success of the “English & Rugby Camp” and the increasing popularity of volleyball, D4E added a specialised volleyball training camp to its regular summer school activities in 2011.

Students attend regular English classes in the morning and participate in a predetermined volleyball training programme in the afternoons.

English & Beauty Therapy

The “English and Beauty Therapy Course” is designed for students interested in attending D4E but who are looking for something different from the sports elements in the other programmes.

Students attend regular English classes in the morning and “An Introduction to Beauty Therapy” course in the afternoons at the Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School.