El programa ofrece 15 horas de contacto de inglés por semana con nuestros dedicados profesores, media pensión (desayuno los fines de semana) en alojamiento residencial o de familia anfitriona (pensión completa de lunes a viernes y media pensión los sábados y domingos), 5 tardes de clases de surf expertos y equipo, un paquete de actividades sociales que incluye actividades nocturnas y una excursión.
"Hi everybody ! I want to say you that I enjoyed Ireland and the DELS, I had a good craic !
Furthermore thank you a lot for all. Good job to the DELS's staff. I am happy to meet you. I must come back to Ireland ! See you" Lara Sirecki, Adult English and Surfing, France 2018
"I enjoyed a lot the surf and the new friends I met this year at Donegal. The English course was very good with an excellent teacher. I want to thank you and all you colleges for the nice vacations." Jerome De Caters, France 2018
"Thank you very much for the cake. It was a great surprize …You make your school very personal, I like it here and now I know why I didn’t compare your school at home with others … I saw this place and my feelings said to me … this is the place you wanna go ,-).I hope you understand what I mean ;-)." Claudia, CAE Preparation, Switzerland 2018
Ocupaciones
Excursiones por La Ruta Costera del Atlántico
Los estudiantes podrán experimentar la famosa Ruta Costera del Atlántico participando en nuestras excursiones. Esparcidas por Irlanda podemos encontrar hermosas zonas desconocidas para los turistas, a las que llamamos los “Tesoros Escondidos”; podrás conocer algunas de ellas gracias a nuestras excursiones y presenciarás por ti mismo la asombrosa belleza de la Ruta Costera del Atlántico. Algunos de estos lugares son: Salmon Leap, Mullaghmore, Gleniff Horseshoe, la Cascada de Glencar, Foleys Falls y Rossinver.
También ofrecemos excursiones culturales cada semana a lugares como el parque nacional de Glenveagh, la tumba de la reina Maeve y el pueblo de Sligo, Slieve League, Lisadell House, el castillo de Parkes, Cuevas de Marble Arch y la ciudad de Derry.
Programa Social para Adultos
Para asegurarnos que nuestros estudiantes disfrutan al máximo su estancia, organizamos actividades regulares, sociales y culturales entre las que encontramos:
– Tour alrededor de Bundoran
– Salidas en bicicleta
– Clase de historia y cultura irlandesa.
– Noche de cine
– Salidas nocturnas a pubs con música tradicional en directo.
– Descuentos en las tiendas y negocios locales.
– Job Club: Un coordinador estará a su disposición para ayudarle a encontrar un trabajo, mejorar su CV, etc.
– Excursiones culturales semanales que incluyen: Glenvenagh National Park, Queen Meabh’s Grave, la ciudad de Sligo, los acantilados Slieve League, Lissadell House, Parkes Castle, Marble Arch Caves y la ciudad de Derry.
También organizamos otras actividades cómo: – Bolera
– Fútbol gaélico
– Noche Céili
– Sesión de danza y música irlandesa.
– Noches de Quiz
Así cómo otras actividades que coinciden con diferentes eventos durante el año: – Fiesta de disfraces en Halloween
– St.Patrick’s Day
– Talleres de música tradicional y danza.
– Competiciones de foto
– Día internacional de… con competiciones de platos de un país u otro.
– Fiestas de Semana Santa.
* El número de actividades organizadas varia en referencia al número de estudiantes en los cursos.
Detalles del Programa
¿Qué incluye el curso?
Un paquete de bienvenida al llegar
15/22,5 horas de contacto de inglés a la semana
Un programa de actividades sociales
Transferencias locales a la escuela y actividades. Sin necesidad de billetes de autobús o tren
Un informe del profesor y certificado de asistencia y logros
Alquiler gratuito de bicis según orden de llegada (familia anfitriona)
WIFI gratuito
Transferencias gratuitas desde Ballyshannon
Centro de surf asociado
Certificado por la AIS
Tablas para todos los niveles
Todo el equipo suministrado
Varios lugares para surf a poca distancia en coche
Tienda de surf unisex con un 10% de descuento exclusivo para estudiantes de Donegal English Language School
Notas
– Las clases en grupo están disponibles para estudiantes a partir de nivel elemental. Los estudiantes con un nivel inferior a este deben elegir la opción de clases individuales.
– El precio incluye una habitación compartida en una residencia o una habitación privada en una familia anfitriona.
– Se puede obtener una habitación privada en una residencia por unos 70€ adicionales a la semana.
– Si el número de estudiantes de las clases de inglés se reduce a menos de 3 estudiantes, se ofrecerá una clase semi intensiva de 2 horas en su lugar.
– El precio incluye las tarifas de la mayoría de actividades sociales. Algunas tarifas de entrada no están incluidas y serás avisado/a con antelación de estas.
– Se aplica una tasa de administración de 40€ a todo el alojamiento reservado
Ubicación
Bundoran, popularly known as Ireland’s Premier Seaside Resort and Surf Capital, is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean along the Wild Atlantic Way. This is an ideal place to live, visit, or simply to relax. Bundoran and the surrounding area offers a wealth of activities and facilities to suit all tastes. Here is a SURF GUIDE of all the local spots where you can enjoy surfing when you are here.
Bundoran has been the destination choice of tourists since the 18th century. It has everything expected of a seaside town along with breathtaking countryside, stunning coastlines.
Annual festivals in and around Bundoran provide excellent opportunities for international visitors to make friends easily. These include Sea Sessions, Rory Gallagher Festival, October Country Music Festival and Ballyshannon Folk Festival to name but a few.
With many traditional Irish pubs offering live music, nightclubs, shows, restaurants, it is easy to find something to do during the evenings.
For the outdoor enthusiast activities include golf, hill walking, surfing, kayaking, horse riding, deep sea fishing and cycling.
If you are coming with the family , there is a wide range of activities to choose including bowling, cinema, waterworld, adventure park, indoor play centre
Whichever course is chosen, Bundoran provides a good base for travelling along the Wild Atlantic Way including Slieve League, Glenveagh National Park, Donegal Castle, Lisadell House, Mullaghmore, Glencar Waterfalls, Sligo Town, Parkes Castle, Omagh Folk Park to name a few.
Students can also easily visit some of Ireland’s major cities and cultural sites.
Donegal English Language School ofrece alojamiento de calidad a través de nuestro centro residencial o de familias anfitrionas. También se puede reservar alojamiento con cocina propia, bed and breakfast y hotel.
El alojamiento en residencia para adultos está situado a menos de un minuto a pie de la Bahía de Donegal y del Océano Atlántico, a 5 minutos a pie de la escuela y del casco viejo. Todas las habitaciones tienen baño privado. El centro ofrece wifi gratuito, un salón espacioso, una cocina bien equipada, cocina americana y una zona de comedor. Las habitaciones ofrecidas son privadas, dobles y triples. Algunas habitaciones ofrecen vistas al mar, mientras que otras ofrecen vistas a la montaña. Se puede organizar cocina propia y pensión completa según el paquete elegido.
Es una casa de época (100 años), recientemente renovada a una alta especificación. Está idealmente ubicado con impresionantes vistas de las montañas por un lado y la Bahía de Donegal por el otro. La mayoría de las habitaciones tienen baño privado o baño compartido, y ofrecemos habitaciones privadas o habitaciones compartidas. Las habitaciones son muy amplias, con sala de estar, comedor y una cocina bien equipada y WIFI gratuito. Llegada y salida es el domingo. El check in es a partir de las 4 pm y la salida 11 am. (Tenga en cuenta que en junio, julio y agosto, los huéspedes usan la sala de estar y el comedor de Zephyr)
Familia anfitriona
Trabajamos con un selecto número de familias anfitrionas que ofrecen una cálida acogida y una experiencia muy casera. Las familias anfitrionas están a 5 – 15 minutos del centro. Se ofrece una habitación con baño privado con alojamiento a media pensión (desayuno y cena). La comida también está disponible por una tarifa adicional.
Alojamiento con cocina propia, bed and breakfast y en hotel
Trabajamos de cerca con un selecto número de proveedores de alojamiento con cocina propia, bed and breakfast y hoteles, todos a poca distancia de la escuela. Comunícanos tu elección y organizaremos tu alojamiento preferido.
Es uno de los proveedores de Self Catering con los que trabajamos. Puede recibir un 5% de descuento si utiliza el código promocional “DELS” al hacer la reserva. El descuento solo es válido si se reserva online con el código promocional.
Donegal English Language School provides premium accommodation through our Residential Centre and a selection of Host Families. Self Catering, Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Accommodation can also be booked.
Es un hermoso apartamento de dos habitaciones con vistas a la bahía de Donegal. Está situado a 100 yardas de la costa en el centro de la ciudad y a 10 minutos a pie de la escuela de idiomas en Bundoran. El apartamento tiene capacidad para 4 personas.
Price 2020
Activity Programmes Residential
1 wk
2 wks
3 wks
1-2-1
English & Surfing (5 April – 20 September)
€870
€1745
€2590
€1445
Residential accommodation for the English & Activity package is Zephyr Lodge or Casa Del Mar. The programmes include tuition, shared room, half board (breakfast 7 morning per week and lunch Monday to ~Friday only) 5 afternoons of tuition in your chosen activity, social activity package and local transfers. A private room can be included for an additional fee of €90 per week.
Activity Programmes Homestay
1 wk
2 wks
3 wks
1-2-1
English & Surfing (5 April – 20 September)
€900
€1780
€2660
€1500
Homestay accommodation for the English & activity package. The programmes include a private room, full board Monday to Friday and half board (Breakfast & Dinner) at the weekends, 5 afternoon of tuition in your chosen activity, social activity package and local transfers.
Additional Fees
Course Book General and Intensive English
€35
Programme booking fee
€50
Accommodation Options
1. Zephyr Lodge Residential Accommodation (includes continental breakfast)Additional night in shared/private accommodation €33/€46 to be added.
€220 per week (shared room) €310 (private room)
€240 per week (shared room) €330 (private room)
2.Host Family (includes half board, breakfast & dinner)
€195 per week (single room) €190 per week (shared room)
€210 per week (single room) €195 per week (shared room)€245 per week (not on language course)
3. Casa Del Mar (residential, self-catering)
€170 per week (twin room) €260 per week (private room)
€190 per week (twin room) €280 per week (private room)
Activity programme Notes
Social Programme we offer a wide variety of social activities. Most adult fees are included within your course fee. Some entry fees are not included and you will be notified in advance of these fees.
General notes
1.Zephyr Lodge Accommodation is a superior residential accommodation situated beside the Atlantic coast and within 5 minutes’ walk of the school and the town centre. The house is very spacious with sitting room, dining room and a well equipped kitchen and free WIFI. All rooms are ensuite and we offer private rooms or room share. Some rooms offer sea views. Arrival and departure is Saturday/Sunday (September – June) and Sunday only (July –August). Check in is from 4 pm and departure 11 am.
2.We also work with a select number of host families that provide a home from home experience. Students who opt for host family have breakfast and dinner with the family every day. A private room is offered. WIFI is available in all families.
3.Casa Del Mar accommodation is a superior residential accommodation situated beside the Atlantic coast and within 5 minutes’ walk of the school and the town centre. The house is very spacious with sitting room, dining room and a well equipped kitchen and free WIFI. Some rooms are ensuite or have shared bathroom and we offer private rooms or room share. some rooms offer sea views. Arrivals and departure is Sunday. check-in is from 4 pm and departure 11 am (Please note that in June, July and August that guests use the sitting room and dining room from Zephyr.
4.No refund will be made if a student makes alternative accommodation arrangements during their stay with us. No allowance is made for absence during stay or for late arrival or early departures.
5.Airport Transfers from Dublin are €70 each way in peak season (April, June to mid-September) Collections are between 11 am – 6 pm and drop offs are between 11 am – 6.00 pm on a Sunday. Transfers are grouped together, students will have to wait for the arrival/departure of other students. Alternatively there is a public bus that runs every two hours from the airport and the cost is €19.50 one way. This bus goes to Ballyshannon. We then offer free collection/drop off between 9am – 8 pm. Outside of this time a taxi can be arranged. Taxis are approximately €10 one way.
6.The fee for a private transfer is €240 one way.
7.We also offer collections from Knock airport which has flights from Italy. For an individual transfer the fee is €95 one way and if sharing the transfer the fee is €50 per person. There is also a public bus every two hours and costs €16. We then offer free collection/drop off from the local bus stop.
8.European citizens must bring a EHIC European Health Insurance card (E128). Medical Insurance can be arranged at a cost of approximately €40 for four weeks or under | €50 for six weeks or under | €55 for 12 weeks or under | €125 for 52 weeks
9.Text book (all books and materials are included for programmes of 1 week only)
10.For courses of more than one week, books must be purchased at €35. Books for Exam Preparation programmes are €65.
Additional notes
• A private room can be included for €90 (per week)
• An administration fee of €25 applies to all accommodation booked.
• There is a booking fee of €50 for all programmes
• A fee of €45 per week applies to students who have special dietary requests eg nut allergy, celiac. A fee of €15 per week applies to students who are lactose intolerant.
• Lunch (Monday to Friday) can be included for €40 per week. Class hours are reduced to 2 hours for class sizes of 3 or less.
• Group tuition is only suitable for students of English level pre-intermediate upwards on all adult programmes. For students below this level we recommend the one to one programme
• Bank Holiday 17 March, 13 April, 4 May, 7 June & 30 October 2020, there will be no English classes, students are offered an excursion/activity in place. Classes will run as normal 3 August 2020.
• Class hours are reduced to 2 hours for class sizes of 3 or less
• Group tuition is only suitable for students of English pre-intermediate level upwards.For students below this level we recommend the one to one programme.
DELS Virtual
DELS is offering a range of interactive online classes for Adults and Juniors
