Donegal Language School provides academic semesters in conjunction with Magh Ene College, Bundoran, Co Donegal, Ireland.
The High School Programme is open to students aged 12 – 17 years who wish to learn English and immerse themselves into the Irish culture and way of life. Our programme provides students with an invaluable opportunity for personal development, increasing cultural knowledge and awareness, and gaining confidence in using another language.
About The School
Magh Ene School was re opened in a new building in 2006 and currently has around 400 students. The school offers a comprehensive Educational System. The school offers a broad range of academic subjects in science, technology and the arts, and the atmosphere in our chosen schools is caring and supportive.
Subjects
Subjects at the school include:
English
Maths
French/Engineering
Geography/Construction/History/Biology
H E/Design and Communication Graphics/Business
Physics & Chemistry/Biology/Art
Spanish
Film Studies
Co Curricular Activities:
•Evening Study /Debating / Public Speaking
•Mini Companies Enterprise
•Health Schools Programme
•Comenius Programme
•Co-operation Ireland: Civic Link Programme
•Key Programme
•Young Scientist
•Field Trips
•Green Schools Programme
•Douzelage Programme
•Road Safety Programme
•Careers Day
•Mock Interviews
Extra-Curricular Activities
•Lunch Time Clubs: Drama; Gaeilge; Board Games
•Gaelic; Boys & Girls
•Golf
•Hurling
•Rugby
•Basketball
•Basketball Blitz
•Gaisce: The Presidents Award
•Girls Active
•Stars In Yer Eyes
•Foreign Tour
•Day Trips
•Annual Sports Day
Performing arts
•Drama
•Music Programme
•Debating
•Choir
•Traditional Music Club
A special curriculum incorporating horse riding and or surfing can be incorporated onto the high school programme.
Coordinator Service
We provide a fully comprehensive coordinator service for the student during his or her stay with us.
Parents are kept informed as to their child’s academic progress and general welfare at all times and can be confident that their child will receive the best possible care and attention.
As well as receiving regular visits from our staff, the student can contact his or her coordinator at any time and for any reason, and parents are also encouraged to contact us at any time.
We have a long-standing and close relationships with the families we work with and are in constant contact with them. As part of that service we carefully monitor academic progress and act as a liaison between the family and the school and teachers.
Medical and Travel Insurance
All students are advised to take out a travel insurance policy that covers medical expenses, repatriation, loss or theft of property and cancellation or curtailment of course. Students from EU countries should also bring a European Health Insurance Card which covers public medical care.
Entry Requirements
Students should be aged between approximately 12 and 17 years to attend high school in Ireland
Level of English
The minimum level of English required is equivalent to TOEFL 450, IELTS 4.5 or Cambridge First Certificate. It is usually possible to have extra English classes during the school year but students should be confident of their English language skills before embarking on a high school programme.
Price
2012/2013 prices will be confirmed once the academic year is set
Included in the Fee:
• School Fees
• Full board accommodation in a carefully selected Host Family (excluding Christmas and Easter holidays)
• Text books and copies
• School uniform (excluding black trousers, shoes, track suit, runners or football boots)
• Arrival and departure airport transfers, Xmas, Easter transfers where applicable
• Full coordinator service including Parent-Teacher meetings and Monthly Progress Report
• Final School report
Not included:
• Flights
• Pocket money
• Schoolbag, pens, pencils, calculator, maths set
• School shoes, sport shoes, football boots
• Other transfers
• Medical Insurance (Students must bring EHIC – European Health Insurance Card)
• State Exam Fees
A Surfing or Horse Riding programme can be incorporated into The High School Programme. For further details on the programme please contact us.
