DELS Blog

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Your Summer On The Wild Atlantic Way Starts Here

Every summer, I stand on the beach here in Bundoran and watch a new group of students walk out of the classroom and straight into the Atlantic, some of them nervous, most of them laughing, all of them a little different by the end of the week. That’s really what we’re about at Donegal English […]

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The Magic of Ireland

If you have never gone to Ireland it’s your moment to go. I know it’s a sentence that probably you have already listened to but I assure you it’s true. When I was in Milan and my teacher told me we would go to Ireland I was not excited. I wasn’t looking forward to going. […]

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Discover the DELS Junior Experience

At Donegal English Language School (DELS), we believe that learning English should be much more than sitting in a classroom. Every young learner who joins our junior camps becomes part of a welcoming community where language learning, adventure, personal growth, and connection to nature come together in a truly unforgettable experience. For over 36 years, DELS has […]

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Care, Safety and Family Support at DELS in Ireland

At DELS the biggest difference we offer is the care and attention we deliver to each and every student. As a family owned and run business, we want your child to feel welcomed and included in our family. From the minute a student arrives in Dublin airport our full time coordinator team members will meet […]

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Donegal English Language School, DELS, IALC Member

We’re Delighted to Join IALC!

We have some exciting news to share: Donegal English Language School is now a proud member of IALC! This is a very special milestone for us. IALC brings together a select group of independent schools around the world that focus on quality, personal attention, and a strong sense of community, values that our students often […]

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English and Nature reset experience Ireland

English & Nature Reset 

Refresh Your Mind, Body, and English Skills Sometimes the best way to learn is to slow down. Our English & Nature Reset programme combines English lessons with wellness and outdoor experiences to rejuvenate your mind and body. Highlights include: Mindful English lessons focused on conversation and listening skills. Nature-based activities like coastal hikes, forest walks, […]

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Learn English and surfing in Bundoran

Ride the Waves and Improve Your English

Adult English & Surf Immersion in Donegal Imagine waking up to the sound of the Atlantic Ocean and the fresh sea breeze awakening your senses. Now, imagine following that with a morning of engaging English lessons and interactive conversation classes;  and an afternoon of riding the waves of one of Ireland’s most stunning coastlines. This […]

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Top 10 Tips to Improve Your English Outside the Classroom

Learning English doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. In fact, some of the most powerful language learning happens outside the classroom, especially when you are living and studying in an English-speaking place like Donegal. From chatting with classmates to enjoying local activities, every experience is an opportunityto improve your English naturally and confidently. At Donegal […]

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Learn English While Surfing the Wild Atlantic Way

Learn English While Surfing the Wild Atlantic Way There are few experiences quite like learning English along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way with Donegal English Language School. In Bundoran, one of the country’s surf capitals, the DELS surfing and English programme ensures that language learning is an adventure. Mornings and afternoons are divided between the classroom […]

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