Kenilworth Language Institute

Junior School at Terenure College:

During July and August we run a school for young learners, aged 13-17, at our summer centre. During the remainder of the academic year we run programmes for groups of juniors as closed groups within our main school. The emphasis is on providing tuition in a happy, fun and stimulating environment.

 

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What will students study in class?

First Class: The First class tends to be more based on book work. It focuses on developing the four main skills – Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.

Second Class: In the second class students get the chance to improve their confidence and enthusiasm in English through free-practice activities, games and projects.

Our Junior School classes cover all aspects of learning English but the emphasis is on improving your skills work. Recent groups have produced a magazine, a stage show and a video about their time in Ireland. During class, students learn about Irish culture – music, food, sport, dance, history etc. We link in DVD presentations with our Sports and Cultural activities in the afternoon. For example, we will show students Irish dancing or Gaelic Football and later they will do it themselves.

If any student has a problem in class, they can talk to one of their teachers, to the Student Welfare Officer or their group leaders. We will always try to help with a genuine problem.

Junior School Timetable:

Monday-Friday

9.30 – 11.00 Class 1

11.00 – 11.30 Break

11.30 – 13.00 Class 2

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 – 16.30 Supervised Afternoon Activities

19.30-21.30 * Twice weekly evening activities.

 

 

Saturday:

Full day excursions every Saturday during July and August.

Sunday:

Free.

 

The Kenilworth Summer School takes place in the lovely premises of Terenure College, just ten minutes by bus from our main school. We have access to all the College’s facilities, which include the sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool and concert hall. Terenure College is located directly opposite Bushy Park, one of Dublin’s most beautiful public parks and we make use of the park for many different activities.  

 

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Course Materials: We generally do not require students to use a specific course book, unless this is requested as part of their programme. We have a syllabus developed over many years and so, in addition to using the latest course-books and supplementary materials, we employ lots of specially designed summer school activities, music, DVDs, project-based tasks and Irish cultural materials. If students have any special requests – exam preparation, extra materials for home study/reading etc, we have extensive materials and experience to help.