Five half days of structured French or Spanish Classes
(15 hours of classes per week - 3 hours a day)

One full day and five half days of Multi-Activity + Excursion programme.

Exclusively available at Rockwell College
Courses run from Sat to Sat departing on 2/7, 9/7, 16/7, 23/7

Our Unique Approach

•Original, formal classroom based intensive language lessons
each morning, specially designed by our qualified Programme Directors, who are highly-regarded experts in this field - delivered by our team of experienced teachers, both
native-speaking and Irish.

•To transmit a deeper love of the language - be it French or Spanish
- in our students, we bring the language to life by introducing
French and Spanish teenagers to our Language Inter-Action
courses. Thus the language assumes an immediate
relevance each afternoon.

•Through natural communication, the students gain a deep
appreciation of the language they are learning, and a desire
to further build their vocabulary.
This real inter-action between Irish and foreign students is a
unique element of Horizon International Language Colleges.

•Students develop a hunger to acquire new words and phrases so they can make the right shout in the 'international'
football game in the afternoon, talk about their favourite music,
or simply tell their new French or Spanish friends about their
homes, their families, and their friends. There is a magic all of
its own to these interactions.

•Students learn that language breaks down barriers and opens up new horizons. All of this, without ever having to leave Ireland. You are spared the cost and the worry of sending your children abroad. We create a piece of France and Spain for them here in Ireland.

•We employ a modern approach to maximise student interest
and enjoyment. These include exciting audio-visual material
and innovative teaching methods.

Key Elements:
• Intensive language learning residential courses.
•All Language Inter-action courses are of two-week or three-week duration.
•Mornings are spent in the classroom in formal intensive
lessons, learning your language (French or Spanish) from
qualified teachers.
•Afternoons are spent enjoying multi-activity events, where
students put their ever-expanding language skills to practical use with native speakers.

The Classroom:
•Students are placed in a class appropriate to their level of
proficiency. We ascertain this through a test on Day One
of the course.
•Native-speaking teaching staff
•Staff:student ratio - 1:6
•Total immersion in the language
•Constant supervision
•Assessment and support throughout the two weeks, and full, written report provided to parents upon conclusion of the course
• Intensive exam preparation, with special focus on:
• Developing the student's oral fluency in the language.
• Developing their comprehension of the language.
• Reviewing the basic grammar & grammatical structures of the language.
• Exam-specific practice for oral and aural exams.
• Exam-specific written assignments – mirroring what they will experience in forthcoming exams.
• Exam techniques
•Teaching of the highest standard, with emphasis on second-level syllabus in Irish schools. Yet we promote a relaxed environment so that students feel comfortable.
We encourage all students to take a full and active part
in the classroom.

Afternoon & Evenings:

•Multi-activity and cultural events, while inter-acting with
foreign students, thus putting the language to real and
practical use.
•Activities include: Watersports, Climbing, Drama, Star Factor,
Archery, Field Sports, etc.
•Begin to gain an understanding of the culture of the country
whose language you are learning.
•Enjoy the fun and informality of a summer camp, while still
making huge progress in your chosen language.
Our Language Inter-Action courses are open to all secondary
school students, from 13 years of age to Leaving Certificate.
Students must have one year behind them of learning their chosen lanugage.