English & Basketball
English and Basketball Programmes
Additional information
College Accommodation
For players choosing college accommodation, generally all activities take place on campus (English classes, gym sessions, training sessions, and evening activities) or within walking distance. In some cases, the group uses local public transport, even when venues are nearby, to ensure comfortable timing and smooth organisation, such as for afternoon training sessions at the Leinster Rugby Stadium.
For this reason, the quotation includes a €80 budget for local public transport, even for players staying on campus. When training sessions are held directly on campus, the same budget is instead allocated to facility usage costs, ensuring that the overall programme quality and organisation remain unchanged.
College Accommodation
For players choosing college accommodation, generally all activities take place on campus (English classes, gym sessions, training sessions, and evening activities) or within walking distance. In some cases, the group uses local public transport, even when venues are nearby, to ensure comfortable timing and smooth organisation, such as for afternoon training sessions at the Leinster Rugby Stadium.
For this reason, the quotation includes a €80 budget for local public transport, even for players staying on campus. When training sessions are held directly on campus, the same budget is instead allocated to facility usage costs, ensuring that the overall programme quality and organisation remain unchanged.
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Students usually attend classes in the morning, following the same structure as a
General English course. The programme includes 15 hours of English per week,
held Monday to Friday, and is organised into two 90-minute lessons per day.
Classes are limited to a maximum of 15 students, ensuring a focused and supportive learning environment.
Courses are available at all levels, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1).
Each class is taught by two teachers, who work alternately and cover different, pre-arranged areas of the syllabus.
The first 90-minute session focuses on language in use, with emphasis on
vocabulary development and grammar practice.
After a short break, the second teacher leads the next 90-minute session, concentrating on
conversational skills, including pronunciation, listening, and speaking.
This shared teaching approach provides variety, exposes students to different teaching styles and personalities,
and enhances overall engagement. All teaching staff are university graduates and hold recognised
TEFL qualifications, ensuring high academic and professional standards.
All staff with ED are committed to providing students with the highest standard of education during their stay. We encourage and inspire students to work consistently and purposefully to improve in all aspects of the English language.
Our experienced teaching staff are highly qualified and thoroughly trained in their field. They remain up to date with the latest methodologies in teaching English as a foreign language and combine academic excellence with a sensitive and responsive approach to each student’s individual needs, talents, and potential.
All teachers are university graduates and hold recognised qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). They are respected for their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to student development.
Classes run from 09:30 to 13:00, with a 30-minute break at 11:00. After classes, students have a 60-minute lunch break. In the afternoon, depending on the programme, students take part in sports activities, leisure activities, or a cultural excursion. Students are expected to be ready at the designated times.
The first day at the college differs slightly from the regular schedule. Students are advised to arrive at 09:00 to allow time for any unforeseen delays, particularly if they are unfamiliar with local transport routes or timetables. At 09:30, there will be a short welcome and introduction by the Camp Manager and the Principal.
Following the introduction, students will sit an assessment test, which is used to determine their English level and ensure placement in the most appropriate class.
After the assessment, students meet again in the main hall, where a staff member will explain the college rules and provide other essential information. Students are then taken on a guided tour of the college. At the end of the tour, students are allocated to their classes and attend the second morning lesson until lunchtime.
After lunch, students enrolled in the General English programme take part in a familiarisation trip, while students on specialised sports programmes begin their training sessions.
Please note: All students enrolled in the “Play Sport and Learn English” programme must bring their training equipment on the first day.
Students participating in the familiarisation trip usually return to the college by approximately 17:00. For subsequent city-centre excursions, students staying with host families travel directly home and do not return to the college.
Students on the “Play Sport and Learn English” programme normally finish training between 17:00 and 17:30.
Students receive all English course materials and workbooks as part of the programme.
Upon successful completion of the English course, each student is awarded a Certificate of Attendance. The certificate confirms the progress achieved and the level of English attained during the programme.
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Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
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In addition to classes, students take part in a half-day cultural trip each week. These trips usually visit local attractions such as galleries, museums, sports stadiums, and other popular sites. Students travel with their group leader(s) and one or more ED activity leaders. All admission fees are included.
A full-day excursion is also included each week, typically on Saturdays. Students travel by private coach to places of interest, usually outside the city. All admission fees are included. There are no organised activities on Sundays, as many groups, host families, or friends prefer to arrange their own plans.
Evening activities are organised several times per week and may include discos, party nights, karaoke, quiz nights, treasure hunts, sports and games competitions, movie nights, barbecues, and more. Activities generally take place between 20:00 and 22:00, although times may vary depending on the activity and the age group of the students.
The activities programme allows students to experience local culture and heritage in a fun and relaxed environment, while continuing to develop their English language skills. This informal and social aspect of the programme plays a key role in improving communication skills and gives students from different nationalities the opportunity to connect outside the classroom. Many of the friendships formed with ED last a lifetime.
College/Residential Accommodation
Host Family Accommodation
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Boarding schools offer an alternative to the host family option for students who wish to immerse themselves fully in the school experience. Boarding provides a community-oriented way of life and is particularly suited to students who are outgoing, sporty, and adaptable. It offers a comprehensive academic and extracurricular environment designed to help each student develop their full all-round potential.
The ED campus is a self-contained community that gives students a healthy degree of independence and freedom to explore, while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Student well-being is central to our boarding provision. With a generous staff-to-student ratio, we provide 24-hour supervision and care within a happy, well-structured setting. Staff actively foster a friendly, lively, and family-like atmosphere so that students feel comfortable, confident, and supported throughout their stay.
The college accommodates residential students on-site, mainly in comfortable double or triple rooms. All accommodation provided for language school students is of high quality. Bedrooms are located close to modern wash and toilet facilities or include en-suite shower rooms. Each student is provided with a wardrobe, drawers, desk, and chair.
The catering facilities offer a variety of hot and cold meals, along with a wide selection of snacks. The dining area is open before school and during break times, ensuring students have regular access to nutritious food throughout the day.
Students attending programmes with ED normally stay with carefully selected host families. All host families are inspected and approved by our accommodation officers, who maintain regular contact with each family throughout the student’s stay. Families are conveniently located close to the colleges and many have years of experience hosting international students.
Accommodation is provided on a full-board basis, including a packed lunch from Monday to Saturday.
Students usually share a bedroom with another student of a similar age but a different nationality. Wherever possible, and unless specifically requested otherwise, there is only one student of each nationality per family.
Students typically travel to classes each day by public transport, such as bus, DART (suburban train), LUAS (tram), or Tube, depending on the location. Private transfers can also be arranged at an additional cost.
Living with a host family provides students with valuable insight into Irish or British family life. Daily interaction with host families plays a key role in developing language skills and building confidence in real-life communication.
All staff at ED are committed to providing students with the highest standard of education during their stay. We encourage and motivate students to work diligently so they can effectively improve their English language proficiency.
Our experienced teaching staff are well trained and highly qualified in their subject areas. They remain up to date with the latest methodologies in teaching English as a foreign language and combine academic excellence with a sensitive and responsive approach to each student’s individual needs, talents, and potential.
All ED teachers are university graduates and hold recognised qualifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). They are widely respected for their expertise, professionalism, and dedication.
The activities programme allows students to experience cultural heritage in a fun and relaxed environment, while continuing to develop their English skills. This informal and social aspect of the programme plays a key role in improving communication and gives students from different nationalities the opportunity to interact outside the classroom. Many of the friendships formed through ED last a lifetime.
Students travel to activity and excursion locations with their group leader(s) and one or more ED activity leaders.
All students are fully supervised by ED activity leaders. During the day, students participate in supervised classes, training sessions, activities, and excursions. In the evening, students also take part in a structured programme of supervised evening activities.
For added peace of mind, all students have access to 24-hour emergency assistance throughout their stay.
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General English + Basketball
Play Basketball and Learn English
Weekly Timetable
Fees
English Course
- Assessment Test
- 15 hours English classes per week (two 90 minutes lessons per day)
- Maximum of 15 students per class
- All Course Materials
- All levels available, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1).
- Two teachers working alternately with each class
- Certificate of Attendance and Completion
- All our teaching staff are university graduates and qualified to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL)
Sport Academy
- Development of skills, mental strength, intelligence and personal and teamwork abilities (Monday to Friday)
- All Camp Managers are fully accredited coaches, instructors and tutors and have additionally completed First Aid in Leisure and Sport Certificate
- Local and International youth student participation
Extracurricular Activities
- 1 half-day excursion per week
- 1 full day excursion per week
- 3 evening activities per week, such as treasure hunt, karaoke, party night, disco
Accommodation and Supervision
- Host Family Accommodation with selected families on full board basis
- College Accommodation on full board basis
- Located in one of the quietest residential areas of the city
- Supervised access to computer and Internet facilities
- Room type: Single or twin rooms (students share with a student of different nationality, when possible).
- All the students have 24-hour emergency assistance.
Not Include:
- Flights or other transport to and from school
- Airport transfers to Homestay / Residence or College and vice versa
- Subscription to public transport service
- Travel and Medical and Health insurance
- Examination Fees
- All that is not included in “the price includes”
Intensive English and Exams Preparation
- On request, Intensive English or English for specific purposes
- On request, Cambridge exam preparation, which includes additional lessons
- On request, Trinity exam preparation, which includes additional lessons
- On request, TIE exam preparation, which includes additional lessons
- On request, IELTS exam preparation, which includes additional lessons
Special Courses
- On request, Experiential Learning
- On request, more
Accommodation and Meals
- Extra day with host family: TBQ*
- Hot lunch from Monday to Friday at the College canteen: TBQ* per week
Transport
- Individual Student Arrival and Departure airport transfers: TBQ* per person each way (reductions available for groups)
- Weekly ticket for private school bus (evening activities included): 30,00 Eu per week
- Bus & Dart pass: 2 weeks 70,00 Eu, 3 weeks 94,00 Eu, 4 weeks 119,00 Eu
- Bus & Luas pass: 2 weeks 70,00 Eu, 3 weeks 94,00 Eu, 4 weeks 119,00 Eu
- Bus & Tube pass: 2 weeks TBQ* Eu, 3 weeks TBQ* Eu, 4 weeks TBQ* Eu
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Basketball Full Immersion
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Weekly Timetable
Fees
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Enrolment Process
Step 1.
Application to ED
Step 2.
ED reviews application
Step 3.
ED sends offers via email and meeting
Step 4.
Time
Step 5.
Booking Confirmation
Step 6.
ED selection and placement procedure (IPA)
Step 7.
Step 8.
Departure
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About ED
The “Leadership Activation” is an effective approach to teaching and learning English. The method involves 15 students per class, experienced and qualified teachers and coaches, professional tutors and instructors, English lessons in the morning, activities in the afternoon and midweek challenges and excursions.
This is a very effective educational method to experience the best teaching and learning of the English language, which is approved and recognised by the Department of Education and Skills of the majority of governments around the world and it fits perfectly in the continuum and within the standards imposed by ACELS in Ireland, the British council in the UK and worldwide and it is in line with the Oxford English, IELTS and Cambridge English testing systems.
Teaching English as a Second Language through elective topics and activities gives immense benefits to students. It promotes active learning of the language in any environment. This method enhances learning of the English Language and also the intellectual, physical and social development of the learners.
In the classroom, students are encouraged to learn English through a general English course and inspired to discover more about a particular elected subject or activity. Conversations in small groups are always promoted by the teachers so student can interact regarding a specific topic. In addition to a classroom-learning environment, students will be educated in the outdoors or at the sport complex. As result students become more familiar with the vocabulary related to the elective subject or activity selected. In the follow-up period, students will begin to interact and interrelate purposely guided by our coaches and instructors, which promote a perfect and challenging learning environment.
Learners are more expressive in using the English Language after interaction. They are more confident and motivated than when they were in the classroom. As result there is a better social interaction and a sense of teamwork among classmates and definitely an improvement in the use of the English Language.
We provide each individuals with the best possible teaching and coaching staff with the aim to empower learners to reach their full potential via a high quality and inspiring education.
Our experienced teaching staff are well trained and highly qualified in what they teach. They are up to date with the latest methods in teaching English as a foreign language and combine academic excellence with sensitivity and receptiveness to each student’s individual needs, talents and potential.
All ED teachers are university graduates with qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and are respected for their knowledge and professionalism.
Academic methods and structures, schools, English courses, teachers, teaching methods, learning experience, educational programmes are reviewed, inspected, checked to precisely meet the linguistic and organisational standards imposed by ACELS in Ireland and the British Council in the UK. All these elements interconnected are recognised in a whole by the Department of Education and skills of the majority of Governments around the world. With our endeavour in the pursuit of excellence we are often leading the way in relation to quality of teaching methods and strategies.elements
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We aim to empower students to reach their full potential via a high quality and inspiring education and, at the same time, we are devoted to improve young people’s Language Skills through Sport and Elective streams using our Leadership Activation approach to education.
The Leadership Activation approach in general, enhances personal abilities, healthy lifestyles and leadership qualities. It is a powerful tool that can change young people’s lives — through a sense of achievement and raising aspirations. And, more importantly, it offers the possibility to meet new people, to see new places and make new experiences. At its core, the Leadership Activation approach can help improve educational performance across all subjects, develop personal and social skills. It also enhances self confidence, improves learning and offers a way of realising individual dreams.
We believe that this is very important for the young generations and we love to offer what we have discovered over the years at the best of our abilities and in an appropriate manner.
ED was established in Ireland as a sister project of Leadership Activation. Initially based in England. ED is becoming a well-known educational institution over the years. At the present, it is operating from various countries worldwide.
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Music & English
Learning English through music is one of the most natural, powerful, and joyful ways to acquire a language. Music activates emotion, memory, rhythm, and movement — exactly the conditions in which real learning happen
How do you Learn English in this programme?
General English + Music
With English Classes
- 15hrs English Tuition per week
- 10hrs Sport Academy per week
- Certificate at end of Course
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Total Music Immersion
Without English Classes
- 15hrs English Tuition per week
- 10hrs Sport Academy per week
- Certificate at end of Course
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Students will receive the English course materials and workbooks as part of the programme. After completion of the English course, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to each student. It certifies the progress that has been made and the level of English reached.
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Extracurricular Activities Highlights
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Half-day Excursions
Students travel to local visitor attractions such as galleries, museums, sports stadiums or other popular sites. -
Full-day excursions:
Students travel to places of interest -
Evening activities:
Karaoke, Barbecue, Sport and Games competitions, Movie Night, Quiz Night, Party Night and Disco, etc.
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In addition to classes, students go on one half day cultural trip per week. These are normally to local visitor attractions such as galleries, museums, sports stadiums or other popular sites. Students travel to the locations with their group leader(s) and one or more “ED” activity leader. Admission fees are included.
One full day excursion per week, usually on Saturdays, is also included. Students travel to places of interest, normally outside the city, by private bus. Admission fees are included. There are no organised activities on Sundays as many groups, host families or friends like to organise their own day.
Evening activities are held several times every week. These can include discos, Party nights, karaoke, quiz night, treasure hunts, sports & games competitions, movie nights, barbecues and much more. Evening activities normally take place between 20:00 and 22:00 but this can vary depending on the activity and age group of the students.
The activities programme provides students with an opportunity to absorb some of the world’s rich heritage in a fun and relaxed way while also allowing students the opportunity to improve their English. This informal and social aspect of the programme is key to improving language skills. It also allows students from different nationalities to get to know each other outside the classroom. Some of the friendships made at “ED” will last a lifetime.
Accommodation & Supervision Highlights
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Accommodation:
Host Family Accommodation with selected host families or College Accommodation on full board basis -
Location:
Located in quiet and safe residential areas of the city -
Internet:
WIFI Supervised access to computer and Internet facilities -
Room type:
Single or twin rooms, students share their accommodation with other students of different nationality (if feasible) -
Assistance:
24/7 local assistance and emergency phone
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Boarding schools offer an alternative to the “host family” option for students who wish to immerse themselves in the complete school experience. Boarding offers a unique community orientated way of life and suits students who are outgoing, sporty & adaptable. It offers a comprehensive academic and extracurricular environment which serves to develop each student to their full all-around potential.
The “ED” campus is a self-contained community, which offers children a degree of independence and freedom to explore whilst providing a safe and secure environment. The well-being of our students is at the heart of our boarding provision. With a generous staff to student ratio, we guarantee round-the-clock care within a happy, well-ordered environment. We encourage staff to cultivate a friendly, lively, family atmosphere to ensure all students feel comfortable, contented and supported while they are away from home.
The College can accommodate residential students on-site, most in comfortable double or triple rooms accommodation. All the accommodation used by the Language School students is of extremely high quality. Each bedroom is either situated very close to our modern wash and toilet facilities or, alternatively, has its own en-suite shower room. Each student will have their own wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair.
The catering facilities provide both hot and cold meals and a wide range of snacks. It is open before school and at break times.
Students attending “ED” should stay with host families. All our families are inspected and carefully selected by our accommodation officers who maintain regular contact with each host family during a student’s stay. Host families are conveniently located to the colleges and most have many years experience looking after students. Accommodation is arranged on a full board basis with packed lunch Monday to Saturday.
Students normally share a room with a student of a similar age but different nationality. Unless specifically requested and if feasible there is only one student of any particular nationality in each family. Students normally travel to classes each day by public transport like bus, DART (suburban train) or LUAS (tram) or TUBE. Private transfers can also be arranged at an additional cost. Living with a host family gives a perspective into Irish or British family life. The interaction with a host family plays a prominent role in developing language skills.
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The Test of Interactive English (TIE) is a recognised English Language Examination designed specifically to meet the needs of all students coming to Ireland to learn and improve their English. TIE is designed to assess learners’ communicative and interactive skills in both predictable and spontaneous situations.
It assesses the students’ level of language ability in speaking and writing, with the receptive skills (reading and listening) being tested indirectly through preparation for the test and through the skills required to interact effectively during the test.
The test is task-based with the content chosen by each individual learner and can, therefore, be used to assess learners with the following needs and motivations:
- Learners of English for general purposes;
- Learners of English for business, professional or academic purposes;
- Learners of English as a second language.
CERTIFICATE After taking TIE, each candidate is awarded a certificate recording their 2 grades. This certificate tells candidates their level for each part of the test – oral and written – and awards them a separate grade for each section.
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Enrolment Process
Step 1.
Application
to ED
Step 2.
ED reviews application
Step 3.
ED sends offers via email and meeting
Step 4.
Time
Step 5.
Booking Confirmation
Step 6.
ED selection and placement procedure (IPA)
Step 7.
Pre-departure
orientation time
Step 8.
Departure