Host Family Junior Programme

Different
Innovative
Exciting
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Why choose Future Learning
Innovation
We are different
Dublin Suburbs Location: Malahide & Donabate
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Our Modern School: Donabate Community College
Facilities
Curriculum details
Afternoon activities
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Host Family Junior Programme
Programme introduction
Our Host Families: Malahide
Excursions
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Residential Junior Programme
Programme introduction
Our Residence: The Waterside House Hotel, Donabate
Weekend Excursion and Evening activities
Optional extras for 2014
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Why
Choose
Future
Learning?
Preparing for tomorrow
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Innovation
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ith our many years’ experience accumulated in the English Language
Sector, Second Level Education and the IT Industry we are aware of
the expectations of today’s students and what is required of them in this
fast paced working world.
We know that our foreign students’ English levels are improving each year
thus rather than continuing with the standard tried and tested language
courses which are offered by most schools we cater for those looking for
something different, innovative and exciting.
Future Learning is run by enthusiastic people that understand today’s
Digital Natives and their eagerness to participate in technology enhanced
learning. With this in mind the entire schooling is centered around
harnessing the everyday devices which students are familiar with and
eager to use in the classroom. These devices include tablets, mobile
phones, desktop computers and laptops.
“...different, innovative and exciting.”
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Why Choose Future Learning?
We are different
“....our lessons are 100% paperless!”
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ost language schools offer the standard 3 hours of English lessons
five days a week in a classroom but that is not the case at Future
Learning. Our students’ day is split into 1.5 hours of English lessons,
involving the use of interactive boards, eBooks, Digital Presentations and
tablet devices*. Future learning does not use the traditional books and
paper handouts which you may be used to, but instead uses an online
VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) for the exchanging of notes, teacher
comments, project submission and general information.
The other 1.5 hours is dedicated to learning English through project and
collaboration work. An example of this project work involves each student
creating a web based ePortfolio which will showcase the work and learning
they have completed. This also serves as a great way for parents to keep
track of their son/daughter’s stay with us.
In addition to this students will select two other optional modules (the
module list will be provided in advance of your arrival) and students will of
course have the opportunity to complete further modules as an afternoon
activity if they wish to do so.
Our lessons are 100% paperless! Students still write, but we insist that our
teachers use the available technologies to maximize active participation
and to reduce needless waste.
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*our chosen learning device is the Apple iPad but any tablet device is acceptable and if you don’t have a tablet device don’t worry as we can arrange one for your lessons.
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o cater for everyones needs, we offer both Residential and Home
Stay accommodation. Our Residential accommodation is based
in the Waterside House Hotel which is located directly on the sea
front in Donabate. Our high quality Host Families are based within
the local area of Malahide, a safe and family orientated seaside
village which is very well connected to Dublin City Centre by both
the Dart and Commuter Trains taking approximately 25 minutes.
Malahide and Donabate are conveniently located under 10km &
15km from Ireland’s main airport, Dublin Airport, and boast stunning
sceneries includingLambay Island, Ireland’s Eye and the Irish Sea.
Dublin Airport to Malahide & Donabate
“…stunning scenery of Lambay Island, Ireland’s eye and the Irish Sea.”
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Why Choose Future Learning?
Dublin Suburbs Location: Malahide & Donabate
Our Modern School : Donabate Community College
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order to class Future Learning as
a school which is at the forefront
of technology enhanced learning
it is essential we have the correct
building, the correct infrastructure
and the correct facilities. Our school in
Donabate is one of the most technologically advanced
buildings in the country, it was opened only over 2
years ago and has the ability to cater for 1,000 students
- space is not a problem! We are confident in saying that
our school and its facilities have the edge over all other
schools in Dublin, and perhaps I reland.
The school is a fifteen minute drive from Malahide and
just one stop away on the train (known as the DART)
from the Malahide village taking just 4 minutes.
Our Modern
School:
Donabate
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100 Megabyte Broadband
A wireless infrastructure which can cater for up to 10,000 mobile devices
Classroom facilities include 24 top of the range interactive touch screen boards
4 computer rooms with 30 modern desktop computers
1 additional high spec computer room with 24 desktop computers to specifically cater for 3D Modelling
Many specialist rooms including 2 Woodwork rooms, Engineering room, Technology room, 5 Science Laboratories
Spacious staff room with computer facilities for Group Leaders
The school has a local gym with dance studio, spin room and exercise rooms
Large indoor sports hall and cafe next door in the gym
3 Basketball courts
Open planned architecture
Bright, spacious and colourful
Capacity of 1,000 students
Large open areas for students to chill out
Assembly area for introductions, presentations & award ceremonies
Large courtyard where students can eat lunch
If you would like further information on Donabate Community College visit their school website www.donabatecc.ie
Our Modern School: Donabate Community College
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Facilities
Our Modern School : Donabate Community College
Curriculum details
ePortfolio & Modules
English Language Lessons
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e all like to show off our hard work and Future Learning is keen
to showcase each student’s talent. What better way to this than
displaying this work instantly online and allowing friends, family and
classmates to view it all over the world. ePortfolio is the one mandatory
module of our course where every student will be taught how to create
and update their own online ePortfolio. This unique module instantly
allows our students to display all their exciting work along with sharing
their images and experiences of Ireland and Future Learning.
our Future Learning teachers are young, energetic and willing to assist you both
inside and outside the classroom in any way they can. English language lessons
in the classroom last 1.5 hours each day and we cater for beginner, intermediate and
advanced levels. These levels are determined by sitting a test which students take
on the first Monday morning of their arrival. In our lessons there is a large focus on
keeping the student interested, sharing views, group work and throughout all of
this we consistently encourage creativity.
Hold on, I’m a teenager and I like to view information on my mobile phone and tablet, is this
possible? Of course, we know teenagers like to surf the internet on their phones so your ePortfolio
will be fully compatible and mobile friendly :)
In addition to the ePortfolio here is an example of some more exciting modules:
• iOS and Android App Building
• Learning to develop a website using HTML
• Creating and editing Stop motion movies in international groups using HD cameras
• 3d Computer Aided Design Modelling
• + lots more when you arrive (we don’t want to give too much away!!)
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“...it does not matter if you are not so technologically experienced
as we have the ability and knowledge to cater for all levels”
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fternoon activities are as important for us as providing high
quality and technologically enhanced English lessons. A wide
selection of activities is available for the afternoons. These take
place in the school, the local sports complex (which is beside the
school), and of course in the picturesque village of Malahide. Here
you can view a sample of some of our planned afternoon activities.
Students will take part in a mixture of these listed afternoon activities
as well as exploring Dublin City and the beautifully landscapes of
the surrounding Irish countryside
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Swimming at the beach
Use of the IT rooms in school
Irish/Gaelic Football & Hurling Coaching
Basketball
Indoor & outdoor soccer
Hip hop dance classes
Volleyball
Cookery
Art classes
Music
Malahide Castle
Local walking trails
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Afternoon Activities
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Programme Introduction
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articipating in our host family junior programme you
are guaranteed to have a truly Irish experience and
one which will last a lifetime. This programme consists
of 15 hours tuition per week, afternoon activities, a
midweek and Saturday excursion, international disco,
family day with host family on a Sunday and all your
meals, transport and accommodation included.
If you would like to see a more detailed sample timetable
please send an email request to [email protected]
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Programme
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o ensure that our students have a positive
experience we have taken great care in selecting
our host families. All our families are located in the
much sought after Dublin suburb of Malahide. The
villages’main attraction is Malahide Castle, which is
set on 250 acres of park land and has a fantastic range
of sport grounds and facilities, from cricket to a par
three golf course, football pitches and pitch and putt,
all of which are ideal for our students to relax after
school and activities.
To ensure your child’s safety at all times we have
ensured that all our host families are police checked.
Malahide is a safe and family orientated
village. It is a popular seaside location
for visiting tourists and the friendly
atmosphere guarantees to satisfy our
Future Learning students.
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Our Host Families - Malahide
Host Family Junior Programme
Excursions
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variety of fun and memorable full day excursions will take place each Saturday and half
day excursions during the week. These are a perfect mix of amazing natural parks, top
tourist sights, fun-filled activity centres and busy Irish cultural events.
Examples of Saturday Excursions:
National Aquatic Centre: This aquatic complex is one of the world’s largest indoor water centres. It
includes an AquaZone which comprises of adventure water slides such as The Masterblaster, The
Green Giant and The Lazy River and it is one of the most technically innovative water parks in
Europe.
Leinster Final Game in Croke Park: To obtain a truly Irish experience you must visit Croke park on Leinster
Final Day, whether you like Irish football or not! Croke Park is a Gaelic Football (GAA) stadium that
has been at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years. The stadium is located in the
heart of Dublin and up to 82,300 people will gather together to cheer on their team.
Powerscourt & Glendalough: An unforgettable tour to Enniskerry, Wicklow, which is a home to the most
breathtaking scenery in Ireland. Explore the magnificent “Garden of Ireland” at Powerscourt and
visit the 6th century monastic site at Glendalough. On the way back, travel along Dublin’s coastline
to historical Bray, a village set between the Irish sea and the Wicklow Mountains.
Paintballing: Team up with your new international friends, come up with a group plan and get ready
for a real challenge! Can your team stay strong and avoid being shot and marked by the coloured
paintballs? Expect a day of action filled fun! Paintball is the fastest growing extreme sport in the
world.
Examples of Midweek Excursions:
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• Walking Tour of Dublin City (Trinity College, Christchurch, Stephens Green,
Grafton Street etc.)
• Guinness Storehouse
• Visit to Ireland's largest shopping complex - Dundrum (brands like Hollister etc.)
• Visit to Malahide Castle
• Visit to a small fishing village Howth, including boat trip to Ireland's Eye
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he picturesque maritime village of Malahide is one of the most sought after locations on the east
coast of Ireland.
The local restaurants and shops have something to offer everyone while the stunning scenery and
immaculately maintained streets attract thousands of visitors each year.
Visit www.enjoymalahide.com for lots more information about the area
Residential Junior Programme
Programme Introduction
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hoosing our residential programme promises not to
disappoint. Sharing accommodation with a mix of
international students and supervised by our energetic
FL staff, students will be occupied and entertained all
day long. This programme consists of 15 hours tuition
per week, afternoon activities, evening activities,
international disco, a midweek and an adventure
weekend away excursion, all meals, transport and
accommodation included.
If you would like to see a more detailed sample timetable
please send an email request to Future Learning at
[email protected]. Please note that we have limited
availability for this years residential programme.
Residential
Junior
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he Waterside House Hotel offers the best of three worlds. A hotel located in the same village as our school, a seaside hotel with
stunning sea view scenery and a hotel conveniently located close to Dublin City Centre. The Waterside House Hotel is a family run
hotel situated overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Ireland which is a safe and fun place for any student looking
to study with Future Learning.
Dublin city Centre is a 25 minute drive away while the village of Donabate is also served by the local train
& DART. Some of the nearby hotel attractions include, the renowned Donabate Golf Club which boasts a
27 hole championship golf course, sea kayaking, sailing, canoeing, diving, park trails, cycling, fishing and
the list goes on!
Residential Junior Programme
Our Residence - The Waterside House Hotel
Residential Junior Programme
Weekend Excursions & Evening Activities:
Exciting Full Weekend Away Excursions: 3 days + 2 nights
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o provide students with an authentic Irish cultural experience, Future Learning does this differently! Residential students go
on a 3 day & 2 night adventure each weekend. After school on Friday afternoons Future Learning residential students will be
pickedup by private coach with a fun and friendly driver who will inspire with songs and stories, laughter and folklore, ensuring
anamazing experience with memories to last a lifetime.
Our weekend destinations promise to be of very high quality, cultural and adventurous and will last for two nights and three
days.
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Afternoon in Howth which includes a boat trip to Ireland’s Eye
Unforgettable traditional Irish Ceili dancing night by former Riverdance members
Disco with international students
Beautiful Cliff Walks
Bowling & Quaser
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V
iew from the rear of the Waterside House Hotel
looking at Lambay Island
Optional extras for 2014
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n order to cater for each student’s needs we are also
offering the following optional extra activities.
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Professional Golf Lessons
Horse Riding Lessons
Sailing Lessons
Tennis Lessons
If you would like to avail of any of these extra activities
please mention this in your booking or contact us for
pricing. In addition to our program, if there is any other
special activity which you would like us to arrange we
would be more than happy to investigate this for you
or your group
Optional
Extras for
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