Leaving Cert Prep Granada
Dates
1st- 21st June
Lesson Duration
50 Minutes
Age
15-18
Lessons
20 per week
Class size
Max 10
Accommodation
Homestay
This all inclusive course is perfect for motivated 5th year students looking to build their confidence in Spanish with expert language tuition while also experiencing all that Granada has to offer. The winning combination of our premium language school with first-class facilities, native teachers, with homestay ensures you will become more confident with your Spanish ahead of your Leaving Cert.
At A Glance
What is included
- 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week
- 4 hours of LC Exam Prep each week
- Placement test
- All course materials
- Full board accommodation (shared room)
- Daily social and activity programme
- Half day excursion each week
- Full day excursion each week
- Graded Certificate
Fees:
2 weeks € 1895
3 weeks € 2,750
School
Set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is known for its medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, particularly the Alhambra. The city encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens. Our partner language school is in the city centre, and specialises in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. It has large, bright classrooms and is fully equipped with all the latest modern technology including smart boards and free WiFi. The school’s central location means it is close to lots of amenities including shops, restaurants, sports facilities and has access to public transport.
Course
The morning classes cover the four main language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. In the afternoon the classes are tailor-made to focus on preparation for the Leaving Certificate exam. You will prepare topics for the Spanish Oral exam and also practice comprehensions and listening skills with a focus on improving fluency and communication. All teachers are fully qualified native Spanish teachers with previous experience preparing students for the Leaving Cert. Homework, comprising partly of past exam papers will be given and corrected as the course is designed to help students make rapid progress in a short period of time.
Accommodation
Staying with a Spanish Host is one of the best ways to improve your Spanish and experience the Spanish way of life at first hand. To fully immerse you in the language, our partner school arranges accommodation with carefully selected Spanish hosts who are located either within walking distance or a short bus or tram journey from the school (max 25 minutes). The hosts are visited regularly by the schools accommodation officer and are known to the school. Students are accommodated in twin rooms (single room on request) on a half-board basis. You will have breakfast and an evening meal with your host and the host may sometimes have another student of a different nationality staying with them who also attends the school. Hosts are approved by our partner language school and can be a married couple or single person, with or without children.
Activities
After lessons, students will apply what they’ve learned during various activities and excursions organised by our partner language school. On their first day, students will have a tour of Granada where they will learn about the history and culture of the city. During their stay they will discover all of the different viewpoints of Granada including Mirador de la Churra, Mirador de San Nicolas, Mirador de San Miguel Alto, Mirador de San Cristobal. Afternoon activities will include swimming pool games, quizzes, karaoke, a mysterious Granada tour where they will learn about Granada’s myths and legends, and excursions to exciting places nearby including Salobreña. Almuñécar, La Herradura and Motril o Pantano de Cubillas.
Time | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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9:00 - 11.00 | Arrival | Spanish Grammar | Spanish Conversation Class | LC Prep | Spanish Grammar | Spanish Conversation Class | Full day excursion to the beach or nearby city! |
11.00 - 11.30 | Arrival | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | |
11.30 - 13.30 | Arrival | Spanish Vocabulary - Oral & Aural | Spanish Grammar | LC Prep | Spanish Vocabulary - Oral & Aural | Spanish Grammar | Relax |
14.00 - 17.00 | Arrival | Lunch with Spanish host | Lunch with Spanish host | Lunch with Spanish host | Lunch with Spanish host | Lunch with Spanish host | |
17.30 - 21.00 | Arrival | Tour of Granada | Swimming Pool Games | Half day excursion | Karaoke night | Lunch | Enjoy! |
Evening | Arrival | Dinner with Spanish host | Dinner with Spanish host | Dinner with Spanish host | Dinner with Spanish host | Dinner with Spanish host |
Fees: 2 weeks € 1895 3 weeks € 2,750
DATES
1st - 21st June
What is included
- 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week
- 4 hours of LC Exam Prep each week
- Placement test
- All course materials
- Full board accommodation (shared room)
- Daily social and activity programme
- Half day excursion each week
- Full day excursion each week
- Graded Certificate
Not Included:
- Flights
- Insurance
- Airport transfers
- Registration fee €95
- Dietary supplement €25 per week
FAQs
Students are requested to arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday. Students are also requested to arrive between 8am and 10pm where possible.
Airport transfers are not included in the cost. The school can organise return transfers for the student with a dedicated transfer service. For more details on transfer fees, please contact us.
An extra night stay can be arranged and a supplement applies. For more information contact our office 0035312143314.
You will be met on arrival by a school representative and brought straight to your accommodation. You will see either your name or the school’s name on a board as you come through Arrivals. We will also give you an Emergency telephone number for the school and you will also have the Tribe 24/7 contact number which you should call in the event that your flight is delayed.
Depending on where your Spanish host is situated, the school can be within walking distance or a short bus or tram journey from the school (max 25 minutes). You will be shown to your school on the first morning and the school can help you source a weekly transport pass if needed.
You will have a level test on the first morning before you start your course and will be placed in a class with other students of the same level. Your level will be monitored during the course and if you feel your class is too easy or too difficult then you should speak with your teacher or let us know and the Director of Studies will see if it’s possible to move you to a different class. Everyone at the school is very approachable and once you let someone know they will make sure that the move is as quick and smooth as possible for you.
It includes your accommodation with breakfast, lunch and evening meal with your Spanish host.
Yes, there is for Coeliac and Vegan which is €25 per week as an added supplement fee.
Your accommodation details are confirmed as soon as we receive them from our partner school. This is usually 1-2 weeks prior to departure but can sometimes be much sooner. At the same time you will also receive our pre-departure information with all your all school details and emergency contact numbers for your stay.
You can book online or over the phone – whichever is easiest. Once the form is complete all you need to do to secure your booking is to pay a deposit of €200. It usually takes 1-2 days before your booking is confirmed and the final balance is due 4 weeks prior to departure. You can pay either by card, by bank transfer or by cheque.
As we are not a travel agent we don’t book flights however we can advise on which flights would be suitable so please email or give us a call and we would be happy to talk you through it. NB Please do not book your flights until you have received confirmation of your enrolment.
Students who are minors (under 18) are required to have an online curfew form completed by their parents. Parents must indicate a curfew time and students who do not obey their curfew will be asked to leave the programme. For more information contact our office.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for further information on our cancellation policy. We would seriously advise all students to take out Travel Insurance in advance and to satisfy themselves they are fully covered.
The minimum age students can attend is 15+.
As this is a leaving Cert Preparation course some homework will be given. It may include preparing some vocab for the next day or a written piece from the past papers. The homework is there to help consolidate what you have learned that day in the classroom and the course is for motivated students who wish to do well in the Leaving Cert. However don’t worry there will be plenty of time for relaxation as well and for discovering all that Granada has to offer.
Absolutely! Here at Tribe we love to see what our students get up to and their recommendations! We encourage our students to share their experience with us by writing a blog and sending some pictures.