Sligo - Host family or Residence - 12/18 years old - Riding

We are offering this centre in Sligo for the 4th consecutive year. Sligo is in the west of the country, 15 minutes away from long beaches with dunes. The riding centre is certified by the Irish Ministry of Education and is managed by Declan Mc Garry, European junior silver medalist in obstacle jumping.

You like nature, you like sport, you like friendly atmosphere, then you will love Ireland to learn English in an wonderful environment.

In Sligo, you will discover the hospitality and the charm of the Irish. The Key Institute, certified by the Irish Ministry of Education, has been organising language programmes for children "à la carte" for the past 20 years.

ACCOMMODATION
 
In a host family:  either in the town of Sligo, or in the small seaside resort of Strandhill, or in a family living near the riding centre; the children have their lunch at the centre (packed lunch). Each family only has one French-speaker, but may also have a children of another nationality.
In a residence: rooms of 4 beds with bathroom. Capacity of 15 only !

ENGLISH CLASSES
 
15 hours of English classes per week, taught by qualified teachers.

HORSE RIDING   18 hours of riding per week. The centre is certified by the Irish Riding Federation and has 55 horses, 10 ponys, a ring, a race course , cross country riding, a bar-shop, and a games room. The students will also have the opportunity to groom the horses and go for rides in the forest or on the beach and discovery of prehistoric sites. This riding centre offers (from galop 5) an intensive training of obstacle jumping; groups of 5 riders, conducted by Declan Mc Garry.

WEEK PROGRAMME 15 hours of English a week 18 hours of riding a week 5 evenings of entertainment in the centre  2 evenings a week with the host family or in residence

EQUIPMENT TO BRING  • 1 riding hat that fastens under the chin • Riding trousers and boots (or comfy trousers and solid shoes with smooth soles and small heel)  • Recommended : gloves and back protection • Small rucksack • Notebook and pens N.B. A locker is at the disposal of each student. The centre can have up to 50 riders.

EXCURSIONS & ANIMATIONS

4 or 5 evenings per week at the centre (music, disco, pool, video...).
At the end of the stay, a barbecue party will be held with delivery of a certificate to each rider.