Mini Stays - Low Season and Winter Groups
Learn English and Enjoy a full programme of activities and culture during the low season
Our Mini Stay Low Season Programme will allow your group to experience our English Language and Activity Programme during the low season with high-quality teaching and real-life local experience and full board homestay accommodation included. Every weekday morning, they’ll take classes in the mornings. And every afternoon, they’ll enjoy an action-packed programme of activities and cultural visits in their new home city.
Yes, we can do specialized programmes! We can offer classes with a structured focus in the following areas:
- General English
- Conversation English with a special focus on spoken communication
- Irish, British, or Canadian History and Culture
- EU and Global Politics
- Leadership
- Global Citizenship
- Innovation
- Digital Awareness in the 21st century
Key Info
Details may vary between course location
Morning lessons focus on developing your group's core language skills, with particular emphasis given to speaking and listening. Vocabulary and pronunciation work are integrated into each session. Role-plays, AV technology, project work, and task-based activities will develop communicative skills. An entry level test will be held on the first school day and an end-of-course certificate and student report will be provided.
Full board Homestay accommodation is included and also a packed lunch is available for junior students. Your group will also enjoy activity programmes in the afternoon, a full and half day excursions and 24/7 pastoral care.
What you need to know
Designed for beginner-level students and above, your your group will take 15 hours of tuition per week from 9:30am-13:00 (09:00 – 12:15 in Canada) with each lesson lasting 45-55 minutes. The minimum age is 16.
Courses will have specific start dates and times during the year which they run. See timetables or listings below.
January to May
September to December
In Dublin, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:00 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 20 minutes until 11.20.
In the UK, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:30 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 30 minutes until 11:30.
In Canada, the Standard courses are from 09:00 – 12:15, Monday to Friday. Intensive lessons are from 09:00 – 14:00, Monday to Thursday and 09:00 – 12:15 on Fridays.
Our school buildings open at 08:30 Monday to Friday and are not open at the weekend.
Your lessons are developed by your teachers and are designed specifically to meet your needs. Every week a new programme will be shared with you so that you will be aware of that week’s learning goals.
All classes at CES use a coursebook. These are available from reception and form an essential part of your lessons. Please note, each level uses a different book, so you will need to purchase subsequent textbooks as you progress.
A level test will be sent to you in advance of your arrival. This will assess your grammar, writing and speaking skills and is used by our academic teams to place you in the most appropriate class.
We offer a system of continuous assessment during your study and at the end of each week our academic team will discuss which students should move to a different level in order to maximise their language experience.
If you feel you are in the wrong level, speak to your class teacher or to the Director of Studies.
Homestay
We carefully choose people and families to host hundreds of students every year. You’ll get to share meals with your host in their home while practising your English in a fun and relaxed setting.
Residential
We offer low season residential accommodation in Vancouver. Full board catering is also available.
Enjoy life in your new home city just like the locals do. Our Social and Cultural Programme is a great way to improve your English, get to know your classmates, and truly experience and understand your new culture. From museum visits to sports afternoons and everything in-between, you’ll be kept busy.
Ready to Start your CES Journey?
CES has a dedicated team that will be able to look after all your needs and requirements. Contact us today!