The specialist residential English Language and Horse Riding Course in Ireland
We cater for all ages and levels of rider with our wide range of top quality facilities and instruction, specialising in residential English Language and Horse Riding courses for international students from 10 years of age upwards. 40% of our students return to RMEC for another year.
English Language Learning
Our fully qualified English Teaching staff are experienced in identifying the individual needs of each student ensuring everyone learns at a level that suits them so they can reach their full potential. We keep groups deliberately small to allow more time for genuine one-to-one teacher/student support. Our courses are designed to complement the school national curriculum in the hope that students can flourish in their English Language lessons when they return home. Students will receive 15 hours classroom English per week, and 15 hour fun riding. We positively encourage them to converse in English outside lesson time to enhance the learning experience.
Students stay and eat breakfast and their evening meal in newly refurbished accommodation at Dunsany Castle 1km away, or with the Beggan Family in their home. If you would like to see a video of the accomodation facilities in the Castle click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD8o6-cnWTM (bedrooms) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U60fZmerww (dinning room).
What is included in the package?
- 15 hours English Language lessons per week with a qualified TEFL Teacher
- 15 hours Horse Riding per week with a qualified BHS Instructor
- One excursion per week - fully accompanied – usually to Dublin or Irish National Stud (admission to museums / tourist attractions not included)
- Regular Evening Activities, e.g.: tennis, badminton, football, rounders, tour of Dunsany Castle & more...
- Free airport pick-up and drop-offs and transfer to and from the centre between 10am-6pm Saturday/Sunday
- Full accommodation in dormitories sleeping 6 with ensuite shower rooms
- All meals and drinks for the duration of your stay
- 24 hour adult supervision
40% of students return to RMEC – see our Testimonials Page for what they have to say about us.
The Itinerary
| 07.30 | Wake up call |
| 08.00 | Breakfast |
| 08.30 | Transfer on mini-bus from Dunsany Castle to Centre – 2 minute journey |
| 09.00 | Prepare Horses/Ponies for Riding |
| 09.30 – 12.30 | Riding Lesson – different activity and ride a different pony/horse everyday: Assessment / Pony Games / Hack / ‘Tack n Turnout’ and Show Jumping / Carousel |
| 13.00 | Picnic Lunch at Centre |
| 13.30 – 16.30 | English Lesson (with break and ‘Snack Shop’ at 15.00) |
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Clean tack and evening stables: sweep boxes & tidy up |
| 17.30 | Return to castle on mini-bus |
| 18.30 | Full Dinner |
| 19.30 – 20.30 | Evening Activities: tennis, badminton, football, rounders, tour of Dunsany Castle & more... |
| 21.00 | Evening Snack – Hot chocolate & biscuit |
| 22.00 | Lights out |
Our Prices
Spring 2012
|
Week |
From |
To |
Price in Euro |
|
1 |
18/19 February |
25/26 February |
765.00 |
|
2 |
31/1 April |
7/8 April |
765.00 |
|
3 |
7/8 April |
14/15 April |
765.00 |
|
4 |
14/15 April |
21/22 April |
765.00 |
|
5 |
21/22 April |
28/29 April |
765.00 |
|
6 |
28/29 April |
5/6 May |
765.00 |
Summer 2012
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Week |
From |
To |
Price in Euro |
|
1 |
9/10 June |
16/17 June |
765.00 |
|
2 |
16/17 June |
23/24 June |
765.00 |
|
3 |
23/24 June |
30/1 July |
765.00 |
|
4 |
30/1 July |
7/8 July |
865.00 |
|
5 |
7/8 July |
14/15 July |
865.00 |
|
6 |
14/15 July |
21/22 July |
865.00 |
|
7 |
21/22 July |
28/29 July |
865.00 |
|
8 |
28/29 July |
4/5 August |
865.00 |
|
9 |
4/5 August |
11/12 August |
765.00 |
Simply write, email or telephone us for an Application Form and Booking Form.
"We left our daughter Solène in a safe and secure environment, she was well cared for and the English and Riding lessons were superb. She is looking forward to returning next year with her little sister."
Cris Bresson Chantilly
