Testimonials

Ms. Gerri Healy, Ardee Community School, Ardee, Co. Louth
Language classes were par excellence! Nicky engaged with the students in a very special way. At the initial stage of organising the trip, the students are horrified at the thought of three hour long French classes; it’s therefore thrilling to meet them at the end of their first three hours and to witness their sheer enthusiasm, enjoyment and praise of the experience. Language teachers cover a lot of ground – the students come away feeling they have learned a lot. The adventure activities are such a contrast to the language experience, but yet compliment it hugely. The leaders are like Nicky, enthusiastic, fun and always responsible and competent. Their psychological skills and people skills are second to none. They bond with the students, they encourage and empower them. Their love for what they do is infectious. Safety & supervision are 100%. As an accompanying teacher, I find it so reassuring to know that the students are safe and under constant supervision – day and night. The facilities are great – the rooms, the class room / red room etc. are great and everything is clean and tidy. The ancillary staff are so kind and helpful. This has been our second trip to Language & Adventure and it is already established as the 6th Year French tour! I was overwhelmed by our first visit and slightly afraid that a second wouldn’t meet up to it – on the contrary, it has reinforced my feeling that the Language & Adventure combination is an inspired concept. Merci mille fois - à la prochaine

Ms. Gráinne Coyne, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Carna, Co. Galway
The notes given in the language classes are excellent for vocabulary revision. The students thoroughly enjoy the classes and they always gain confidence in using the language. The adventure activities are enjoyable and well organised. Safety is the main priority and the students are well supervised. There is a wide range of activities. The facilities in the centre are very good. The rooms are lovely and clean and the kitchen staff do an excellent job. Staff are always extremely helpful prior to the trip and give great assistance with arranging everything. Overall, I find the programme very beneficial and enjoyable for the students. It’s good value and they are always eager to return. I have been coming here for a number of years now and would definitely recommend the programme.

Joan O’Callaghan, St. Raphaela’s Secondary School, Dublin
I know that everything to do with Language & Adventure is excellent – why would we come back 4 years on the trot? – I think that speaks for itself. What the centre has more than anywhere else is a ‘family’ feeling where the students feel at home, whilst all activities are professionally run to a very high standard. This time, as we drove in on Friday, I think the students felt like they had arrived somewhere where they ‘belonged’. The facilities are great, the language course is excellent (I am a French teacher) and the students learn so much in a great atmosphere. The supervision is also excellent. We will be returning again & again & again!

Ms. Sheileen Horner, Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena
The Cambridge House Grammar School pupils really enjoyed their time spent at ‘Language & Adventure’.
The language classes, mixed with outdoor activities, left them motivated and enthused. Highly recommended programme. Roll on May for our return visit.

Ms. Ruth Prior, Muckross Park School, Donnybrook, Dublin
The language programme is clear, concise & well thought out. The students enjoyed every minute of the classes & were encouraged & given confidence in their knowledge of German. As always, the adventure activities were very popular with all students being encouraged to take part. They felt safe & secure during every activity. The instructors are very professional and are an integral part of the students enjoying themselves. The accommodation & facilities are clean & adequate. This is a fantastic programme which offers students a fun learning environment. It is a great opportunity for students to consolidate their knowledge & gives them huge confidence. Socially, the students learn to integrate in an out-of-school environment with other students. I can’t recommend this programme highly enough – keep up the good work!

What the students said

Really really enjoyable programme. Well organised and suits teens. Staff were very nice.
Alice Hopkins, 3rd Year Spanish, St. Raphaela’s Secondary School, Dublin

The classes were easy to understand and we learned loads. It’s educational and great fun at the same time.
Joseph Teaffe,2nd Year French , St. Mary’s Diocesan, Co. Louth

Classes were enjoyable and the handouts are helpful. The staff were so helpful and encouraged me to do everything. It’s a great idea to put languages and activities together.
Clare Carolan, 2nd Year French, St. Raphaela’s Secondary School, Dublin

I think that the programme is a brilliant idea and the language isn’t forced on you. All the teachers want to do is to help you. The activity leaders are very encouraging and good craic.
Gemma Dickley, Year 14 Spanish, Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena

It’s an experience we’ll never forget. The classes are fun and interesting and the instructors made us laugh all the time. I really want to come back!
Aisling Corran, 1st Year German, Bust Post Primary, Louth,

I felt that it was a very good approach to learning a language and it wasn’t too stressful. Everyone at the centre is so easy to get along with. I hope our teacher will bring us back next year!
Laura Carey, 2nd Year German, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Galway

Thoroughly enjoyed myself here. It was one of the highlights of 4th Year.
Karen Ní Néill, Transition Year French, Coláiste Iosagáin, Dublin

Amazing! Way better than other centres!
Melissa Naylor, 6th Year French, Colaiste Bhride, Carnew, Co. Wexford

The German class was brilliant. I learned so much. The activities were brilliant and I’ve never had so much fun with all my friends until I came here.
Rachel Murray, 2nd Year German, St. Paul’s Secondary School, Greenhills, Dublin

I thought the classes were great. We had fun and it’s not all about work, we played cool games too.
Laura Anderson, 2nd Year French, Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney

We didn’t just sit around all day. There was always so much to do and we were always supervised, but we still had great craic. I actually like French now because we played lots of games. The Adventure Centre is just class.
Emma Croly, 1st Year French, St. Aidan’s Community School, Dublin

I found the language classes very beneficial. The notes are top-class and I regularly use the notes I got last year and I will do the same with these. I found the programme very good for my confidence in speaking French.
Evan Flaherty, 6th Year French, Coláiste na Coiribe, Galway

I had a great time, learned loads and tried surfing for the first time! I’d love to come back!
Eadaoin Rellly, 6th Year French , Loreto College, Mullingar

It’s very clean and comfy. The place is homely and welcoming.
Sean Tester, Transition Year French, St. Joseph’s C.B.S., Co. Louth

We were made to feel right at home. It’s well worth coming here. The price is right, the activities were brilliant, the rooms were comfortable and the classes helped a lot.
Erica Doyle, Junior Cert French, Sancta Maria College, Dublin

I love this. This is my second time here and I want to come back again and again!
James McCarney, Ballybay Community College, Co. Monaghan