Donegal English Language School offers tailor-made English language packages to students from all over the world with something to suit every need and budget. We provide expert tuition, quality accommodation and action packed activity programmes in a stunning, scenic location on the Wild Atlantic Way. Our packages are designed to ensure that each client receives individual attention and the ‘Donegal experience'.
We offer quality coaching with experienced, qualified, local surfers. Our aim is to ensure your surfing skills progress in a fun and safe environment. We believe we can help you achieve your surfing goals by keeping groups small and providing personal attention to each student. Regular feedback is always given to students to ensure progression. We have a range of different boards for you to try, so you can progress.
Why Choose DELS?
- Set in a beautiful location on the west coast of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way
- High percentage of repeat business
- Individual attention guaranteed
- Quality tuition – accredited and experienced teachers will help your students learn more quickly with our communicative and interactive methodology
- Exceptional choice of residential or homestay accommodation
- An accredited Green Standard School, committed to ensuring sustainable practices through all areas of our business
- Exceptional choice of residential or homestay accommodation within walking distance of the school
- Excellent choice of activities
- Safe and stress free location
Features
Gina’s love for languages started at an early age when her Mother opened DELS in 1989. The buzz of meeting students of various European nationalities throughout her childhood was an overriding reason for her taking over the school in 2007. She has over 25 years’ experience in the tourism & marketing industry, as well as 15 years in teaching English. Gina holds a degree in European Languages & Business and CELTA in teaching English. When not working, Gina enjoys spending time with her family, a bit of surfing, swimming, cycling or going for a walk with her dog, Mika. Gina’s has a passion for nature, sustainability and is very involved in her local community.
Adult Accommodation:
We have a choice of superb accommodation for our Adult students including our Residential Centre and selection of Homestays.
Residential
- 5 min walk to School
- Sea/mountain Views
- Rooms en-suite
- 5 min walk to Town
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Private, twin or triple rooms
Homestay
- A warm welcome
- A home from home
- Short walk to school
Junior Accommodation:
There is a choice of both Residential and Homestay accommodation.
Residential
- A small complex of spacious 4 bedroom houses
- 4 bedrooms, 3 to 4 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, sitting room and all mod cons
- A quiet cul de sac less than one minute’s walk from the Atlantic Ocean and 3 minutes from school
- 15 minutes walk from the town centre
- Based on 8 – 11 students (three to four students per room and 1 coordinator per house
Homestay
- Carefully selected hosts
- All hosts police vetted, inspected and interviewed
- A warm Irish welcome
- Home from home experience
- 5-15 minutes from school
- Breakfast and dinner are provided by the host. A warm lunch is provided at the canteen
- Rooms are single or shared with another student from a different country
- Students are dropped to school by the host and dropped home by the host or school bus
Beginners: This is an introduction course to surfing. We work on the correct techniques to position on the board, paddle, getting through the waves and stand up. At this level our goal is to get you surfing the white water on your own, with a basic knowledge of currents, etiquette and technique. Ratio of students to instructor 1:8 max. We use a range of beginner soft boards from 7 foot to 9 foot.
Intermediate: Students focus on surfing techniques such as effective paddling, wave knowledge and selection, take off and bottom turning, trimming and duck diving. The courses also focus on surfing etiquette. We use video analysis to correct faults when appropriate. Ratio of students to instructor 1:8 max. We use a range of Torq intermediate soft top boards from 5’11 to 7’6.
Advanced: We are happy to accept students at advanced level. Please note that you will receive tuition on a Torq intermediate soft top board. Students work mainly on posture correction and technique, timing, positioning, turns and wave selection. We use video analysis to correct faults when appropriate. Ratio of students to instructor 1:8 max.
- all sizes of boards from 5’11 up to 9 foot
- 5/3mm wetsuits and 3mm boots provided
- changing rooms, hot showers and post surf hot chocolate provided
- 4 surf spots within a short driving distance
- male and female surf shop with 10% discount exclusive to Donegal English Language School students. (does not include Surf Co, own brand t-shirts and hoodies)
-Tour of Bundoran
- Water activities
-Team building events
- Nature and seaside explorations
- Irish history and culture lesson -
- BBQ’s
- Movie nights
-Traditional pub nights out
- Bowling nights
- Gaelic football
- Celli nights
- Irish Music and dance show
- Quiz nights
- Photo and video competitions
- Food days
- Book club
- Weekly cultural excursions to places including Glenveagh National Park, Queen Meabh’s Grave and Sligo town, Slieve League, Lisadell House, Parkes castle, Marble Arch Caves and Derry City.
* The number of evening activities organised varies according to the number of students in English Language Courses but is generally two – three per week.
Ways to get to the camp
Bundoran is located on the west coast of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way. The majority of students coming to Donegal English Language School come through Dublin airport where we organise regular transfers every Sunday. From Dublin you can also arrive by public bus, where we offer free collections on your arrival at Ballyshannon which is 10 minutes by car from Bundoran. We also organise transfers to and from Knock airport every Saturday.
Important details
Dublin:
We organise supervised transfers to and from Dublin airport every Sunday between 10 – 6.00pm. Collections are between 10am – 5.30 pm and drop offs are between 11am – 6 pm (these times may vary slightly off season). Prices Easter, June – Mid September are €90 each way. Outside of these dates prices may vary. Private transfers can also be arranged for €280 each way.
Knock:
We organise supervised transfers to and from Knock airport every Saturday. Prices are €70 per person each way for a shared transfer. Individual transfers are €150 each way. Flights to and from Knock include: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Munich with Aerlingus and Barcelona, Lanzarote, Malaga and Tenerife with Ryanair.
Public Bus:
There is a public bus to and from Dublin airport every two hours. The fee for the bus is around €19.00 each way. We then offer free collections from Ballyshannon between 10 – 8.00pm every day.
There is a public bus to and from Knock airport every two to three hours. The fee for the bus is around €16 each way. We the offer free collections from the local bus station (West End Bus Station).
Other Airports:
Group transfers can also be arranged from Belfast or Derry Airport.
From Sligo:
When coming from Sligo, simply follow the main road straight for about 21 miles. On first entrance into Bundoran go through the first roundabout and continue straight for about 750 metres (roughly 45 seconds). The holiday homes are the second turnoff on the left and the Language School is the fourth turnoff on the left. Signs for both are visible from the road.
From Ballyshannon direction:
Take the first roundabout into Bundoran and follow the main street for about 2 miles (about 7 minutes) out to the west end. The Language School is the first turnoff on the right after the speed sign (60kph). The Language School’s residential accommodation is a further 2 turns up on the right. There are signs for both visible from the road.
| Age 18+ | Arrival Day Sunday |
This package includes:
- 15 hours of English per week + 5 Surfing sessions
- Choice of accommodation
- Transfers to & from surfing sessions
- Evening and Saturday activities
- A teachers report & certificate of attendance & achievement
- Free bike rental on a first come first served basis (host family)
- Free WIFI
- Free transfers from Ballyshannon arrival/departure
| Age 12-17 | Arrival Day Sunday |
This package includes:
- 15 hours of English per week + 5 Surfing sessions
- Choice of accommodation
- Full board in residential or host family accommodation
- Hot lunch
- Transfers to & from riding sessions
- 5 evening activities (2 if host family) and cultural excursion each week
- A tailor made English language programme to suit you
- A teachers report & certificate of achievement
- Free WIFI
- Free DELS bag
| Age 18+ | Arrival Day Sunday |
Shared room per week |
High Season supplement per week | |
Homestay per Adult |
€200 |
€20 |
Residential (Self-catering) |
€220 | €20 |
Holiday Homes (2, 3 & 4 bedroom) |
€500 – €1500 depending on size and time of year. Please contact us for further detail |
This package includes:
- 15 hours of English per week + 5 Surfing sessions
- Transfers to & from surfing sessions
- A social activity programme
- A welcome pack on arrival
- A teachers report & certificate of attendance & achievement
- Free bike rental on a first come first served basis (host family)
- Free WIFI
- Free transfers from Ballyshannon arrival/departure
Shared room per week |
High Season supplement per week | |
Homestay per Junior |
€195 |
€20 |
Residential (Self-catering) |
€220 | €20 |
Holiday Homes (2, 3 & 4 bedroom) |
€500 – €1500 depending on size and time of year. Please contact us for further detail |
This package includes:
- 15 hours of English per week + 5 Surfing sessions
- Hot lunch Monday to Friday
- Transfers to & from activity sessions
- 2 evening activities and cultural excursion each week
- A tailor made English language programme to suit you
- A teachers report & certificate of achievement
- Free WIFI
- Free DELS bag
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