Clongowes Wood College
International Junior Summer Camp (ages 11 to 17)
Stay of 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
Founded in 1814, Clongowes Wood College is one of the oldest boarding schools in Ireland. Famous alumni include James Joyce and many of Ireland's most famous politicians and sports stars.
English and Multi-Activity Program.
- 15 to 21 hours of English lessons per week
- Evening course program: leadership skills, practical sciences, cooking, yoga, karate, music, and extra English lessons
- Afternoon and weekend activity program includes 2 cultural and sightseeing excursions
- Discovery of Dublin every week, sports activities on campus and 1 full-day excursion around Ireland on Saturday
Clongowes Campus Facilities
- 100 hectares in the Kildare countryside
- Historic buildings and modern, state-of-the-art facilities
- Sports facilities: new 25-meter swimming pool, modern sports hall and gymnasium, all-weather pitches, sports fields, tennis courts, and golf course
Highlights of the Clongowes Campus Course
- Immersion in a historic Irish boarding school
- Campus 40 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Center
- High standard of teachers with English language lessons focused on progression
- Full-time supervision in a safe rural environment
- Students mix with children from all over the world and have the opportunity to mix with Irish teenagers
- Large choice of electives, including academic extras, sports, and Ireland-focused classes
- Students learn new life skills, challenge themselves, and gain confidence, respect, and independence
