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Welcome to Our 2013 Brochure!

About UsGlobal Languages and Tours (GLT) was previously known asApprendre et Vivre; we changed our name in 2010 to moreaccurately reflect the wide variety of destinations to which we offerprogrammes. We started out back in 1976, and have now firmlyestablished ourselves as the leading provider of high qualityHomestay Programmes and School Tours for Irish students.

Over the years, we have developed highly valued relationships withour foreign agents, schools, language centres, local organisers andfamilies and can therefore offer unrivalled service in terms of howyou are looked after during your time way from home.

“We know we are living in challenging economic times at present,

therefore at GLT, we have done all we can to make sure that our

educational, action packed programmes are provided at the lowest

possible costs. In fact, if you can find the same programme cheaper

anywhere else, we promise to better their price!”

Contact UsIf you have any questions, would like more details on any of our programmes, or have any otherfeedback, we’d love to hear from you...

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Midland Language Centreis our sister company and

offers similar programmes forinternational students coming toIreland. We are always looking forIrish host families to welcome thesestudents. If you are interested pleaseget in touch with us.

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“GLT are thoroughly professional

with every thought put into the care

and safety of the student. I would

recommend GLT unreservedly. My

daughter had such a beneficial

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WHO are our programmes for?This brochure contains information on our Group Tours and on our Individual Programmes.

WHAT programmes are on offer?Group and School Tours• These tours are for all kinds of groups, for example Schools, Sports Clubs, Youth Clubs. They tend to be less than

a week in length and involve sightseeing and excursions in some of the world’s finest cities.

School Integrations• Irish students integrate into secondary level education in their chosen country. We offer this programme

throughout the academic year from September through to June, and for varying durations between 3 weeks to

the full year. This programme is open to students who have studied their chosen language for at least 2 years.

Summer Programmes (can include Leaving Cert Intensive Courses and a variety of Sports Camps)• Offers students a unique and fun filled opportunity to experience the best of another culture. A variety of courses

with or without language classes and a full programme of activities, excursions and sports are on offer. These

programmes are hugely popular and participants benefit from improved language skills and personal

development.

Home Stays• These classic immersion programmes allow for students to improve their knowledge and fluency of their chosen

language by integrating and participating in the everyday life of a foreign family, as well as discovering the

region, the culture and much more.

Exchanges• Similar to homestays but as well as students staying with a family in another country, the child from the host

family pays a return visit to Ireland and stays with your own family. Irish students enjoy the integration and

exposure to their chosen language and culture, and also then offer the same experience to the foreign student.

WHERE do we offer programmes?We currently offer Tours and Programmes in a wide variety of cities in countries across Europe. If you are

interested in visiting a city which you do not see advertised in our brochure, please contact us, as we have Local

Organisers offering programmes in many countries and can create tailor made tours upon request, at no extra

cost.

WHEN do our programmes take place?Tours and Programmes are available all year round. During the summer months of June, July and August, we run

various additional programmes.

WHY take part in a programme?Many individuals, students, parents and teachers are now aware of the benefits of learning a foreign language and

experiencing a different culture.

In today’s difficult economic climate, competition for employment is fierce. Employers are faced with many

candidates with similar qualifications, and so look for something that makes an individual stand out. Having

spent time abroad can put you at an advantage as it illustrates a depth of character and personal life experience.

Further, as European and global barriers fall, employers are increasingly looking to those with the experience and

knowledge of different languages.

In addition to the benefits for future employment, our programmes allow students to broaden their horizons

and open their minds to new culture, habits, foods and lifestyles, which go a long way to personal development

and creates friends and memories which can last a lifetime.

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GLT – Your Tour Specialist...

There are so many reasons why GLT are the best choice when

it comes to choosing your tour provider. We’d run out of space

if we listed them all, but just a few of these reasons are;

PERSONAL SERVICE – A dedicated adviser will work

with you from initial inquiry all the way through your

booking, your trip, and beyond to make sure you get

the experience you are looking for.

24HR ASSISTANCE - We are on call at all times

during you or your childs time away from home.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – We conduct

both structured feedback and informal chats with

students, parents and teachers to make sure that we

are providing the best programmes and level of

service possible.

EXPERIENCE – We have been providing Tours and

Programmes for over 35 years, and our experience

shows at every turn, both with our Irish based staff

and all our local organisers, guides and in our

language schools.

OPTIONS – We offer flexibility, and tailor made

solutions, in order that you get the most from your

tour or programme experience. This can also be used

to maximise budgets, dates and other requirements.

VALUE FOR MONEY – With every inquiry, we strive

to make sure that your programme is exactly what

you had dreamed of, at the best value for money

possible in Ireland.

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EUROSAVING TIPS

Our tips on how tomake your budgetgo further and get thebest price possible!

Consider budget airlines or

ferry/coach travel

What about using public

transport during your stay as

opposed to private coach

transfer?

Travel off peak or outside school

holiday dates

Book early to avail of our early

bird discounts and cheaper

flights

Consider hand baggage only

We offer staged payments to

ease the burden of lump sum

payments

Encourage more students to

participate as the larger the

group, the lower the price per

head

Families can off-set the cost of a

programme by hosting an

international student through us

Reduce the duration of your tour

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Accommodation

Our programmes differ from those of many other providers in that we offer Host Family accommodation. Thismeans that we can place our students with host families, as an alternative to residential or schoolaccommodations. Students therefore ‘live the language’ and enjoy the comfort, friendship and unique experienceof family life. We do continue to offer a choice of host family or hotel accommodation for our School Tours.

School Tour StudentsGroups for Tours can choose between host family accommodation or hotels /youth accommodation centres. In hotels and youth accommodation centres, rooms are usually 2 or 3 beds per room, but can vary dependingupon requirements.

In host families, students are usually accommodated in pairs, although we may be able to accommodate somestudents singly if preferred (this would be subject to a supplement charge and availability). You will beaccommodated in the same area as your group and will receive full board accommodation, continental breakfast,packed lunch (excursion days only), and evening meal.

Individual Programme StudentsStudents on Individual Programmes are accommodated with hostfamilies on an individual basis and are guaranteed to be the onlyEnglish speaking student in the house

Living with a host family is by far the best way to experience anotherculture and advance your language ability. You will be immersed inthe language and the way of life – it’s the perfect way to build on theknowledge and skills you already have. It is an opportunity toexperience, observe and learn a new life-style and culture whilepracticing the language skills in a home.

Accommodation on the continent can be quite different to what youare used to, but is a fantastic opportunity to experience how Europeanfamilies live. Our families come from all walks of life. Depending onwhich programme you are participating in, they may or may not havechildren, and children can vary in age. But each and every family iscarefully selected and approved by our local organisers and are happyto welcome you into their home to share the daily life of their family.

Although host families are not expected to organise any excursions, they may well take you out and about tolocal places of interest etc. You should realise that different countries have different customs and family life variesfrom the Irish way, please embrace these differences and be prepared to adapt and enjoy.

Reputation – Our host families, teachers and local organisers are proud to be associated with us. Our students,and their friends, return on tours and programmes year after year. This is the best recommendation of all.

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“I felt so welcome andcomfortable with my family andthey were very patient with myFrench and made me feel athome” Laura P, 2012

“The family were very friendlyand generous and I learned somuch about their culture andcustoms. Elodie and her friendsincluded me in all their activities,and it was a very worthwhileexperience, an unforgettableone!” Emma W, 2012

Paris

Madrid

Berlin

ViennaBudapest

Prague

St. Raphaël

Seville

Santiago de Compostela

Bavaria

Barcelona

Tours available to many other

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PARIS

Paris remains one of the all-time favourite destinations of our groups, with its vibrant mix of tradition and cool

elegance, Paris has long been considered the most glamorous city in Europe. Our host families are ideally situated

in the suburbs within easy travelling distance of the city and surrounding attractions. If preferred, central hotels

or youth accommodations are available.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to France

Arrival in host family centres early evening meet host

families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to Paris – Sightseeing tour of city by

private coach

Includes:

• Champs Elysées

• Arc de Triomphe (exterior)

• La Concorde

• Visit of the Louvre Museum (English guided visit on

request)

• Montmartre - Sacré Cœur and la Place de Tertre.

DAY 3: Full day excursion to Paris

Includes:

• Trip to Eiffel Tower (2nd level)

• Bateau Mouche river boat trip

• Notre Dame and Ile de la Cite

• Shopping in Galeries La Fayette.

DAY 4: Day with host families (Sunday)

DAY 5: Full day at Disneyland Paris.

DAY 6: Morning departure from host families. Return to Ireland.

To reduce the price, public transport options can be provided for the daily excursions.

Tours can be tailored to

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requirements. Groups can

have the option of adding

their favourite attractions,

some examples include;

• Montparnasse Tower

• Stade de France

• Grévin Wax Muséum

• Jardin des Tullliers

• Georges Pompidou Centre

• Catacombes

• Château de Versailles

• Château de Fontainebleau

• Cite des Sciences

• Le musée gourmand du

chocolat

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FRENCH RIVIERA - Antibes & St Raphael

In Antibes, the Mediterranean reveals itself in all its splendour and diversity. It zigzags its way beneath theramparts of Old Antibes and rolls up the fine sandy beaches of Juan Les Pins.

St Raphael is situated half an hour from Nice and the bay of St Tropez, and is a warm, charming and activeholiday resort.

Our host families are ideally situated in the suburbs within easy travelling distance of the city and surroundingattractions. If preferred, central hotels or youth accommodations are available.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to France


families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to Provence – Sightseeing tour by

private coach

Includes:

• Cannes (location of the world famous annual film

festival)

• St Paul de Vence

• Les Gorges du Loup

• Grasse - visit a Parfumerie


DAY 4: Full day excursion to Monaco

Includes:

• Tour of the town

• visit to the Castle and gardens

• Monaco Cathedral

• Opportunity to do some shopping

• Stop at Eze, a beautiful typical little French village with a breathtaking

view of the Mediterranean.



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have the option of adding their

favourite attractions, some

examples include;

• Aqualand (fantastic

waterpark)

• Picasso Museum

• Luna park

• Acrobranche (tree-top

adventure park)

• Scuba diving

• Visit to the historical town of

Frejus to view roman ruins.

• Visit to the nearby city of

Nice

• Visit to the town of St Tropez

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SCHOOL TOURS & FRENCH TUITION

Paris / St Raphael / Antibes

This programme is a combination of the cultural home stay programme with excursions, plus the added bonus

of closed group tuition by native teachers. Based on a minimum of 24 students, this programme is available in

Paris and St. Raphael (courses in a linguistic school).

SAMPLE ITINERARYPARIS

DAY 1: Arrival in host family centre.

Meet host families.

DAY 2: 9-12: Placement test and lessons.

Lunch.

Excursion to Paris: Champs Elysees, Arc de

Triomphe (exterior), Le Louvre.

DAY 3: 9-12: Lessons.

Lunch.

Excursion to Paris, Montmartre incl. Le

Sacré Cœur, La Place du Tertre.


Lunch.

Excursion to Eiffel Tower, Bateau Mouche,

Notre Dame.


Lunch.

Palace de Versailles – final shopping.

DAY 6: Depart host families in morning.

Return to Ireland.

ST RAPHAEL / ANTIBES

DAY 1: Arrival in host family centre.

Meet host families.

DAY 2: 9-12: Placement test and lessons.

Lunch.

Visit St. Raphael and the old town Fréjus,

Roman theatre and ruins.


Lunch.

Visit of St. Paul de Vence or cultural activity.


Lunch.

Visit a town (Cannes or Nice) the old

provincial streets, markets and beaches.


Lunch.

Visit Monaco and

the Oceanographic

Museum.

DAY 6: Depart host families

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BARCELONA

Catalonia's capital is a feast for the senses and has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. A picturesque location which

is Europe's best-preserved Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s delightfully cheeky architecture and galleries with the treasures

of Miró, Tápies and Picasso make this city visually stunning, indoors and out.

A great location for your school tour due to the never ending diversity of culture, sport, history and leisure along

with a fabulous beach side location.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to Spain


families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to city of Barcelona

Includes:

• Guided tour of Barcelona by coach

• Picasso Museum

• Walking tour of Ramblas and port

DAY 3: Full day coach excursion to Tarragona

Located on the coast


DAY 5: Full day excursion around Barcelona

Includes:

• Montjuich

• Foundation Joan Miro

• Visit the Olympic Stadium

• Visit the Pueblo Espagnol

• Free time for shopping.



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MADRID

Situated in the centre of the country, Madrid is a lively hub with an abundance of attractions.

Madrid is a virtual bubbling spring of cultural activity; the city makes a great effort to offer its citizens and

visitors the best of traditional and modern leisure activities year-round. The great thing about this city is that

all its history, art and literature can be found in one place so as to be sure not to miss a thing!

There are also two large theme parks in Madrid which may be the ideal place to spend a day with your students.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to Spain


families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to Madrid

Guided tour of Madrid Includes:

• El Prado

• Palacio Real and lunch in the gardens

• El Escorial

• Valle de Los Caidos

• Amusement Park

DAY 3: Excursion into Segovia

Includes:

• Visit to the Roman Aqueduct

• Cathedral

• Walk around the Plaza Major and Market Old Quarters

and lunch

• Visit Alcazar Real

• Visit La Granja (guided tour of the house and gardens)

DAY 4: Day with host family (Sunday).

DAY 5: Full day excursion by coach to Toledo

Includes:

• El Greco Museum

• La Cathedral

• Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

• Free time for shopping.


Tours can be tailored tosuit the groups own

requirements. Groups canhave the option of adding theirfavourite attractions.

Flamenco evenings and Spanishguitar lessons can be organizedas part of the programme.

We also organise Spanishlanguage and cultural tours tothe following areas:

• Santiago de Compostela• Santander• Valencia • Salamanca• Toledo• Cordoba• Seville• Alcala• Sabadell• Vila de Cans• Terrassa• Granada• S.S Reyes /

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BERLIN

Berlin is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe with a diverse culture second to none. This vibrant city is rich

in culture and steeped in history – the Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace and Park, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den

Linden, Checkpoint Charlie. As with all our centres, our host families are situated in the suburbs of the city but

within easy reach of all main tourist attractions.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to Germany


families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to Berlin

Includes:

• Guided tour of Berlin and its Historic Centre

• Reichstag (exterior)

• Brandenburg Gate

• Checkpoint Charlie

• Walking in the Potsdamer Platz

DAY 3: Full day excursion to Potsdam

Includes:

• Free visit of the town

• Walking in the Sanssouci Park

• Visit the Castle of Peacock Island


DAY 5: Full day excursion to Berlin

Includes:

• Charlottenburg Place

• Kaiser Wilhelm-Gedachtniskirche

• Shopping in Kurfurstendamm



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BAVARIA

Visit the spectacular Christmas markets or the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein!

We can arrange a group package with homestay accommodation with or without tuition. Better known for its,

sausages, Oktoberfest and lederhosen, Bavaria is cherished for its hilly countryside, where such gorgeous sites

as Hohenschwangau Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle (the model for Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland)

and Linderhof and HerrenChiemsee Palaces can be found.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Travel from Ireland to Bavaria


families.

DAY 2: Full day excursion to Munich

Guided tour of Munich I

Includes:

• Marienplatz

• Altstadt

• Deutsches Museum

• Bavaria Film Stadt

• Olympic Stadium.

DAY 3: Full day excursion to Augsburg or Salzburg


DAY 5: Full day excursion to visit Royal Bavarian Palaces

Includes:

• Neuschwanstein (location for film Chitty Chitty Bang

Bang)

• Linderhof.


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Tours can be tailored tosuit the groups own

requirements. Groups canhave the option of adding theirfavourite attractions.

Not what you are looking for?Don’t hesitate to contact us andwe can arrange a tour in anotherGerman city at no extra cost, forexample in;

• Frankfurt

• Munich

• Hamburg

• Aschaffenburg

• Heidelberg

• Augsburg

• Nuremburg

• Wiesbaden

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OTHER DESTINATIONS AVAILABLE

We always have our eyes and ears open with regard to what students and teachers are looking for from your tours, andas a result we introduced 5 new destinations last year. These are particularly suitable for TY Cultural trips abroad.

• Vienna in Austria • Prague in the Czech Republic

• Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain • Christmas Markets across Germany

• Music Tours in Budapest

Please have a read and if you would like a quote or more information on any of the following destinations, wewould be delighted to hear from you.

VIENNAVienna sits at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe, where you can catch a movie and a quickbite in front of the Rathaus (city hall), or catch a musical performance. Spend some time in one of the1440 rooms that make up the Schloss Schönbrunn Palace. Vienna is also a dynamic young city, famous forits (electronic) music scene, numerous museums and multitudes of street performers. GLT are now offeringtours to Vienna with Budget hostel accommodation conveniently located to the city’s principal monumentsand railway stations.

SAMPLE ITINERARYDAY 1: Arrival at the Hostel. Walk around the centre of the city and visit the

Museums Quarter.

DAY 2: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Visit the magical area in and around

Schoenbrunn Palace. Afternoon visit to palace garden up to “Gloriette”

Palace. Visit the famous open-air market at Naschmarkt.

DAY 3: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Visit the well-known sight of the

“Ringstrasse” street which replaced the city walls. Tour the famous Vienna

state opera which hosts the famous annual Viennese Opera Ball. Tour the

shopping area of "Kärntnerstrasse". Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for a

breathtaking view of Vienna.

DAY 4: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Depart hostel early morning. Return to Ireland.

PRAGUE Prague is bursting at the seams with things to do and is a city of unique and awesome beauty. Prague is

home to a wealth of incredible buildings, structures and monuments that span several eras. It is one of

Europe's best-preserved cities and has a wealth of architectural forms, ranging from Romanesque and

Gothic through Renaissance and Baroque to Art Nouveau.

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PRAGUE SAMPLE ITINERARYDAY 1: Arrival at the Hostel. Walk around the centre of the city across the romantic Charles Fort Bridge for

impressive views of Prague Castle and the Vltava River. DAY 2: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Catch a metro to the Golden Lane at Prague Castle. Golden Lane is an

ancient street lined by 11 historic houses which forms part of the Prague Castle complex. DAY 3: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Hall Tower & Astronomical

ClockDAY 4: All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Depart hostel early morning. Return to Ireland.

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA The Camino de Santiago (the way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretchingacross Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela in north-westSpain. Santiago de Compostela is the jewel in Galicia’s historic, cultural and medieval crown. Santiago isthis Spanish region’s most famous and illustrious city and it holds a vast medieval district with manymonuments and buildings of not just Spanish, but international importance.

SAMPLE ITINERARYDAY 1: Arrival at the Hostel.DAY 2: Breakfast at the hostel. Visit the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao of contemporary art with a great

collection of Spanish painting. DAY 3: Breakfast at hostel and depart by bus to Santiago de Compostela. DAY 4: Visit Santiago Cathedral and see the tomb of St James. Take a walk through the Old Quarter visiting the maze

of mysterious streets with small squares, mansions and buildings of great historical interest.DAY 5: Return to Bilbao. Stay overnight DAY 5: Return to Ireland.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS in Germany Experience a real winter wonderland with a trip to the German Christmas Markets. Savour the sweetaromas of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks. Stroll through festively decorated streetsand explore the enchanting Christmas markets with their seasonal music and choir singing. Tours areavailable in various German cities. Contact us for further information.

MUSICAL TOURS BUDAPEST Budapest is often described as the Queen of the Danube andpossesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant culturalheritage. Budapest has also been called the City of Spas as a dozenthermal baths complexes are served by over a hundred natural thermalsprings. It is the ideal place to bring a musical group or choir where youcan visit the Opera house or play in front of a local musical school group andeven attend a musical workshop. Local guided tours are available where groupscan experience Budapest’s architecture, art galleries, streets and courtyards of District 8's palace as wellas hidden places like synagogues in the Jewish quarter.

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What’s Involved in this Programme?Our Secondary School Integration Programme is a

fantastic opportunity for individuals who wish to take

their learning further than the two or three week

language course.

Students attend a secondary school alongside local

students and follow subjects as part of the school

curriculum.

Accommodation is in host families located close to the

high school and participants can avail of extra

language classes if required. Boarding school options

are also available.

We also combine school integration stays with soccer,

rugby and other camps where participants can enjoy

their preferred sport while attending a local school.

Before starting in the school, your son, daughter or

student will attend 10 hours one-to-one tuition for

one week. The lessons are taken in the home of the

host family home or teacher. This will then rapidly

improve their language skills and facilitate their

integration into the local way of life and school

system.

Accommodation will be in a local host family, half

board on week days (lunch at school) and full board at

week-ends. We try, as far as possible, to place the

students in families with children approximately their

own age, but this cannot always be guaranteed for

every placement. Boarding school options are also

available.

Age: 14 to 18 years. Age dictates what type of school

is selected for each individual student.

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Locations:This programme is available in many regions across;

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Duration: We offer this programme throughout the

academic year from September through to June, and

for varying durations between 3 weeks to the full year.

This programme is open to students who have studied

their chosen language for at least 2 years. All the

applications will be submitted to a board of admission

and must be received at least 3 months before starting

the programme.

The programme includes:• Full board home stay accommodation (lunches

taken in the school restaurant)

• All school fees – civil liability insurance –

administration fees

• 10 hours one – to – one tuition (extra hours on

request)

• Assistance of our local representative throughout

the stay

Not included:• International Transport & Airport Transfers

• Public Transport & Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses: phone calls, shopping, extra

social or educational activities.

Why choose a School Integration?There are so many important and long-term benefits

of participating in a foreign school integration

programme. Students can;

• acquire an indispensable skill in a global world,

facilitating their ability to communicate with

others and improving their potential for success in

their chosen field

• explore career opportunities involving a foreign

language

• develop a greater awareness and deeper

understanding of other cultures and a more

positive interaction with people from other nations

• enjoy the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal-

learning another language


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part of the stay! The staff and pupils

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Ava M, April 2012

“I prepared a powerpoint about

Ireland for my classmates and

presented it in Spanish!”

Dearbhla N, April 2012

“The French students were really

friendly and I made some great

friends, we have stayed in touch on

facebook.”

Eilidh R, January 2012

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What’s Involved in this Programme?Through the summer programmes, we provide an outstanding opportunity for participants to experience another

culture while practicing their second language during school holidays.

Specific leaving cert intensive courses or sports camps are available.

These courses are hugely popular and participant feedback highlights a few of the benefits as being;

• improved written, aural and spoken language skills

• the achievement of personal targets

• increased self-confidence

The standard programme includes: language classes in the morning and a full programme of activities, excursions

and sport for the afternoons and evenings.

The summer programme provides students with many benefits in terms of socialization and personal

development. GLT summer programmes and camps encourage confident individuals, and foster lifelong

friendships. It is not just about recreation, it’s about being part of a team and developing as a person.

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St Raphael - French Riviera:In St Raphael, between the magnificent

Mediterranean Sea lapping its shores and the

luxuriant backdrop of the Esterel Hill, St Raphael

is a warm, charming and active holiday resort. It

is half an hour from Nice and bay of St Tropez.

Duration:Choose from 2 or 3 weeks in June or July

Ages: 13 to 18 years old.

Tuition:Groups are determined after a grading test.

15 students max per group.

A native French teacher who is part of the

language school, provides lessons for all students.

We also provide specific lessons for students

preparing for the Leaving Certificate examination.

These lessons are given by our French teacher who

accompanies the group from Ireland.

Supervision:A qualified teacher from Ireland, experienced in

supervising student tour groups will accompany

the group from Ireland and will look after the

participants throughout the stay. This teacher will

also provide the group with the set Leaving

Certificate Intensive Course.

Location:French classes take place daily in our partner

language school situated in the town centre.

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AccommodationHost Family Accommodation with a local family;

please see section on Accommodation for full

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Activities and trips:Action packed programme of excursions and visits

with the GLT group leader:

• 1 full day excursion per week

• 5 half day excursions including sightseeing

and sports activities

Examples of these excursions include;

• Visit to Cannes

• Boat trip to St Tropez

• Sailing lessons

• Water theme parks

• Shopping in Nice

• Beach activities

• Acrobranche (treetop adventure climbing

centre)

Travel: Travel from Dublin by scheduled flights.

Private Transfers from the airport to the families

are organised.

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“The classes with the French teacherwere very good… the Leaving Certintensive classes were intense butexcellent. I learned a lot. I wouldrecommend it to my friends”Aisling O’C, June 2012

“I loved Cannes! And Aqualand andMarineland too...It gave us theopportunity to practice our Frenchwith locals, while having a great dayout!” Clodagh H, June 2011

“Classes were small and easy to learnin, the teaching method wasstructured and I benefitted so muchfrom this for my leaving certpreparation!” Maebh C, July 2011

We also arrange Summer Rugby and Soccer camps

throughout France.

Rugby CampRugby camps take place in various regions in the south of

France and are run by a former French Six Nations and

Rugby World Cup champion.

Soccer Camp - BordeauxStudents will have a fantastic opportunity to practice soccer with Cap de Girondins in Bordeaux.

They will train with young French students their own age and can stay on site or with one of

welcoming host families.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.

FRANCE Summer Sports Camps

Two Week Programme• Leaving cert students attend;

o 13 hours of general French lessons with

French native teacher

o 11 hours leaving cert intensive course with

the Irish French teacher

• Non leaving cert students attend 24 hours of

lessons in total over the two weeks (12 hours

per week) with the French native teacher

Three Week Programme• Leaving cert students attend;

o 21 hours of general French lessons with


o 15 hours leaving cert

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• Non leaving cert students

attend 36 hours of lessons

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On a budget?Ask about our

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Barcelona The most effective way to learn Spanish is by

experiencing a Total Spanish Immersion! Having daily

intensive Spanish Lessons at a centrally located

Language School and living with a local host family will

put you in a unique position to practice your Spanish

24/7.

Our school is located in the centre of Barcelona, near

Plaza Catalunya, amid a wide range of boutiques,

restaurants, large department stores, etc. There are 14

classrooms, a study library, a self-access learning

centre with computers and an audio visual laboratory,

cafeteria and an interior relax area joining onto an

outdoor flowered patio, used by the students during

breaks. Students have the choice to attend lessons and

join a variety of afternoon activities.

Dates & Duration: Courses run June through to August and last from 2

weeks upwards. Contact us for full details of starting

dates.

Arrivals on Sundays only. Departures on Saturday only.

Age Group: 12-17 years

Participants must have studied Spanish for at least 1

year and be independent.

Accommodation• Full board accommodation in selected host

families.

• Easy public transportation offering convenient

connections.

• We do our very best to find families with children

of the same age but this cannot always be

guaranteed.

Courses• 15 lessons per week (1 lesson = 50mins) general

Spanish Course by qualified Spanish Teachers

• From Monday to Friday (max 15 students per class)

Activities • One full day excursion per week to the Port

Aventura theme park (Saturday)

• Two afternoon activities & cultural tours per

week e.g

o Gaudi’s works

o Olympic Barcelona

o Picasso Museum

o Art exhibitions

• One evening per week at our private disco

• Sundays are spent with host families

• Options: Tennis, Flamenco or Salsa classes

Not included:• International Transport & Airport Transfers

• Public Transport & Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses: phone calls, shopping, extra

social or educational activities.

SPAIN Summer Programmes

We are more thanhappy to advise onflights and travel

arrangements.

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There are a variety of Summer Programmes to choose

from in Barcelona. For example, when you book a

standard Summer Language programme, you will

choose from the following afternoon activities to

complete your stay: Mixed Sports, Windsurfing,

Flamenco / sevillanas dancing, Salsa or Tennis

Programme.

Barcelona Soccer CampA fantastic opportunity for the next budding Torres

or Messi!

Running throughout the month of July, we offer soccer

programme for students who wish to improve their

language skills, live with a host family and play soccer

every day! In addition to the morning lessons, there

are four afternoons per week of training with young

Spanish people of the same age at the RCD Espanyol

Ciudad Deportiva facilities. There are cultural trips to

FC Barcelona stadium - Camp Nou, Gaudi’s works, one

evening disco and one full day at Port Aventura theme

park. Training gear is provided. The training is provided

by professional staff from the RCD Espanyols soccer

training centre.

What are the aims of this Programme?• To improve soccer techniques through physical

playing

• To assimilate and execute tactical movements

• To learn about technical aspects, good hygiene,

physical training, nutrition, etc.

• To encourage interest in and practice soccer in a

relaxed, recreational and educational way.

• To improve students' knowledge of Spanish in a

Spanish-speaking environment

Dates and all other details are as for theaforementioned standard Barcelona summerprogramme.

“I loved been able to play football every

day with Spanish kids, it was a fantastic

experience, and the trip to the Camp Nou

was amazing!”

Jack C, July 2011

If you prefer the idea of a Summer Programme in Spain which is not

in Barcelona or one of the other big cities, please ask us for details...

SPANISH Summer Programmes

Spanish Summer Sports Camps


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Aschaffenburg Aschaffenburg is situated near Frankfurt and is bordered

on the east coast by the Spessart Mountains, one of

Central Europe’s largest continuous forest regions. We

also operate summer programmes in Augsburg, Cologne

and Nuremberg for two to five weeks.

Teaching is divided into blocks of 3 lessons per day. The

teacher conducts the tuition in a creative context and

you will learn the language at a comfortable pace. There

is also plenty of time for the action-packed excursions

and activity programmes designed to ensure you make

the most of your German experience through learning,

sightseeing, and discovering the best of what Germany

has to offer.

Age Group: 12-16 yearsParticipants must have studied German for at least 1 year

and be of an independent character.

TuitionGroups are determined after a grading test.

15 lessons each week (1 lesson = 45 mins) general

German Course by qualified German Teachers

From Monday to Friday (max 15 students per class)

International courses with a Certificate at the end

AccommodationFull board accommodation in selected families in double

rooms. We do our best to find families with children of

the same age but this cannot be guaranteed.

Easy public transportation offering convenient

connections with a local transportation card provided.

Berlin ResidenceThe German Capital has established itself as one ofEurope’s most popular destinations. If you decide to bookone of our Residence Courses in Berlin you will not onlysee a fascinating world metropolis, but you will also getthe opportunity to meet people from differentnationalities and cultural backgrounds. What could bemore fun than discovering Berlin together with your newfriends you have made while studying German!

The residence course will be an ideal choice for you if youwant to spend as much time as possible with your fellowstudents and if you’re looking forward to afternoons fullof activity and sports. You will stay in a residence foryoung people that will be reserved for you. Our localrepresentatives will look after you 24 hours a day andmake sure that you feel at home.

Age Group: 14-17 yearsParticipants must have studied German for at least 1 yearand be of an independent character.

Tuition• Groups are determined after a grading test, max 15

students per group.

• Classes are taught by qualified German Teachers.• 20 to 24 hours each week. From Monday to Friday

from 9.00am to 12.30pm • International courses with a Certificate at the end

AccommodationThe residence is situated in Berlin’s most central district,Berlin-Mitte and is also in the cultural heart of thecapital. From there, all of the important sites can beeasily reached on foot. From the Reichstag to theChancellor’s Office to the Brandenburg Gate, each is amaximum fifteen-minute walk. The residence buildingoffers all amenities: double and four-bed rooms with ensuite bathroom and toilet facilities, a sky lounge with aspectacular view of the city, a rooftop terrace, a biggarden and the most modern of seminar rooms. Fullaccess to computers and wi-fi is available.

Full board is included.Bed-linen and towelsare provided. Localtransportation cardsare also included

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arrangements.

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Paris

Madrid

Berlin

Antibes

Seville

Santander

Bavaria

Barcelona

Bordeaux

Nantes

Montpellier

Lyon

Marseille

Cordoba

Malaga

San Sebastian

Munich

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What’s Involved in this Programme?It’s all about immersing yourself in the local

environment!

The aim of these programmes is for the students to

improve their knowledge and fluency of the language

by sharing and participating in the everyday life of a

local family, discovering the local area and the culture.

Individual Homestay (No Tuition):Accommodation is full board with a carefully selected

family. Rooms can be individual or shared. Each

student is treated like a member of the host family.

One adult member of the family is at home all day and

the family will organise sightseeing and excursions 1

full day and 2 half-day excursions per week.

Individual Homestay with Private Tuition:The student shares the everyday life of a native family

and has 10 to 20 hours one to one private lessons.

Lessons take place in the home of the host family or

the teacher, and are fully adapted to the student’s

individual needs. One full day of excursions is

organised by the host family every week.

Two to One or Three to One homestay withprivate tuition:Same programme as above for 2 or 3 friends who

travel together. They attend the same courses and can

be accommodated in the same host family or in

separate host families as requested.

Age Group: These programmes are open to students

from 12 to 18 years old.

Duration: 2 weeks minimum

FRANCE Paris area, Montpellier, Lyon,

Marseille, French Rivera, Bordeaux,

Nantes and more...

GERMANY Munich, Berlin, Aschaffenburg,

Cologne, Nuremberg and more...

SPAIN Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Madrid,

Malaga, San Sebastian and Santander

and more…

The programmes include:• Full board accommodation in a family

• Activities

• Tuition (some programmes)

• Help of Local Organiser

• Civil liability insurance

Flights: Students on these programmes arrange their

own flight. Private transfers also available.

Not Included:• Travel from Ireland to the area

• Meet and greet return transfers

• Travel insurance

FRANCE, SPAIN, GERMANY Homestay Programmes


arrangements.


Call us on 1800 948 353

Similar to homestays but as well as students staying

with a family in another country, the child from the

host family pays a return visit to Ireland and stays with

your own family. Irish students enjoys the same

integration and exposure to their chosen language and

culture as with the homestay programme, and also

then offers the same experience to the foreign student

in Ireland.

Stays take place during the summer holidays or during

transition year if appropriate, and generally last for

two or three weeks, but can be longer if requested.

In order to make a successful match, we ask for

detailed information about your personality, hobbies

and interests, as well as your language ability and

motivations for participating. We ask for exactly the

same information from prospective exchange partners

in the destination countries, and then make the match

accordingly.

This programme provides students with an excellent

opportunity to experience a homestay with a foreign

family. Your motivation for the exchange rather than a

homestay may be financial, as it is more cost effective

that a straight homestay, or it may be that you want

your own family to experience hosting a student,

which is a very enriching and culturally enhancing

experience… but whatever your motivations, we

would be delighted to make this happen for you.

Age Group: These programmes are open to students

from 12 to 18 years old.

Duration: 2 weeks minimum

FRANCE Paris area, Montpellier, Lyon,

Marseille, French Rivera, Bordeaux,

Nantes and more...

GERMANY Munich, Berlin, Aschaffenburg,

Cologne, Nuremberg and more...

SPAIN Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Madrid,

Malaga, San Sebastian and Santander

and more….

The programmes include:• Full board accommodation in a family

• Activities

• Help of Local Organiser

• Civil liability insurance

Flights: Students on these programmes arrange their

own flight. Private transfers also available.

Not Included:• Travel from Ireland to the area

• Meet and greet return transfers

• Travel insurancer.

Ask us about details of destinations, pricing and

dates.

“My correspondent and I were so well

matched, and both having similar

interests including music, books and film”

Doireann N’D, July 2012

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Booking Conditions• Deposit - €150 per student, non refundable, deposit

payable at time of booking. Once the deposits have been

paid, there will be a €25 administration charge for any

change required to the booking

• Balance of payment on all bookings must be paid one

month prior to commencement. Payment must be by

bank transfer or cheque. Cheques for School Tours must

be from school bank account, individual cheques cannot

be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to Global

Languages and Tours Ltd.

• Confirmed Booking - A booking is only confirmed once

full payment has been received. If full payment has not

been received by the due date, GLT reserves the right to

cancel this booking.

• Transfer of Deposit – For school tours, if a student

cancels before the balance is due, their deposit may be

transferred to a replacement student. Where the flight

tickets have been booked, this arrangement cannot

apply.

• Cancellation Fees

o 3 weeks before departure – 50% payable

o 1-3 weeks before departure – 75% payable

o 1 week or less before departure – 100% payable

Cancellation must be in writing and receipt confirmed

• Insurance – Our insurance includes; Civil Liability and

Repatriation. Schools are advised to take out their own

travel insurance. All applicants must apply to their local

health board for their European Health Insurance card.

• Documents - Participating students should be in

possession of a Student Card and their own valid

passport.

• Alterations and Amendments: We reserve the right to

make changes to your stay. In such cases, you will be

informed as soon as possible. Where a major change is

involved, you will be given the choice of either accepting

the amendment if available, or rejecting it. If the latter

applies, we will promptly refund all monies paid by you.

If for any reason, a booking at any time prior to departure

has to be cancelled by us, we will only be responsible for

the refund of any sums already paid, without the

participant having a right to any compensation.

• Alcohol and illegal substances are strictly forbidden for

any person under the age of 18 years. In case of improper

behaviour, we reserve the right to send any student

home. Costs associated with this departure will be the

responsibility of the participant or their legal guardian.

• Complaints – Any complaint relating to a stay must be

communicated to the Local Organiser in the area before

the end of the stay. Once a programme has commenced

no money can be refunded if the stay is interrupted.

• Surcharge – In the event of a substantial increase in

airfares, we must add this on to our prices. We act as an

intermediary between the participants and transport

companies, schools and firms and cannot be held

responsible for any delay, strikes or extra costs arising as

a consequence of unforeseen events.

School & Group Tour InformationHow Do I Book a School Tour?

• Choose the country and type of tour for your school

• Contact us with your possible dates, number of students,

destination and choice of programme. We can then

discuss your requirements and provide you with details

of pricing and itineraries.

• We will send you individual booking forms for each

student to complete, together with rules and

regulations. Our booking conditions and guidelines give

comprehensive information as to what is required and

when. And we are always available to answer any queries

you may have.

Some Important Things You Should Know

• Party Numbers – The prices shown for each programme

are banded according to the minimum number

travelling. If the student numbers decrease, the price per

student may increase.

• Insurance – All groups who book are covered by our civil

liability insurance and repatriation, the school is advised

to take out its own travel insurance.

• The details as outlined in this brochure are sample

itineraries. Details vary depending on your preferences

and prevailing circumstances. Students with pre-existing

medical conditions may not be covered. Please contact

us for details.

Travel Arrangements

• Direct flights from Ireland by scheduled airlines.

• Cheaper prices can be provided if coach/ferry travel is

used.

• Tours will be met at the destination airport by coach and

driver and brought to the central meeting point.

• Private coach is arranged for excursions and airport

transfers.

• Schools must arrange their own transport to and from

Irish airport.

• Flights are scheduled for mid-week only, there is a

surcharge for weekend flights.

• Information Sheet and Host Family Details will be sent

out to all student 7-10 days before the tour commences.

Safety and Security

• All of our partners in Europe have been instructed to

advise their family co-ordinators that students under 18

years of age must not be allowed out unaccompanied in

the evenings or at weekends – this is not always popular

with some students but this uniform policy means that

we can assist you, as group leader, to safeguard the

welfare of the students in your care.

Grievance Procedure

• While it is our stated aim to facilitate students and their

parents in every way possible, it is our experience that

from time to time difficulties may arise. In this event,

immediately contact the Local Organiser or Leader who

will deal with the matter. Complaints after the student

departure will not be considered.

Booking Conditions


“At GLT, we have done all we can to make sure that our educational,action packed programmes are provided at the lowest possible costs. Infact, if you can find the same programme cheaper anywhere else, wepromise to better their price!”

Programmes for Individuals.School & Group Tours.

GLT is proud to be an Irish owned, Irish run company.

Call Us: 043 334 6832 or 1800 948 353Email Us: [email protected]

Visit our Website: www.glt.ieGlobal Languages and Tours Ltd. Registered in Ireland at Redleaf House, Townspark, Longford, Co Longford, Ireland.

Company registration number 482213.

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