Welcome to our web site! Alan Williamson, Director Clare English Language School was established in 1996. We are located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All our courses combine:Stimulating English lessonsAction-packed Excursion ProgrammeCreative Artistic WorkshopsFriendly, Caring Host Families
Students learn… They are enriched... They enjoy themselves…They have an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. Look at what we offer… Compare it to other courses… You will find we give substantially more. Please note: We do not use agents and we do not take bookings of groups. Most of our students register because CELS has been recommended by a past student or their English teacher. We continually try to improve the quality of our courses and in this way attract further students.TEENAGER COURSES 3-WEEK SUMMER COURSES
for pupils aged 13 to 19 years Dates: 3 July – 24 July 201031 July – 21 August 2010This is our popular summer course, which combines excellent tuition with totally immersing oneself in the friendly atmosphere of Ireland . Students are provided with many different opportunities to practise their English in a natural way through our extensive Activity and Excursion Programme and by staying with Host Families.Click on tab at the left for full details and costs. Hard at work! |  Surfing excursion |
 Maxine & Hannah at the Cliffs of Moher |  Boating to Holy Island |
ENGLISH TEACHER COURSES 1-WEEK REFRESHER COURSES
Dates: 9 October - 16 October 2010
16 October – 23 October 2010 There are moments in your life as a teacher when you think: “It's time for a brush-up.” You are always giving to your students; now it is time to receive. Open yourself to new ideas! Allow a fresh wind to blow through your lessons! Where better to do it than in beautiful County Clare, by immersing oneself in the language and getting advice from an expert Waldorf teacher born in America, but who has lived and taught in England for years and has now settled in Ireland – this is what I can warmly recommend to my colleagues.Dorothee Didden , English Teacher in the Birseck School , Aesch , SwitzerlandI came home with a bagful of ideas and materials, fond memories and a longing for more: Ireland is strictly addictive!Marie Shay of GermanyClick on the tab on the left for full details and costs. Teachers on Refresher Course, October 2007  Amazing landscapes  Socialising in an Irish pub  A lovely working environment  Rock formation  Ancient Tomb ADULT COURSES AND PROGRAMMES 1-WEEK IRISH CULTURE COURSE Dates: 8 May - 15 May 2010 Now people of all ages can enjoy the beauty of the "Emerald Isle" with the richness of Irish Literature, History and Culture. Improve your English skills while savouring a full Irish Cultural and Excursion Programme.Click on the tab on the left for full details and costs.  Holy Island |  Jutta & Birgit at Coole Park |
1 to 1 HOMESTAY PROGRAMME
Dates: Any week from September to May This is 1 to 1 private tuition. Your individual English Language needs will be entirely catered for. The lessons, as well as the Activity and Excursion Programme, will be shaped according to your own interests and requirements. Your teacher and Host Family will provide you with an intensive learning and cultural experience. Traditional Irish Music, Irish Set Dancing, Horse-riding, Fishing and Golf are all available locally. Click on the tab on the left for full details and costs. Rose at the Cliffs  Michael under the fabulous Autograph Tree
IRELAND AND ITS PEOPLE
IRELAND is a land famous for its natural scenic beauty, green fields and clean environment. It has a special quality that continues to attract and fascinate all who visit it. The warmth and friendliness of the Irish people is renowned, which is ideal for students wishing to improve their English speaking.
COUNTY CLARE IN THE WEST OF IRELAND
COUNTY CLARE is famous for its friendly people, its traditional music, the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren. It is a wonderful experience to walk along Clare's rocky coast-line with the waves of the Atlantic Ocean pounding on the shore, looking out to the Aran Islands eight miles off-shore and, with luck, a beautiful sunset to finish the day. For some visitors to Clare it is the wonderful landscape that is so extraordinary; for others it is meeting people who love to enjoy life. Everyone agrees there is something special about County Clare! Clare English Language School is spectacularly situated amongst rolling green hills on the western shore of Lough Derg , the largest lake of the River Shannon. See map  View of Lough Derg |  Hill-walking near Lough Derg |
THE ENGLISH LESSONS No matter which course you choose, you can expect English lessons that are taught using modern methods but with the usual care that you would expect from an experienced Waldorf teacher. The lessons are lively, creative and practical. You will experience intensive work on English Grammar as well as the four skills: Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading . Classes are never greater than thirteen students and every effort is made to meet your individual needs.
ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
All of our courses make use of the special setting of Clare English Language School by giving enjoyable experiences of Irish cultural activities, adventure activities, sporting activities and excursions to places of interest. These provide students with the chance to listen and speak English in a natural and informal way. Activities and Excursions include : Drama workshops
Cliffs of Moher
Sailing and Wind-Surfing on Lough Derg
The Burren
Surfing on waves of the Atlantic Ocean
City of Galway
Monastic Ruins of Holy Island
Caving underground in The Burren
Shopping in Ennis and Limerick
Hill-walking across an Irish bog
Film Nights  Lots of action! |  Sailing on Lough Derg |
HOST FAMILIES Host Families are carefully selected and form an important part of the experience that is received. They make sure that students on our courses feel welcome and are well fed! Host Families provide additional opportunities for students to practise their English.  Students and Host Family
THE DIRECTOR Alan Williamson B.A., M.A., TEFL has been a Waldorf teacher since 1985 and has taught English as a foreign language since 1991. He continues to be involved with Raheen Wood School , Europe's western-most Waldorf School.  cels director - Alan Williamson RAHEEN WOOD SCHOOL Clare English Language School has a close connection to Raheen Wood School. Its premises are used for the 3-Week Summer Courses and money from the courses directly benefits Raheen Wood. http://www.raheenwood.org/  Break-time at Raheen Wood School |
