The Slaney Language Centre

General Information

 We are a small, personal language school offering tailor-made language learning for adults and families. Our classes are small (maximum: 8 participants) and teaching is students-centred.  Our native speaking teaching team has worldwide experience in language training. Each tutor is fully qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language. Participants receive a warm welcome at the SLC and quickly gain confidence expressing themselves regardless of their level. Many students return to our school year after year.

The Slaney Language Centre is located just outside Wexford town in a castle overlooking the beautiful river Slaney and the Blackstairs Mountains. This is quiet and scenic location ideal for study.

The Slaney Language Centre is recognised by:

the Department of Education and Science
accredited by ACELS
member of the Language School Association MEI RELSA.
NO REGISTRATION FEE

NO CHARGE FOR TEACHING MATERIALS

Facilities

Amenities available in the town centre:

Cafes, Restaurants, Shops, Opera House, Cinema, Theatre, Churches, Internet Cafes, Library, Racecourse, Galleries, Bowling Alley, Heritage Centre, Selskar Abbey, Swimming Pool, Film Club, Hillwalking Club, Fitness Studio, Tourist Information, Boat Trips, Historical Tour of Wexford, GAA Stadium (Gaelic games), Arts Centre, plenty of Pubs to suit every taste

Student Information

Courses may be combined. E.g. you may book the General English Group Course Intensive Plus 10 for the first week, the General English Group Course Intensive Plus 4 for the second week, and a one-to-one course for the third week.
The SLC will be closed on all public holidays and for four weeks over Christmas. When Monday is a National Holiday, courses start on a Tuesday.
We offer one-to-one courses to complete language beginners. The entry level for group courses is elementary. Students who test less than elementary on arrival must book ‘one-to-one’ tuition.
The SLC reserves the right to have a maximum of nine students in a group in order to match language levels more effectively. This is an exception and not the norm.
Should a student’s level in any week not match any existing group, we will be pleased to provide the student with 10 private lessons plus self-study activities.
To avoid misunderstandings, please read our terms and conditions carefully.

Social Activities

The SLC organises optional afternoon/evening activities and daytrips. Examples include beach walks, boat trips, golf, horse riding, trips to places of interest, storytelling events, Irish dancing workshops and more. Due to the small size of our language school we can accommodate our students needs and particular interests.
July and August ? 3 afternoon activities ? 1 weekend trip per week (min. 5 students)
May, June, September and October ? 2 afternoon activities ? 1 weekend trip per week (min. 5 students)
November to April? 1 afternoon activity per week
Family Courses ? 3 afternoon activities ? 1 weekend trip per week (min. 5 students)
Wexford Festival Opera Course ? 3 afternoon activities ? 1 weekend trip per week (min. 5 students)
We also encourage students to join local clubs such as the hillwalking club, film club, dance lessons, cookery courses etc. Please inform us of your interests and we will be delighted to assist you in finding a course, club etc.

Visa

Nationals of the following Non-EU countries do not require a visa to enter Ireland:
Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Macau, Maldives, Norway, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis,Sait Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino Seychelles, Singapore, Soloman Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvala, United States, Uruguay, Vanuata, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western Samoa.
All other Non EU countries require a visa. Please contact your nearest Irish embassy for detailed information and allow at least 8 weeks to process your VISA application. The Irish Department of Justice requires proof of payment and proof of proper medical and travel insurance before they will issue a visa.
In case of a visa refusal we will refund all fees paid (except for the deposit of c200). Attendance is obligatory for all visa students.

Teacher’s absence

In the event of a teacher’s sickness or inability to travel to work due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural catastrophes the SLC will do their utmost to find cover as soon as possible. The SLC will not guarantee however, that immediate cover will be found and classes might have to be merged. No refunds will be made on these occasions.

Postponements

If you cannot attend your course, you may postpone it. All postponement requests must be made in writing. You have three months in which to inform the SLC of your new dates and pay the re-arrangement fee of c65. The SLC will hold all fees already received for the three month period. A course may only be re-arranged once.

Terms

Registration, Payment and Booking

Registration with our language centre is free of charge. The final payment must be made three weeks before beginning the course.

Bank charges: We regret that any bank charges incurred by the school on your behalf will be passed on to you on arrival.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be made in writing. The cancellation date will be the date on which the SLC receives the written cancellation.
Cancellation fees:
Up to two weeks before commencement of course: deposit (c200)
8 days to 14 days before commencement of course: 50% of full payment
7 days notice or less: 100% of full payment
Tuition or accommodation fees are non refundable if a participant arrives late or wishes to leave a course early. The SLC will not refund any fees for absence or illness. Students on courses for 10 or more weeks` duration may break their study for a holiday. The duration of the holiday, giving exact dates, must be stated when making the booking. There will be no refund for any absence or shortening of the duration of the course as a result of the holiday.

Our liability

The SLC reserves the right to alter prices, lesson times, conditions and details without notice. The right is also reserved to decline the application at any time without liability. The SLC gives notice that all arrangements for transport, activities or for accommodation are made by the SLC as an agent upon the express condition that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned either by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any company or persons engaged in conveying the passenger, or in carrying out the arrangements of the programmes, or otherwise in connection therewith or of any family member. No responsibility is accepted for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in air, sea, rail, bus or other services, sickness, weather, war, quarantine, strikes, or other liability.