the Alliance in Kildare Street. Classes and workshops run for children Mon – Sat. They also accommodate bilingual children in classes specially designed for them. All the classes are harmonised with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages so that children from 5th- 6th class onwards have the option of taking the exams of the DELF Junior (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française). Looking for ideas for a school tour? Why not a day in Dublin where children can experience a typical French day? Visit the Alliance Française and “La Médiathèque” and enjoy one of a number of workshops available (French cinema, phonetics, music, cuisine, etc). Parents and children are invited to avail of “La Médiathèque” which boasts a wide range of classic and contemporary children’s books, fairy tales, cartoons and films.. Email:
primary@alliance-francaise.ie Tel 01 638 1449 inter
Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes is the largest international Spanish teaching organization in the world, established by the Spanish government to teach the Spanish language around the globe and to promote the Spanish and Latin American culture. They are located in the heart of Dublin at Lincoln House, Lincoln
Place, Dublin 2, just between Trinity College Dublin and the National Gallery. Their highly qualified native teachers hold advanced degrees and are experienced professionals in child education. In January they will start their weekly children’s courses that will take place on Saturday morning from January till March. Participants will enjoy learning Spanish in a friendly atmosphere where everyone can gain a new experience different from their daily activities. This way the children’s autonomy and personal development will be enhanced. Instituto Cervantes are also specialized in Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate and Transition Year courses. The courses will concentrate on providing the student with adequate linguistic competence in Writing and Reading Spanish, Conversational Spanish, Oral and Aural skills. Last but not least they organize workshops and activities for children all through the year. Check their webpage (www.dublin.
cervantes.es) regularly for information.
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enhanced by being involved in the performing arts. According to the American Alliance for Theatre Education students involved in drama studies outscored non-arts students in the SAT tests.
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