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Exam
Focused

If your primary objective is to focus on improving your exam results and reducing your exam stress levels, this is the course for you!

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Available on

Cúrsa Cásca and Cúrsa E only

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Preparing you for

Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate exams

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Emphasis on

Oral and aural learning, vocabulary enrichment

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Intensive Irish
Stream (Diansraith)

Focused on improving your exam results and reducing your exam stress levels

The Diansraith/Intensive Irish Stream is a course designed to focus on the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate exams. All of our classes have a level of exam focus in that the syllabus is designed around topics studied in preparation for exams. There is an emphasis on oral and aural learning and development or enrichment of vocabulary. The ‘Diansraith’ / Intensive Irish Stream challenges students learning further. It is designed to leave students brimming with confidence for the Irish exams.

Having spent 30 years running our Summer Courses, in response to the needs of our customers, we offer the opportunity to attend a Intensive Irish Stream (Diansraith) which has been designed to cater for the needs of all exam students.

What is
the Diansraith?

What is the Diansraith?

This class is designed to cater for the specific needs of Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate students. Experienced Teachers informally assess the standard and exam readiness of students at the outset of the course. Students can ask specific questions, have an input into content and can focus on areas where difficulty is encountered.

Teachers use exam focused materials and their experience to assist the students in an intensive focused learning environment. There is an element of ‘peer-to- peer’ learning with oral and aural practice sessions together with study tips and exam techniques from experienced teachers and examiners. Our course content is frequently updated in line with examination and results trends.

Our teachers include native speakers from various dialects, experienced examiners, and people with varied interests. The availability of teachers of this standard allows us to cater for and connect with students quickly and offer our customers a quality course.Students of all levels will be catered for on the Diansraith.

It is important that students are prepared for the focused nature of the Diansraith where their classroom time will be maximised with specific goals.

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Immersed in the
Irish language

Immersed in the Irish language

The integration of the Diansraith as another class within a course achieves the ideal balance between intensive classroom work and energising adventure activities. When not in the classroom as with all of our classes the emphasis is on the spoken word allowing additional development and further ensuring exam readiness.

Students will be immersed in the Irish language throughout their stay at Coláiste UISCE. They will converse in Irish on the water, in outdoor activities, in the classroom, at Ceilí’s and during all other activities. Our aim is to make the language more natural for students and create an environment to use the Irish that they have learned both here and at school.

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“Academically my son’s Irish improved tremendously and he found the sporting experiences both challenging and rewarding”

Clare Fallon

Gaillimh

My son had a wonderful experience in Uisce. His experience there has helped his oral and aural Irish so much that he went up in grades and his teacher saw a marked improvement.

Fabia

Dublin

Bhí tréimhse dochreidte againn. Idir na gníomhaíochtaí, an bia agus an teanga, ní dhéanfaidh siad (nó mise) dearmad air!

Liam

My son had an amazing time.  From this parent’s perspective, Uisce has had a hugely positive impact on his language skills and more generally it has put an extra spring in his step.

John Maughan

According to Niamh nothing compared to the fun element she had in Uisce in Belmullet. We asked her what did she prefer, Cancun in Mexico or Uisce and you guys won hands down!

Maria Moran

Compared to other centres we have visited over the years, UISCE is certainly way ahead in terms of accommodation, food (the best we’ve ever had at any centre) and activities.

Caroline O’Brien

Holy Child School, Dublin

Just a quick email to say thanks to you and all the staff for the wonderful time my two sons, Jack and Callum Hazley had your college. They enjoyed every moment and already are wanting to go back.

Joan Hazley

To Fidelma, I believe you hosted our son Ruairi  in your home.  Thank you very much, he said it was wonderful and “the food was exquisite”!  He also said it “was the best two weeks of my life”.

Caitriona

Very happy with the course. We are delighted with the change in our son’s attitude to Irish, not just from an exam point of view but because it is a life skill & their national language

Ger Goan

Hannah has been to UISCE twice and the only thing she complains about is having to come home! It has truly given her a love of the Irish language which is no mean feat as her mother is English

Kate Reynolds

Loch Gorman

It was Liam’s first time away from home on his own but any fears we had vanished within a day of him arriving there. He had a superb experience

Paula Crann

Baile Átha Cliath

The supervision and standard of instruction were excellent (as always) and we look forward to coming back next year for a tenth time!

Jonathan Newsome

Newbridge College

My son Sean had a ball – he just adored the whole thing. His attitude towards Irish has changed completely and he’s using Irish words without even realising it. We are just thrilled

Paula O Sullivan

Cork

I Attended 2 years ago with my school for I think it was a week in 6th class. Coláiste UISCE  really helped my academic skills, would love to attend again, highly recommended. Best time of my life.

Adam Moore-White

It’s a really amazing place, the staff are really helpful and understanding and they have great experience. An amazing way to spend two weeks.

Jack Robert

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Easter

Immersive Irish language education blended with thrilling water and outdoor sports.

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Easter

Immersive Irish language education blended with thrilling water and outdoor sports.

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Summer

The aim of our Irish Courses is to get you talking as Gaeilge

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Summer

The aim of our Irish Courses is to get you talking as Gaeilge

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Student Teachers

An ideal way to gain valuable professional experience

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Student Teachers

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