Having spent the last 17 years running our Summer Irish Courses and building on the needs of our customers we are offering a first rate Easter Irish Course to cater for all students.

Our Cúrsa Cásca is a shortened version of our summer courses during which classes are customised to the specific needs of different age groups, classes and exam years.

On the Cúrsa Cásca numbers are reduced to ensure individual attention. This also creates a close knit environment for the students to thrive in. It is an ideal course for those who have a hectic summer planned but would like to improve their Irish.

The Cúrsa Cásca leaves students refreshed and ready to get stuck into the final school term having spent over a week taking part in healthy activities through the medium of Irish.

Students will receive an Irish progress report upon completion of the Easter Course.



From 2010 onward 40% of the Leaving Certificate will be based on the standard of spoken Irish. The Cúrsa Cásca is therefore a great opportunity for any student to improve their Irish and particularly prepare for their Oral Irish Exam.

Coláiste UISCE has tailored a syllabus to hone in on skills needed to achieve top marks in exams at both junior and senior level.



RANG 1 – 5th & 6th Year – This is a Pre-Leaving Certificate course that concentrates on exam techniques and tools to improve the students ability in aural & oral exams as well as essay writing and comprehension skills. Our aim is to maximise the student’s result by giving them a structured approach to their exam.

RANG 2 – Transition Year – This syllabus aims to give the transition year students a ‘Grá' for the Irish language and to be a step ahead of their peers before entering into the senior cycle. This Irish course will give them the confidence necessary for their oral Irish exam. A youth leadership programme is also at the forefront of the transition year syllabus. Our TY programme will focus on communication, problem solving and teamwork through the medium of Irish.

RANG 3 – 2nd & 3rd Year – This exam preparation course will focus on the Junior Certificate exam. The students will learn exam techniques to undertake sections of the national exam and maximise their results.

RANG 4 – 6th Class & 1st Year – Students in primary school and their first year of secondary school will learn Irish through communicative activities in the classroom. Our aim is to boost their confidence in speaking the language, widen their vocabulary and increase their understanding.



LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our team building challenges require communication, team work, co-operation and problem solving skills. The extreme sports require determination, concentration and focus. Our experienced instructors facilitate and integrate leadership skills, confidence building and important life issues skilfully during the various activities. Promoting respect for one another is a fundamental principle of the ethos at Coláiste UISCE.



During the Cúrsa Cásca we are conscious that students may need to study for summer or national exams. We provide supervised study time for those who would like to study other subjects during the course. Former students have noted that the distraction free environment in Coláiste UISCE makes it ideal for concentrated study.



Accommodation is available in the coláiste, however accommodation may be available in the Bean an Tí houses subject to demand

Bean An Tí
All our Bean an Tí accommodation is inspected and approved by An Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta. Transport is provided to and from the centre each day.

Coláiste Accomodation
Our coláiste accommodation comprises of 4 & 5 bed en-suite rooms and is completed to Fáilte Ireland standards. All students are fully supervised at night with the Course Principle staying on-site for the duration of the course.

Coláiste UISCE encourages friends to attend together. In the interest of ensuring an Irish atmosphere a maximum of 2 friends may be accommodated together. However, due to the friendly, confident atmosphere nurtured at the coláiste, students leave with many new friends.

Safety is our top priority at all times.

Coláiste UISCE is the only Gaeltacht Irish College accredited by the Irish Sailing Association, the Irish Surfing Association, the Irish Windsurfing Association and the Irish Canoe Union.

All our water sports and activities are taught by experienced and qualified instructors, with an instructor
student ratio compliant with all governing bodies.

We provide twenty-four hour supervision for our students. Our supervision team comprise of; Prefects in each house, night supervisors in the centre and our course Principal / Vice Principal on call each night for the duration of the course.

Centre Courses & Facilities are regularly inspected and approved by:
- Irish Sailing Association
- Irish Surfing Association
- Irish Canoe Union
- An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta
- An Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta
- Health Service Executive

Students must have completed 6th Class in primary school before attending Coláiste UISCE and have a basic level of Irish.

In the interest of your child we must be informed of any health or educational needs before acceptance of your application.

Students are expected to adhere to a code of conduct for the duration of the Gaeltacht course.

Caithfidh gach duine iarracht a dhéanamh Gaeilge a labhairt i gconaí. Students must make a determined effort to speak Irish at all times.