Small English Language home school on the scenic West coast (Westport) Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We live on the scenic West coast of Ireland - between the towns of Newport & Westport in County Mayo. We live with 5 dogs & 4 cats in a large house in the country, surrounded by fields & 70 metres from the sea. It is a very beautiful, quiet and safe place for children to grow up in.
    I run a very small English Language school (11-15 students at a time). The students range in age from 9-16 years old. They stay with us in our house, I provide formal language lessons during the morning and then organise for sporting / cultural / historical activities for them during the afternoons. They stay with us for a 2 week period.
    It's a home from home for the students, many of whom are "repeats" and all of whom are recommended by friends or family as I don't advertise anywhere.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help around the house
  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    This would be 2 weeks' volunteer work. Mainly "domestic" - hanging out washing, washing up, generally helping to keep the house in order whilst it's full of teenage kids! Basic food preparation, hanging out with the students.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Teaching English is my profession

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A room in the house (sole occupant)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is an idyllic spot for foreign visitors as it is the West of Ireland at its most beautiful - right on the sea and surrounded by fields. 15 minutes away from Westport - voted the "Best Place to live in Ireland" - full of culture, music, night life, nature, history, adventure sports, outdoor activities... Any hobbies can be fulfilled!

    The volunteer would be able to partake in a number of activities that I arrange for students and would be surrounded by English language learning activities.

    I would be able to collect and deliver the volunteer from Dublin airport direct to our home on the dates above.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 935112935177

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