• Minimum Merit grade (Higher Level) in Junior Cycle French and English
• As evidence, we require a photocopy of the student’s Junior Cycle Results Statement to be submitted with the completed application form showing the student’s grades in all subjects.
• Students are also required to submit with the application a copy of their 5th Year Christmas 2023 School Report (or nearest equivalent if their school doesn't hold Christmas exams) showing the grade achieved in French.
• Students will be assigned to classes according to in-house assessments and their Junior Cycle & 5th Year Christmas French grades
• While every reasonable effort is made to accommodate each potential student, due to the intensive nature of the course and the physical constraints of our premises, it may not be possible to accommodate students who require special assistance or individual attention. If your child has such requirements, you should enquire with the Bainisteoir first to see if your child’s requirements can be met by the school.
• Brú na Páirce reserves the right of attendance on our courses.
Parents and students must read, understand and accept the policies and rules that are in the Policies section.
• It is imperative when your child commits to a Brú na Páirce course that he/she complete the full ten days. Notes given are contingent on class attendance.
• Students make their own travel arrangements. It is strongly recommended that students go home for the weekend mid-course.
• The management of Brú na Páirce is not responsible for students outside of school hours.
• Brú na Páirce will be holding pre-course Information Meetings in May 2024, which will take place online via Zoom (dates to be confirmed in due course). The course rules & format will be provided and explained at these meetings and attendance is mandatory for both the student and at least one parent.
• Mobile phones are strictly forbidden during course hours.
• N.B. Breaking of rules or undesirable attitude / behaviour will lead to immediate expulsion.
• Should prevailing Government public health restrictions and guidance deem it unsafe to deliver a scheduled onsite course in Killarney, Brú na Páirce will deliver the course online and the same terms & conditions apply.
Accommodation information including Landlady Listings will be available here from September 2nd.
• Written Expression
• Aural/Listening Comprehension
• Oral
• Grammar Workshop
• Reading Comprehension
• Study
• Study is an integral part of the course and ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND STUDY.
• Students must try to speak French at all times. 100% participation is required in all areas.
• ‘Une photo / Des photos’ pour ‘le document’ - Photo(s) for the optional ‘document’ as part of the oral examination if you have chosen to do one
• A4 file folder with dividers for course notes
• A4 Refill (no spirals/wire bound)
• Pens, pencils and highlighters
Monday – Thursday
Class & Study: 9am – 7pm.
Breaks: 10 minutes between classes; 30 minutes for Lunch and Pre-Study Break
Friday
Classes: 9a.m – 3p.m. No study on Fridays
Full details of our 2025 Course Fees will be available here from September 2nd
The 2025 Course application form will be available here from September 2nd>
Post completed form (with copy of Junior Cycle Results Statement) and deposit payment to:
Fíona Ní Laocha – Brú na Páirce
PO Box 13545
Killarney
Co. Kerry
Fón: 087 269 3273 (Fiona Brosnan)
POSTED APPLICATIONS ONLY.
APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.