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Derry's Christmas Lights!
The city’s festive celebrations will kick off next Wednesday, 16 November, with the official Switch On of the city’s Christmas Lights. The main man himself, Santa will be there to do the honours with a little help from Shrek and stars from the Panto “Cinderella”....
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Sports Day!
The Junior Group of Spanish and French students was delighted to participate in Foyle’s Sports Day at Brooke Park. Our strong and powerful teams overcame the rain and wind, to compete against each other for the title of the best team. The activities enjoyed...
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Irish Evening in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
On 23rd June 2012 Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin was the venue of “Tír na nÓg Experience”, a magnificent night full of Irish music, dancing and delicious food. The hosts promised “a show that will appeal to everyone – tourist or native” featuring a variety of...
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Football Competition, Workshops and BBQ!
On Tuesday, all the students went to play football in the afternoon. It's was a great Football competition! Yesterday afternoon, they did different workshop with their teachers such as relaxation, art... At night time, we organise a big bbq for the students...
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A New Experience for Luca and Mateo
Leonardo Da Vinci students Luca and Mateo have joined us at Foyle and will stay for 3 months in Derry. The team at Foyle is delighted to welcome them to the school! Yesterday they begun their Work Placement at Londonderry Port and Harbour Commission www.londonderryport.com...
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TEFL / CELTA course
In response to the malicious video posted about us, just to point out that the TEFL course we offer is NOT the same as the £65 unaccredited course run at NWRC. The CELTA course is an internationally accredited QUALIFICATION ! The CELTA Course is a 100...
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Celebrate the One World Festival, the opening of the Peace Bridge and the Festival of Colours this weekend!
More than 300 musicians, 200 dancers, artists and choirs will help celebrate Derry’s cultural diversity this weekend. The One World Festival, organised by the multi-cultural organisation, SEEDS, runs all weekend with events planned for the Craft Village,...
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First week at Foyle Language School
Friday 6th May, a new group of 13 students from Nova College in Amsterdam arrived in Derry. They are a lovely group with a really good, positive attitudes and a high level of English. If you want to know more about them, you can visit their blog: http://novacollegefoylelanguageschool.over-blog.com/...
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Arrival of new italian students
We are very glad to have a lovely group of Italian students at school. The students arrived on Tuesday 31th May. They are staying in Derry for 3 month until the end of August. They are doing a Leonardo Da Vinci programme. The Leonardo da Vinci programme...
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Excursion to Giant's Causeway
Saturday 7th May, a group of 22 students and 2 teachers (from France, Germany, Italy and the Netherland) discovered Giant's Causeway. It was a beautiful day and they were all happy to see the famous Giant's Causeway! The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's...
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Foyle Language School - The BIG MOVE!!
Friday 29th April was an exciting day for all at Foyle as the school is on the move to BIGGER and BETTER premises. Foyle’s new residence is situated inside Derry’s Historical Walls in the heart of the City. Students will now benefit from facilities such...
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Hannah's Trip to the Causeway
One Day at Giant’s Causeway By Hannah Caspers I woke up and looked out of my window – rain! First I was not really happy about going out with this weather… but I had no choice, the others would be waiting for me. So I took my warm tights, my jeans, 2...
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Foyle International - Student Group
Calling all students! Did you know that there is a 'Student Social Group' at Foyle? What do people do at the social meeting? Meet new friends, practice speaking English and organise trips and activities together. Would you like to be a part of the student...
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Student Tour of the Police Station
Ldv students Can, Hannah and Maria visited Derry's local police station this week. Constable George (Community Police Officer) gave the students a tour of the station where they tried out police equipment, uniforms and vehicles. They found the visit very...
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ROC (Redeeming Our Communities) Concert
On Wednesday 9 May 2012, over 2000 people filled the Belfast Waterfront from across Northern Ireland who wanted to see communities in Northern Ireland transformed. The evening was a fun, engaging, energetic mix of live music, entertainment and inspiring...
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Photographs by Sandra Wilhelm
LDV student Sandra Wilhelm has been out and about taking some wonderful photographs of Derry and the North West! We felt we should share some of these amazing pictures with you! Sandra is currently completing her work placement with Foyle International...
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Horse riding for blind students
Last week one of students from Germany - Marco had the opportunity to go horseriding at the beautiful Ardmore Riding School just 5 minutes from the city. Although Marco is blind, the riding school has experience working with visually impaired riders and...
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Luis from Spain
A few days ago, Luis arrived with his family in Derry. He already knows the city beaucse in 2010 he spent a sabbatical year in studying at Foyle. The reason he decided to spend his sabbatical year in the city of culture is that his children's school has...
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Welcome to Foyle Language School Blog
Foyle Language School plays host to students from all over the world. Year after year people come to study, work and enjoy Irish Social Life. You are probably one of them! We at Foyle would like to keep you updated on what we are doing here at the school....
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Kayaking Fun
Kayaking is not only a sport, it’s a lifestyle! Our senior group of students went on the trip this afternoon to enjoy this breathtaking activity. The weather was typically Irish and the students enjoyed each others’ company as much as they enjoyed the...
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Impressions - Activities in Summer School
Welcome Meeting City Tour-Derry Karaoke Giant's Causeway Indoor Games kayaking
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Derry Life!
Some of the Foyle Language School students enjoying social life in Derry. These Spanish students are enjoying a pint at a local pub and also some of the girls at the local football stadium! Derry City Football Club - www.derrycityfc.net/ (keep up to date...
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Welcome Party tonight!
We are all looking forward to the welcome party tonight! Music, games, dance... tonight's gonna be a good night :) All the students are welcome! See you there Have a look to the first photos of the summer school 11 in the photo gallery of the summer school...
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Kayaking, Horseriding... the students enjoyed it yesterday!
Yesterday afternoon, after their english class, all the students went to do an activity. They had to choose between kayaking, horseriding and skate. They all had a great fun there. Some photos of the kayaking:
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Happy Birthday Sarah!
All the staff and the students wish you a great birthday Sarah! Sarah is our Office Manager and HR Advisor. She coordinates arrivals and departures for students, looks after HR at the school and manages the Student Support team. All the best Sarah xxx...