Apollo Juniors – Maynooth
Apollo is the proud winner of TEN Study Travel Star Awards!
Maynooth University Campus is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the town center, featuring two connected areas: the historic south campus, known for its beautiful 19th-century buildings, and the expansive modern north campus, which spans an impressive 100 acres. This combination of old and new creates a unique and inspiring environment for students. The university boasts excellent facilities, including a comprehensive sports complex equipped with tennis courts and dance studios. With its blend of historical charm and modern amenities, Maynooth University Campus is an ideal setting for academic and social growth.
Highlights
- Apollo is the only school in the world who won the ‘Star Junior Programme for under 18s’ award for five years in a row!
- On-campus single en-suite rooms for students
- A wide variety of activities every afternoon & evening
- 2 full-day excursions per week
Programmes Offered
Ages: 11-17
Junior Summer Programme Package includes:
• 15 hours’ tuition per week in mixed nationality classes • Residential Accommodation: on-campus single room with ensuite bathroom in shared apartments • All meals in the university restaurant • Excellent sports complex with tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and extensive outdoor football/hockey pitches. • A wide variety of activities every afternoon & evening • 2 Full day excursion per week • Sundays: Dublin City Trip • Website Portal with all School Information for Parents before arrival • Apollo Student App & Free WIFI throughout school
Apollo Focus
9 hours’ optional extra tuition per week (instead of activities) completely free of charge. Apollo Focus is selected by the student as an option at the school on the first day.
Contact
On Campus University Residence single en-suite room – full-board.
Accommodation for Apollo students is located in single bedrooms with a private en-suite bathroom for each student. The residential accommodation chosen by Apollo on the campus is in modern apartments with 4-6 students sharing a comfortable apartment.
- Residence
Dublin, the vibrant capital city of Ireland, is renowned for its friendly and chatty locals, rich historical culture, and compact, safe city centre, making it an inviting destination for visitors from around the world. Just a short journey from Dublin lies Maynooth, a charming 18th-century Irish town located only 30 minutes from Dublin’s bustling city centre and 45 minutes from Dublin Airport. With a population of approximately 8,500, Maynooth offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and urban convenience. Maynooth is not only a picturesque and lively university town but is also often considered a suburb of Dublin, providing residents and visitors with easy access to the capital’s amenities while enjoying a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere.
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More Features
Apollo Student App
Students will receive their login details for the Apollo App on their booking confirmation letter, where they will have access to their time-table, classroom number and weekly programme, to be used during the programme.
Apollo Web Portal for Parents
This web portal for parents includes more information including sample menu, activity descriptions, excursion fact files & bus stop location maps. The portal will be updated weekly with photos of the programme during the Summer.
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