"Flash Fiction Competition"
We are delighted to be partnering with Languages Connect for another competition. This is an amazing opportunity for all secondary students to get creative and be in with a chance to win!
Create your own Flash Fiction
Submit a very short story, maximum 100 words, in the language you are studying at school. (French, German or Spanish)
You will need to submit their flash fiction (maximum 100 words), a glossary of the words you looked up, and contact/school details.
Judges will be looking for imagination and linguistic ability, appropriate to your year group.
How to enter:
Submit entries by using the application form on Survey Monkey by Friday 30 January 2026 along with your:
- Name
- School
- Language teacher’s name
- Language teacher’s email address
- Your email address
- Your mobile number
Submit your entry here.
The priZe:
A full ELC Summer Course Scholarship
A summer residential course in French, German or Spanish. You’ll stay in a boarding school and be fully immersed in your chosen language. There are 4 different locations to choose from all around Ireland. There’s a balance of classroom learning and fun-filled activities.
Deadline: Friday 30th of January 2026
EURO LANGUAGES COLLEGE SUMMER CAMPS
Find out more:
What to expect when you attend an ELC Course?
Classes run from 9.30 to 1pm. Each class will focus on different element of the target language such as grammar, written expression, comprehensions while also improving students oral and aural skills.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Supper are all provided throughout the day with a Tuck Shop running at designated time slots.
Afternoon activities run between 2pm-5pm. There are a range of sporting activities ball sports, racket sports, film making, dance, arts& crafts, swimming(where permitted) and many more! All activities are ran through the target language by our expert animators! A real chance to improve fluency and confidence.
Evening Activities consist of exciting theme nights such as casino nights, film festivals, Eurovision song contest, Cluedo, table quizzes, Latin night and many more! Students get the opportunity to learn key vocabulary in these activities which we call ‘language rich activities’ while interacting with each other and most importantly, having fun!
Where are the Courses?
Our language courses take place in carefully selected boarding schools with spacious grounds and a variety of sporting facilities:
- St. Flannan's College, Ennis, Co. Clare
- Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Bandon Grammar School, Bandon, Co. Cork
- Presentation School, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Visit Our Colleges to view more information on the boarding schools we use.
10 reasons why you should choose ELC
- OVER 40 HOURS OF TUITION DURING THE COURSE – THAT ADDS UP TO ABOUT HALF AN ACADEMIC YEAR.
- The course costs about €90 a day – compare that to grinds which can be €40 / €50 for just one hour.
- THE ANXIETY, EXPENSE AND DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED IN GOING ABROAD ARE ELIMINATED.
- A 1:6 staff to student ratio; they have constant supervision including mealtimes and in the dorms.
- Courses are very well structured. Students are occupied at all times – in class or during activities.
- Courses are residential. There is total immersion in the language.
- Original course programmes are devised by a highly qualified and experienced team.
- Native French, German and Spanish staff provide an essential linguistic and cultural dimension.
- Excellent teachers that meets the needs of Irish students and help them prepare for exams.
- A wide range and choice of activities for students to both learn and enjoy themselves.
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