English Courses in Ireland, in Dublin

This programme allows Non-EU students to progress through at least two levels over an 8-month period and gain a professional, internationally-recognised English qualification. Students on this programme can work 20 hours per week during the 6-month study period, and 40 hours per week during the 2 month holiday.
Award
All students who successfully complete the programme receive the ISI Certificate in English. Non-EU students must complete an official examination at the end
of the programme such as Trinity ISE, FCE, CAE and IELTS.
Entry requirements
Students should be at least 18 years old on the course start date.
Students on Academic Year Academic Year 15 (AY15) programmes are integrated with the General English classes. This creates an international mix of students, each doing courses of different durations. With a full 25-week programme, Academic Year students can expect to progress through at
least two levels during their course before completing their final exit examination. Our morning classes offer a greater international mix of students, while the
discounted afternoon classes tend to have fewer nationalities.
Levels
A1 – C1
Schedule
AY15 AM schedule (09.00 - 12.15) +
8.00 – 9.00 or 12.25 – 13.25
Course start dates
Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation

Hours per week
20
Duration
8 months (min. 25 weeks study + 1 week exam)
Key points
• More intensive programme
• Includes AY15 and one special topic with a different teacher:
- Examination skills
- Grammar in context
- Reading and Listening
- Conversation Skills
- Advanced writing skills
• Students can work 20 hours per week

Our CLIL course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills and examine the methodology of CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Personal Intensive CourseThis course is designed for the professional who wishes to concentrate on particular language skills or work on specific areas of English. The course is tailor-made to suit the exact requirements of the client and all participants complete a Needs Analysis prior to their arrival.

Our Methodology and Language Development course is intended for non-native English teachers who wish to refresh their own language skills and examine different teaching methods and approaches. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

Intensive Plus IELTS PreparationOur Intensive Plus Examination programmes combine the Intensive Course in the morning with afternoon classes of exam-specific preparation. The course focuses on the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing and on developing IELTS examination techniques and strategies.IELTS examination preparation courses will run year-round subject to a minimum number of participants, starting from Target Score 5.0 (subject to an entrance test). The examination fee is not included in the course fees.

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

Intensive Combined CourseThis course offers a combination of group and individual classes and makes full use of the limited time available during a short stay. Clients study in our general international group classes in the morning and can use their individual hours of tuition to concentrate on specific areas of interest.

26 classes of general English in a mixed nationality group of not more than 12 students along with 6 classes of private one to one lessons.  Private lessons can be tailored for each client.

Description​General English programmes are suitable for everyone and provide a good foundation in the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. With a strong focus on communication skills, these courses also provide a solid foundation in the key skills required in the Trinity College London ISE Examinations as well as Cambridge examinations.The method used is task-based, which means that by the end of each level students are expected to be able to complete a certain amount of tasks through English. There is a central course book and workbook and teachers supplement these using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, menus, manuals, brochures and a range of other books.All courses incorporate the use of Digital Interactive Whiteboards, the Internet and audio-visual technology. AwardISI Certificate in English. Students have the option of sitting the relevant Trinity College London ISE examination, which takes place in the school, or oneof the Cambridge Examinations at an external exam centre.Entry requirementsStudents must be at least 18 years old on the start date. Those aged 16 –17 may be accepted subject to parental or guardian consent.General English 25 (GE25) LevelsA1 – C2ScheduleGE15 schedule +8.00 – 9.00 and 12.25 – 13.25Course start datesAny Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacationHours per week25Duration1 – 24 weeksKey points• Very intensive programme• Includes GE15 and two special topics with different teachers:- Examination skills- Grammar in context- Reading and Listening- Conversation Skills- Advanced writing skills• Erasmus + and Bildungsurlaub approved

Our Plus courses combine 20 lessons of General English in the mornings with 6 extra lessons in the afternoons. These afternoon classes are in smaller groups with a maximum of 10 students per class. This allows the teacher to give more attention to each student and focus on the specific areas of English that are of interest to the class.