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LEARN ENGLISH IN IRELAND - DUBLIN LANGUAGE COURSE

Dublin, Ireland

Minimum Age: 17 years Average Age: 22 – 28 years

Accommodation

	Location
Ireland, the traditional land of saints and scholars, is today a progressive part of the new Europe. Accessible by air from all major European cities, lreland has a population of only five million people. Ireland enjoys one of the cleanest environments in Europe with a mild and temperate climate. Modern Ireland is the fastest growing economy in Europe and Dublin is the economic engine of that economic growth. The leading sectors of the economy are software, electronics, financial services and tourism. Learn English in Dublin and discover Ireland. The Irish people retain the old values of warmth, friendliness and the importance of the family unit. We are a relaxed people, happy to share a drink, some conversation and invite you to join the ‘craic’, an Irish expression for having the time of your life.

Dublin is a beautiful city with countless places of interest to explore. It is a city steeped in history, tradition and culture. Dublin's many attractions range from museums and art galleries to the famous Guinness Brewery and Temple Bar which is the centre for restaurants and nightlife. Street-side pubs and cafes are alive with buzz of conversations and traditional Irish entertainment. Medieval and Georgian buildings provide the perfect arena for exploring the many shops, bustling streets and various museums and art galleries. Wherever you go in Dublin you will never stray far from the famous pint of the ‘black stuff’. Guinness is reason enough to visit Dublin and sample the warmth of Irish hospitality.

Visitors often find themselves engaged in discussions of sports, music, politics and literature. Dublin is a thriving centre for culture and is home to the great literary personalities of Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. It is also the source of musical talent ranging from the traditional Dubliners and the Chieftains to the more contemporary U2, The Corrs, etc.

English is an art which Irish people craft and use very naturally in the work place, at home and when socialising with friends. It is easy to understand why George Bernard Shaw said " the best English is spoken in Ireland".

School

The Institute of Languages is located on one of the most prestigious streets in the heart of the business district of Dublin. Our partner school is within seven minutes walking distance of the main bus routes and train station, two beautiful parks, St. Stephen’s Green and Fitzwilliam Square, Grafton Street and numerous cafes and restaurants.

All classes are fully equipped with TV, video, educational tape recorders and white boards. Our excellent library with listening, reading, video, CD Rom, internet and e-mail facilities is open every afternoon. Friendly support is offered by the directors and staff both inside and outside the classroom which contributes to the informal atmosphere of our school. We have an excellent coffee shop where students and staff take their morning and mid-day breaks.

The School has a total of eighteen classrooms all featuring the typical high ceilings and excellent plasterwork of that period. We welcome clients from all over the world. Courses are held at Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

The Institute of Languages accepts clients all year round, only closing for two weeks in December: 20.12.08 - 02.01.09 (students who wish to remain with their host families will have to pay a supplement for the Christmas week)

The following days are public holidays and the school is closed in 2008: 1st January, 17th /24th March, 5th May, 2nd June, (4th August school open at 10.00 for testing only), 27th October, 25th December, 26th December.

Recognition: Recognised by the Irish Department of Education as an English Language School for the teaching of English as a foreign language.

Courses

Standard Course (STD)

20 LESSONS PER WEEK

The Standard Course aims to improve your competence in general English. The course provides systematic practice in the four main areas of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching

The first session concentrates on stabilizing and improving present knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The second session is fluency based, improving the communication skills of each student.

ALL YEAR ROUND
MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 09.30 - 13.10

LEVELS: ELEMENTARY, LOWER INTERMEDIATE, UPPER INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED BEGINNERS SEE STARTING DATES.

CLASS SIZE: October - June 12 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 8); July - September 14 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 10)

Standard-Plus Course (STD+)

26 LESSONS PER WEEK

Our Standard Plus Course is a more intensive general English Course with 26 weekly lessons.

Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard Course clients in a group of maximum 12 students. 6 extra lessons are provided on two afternoons each week, again in a group of maximum 12 students.

CLASS SIZE: October - June 12 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 8); July - September 14 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 10)

ALL YEAR ROUND, 1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching

TIMETABLE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 - 13.10 & TWO AFTERNOONS 14.30 - 17.15

LEVELS: ELEMENTARY, LOWER INTERMEDIATE, UPPER INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED

Business Courses

Standard PLUS Course + Business (STD+ BUS)

26 WEEKLY LESSONS / 20 general + 6 business English lessons per week

Our Standard Plus Course is a more intensive general English Course with 26 weekly lessons. Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard Course. The additional 6 afternoon lessons introduce the specialised language of business English and prepare the student to communicate effectively in a business environment. Students must have at least an intermediate English level. 1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching

In the afternoons, evenings and at weekends we organise an excellent social programme of excursions and cultural visits. Activity entrance fees are paid by the school.

LEVELS: INTERMEDIATE, UPPER INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
CLASS SIZE: 12 MAX, AVERAGE 8.
ALL YEAR ROUND
TIMETABLE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 - 13.10 & TWO AFTERNOONS 14.30 - 17.15
Two sets of textbooks are required for this course (28 EUR cost)

Standard PLUS Course + TOEFL / IELTS
(STD+ TOEFL / STD+ IELTS)

26 WEEKLY LESSONS / 20 general lessons + 6 lessons TOEFL exam preparation per week

Our Standard Plus Course is a more intensive general English Course with 26 weekly lessons. Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard Course. The additional 6 afternoon lessons prepare students for the TOEFL exam. Students must have at least an intermediate English level. We recommend students to take the TOEFL exam in their home country after completion of the language program. 1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching

In the afternoons, evenings and at weekends we organise an excellent social programme of excursions and cultural visits. .

LEVELS: INTERMEDIATE, UPPER INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
CLASS SIZE: October - June 12 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 8); July - September 14 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 10)
ALL YEAR ROUND
TIMETABLE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 - 13.10 & TWO AFTERNOONS (Monday-Wednesday) 14.30 - 17.15
Two sets of textbooks are required for this course (28 EUR cost)

Starting Dates:
TOEFL (2-4 weeks): 18.02.2008, 12.05.2008, 05.08.2008, 28.10.2008
IELTS (2-6 weeks): 07.01.2008, 31.03.2008, 23.06.2008 15.09.2008
The course can always be entered on every Monday during the 4 week (TOEFL) respectively 6 week (IELTS) course.

For further information on the exam, please refer to the official website for:
TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/
IELTS: http://www.ielts.org/

Semi Intensive English Course (SIC/25 + SIC/3O)

This course affords you the flexibility to improve your general written and spoken English as well as specializing in a particular area of English.

The Standard Course which consists of 20 lessons per week is taken in the mornings, followed by 5 or 10 private individual lessons in the afternoons, tailored to meet your specific needs.

1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching
ALL YEAR ROUND
LEVELS: ELEMENTARY, LOWER INTERMEDIATE, UPPER INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
CLASS SIZE: October - June 12 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 8); July - September 14 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 10)
TIMETABLE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 - 13.10 + Tuesday and Thursday 14.00 - 16.05 (5 private lessons) or Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 14.00 - 16.45 (10 private lessons)

Individual Executive Courses
(IEC/20/25/30/40 One-to-One)

The Individual Executive Courses are uniquely tailored to meet the requirements of the modern business and professional client. Individual Courses are suitable for those who wish to specialise in a particular area of English and for those who wish to make rapid progress in a short period of time.

Prior to arrival, clients are encouraged to complete a detailed Needs Analysis Questionnaire and to forward any materials which will assist in the design of the course.

Personal attention is assured throughout your stay. You will be invited to share an Irish Coffee over which you may like to discuss your course, your progress and your accommodation.

Tuition is taken Monday to Friday, courses are available throughout the year.

Please email us for Prices of this particular course. 1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching

The Cambridge Preparation Course (CPC)

CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE (FCE),
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED (CAE)
AND PROFICIENCY (CPE)

26 LESSONS PER WEEK University of Cambridge First Certificate

The Cambridge Courses are designed to give you thorough preparation required for success in the examination. The Institute of Languages Dublin has a consistently high rate of success. Students attend our Standard Course in the mornings (General English) and the specialized Cambridge preparation lessons on two afternoons.

CPE courses are provided twice each year from September to December and from March to June. The FCE + CAE Courses are available three times each year from January to March, and above as per the CPE Preparation Course.

TIMETABLE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 - 13.l0 & TWO AFTERNOONS 14.30 - 17.15
LEVELS: UPPER INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
CLASS SIZE: 12 PERSONS MAX (AVERAGE 10)
1 lesson = 50 min. of teaching
DURATION: 4, 8, 10 or 12 weeks
EXAM FEE: EUR 160 (not incl. in course price)
Upon request the course can be entered 1 or 2 weeks after the official starting date.

Dates 2008:

F.C.E + C.A.E
Course dates: 06th January – 16th March 2008
23th March – 1th June 2008
21st September – 14th December 2008

C.P.E.
Course dates: 25th March – 13th June 2008
2nd September – 12th December 2008

English for Special Purpose

We can arrange special individual or group courses to cater for the particular requirements of a company, an individual or a profession. To date we have organized English programs for a wide variety of industries including legal, medical, airline, telecommunications and many more.

Activities + Excursions

The school offers you the opportunity to meet and experience the people and culture of lreland, we organize an excellent social program throughout the year.

Afternoon cultural visits in Dublin - Dublin Castle, Dublinia, Viking Adventure, Christchurch Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and many more.
Evening Activities - Theatre, cinema, Irish music, greyhound racing, pub, quizzes, dancing.

Traveling in Dublin
The fastest and most economical way to travel around Dublin is to purchase a student commuter ticket. This ticket gives unlimited travel on Dublin city buses and suburban trains. You can purchase bus tickets at the Dublin Bus main Ticket Office and there is always a staff member to help

Dublin Bus - buses in and from Dublin city centre

DART train - DART trains in and from Dublin city centre

Irish Rail - trains between major Irish towns and cities

Bus Eireann - buses between major Irish towns and cities

Day trip outside of Dublin Dublin airport is located approximately 7km north of Dublin's city centre.