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Adult Programmes 2015
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Adult Programmes 2015
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Contents
The School
2
Why Study at IH Dublin
2
General & Business English Courses
3
Combination Courses & Individual Tuition
3
Over 50s Young at Heart Programme
4
Young Adult Summer Courses
4
Examination Preparation Courses
5
Internship Programme
6
Group Programmes
6
NEW Intercultural Business Communication Programme
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Executive & Professional Training
7
Teacher Training
8
Accommodation Options
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Terms & Conditions
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The School
IH Dublin is located right beside trinity
college and grafton Street on one of
Dublin’s
most
prestigious
Dawson Street.
streets,
The school has a
wonderful college campus atmosphere
and facilities including:
Modern student café and common room
serving hot food and ‘real Italian coffee’
at discounted prices for students
Spacious College Library with hi-spec
PCs and Apple Macs
Computer Labs & free Wi-fi throughout
the college
Bright & spacious classrooms with
multimedia facilities
Why Study at IH Dublin?
QualIty aSSurance
Member of the International House World Organisation with
over 150 member schools worldwide, Accredited by EAQUALS
& ACELS, Authorised Cambridge Centre.
teacHerS
Expert teachers who are dedicated to their students, all of whom
have University of Cambridge teaching qualifications with many
at DELTA level.
PerSonalISeD StuDy Programme
The PSP programme is open to all students and is completely
free of charge. It is designed for students who wish to focus on
specific areas such as exam preparation or speaking and takes
place in the afternoons.
SocIal & cultural Programme
Exciting & varied daily social and cultural programme with many
free events & weekend trips around Ireland.
StuDent ServIceS
Full accommodation & student welfare service as well as a free
Integration Club for long-term students about living and
working in Ireland.
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General & Business
English Courses
The General English courses cover all aspects of the
language and the main focus of the class is to improve
the student’s communication skills in English through
speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation. Students can choose to
add 5 hours of Business English to the General English
Course to include business modules such as
participating in meetings & discussions, negotiating
successfully, using the telephone effectively & giving
clear and concise presentations.
Great importance is placed on oral communication
and materials are both relevant and stimulating.
Students are tested regularly which helps monitor
their progress.
course Details
course
Hours per week
time-table
Days
General English Standard
20 hours
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Monday to Friday
General English Intensive
25 hours
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
14:30 – 15:45
Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
14:30 – 15:45
Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday
General & Business English
20 hours General
English + 5 hours
Business English
Combination Courses
& Individual Tuition
Individual tuition classes are designed for the student who
needs to make rapid progress or who wishes to concentrate
on particular areas of the language such as specialised
vocabulary & pronunciation. Following a needs analysis, a
course is specifically designed to suit the particular
requirements of the student. Individual tuition classes can
be taken in combination with the General English Course
or as a full-time course.
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Young at Heart
Programme for Over 50s
Discover Ireland, meet like-minded people from all
over the world and improve your English at your
own pace through our programme for over 50s. In
addition to the General English course, the
programme offers a tailored social & cultural
programme aimed exclusively at people over 50
and incorporates everything that makes Dublin a
unique city.
course Details
course
Hours per week
Duration
Days
General English Course
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Monday-Friday
1 or 2 weeks
4 fixed start dates
per year – see insert
with dates & fees
Young Adult Summer Programme (16-18 years old)
Our Young Adult Programme takes place at our city centre
campus during June, July and August and is specifically aimed at
young adults aged 16-18 years old. The programme offers 20 or
25 hours of tuition per week in mixed nationality classes with
students of a similar age, host family accommodation and a full
programme of activities and excursions which are optional and
suited to students of this age group.
This programme is suitable for young adults who do not wish to take
part in a Junior Course and would like to experience a city centre
college with like-minded students of a similar age.
course Details
course
Hours per week
time-table
Days
General English Standard
20 hours
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Monday-Friday
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
14:30 – 15:45
Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday
General English Intensive
25 hours
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Examination
Preparation Courses
unIverSIty of cambrIDge englISH
University of Cambridge English exam preparation courses
are designed for students wishing to obtain an internationally
recognised certificate in English. IH Dublin is an authorised
Cambridge Exam Centre which means students can take the
preparation course with us and sit the exam at the end of the
course at the school. Our teachers for this course are highly
qualified and experienced and include University of
Cambridge Examiners.
course Details
course
course length
Hrs per wk
time-table
Days
First Certificate
Exam Course
8, 10 or 12 weeks
20
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Mon to Fri
Cambridge
Advanced
Exam Course
8, 10 or 12 weeks
20
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Mon to Fri
20
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
Mon to Fri
Cambridge
12 weeks
Proficiency Exam
Course
(guaranteed course)
IeltS exam PreParatIon courSe
Students can choose to do an IELTS exam preparation course if they
require a recognised English language qualification for their
university or place of work. We provide a four week course which
consists of 20 hours of General English & 5 hours of IELTS
preparation per week. The course is designed to provide students
with the techniques needed to be successful in the exam. The exam
takes place at a nearby exam centre.
course Details
course
course length
Hrs per wk
time-table
Days
IELTS Exam
Course
4 weeks
25
General English
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30
IELTS Preparation
14.30-15.45
Mon to Fri
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Internship
Programme
The English & Internship Programme
combines an English language course
of at least 4 weeks followed by an
unpaid placement in a company in
Dublin for a minimum period of 4
weeks. The internship programme
allows students to gain practical work
experience and improve their English
language fluency in a professional,
English-speaking work environment.
The types of roles available are
administration positions in companies
in the tourism, marketing, sales,
finance and hospitality sectors.
Year-Round Group
Programmes
IH Dublin offers tailor-made English language
programmes for groups during the academic year.
Groups create their own package, choosing between
host family or residential accommodation and our
group coordinator will design a unique programme,
including English lessons, social activities & excursions
and airport transfers, based on the individual group’s
requests.
Please contact us for a tailored group quotation.
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NEW for 2015
Intercultural Business
Communication
Programme for Groups
Easily accessible from all over the world and with its
highly educated workforce, Ireland is regarded as
the gateway to key markets in Europe and is the
location for International Headquarters of major
companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Ebay,
Twitter & Google.
This programme is designed for small groups of
executives & professionals from the same company
with the aim of connecting to the English-speaking
world and its best business practice in Ireland.
A combination of management & leadership
training and coaching, this programme offers a
unique combination of:
company/organisational visits
cultural interaction
business networking
business english language training
Executive English
Language Courses
Our tailored courses for Business Executives
cater for the specific and general needs of our
professional students. Courses are offered in
state of the art boardroom facilities at our city
centre college, located right in the heart of
Dublin's Commercial District.
We cater for individuals and small groups
from companies who have a limited time to
focus on their language needs. The focus is on
the development of English skills suited to
the working environment of the participant
&
lessons
provide
a
framework
communicating in key areas.
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Teacher Training
IH Dublin is recognised by both University of Cambridge and
ACELS (Accreditation & Coordination of English Language
Services) as a teacher training centre.
teacHerS’ refreSHer courSe
This course offers non-native secondary school teachers of
English the opportunity to refresh their English language skills
while at the same time explore new methodologies and different
approaches to teaching English. The course consists of lectures,
workshops and communicative sessions and is ideal for teachers
who wish to take home lots of practical ideas and activities to use
with their own students. This course is recognised for funding
under the Erasmus scheme.
course Details
course Duration
2 weeks
Hours per week
25 hours tuition per week
course time-table
09:00 – 11:00
11:30 – 13:30 Monday to Friday
14:30 – 15:45 Monday to Thursday
Social Programme
Afternoon social & cultural visits
unIverSIty of cambrIDge celta & Delta courSeS
The CELTA is the most widely recognised initial English
language teaching certificate in the world and opens
doors to English language teaching jobs in quality
language schools in Ireland and around the world. We
offer full-time 4 week courses every month as well as an
online CELTA course.
The Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
(DELTA) course is a further qualification for teachers
who already have a CELTA or equivalent and who wish
to move to a more senior role, perhaps in academic
management or teacher training. We offer both full and
part-time DELTA course options.
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Accommodation
Self-caterIng SHareD
aPartmentS
Our self-catering shared apartments are 20
minutes walk from the school. Each apartment
has 4 or 6 bedrooms, a common living area with
TV and a fully equipped kitchen. Each apartment
has 2 bathrooms. Bed linen is provided for each
student but they should bring their own towels.
Hotel/HoStel accommoDatIon
HoSt famIly accommoDatIon
Our local host families live in the suburbs of the
city. Host families can be reached by public
transport and the normal daily commute is
between 30-50 minutes by bus/tram. Families
can be traditional families with children, young
couples with no children, single-parent families
or retired couples whose children have left
home.
All of our host families are carefully selected by
IH Dublin and are regularly visited by our
Accommodation Officer to ensure quality.
Students will have a single room in the house
and will have breakfast and dinner with the host
family during the week, will full-board on
weekends.
Self-caterIng StuDIo
aPartmentS
Our studio apartments are located in Ranelagh, a
lively residential area just south of Dublin city
centre which is 10 minutes by tram or 30 minutes
walking from the school. Single, twin and double
studios are available, all with private bathrooms,
kitchen and living areas. There is a laundry room
available in the building and bed linen and towels
are provided. There is internet connection and a
TV in every apartment.
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Hotel,
Hostel,
and
Bed
&
Breakfast
accommodation is available through-out the year
in Dublin. Hostels are the most economical
alternative
to
homestay
or
residential
accommodation with prices ranging from €20€30 per night. Hotel costs vary and a quotation is
available on request.
Terms & Conditions for Adult Courses
1 mInImum age: Minimum age for our Adult School is 17,
except during June, July & August when the minimum age is 16.
2 claSSeS: Each class lasts 60 minutes.
3 feeS: Fees include tuition, welcome pack, student
information handbook, wi-fi, use of computers, placement
test and end of course certificate. Fees do not include exam
fees, lunch, private insurance and bank charges.
A registration charge of €55 is applicable on all courses.
All students must pay €30 for their course book which is
included in the first invoice.
4 aIrPort tranSferS: We can arrange for you to be met at
Dublin Airport and taken to your accommodation. The cost of
this service is €75 and the service is available between 08.0022.00. Transfers outside of these hours are available at a
supplemental charge of €30.
5 IH DublIn calenDar: The school will be closed on the
following public holidays:
- Christmas Holidays 2014: 20th Dec 2014 - 4th Jan 2015
- Christmas Holidays 2015: 19th Dec 2015 - 3rd Jan 2016
- St. Patrick’s Day - Tuesday 17th March
- Easter Monday - Monday 6th April
No classes will be held on these days, there is no reduction
in fees when a course includes a public holiday and classes
are not compensated for.
There is an Orientation Day on the following public holidays,
including testing and a tour of the city centre,
commencing at 11am:
- May Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May
- June Bank Holiday – Monday 1st June
- August Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd August
- October Bank Holiday – Monday 26th October
6 accommoDatIon: All accommodation bookings made with
IH Dublin are subject to an accommodation booking fee of €55.
- Homestay accommodation is based on a 7 night stay
beginning from Saturday or Sunday
- Options include half-board Monday-Friday and full
board at weekends OR breakfast only
- Located in suburbs of Dublin with average public transport
commute of 30-50 minutes (which can vary at peak times)
- There is a supplement of €50 per week for students who
require a specialist coeliac diet
- Self-catering apartment accommodation is based on a
7 night stay arriving and departing on Sunday only
- Self-catering with no meals included
Accommodation during Christmas
- Students can stay with their host families (where the family
has agreed) for an extra cost of €50 per week
- Students can stay in the self-catering apartments at no extra charge
7. InSurance: All students are advised to take out private
medical and travel insurance, which is available to purchase
from IH Dublin (see pricelist). EU citizens should travel to
Dublin with their European Health Insurance Card (E111) to
cover public medical care.
8. vISaS: Non-EU citizens should contact their local Irish
Embassy or visit the Immigration Service website
www.inis.gov.ie for visa requirements.
9. Payment: Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of
the course. Payment can be made by:
1. Credit Card (All major cards accepted)
2. Bank Transfer to the following account:
Account Name: ICON International Ltd.
Account Number: 73187072
Bank: Ulster Bank Ltd., College Green, Dublin 2.
Sorting Code: 98-50-10
SWIFT/BIC code: ULSBIE2D
IBAN: IE03ULSB98501073187072
Please note:
Bank charges are not included in the fees and must be paid by
the sender
Payment is due two weeks before the course start date
Please state the student’s name and invoice number on bank
transfers
10. cancellatIon PolIcy
- If a course is cancelled more than 14 days before the course
start date, the registration fee of €55 will be charged.
- If a course is cancelled fewer than 14 days before the course
start date, one week’s tuition will be charged.
- If host family accommodation is cancelled fewer than 14 days
before arrival date, one week’s accommodation will be charged.
- If self-catering accommodation is cancelled fewer than 4
weeks before arrival date, one week’s accommodation will
be charged.
- If a cancellation occurs because of a visa refusal, the
registration fee of €55 will be charged. In this case, the
refund of the fees will be processed when the official letter of
refusal from Immigration is sent to IH Dublin.
- Please note that all cancellations must be submitted in
writing by letter or email to IH Dublin.
11. refunDS: No refunds can be made after a course has started.
In the case of illness, students may ask for their course to be
postponed to a later date. In this case, the school will require a
medical certificate. A course cannot be carried over to the next
calendar year.
All courses are non-transferrable.