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1 Adult Programmes 2015 Learn English in Ireland Adult Programmes 2015 ihdublin.com The adventure starts here...

2 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 7 Executive & Professional Training 7 Teacher Training 8 Accommodation Options 9 Terms & Conditions IH Dublin

3 The School IH Dublin is located right beside trinity college and grafton Street on one of Dublin s most prestigious streets, Dawson Street. 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. 02 IH Dublin 2015

4 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 Monday to Friday 11:30 13:30 General English Intensive 25 hours 09:00 11:00 11:30 13:30 Monday to Friday 14:30 15:45 Monday to Thursday General & Business English 20 hours General 09:00 11:00 English + 5 hours 11:30 13:30 Monday to Friday Business English 14:30 15:45 Monday to Thursday 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 IH Dublin

5 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 1 or 2 weeks 4 fixed start dates 11:30 13:30 per year see insert Monday-Friday 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 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 General English Intensive 25 hours 09:00 11:00 11:30 13:30 Monday to Friday 14:30 15:45 Monday to Thursday 04 IH Dublin 2015

6 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 8, 10 or 12 weeks 20 09:00 11:00 Mon to Fri Exam Course 11:30 13:30 Cambridge 8, 10 or 12 weeks 20 09:00 11:00 Mon to Fri Advanced 11:30 13:30 Exam Course Cambridge 12 weeks 20 09:00 11:00 Mon to Fri Proficiency Exam 11:30 13:30 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 4 weeks 25 General English Mon to Fri Course 09:00 11:00 11:30 13:30 IELTS Preparation Mon to Thurs IH Dublin

7 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. 06 IH Dublin 2015

8 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 for communicating in key areas IH Dublin

9 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 Hours per week 2 weeks 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. 08 IH Dublin 2015

10 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 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. 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 per night. Hotel costs vary and a quotation is available on request. 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 IH Dublin

11 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 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 Transfers outside of these hours are available at a supplemental charge of IH DublIn calendar: The school will be closed on the following public holidays: - Christmas Holidays 2014: 20th Dec th Jan Christmas Holidays 2015: 19th Dec rd Jan 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 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 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 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: Bank: Ulster Bank Ltd., College Green, Dublin 2. Sorting Code: SWIFT/BIC code: ULSBIE2D IBAN: IE03ULSB 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 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.

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