welcome to ireland’s leading language school… dublin city university, ireland
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Welcome to Ireland’s Leading Language
School…
Dublin City University, Ireland
About Dublin City University…
• Established in 1980, DCU has become a National and International Leader for Education in:
- Communications and Languages- Business- Science and Electronics- Computer Technology
Our ‘State of the Art’ Campus…
• 85-acre campus
• 5km north of Dublin City Centre
• Quiet and Safe Residential Area
• On Site Sports Centre and Theatre
• Served by major Transport Links
• 10,500 Students
Our Location
• DCU is at a halfway point between Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport
English at DCU…
• Established in 1992
• Adult Language Learners (150 – 180 Students)
• Range of Programmes- General English- Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL,TOEIC, Cambridge)
- English for Academic Purposes- Teacher Development Courses- English for Special Purposes (Law, Interpreting)- Day and Evening Classes
English at DCU…
• Social Programme
• Groups for English and Specialist Training- Students (Third Level) - Teachers- Police Officers- Engineers- Insurance Brokers- Business Executives- Interpreters
English at DCU…
• Specialist Facilities
- Classrooms *Interactive whiteboard technology
- Language Testing
Why Students Choose Us…
• University Environment & Atmosphere
• Professional & Experienced Teachers
• University Facilities- Small Class Sizes- Modern Classes & Equipment- Sports / Recreation / Leisure Facilities- Computer Labs and Free Internet Access- On Campus Facilities- Close to Dublin City Centre
Your Programme…
Your Programme…
• 15 Students + 1 Team Leader
For…
• 2 Weeks of ‘General English’- 20 Hours Tuition Per Week- Host Family Accommodation- Social Programme- Airport Transfers
General English Classes…
General English (2 weeks)• Reading, writing, listening
and speaking• Mixed with international students• Many levels• Placement test and
progress test included
Academic and Social Programme
• Class Times - 9am-1pm Monday-Friday
• Social Activities in the Afternoon- City centre tour
- Irish dancing
- Pub nights
- Conversation exchange
- Movies on campus
- Quizzes
- *Fees will apply for some activities including day trips and weekend excursions
Accommodation
Irish Host Family Accommodation
- Single bedroom
- Located within 1 Bus Journey of DCU- Mon – Fri: Breakfast and Dinner- Sat & Sun: All Meals
About Dublin, Ireland…
• Ireland’s Capital City – 1.8 Million Inhabitants in Dublin Area.
• Voted in Top 10 of World’s Best Student Cities• Beautiful Museums, Great Shopping Facilities• Beautiful Beaches, Wildlife and Mountains
Photograph of City from Dublin Mountains
About Dublin and Ireland…
• Home to Aviva Stadium, Ireland’s National Soccer and Rugby Stadium
• Ireland has European Presidency in 2012
• One of the Safest Cities in Europe