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