English Courses (Adult)

We offer all levels of English, from A1 to C2, from Beginners To Proficiency, in a wide range of adult and junior English courses, including English language & activity summer camps, business English and examination preparation courses.

Foundation Course

Our course is designed to prepare you to attain a level of English language competency that meets the entry requirements for higher education and enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.

This foundation course provides students with a perfect pathway programme so they can improve their language skills to the standard needed for year 1 of a Bachelor programme, allowing them to build the skills they require to study in an English-speaking college.

The course aims to increase student’s self-confidence, abilities and skills, while they are on their path to third level education.

You will learn essential study skills such as essay writing, critical thinking and group work as well as prepare for and take the necessary proficiency exams required for admission including IELTS, TOEFL and ACT.

The course will definitely help you to acquire the knowledge and skills required to make a successful transition to higher education and positively embark and participate in a degree programme.

Course Overview

Foundation Course Highlights

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Students generally attend classes in the morning and/or in the afternoon, which follow the same layout as a General English Course. There are 15 to 25 hours English classes per week held Monday to Friday and split into two or three sessions per day. Two or Three teachers, covering different prearranged areas of the syllabus, work alternately with each class. One teacher takes the first session which focuses on language in use, vocabulary and grammar practice. After a short break, the second teacher starts the next session which covers conversational practice, pronunciation, listening and speaking. After lunch, the third teacher starts the afternoon session, which is designed to be realistic and authentic real-life simulation, focusing on the vocabulary, idioms, communication methods and culture of the chosen field applying the knowledge from the classroom, under real-life conditions, creating the bridge between classroom learning and real-life challenges in order to improve learners’ confidence. This work share provides variety for the students and allows them to benefit from different personalities and teaching styles. All our experienced teaching staff are university graduates and are qualified to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL). Please note: Private lessons usually take place in the afternoon and are offered on an hourly basis.

All of the staff at IELS are committed to offering students the best education during their stay. We inspire students to work diligently to improve in all aspects of the English language.

Our experienced teaching staff are well trained and highly qualified in what they teach. They are up to date with the latest methods in teaching English as a foreign language and combine academic excellence with the sensitivity and receptiveness for each student’s individual needs, talents and potential.

All teachers are university graduates with qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and are respected for their knowledge and professionalism.

Classes are on from 9:30 until 13:00 with a 30-minute break at 11:00. After class, there is a 60-minute lunch break. After lunch, depending on the programme, there will be sports, activities or a cultural trip. Students must be ready at the designated time.

The first day in the college is somewhat different to the rest. Students are advised to arrive at 9:00 to allow for unforeseen delays as they may not be familiar with the bus timetable or the route. At 9:30 there will be a short introduction by the camp manager and principal. After there will be an assessment test, which is used to determine the level of English so students can be placed in the appropriate class.

After the test students meet in the main hall again. Here a staff member will go through the college rules and some other important information. The students are then taken on a tour of the college. At the end of the tour, students will be divided into their appropriate classes and attend the second-morning class until lunch time. After lunch students on the general course go on a familiarisation trip, while students on the specialised sports courses have training.

Please note that all students on “Play Sport and Learn English” programme MUST bring their training equipment with them on the first day.

Students on the familiarisation tour will arrive back to the college by approximately 17:00. For further excursions to the city centre, students staying with the host families, do not return to the college but travel directly home to the host family.
Students on “Play Sport and Learn English” programme will finish training at approximately 17:00 – 17:30.

Students will receive the English course materials and workbooks as part of the programme. After completion of the English course, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued to each student. It certifies the progress that has been made and the level of English reached.

Extracurricular Activities Highlights

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In addition to classes, students go on half-day cultural trip. These are normally to local visitor attractions such as galleries, museums, sports stadiums or other popular sites.

Full-day excursions, usually on Saturdays, are also part of the programme. Students travel to places of interest, normally outside the city. There are no organised activities on Sundays as many groups, host families or friends like to organise their own day.

Evening activities are held several times every week. These can include discos, Party nights, karaoke, quiz night, sports & games competitions, movie nights, barbecues and much more. Evening activities normally take place between 20:00 and 22:00 but this can vary depending on the activity and age group of the students.

The activities programme provides students with an opportunity to absorb some of the world’s rich heritage in a fun and relaxed way while also allowing students the opportunity to improve their English. This informal and social aspect of the programme is key to improving language skills. It also allows students from different nationalities to get to know each other outside the classroom. Some of the friendships made at “IELS” will last a lifetime.

Accommodation & Supervision Highlights

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Students attending “IELS” should stay with host families. All our families are inspected and carefully selected by our accommodation officers who maintain regular contact with each host family during a student’s stay. Host families are conveniently located to the colleges and most have many years experience looking after students.
 Accommodation is usually arranged on a full board basis with packed lunch Monday to Saturday. Students normally share a room with a student of a similar age but different nationality. Unless specifically requested and if feasible there is only one student of any particular nationality in each family.
 Students normally travel to classes each day by public transport like bus, DART (suburban train) or LUAS (tram) or TUBE. Private transfers can also be arranged at an additional cost. 
Living with a host family gives a perspective into Irish or British family life. The interaction with a host family plays a prominent role in developing language skills.

Residences and apartments offer an alternative to the “host family” option for students who wish to immerse themselves and independently in the complete school experience. 

This type of accommodation offers students a degree of independence and freedom to explore. 

All the accommodation used by the Language School students is of extremely high quality. Each bedroom is either situated very close to our modern wash and toilet facilities or, alternatively, has its own en-suite shower room. Each student will have their own wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair.

We have self-catering and catering solutions in place. The catering facilities provide both hot and cold meals and a wide range of snacks.

All of the staff at “IELS” are committed to offering our students the best education during their stay. We inspire our students to work diligently so they can effectively improve their English proficiency.

Our experienced teaching staff are well trained and highly qualified in what they teach. They are up to date with the latest methods in teaching English as a foreign language and combine academic excellence with sensitivity and receptiveness to each student’s individual needs, talents and potential.
 All “IELS” teachers are university graduates with qualifications in teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and are respected for their knowledge and professionalism.

The activities programme provides students with an opportunity to absorb some of the world’s rich heritage in a fun and relaxed way while also allowing students the opportunity to improve their English. This informal and social aspect of the programme is key to improving language skills. It also allows students from different nationalities to get to know each other outside the classroom. Some of the friendships made at “IELS” will last a lifetime.

During the evening, students will also have a programme of activities.

All the students have 24-hour emergency assistance.

Weekly Timetable

SAMPLE WEEKLY TIMETABLE ( University Pre-Foundation or Foundation Course)
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
9:30-11:00 CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS Full day Excursion Activity day
11:00-11:30 Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break Morning Break
11:30-13:00 CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS
13:00-14:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
14:30-16:30 CLASS or Training/Activity CLASS or Training/Activity CLASS or Training/Activity CLASS or Training/Activity CLASS or Excursion/Sport
18:00-19:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
EVENING Evening Activity Evening Activity Evening Activity Evening Activity Evening Activity
The Educational Programme is recognised by the Irish and British Departments of Education. The courses are structured on 5 levels (CEFR) divided into 20 lessons per week. Schools, English courses, teachers, teaching method and learning experience are reviewed, inspected, checked to precisely meet the linguistic and organizational standards imposed by ACELS in Ireland and the British Council in the UK.
* Please note: Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Fees

University Pre-Foundation or Foundation Course with 20hrs English language tuitions per week
All Year-RoundAccommodation3 WEEK4 WEEKS5 WEEKS6 WEEKS MORE WEEKS
University Pre-Foundation or Foundation Course Host Family***TBQ*TBQ*TBQ* TBQ*
University Pre-Foundation or Foundation Course Residential*** TBQ*TBQ*TBQ* TBQ*
University Pre-Foundation or Foundation Course Apartments***TBQ*TBQ* *TBQ*TBQ*
* TBQ: To be quoted.
** Please contact us for more information
***1 week course: course participants make their own accommodation arrangements (we can help with this, too).

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