2020 Dublin Waterford - ISE Ireland
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Contents 03 • Welcome to ISE 18 • Exam Preparation 04 • Why study at ISE? 18 • Cambridge Business Vantage 06 • Adult Campus, ISE Harcourt Street Dublin 19• IELTS Preparation Course - 20 Hours 07 • Gold Centre, ISE Capel Street Dublin 20 • Our Academic Methodology Includes 08 • Adult Campus, ISE Waterford 22 • Student Feedback 09 • What Waterford has to Offer 24 • Course Structure 10 • What Dublin has to Offer 25 • Student Progress 11 • Top 10 Nationalities 26 • Work Experience and Internship 12 • A Quality school that cares 27 • Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE) 13 • Choose your Course 28 • Useful Information 14 • General English - 15 hours 29 • Student Welfare 15 • Semi Intensive General English - 20 hours 30• Accommodation Dublin 16 • General English and IELTS Preparation - 20 hours 32 • Accommodation Waterford 17 • Intensive General English - 30 hours 33 • Social Activities 34 • Gallery
Welcome to ISE Darragh Price CEO / Director of Operations As we begin 2020 and a new decade, the team are delighted to welcome you to our new expanded ISE experience. ISE are now operating in two Irish Cities, Dublin & Waterford. Your decision to come to ISE and fulfill your dreams of learning English in Dublin or Waterford gives us all at ISE the enthusiasm to deliver the best English Language Course possible. We feel great pride in you joining us and look forward to exceeding all your expectations during your time at ISE. Along the way during your studies, you will have the opportunity not only to learn and perfect the English Language, but also to experience the rich culture that Ireland has to offer. This opportunity will be made possible through our highly experienced teaching staff and our fun filled social activity calendar. Thank you for choosing ISE and enjoy your studies. I look forward to meeting all of you during your stay with us. www.iseireland.ie 03
Why study at ISE? • Since 1997 providing English courses with excellence. • A professional and friendly approach - teachers and staff who care about you. • A school you can trust - accredited organisation. • 16 modern classrooms in Waterford and 14 in Dublin. • Student accommodation with single, double and shared rooms. • Support, feedback and advice you need to achieve your aims with English. • Cultural Activities. • Job Club. • Skills Development Programme (tutorials and feedback). • Our teachers have an internationally recognised English language teaching qualification and are highly experienced. • Online English Learning Platform We prepare for TM Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT) 04 www.iseireland.ie
River Suir Church ME ST ONE RC HA SUMMER HILL NT G rave DST SQ UA Yard STREET BARRONSTR Y ET GLA Adult Campus, E The TRE MM Q RH A GR uay SU .G E L ILL GE S EO CUST O'C RG OM ON ST GE TC ES OS HOU SP NE ST BRID SE PA E AND AN A . ST E R LL RIN GR Tower MEA RAD NR AC N STR GHE E EXCH N OV E BLACKF GF DIE E EET R'S Q Rockland HENRIET TA PE PA ST RIAR S UAY Kite UR HAN ST IEL ET OA R K HIG H S T Design House ISE Harcourt Street IG RE RE ARUNDEL D BROAD ST CE D ST ILL EE ST W ET Studio ST LA NE N PK H KP T ER COA S L T BAILEY AD E HIL IC S M Ch L Q E IN EL ES SU M PETER CATHEDRAUAY PH R M THOMAS ME M DO IQ T NE LO E JA HO TING S AS Friary UA LA BA AD MB U Y OM A EL SE RK LAN SE PH MALL BA ER RO AR H LL DOMINIC PL ANE COLB R N MO LADY L IQ TH ST E A L NE ST G BA LE DS RG AN ANE 'S EM UA Dublin ALEXAN U R TH Hall TH EG Y IS NK DE Conv LA STREET R T. B ECK STR EG ST NC Y SC GARDEN ALLE ST. PATRICKS TCE TH LA EET St. WK Chapel OT CA LE A C ATH A L N House of C FR ton Spring BOLTON H RR Govt Waterford Crystal QU D Gardens ing Office OA Grave W AY STREET ILL G ell Yard BEAU R RIN IA IP S T R E E T W M RY Sch CAT SP ST ET EET ITA WS TR RE Canada ST HER NE CON MIL R A TH FADD OZA P A TRICK STREET Ch Square NAM S T. INE STRE JO JOH ST. AV N'S G HEUSTON ET H TechnicalHEUSTON STR N MAYOR'S RESS E GRUBB'S P H IL 'S D JO H Institute Court LA NA ET EET G rave FIVE AL NTower E Ch House CA STRE TRINIT PLAC LWR. YEL Yard N LOW ROAD EN N EW PO BACHELORS E A D E Our Harcourt Street premises is located O Won the south side of the city. It is just a SID ST LEY R O Y SHO TER RE WA Hardy's M O LL Ch NEWTO SQUARE HENS O'BRIEN'S Y E E AV ET John's Br GREE ER WALK ON few minutes walk from Stephen’s Green, a historical park and garden, and just 5 Close N'S College U P P RT S SQ Br HNS T RT CO L R R SO ST LEA ROBIN AN P Tower ET STEP JO WN RO Gate N ST RE People's IS RAILWAY MY minutes walk from Grafton Street, Dublin’s most popular shopping street. The S ER ARTIN ST URSE D OY O SQUARETE Johnstown UA RE OTT ST. M VE GA REET L Sports N EL JO NEW AD Industrial P ark A S HN RN LES Ground Luas stop (tram) is also minutes away AV E on foot and Pearse Street and Tara Street E Centre R PA ST NU BROWN'S O Se w age ET T T YC OW STR EMM E A NS AD LN Treatment MO SO N stations (train) are about a 20M Ominutes walk away. It is also well-serviced by local D C DE R R IS PLA RO EET OR STR Tower Plant CO RA UN RK SEX W PA N PAR Sports AV E AT PA EET VE LIA T H buses. The school is also very close to a number of good restaurants, cafes, pubs MO ER UT N CA M TO Ground T STL ST ENT Sports SO St . Margaret's NUE ST H 's RR ES ck St. Patri s NS ILL RE TR Ground ISS and nightclubs. And just 10 minutes walk from Temple Bar, Dublin’s famousK STREE T EET Mew ET SIO T ON N CE LU Holm SR Conv PLA D Cobblestoned cultural quarter which has IF lively street markets and performers, Schs AC K ITH EW A OA e r F R R TE N V R O GR BA AV M AD D AN College AC W iv pubs, restaurants and alternative boutiques at every turn. E SIO ' S Ch D EET SY RR IE OR E IN R ÁR HI ES 's LO W ER N E W TO W N R O A D G STR LL N Jo h n JO ST D ACE NA E N Wyse's HE HN ITH PL ST. ALPHON R H NR School N N NO GRIFF GR Y SSports St r awberry The E SH Rice WILKIN'S e. Bridge T t Br iar W EIN Av MA AD Hill Swee Cemetery I T E EALE RO CO Cloisters LL P ark Ground Sports O SLIEVEK L LEG D es PO ES Poleberry SUS RD Ground E ROA ag TR STREET th EET Mews Meeting LE BL r School WATERFORD AK . Ca SLIEVEKEALE B House E 'S St E R College GAA R KL LA Y PA S COU RT NE ST S AG UC RE Court ER Tennis College B ET CO The O School Poleberry AT L AD GR LEGE 9 TR Gaelic H Ground Morning ST Elms Ter race EE Y P ark R N CHESHIRE LL EE 14 AR 'S T Swimming ITY Classes EE BA Ozier Ballytruckle HOMES JO SH P ool HN Court ET P ark CH Classrooms RE 'S H E Ferndale S T . P A TRICKS MondayPLto AC Friday ST ILL AD ON HOSPI T AL Average L AD LY 9:00 OL – 12:15 RO NN RO Ozier N CA Class Size Moirs RK 'S N SY CO P ark St . John's CO ES Estate (Max 15) NN College GE AN PARK HE GR WS GR D BAL LYT R UCKLE GR AN ME KE A E VE OA AN AN 314 AV GE GR GE Conversation or CE OA ES RK KR K ’S PA R A P AN D RD RE P R PA R O E NT NM Oil G RO A Mc D IELTS Preparation GR AN TH Manor Law GR GE ER E AN Capacity M Y N CEA Church LL RA GE Monday to Friday D NT ROA FO G HILL OTT 'S (AM and PM) O N N AD A R D S VI ROAD RO 12:30 – 13:30 R IC H 'S n Y'S O TT School MATTE RD RIC M ESS McDER P ark Cemetery UP NN HA RIC LAW RIC D Afternoon HE E ROA PE 16 Conv N RD HA CLARK H A SQ R SO RD GR RD UA AD Classes LY RO NS S Chapel AN SO RE LO ON L Quarrymount 6 O'REI GE FO NS SF W L RO S T. O TTERAN'S ER OL AD Minimum Age Monday toALDFriday RO N D AD ER CLIF TO HOSPI T AL LY A FITZG CT E RO GR LY er 13:45 – 17:00O A D LO W ER G RA N G Levels of English Riv AN Pearse P rk Chapel MOR n's Conv ST. R Beginner to GE Joh K JOH Pitch & Putt R TRA O AD Advanced ROAD N'S C R708 to Course RO VIL 26 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland Waterford TT Sports L KE AS Ground Airport UN A SH E RIN PL G RO R AD NE IN 06 www.iseireland.ie
River Suir Church ME ST ONE RC HA L NT G rave DST SQ UA Yard STREET BARRONSTR Y ET Gold Centre, GLA Sports The TRE A GR Q Ground ENTRANCE uay .G E L TO DUBLIN GE S EO CUST O'C RG OM PORT TUNNEL ON ST GE ES OS HOU NE ST BRID SE PA AND AN A . ST E R LL Tower MEA RAD NR N STR GHE E EXCH N OV BLACKF R'S Q Rockland E EET HENRIET TA PE ST RIAR S UAY Kite HAN ST ET HIG House H S T Design ISE Capel Street IG RE RE ARUNDEL BROAD ST ST EE ST W ET Studio ST NE N PK S Factory COA L T BAILEY AD HIL S Ch L Q EL ES THOMAS ME PETER CATHEDRAUAY PH M IQ NE Beaulieu LO E JA HO TING AS Friary UA LA BA AD MB U Y OM EL SE RK LAN SE PH MALL ER RO AR ANE L COLB AL EN LADY L IQ TH ST E ST BA DS EM UA Dublin GL TH ALEXAN Hall TH Y IS NK DE Conv LA STREET R T. ECK EG ST NC Y SC GARDEN ALLE ST. PATRICKS TCE LA THE O2 St. LE WK Chapel CA OT A N House of C FR ton Spring BOLTON RR H Govt Waterford Crystal QU Gardens ing Office Grave W AY STREET ILL G ell Yard BEAU RIN IA Factory W Sch M Factory CAT SP ST ET EET STR RE Canada ST HER NEW P A TRICK STREET S T. Ch Square INE JO JOH ST. H AV N'S TechnicalHEUSTON STR N MAYOR'S E GRUBB'S 'S D JO H Institute Court LA NA ET EET G rave FIVE AL NTower E Ch House CA STRE TRINIT Yard N N EW PO BACHELORS E Our Capel Ch Street premises is located on the north side of the city, SID ST LEY Y SHO TER RE Hardy's WA NEWTO SQUARE HENS O'BRIEN'S VE ET John's Br NA GREE WALK also about 10 minutes walk from Temple E T Bar. Capel Street has many College SON'S S TO RT S SQ Close RT CO L Br ST ROBIN HN AN P Tower STEP JO WN RO Gate N ST RE RAILWAY People's excellent ST. M VE cafes GAT and quirky shops to explore. It is close to the popular S ER ARTIN ST URSE E SQUARE Johnstown UA RE OTT REET L L Sports JO W AD E E Industrial P ark A N HN RN Ground shopping street: Henry Street, andPA is easy to reach by bus, train or on Centre ST BROWN'S Se w age ET T OW MM AD LN Treatment N E L AC foot. CONV Tower DE RO Plant RA K W AR PA PAR Sports AT L P H EN IAM ER UT CA Ground T STL ST ENT Sports SO St . Margaret's ST H ES ck 's ILL St. Patri s RE TR Ground T EET Mew ET EE Ri R ST Conv Holmacre K D Schs AC A e r RR ve TE N V R O BA M AN College AC W iv SIO ' S Ch EET SY RR IE OR E R Slip w a HI ES 's LO W ER N E W TO W N R O A D N STR LL N Jo h n W rS JO TO E N Wyse's HE W RK HN ST. ALPHON R H NR School N NE PA NO Y SSports St r awberry The E SH Rice WILKIN'S e. Bridge T t Br iar W Av MA Hill Swee Cemetery I CO Cloisters T LL P ark Ground ui Sports O L LEG D W es PO ES Poleberry SUS RD Ground E ROA N ag TR STREET R 5 th EET Mews Meeting LE r Morning School O B House A E 13 R College R KL Y COU RT D Classes PA S ST S AG UC R Court ER Tennis College BA E E T CO The O School Classrooms L AD TH GR LEGE Poleberry TR Gaelic Ground Ter race ST EE Elms Monday to Friday Y P ark RE N CHESHIRE LL ET Average AR 'S Swimming ITY 9:00 – 12:15 P ool EE BA Ozier Ballytruckle HOMES JO SH Class Size HN P ark Court CH V IL L E PA R K G L EN 'S H Ferndale S T . P A TRICKS (Max 15) PA S S ILL AD HOSPI T AL A G E R O A D DU L NM RO . OR Ozier DR ER 142 Moirs SUMM RE OA RK ERVILL D P ark St . John's MO CO E Estate DR RT Glenville UE The Sycamore's College GO Gaul's GE N AN PARK GR WS AVE Rock Annaville Factory GR D GR IDE BAL LYT R UCKLE GR AN ME A E VE Capacity OA AN LE AV GE LS O GR GE R VIL RK KR HIL A PARK CRES. (AM and PM) P PA R E ME Oil G AN SUM GR GR TH RK R683 GE RM Y N AN E EPA Church LL RA GE LSID 16 RY FO Water G HIL GS OTT RO 'S NE O N SUM Tower KS P RI G r ange N A R D S VI C MER R IC H 5 School V IL L Reservoir Cove School RD RIC E AV Afternoon P ark Cemetery ENU UP HA RIC LAW E RIC Minimum Age PE Conv N RD VE HA H A SQ R Classes EA SO VE RD GR RD UA LE A NS ILL S Chapel AN SO RE Levels of English LO ON Quarrymount RV GE FO NS RD RVIL ASGA S SF W Monday to Thursday AP ME L RO ARD Elementary to S T. O TTERAN'S MEW LE PIA ER OL ASG RO VIL ME SUM N D N AD CLIF TO HOSPI T AL G LE O GR LY A 12:45 - 16:45 SUM AP Advanced CT OV E RO A VE GR LY ARD PIA er ASG IVE RD E LO W ER G RA N G SGA N Riv A CL BR DR A Pearse P rk Chapel OS O M L E Y AV MOR NG n's E E MA Conv ST. MAALK G range DR Joh LK W ORE LIN EL JOH Pitch & Putt DR E CREM E LIN GO WA Heights TRA AV N N'S R708 to Course A A VE W NT CLO AL GE VIL 106 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Dublin, Ireland K Ard k een Sports Waterford M A GRO CLO MALI N VE L GR O GO AS Ground Airport ER V illage RIN NT A ESK G RO GE S E AD M A EW NU NE R M IVE VE IN DR OD WO CK RO www.iseireland.ie 07
ME RC HA SUMMER HILL N ET Adult Campus, E TRE MM RH SU ILL GE S TC SP BRID E A RIN GR NR AC N E N GF DIE E PE UR PA ST IEL OA R K ISE Waterford RE D CE D LA H ILL ET KP T ER T E C S I M E IN ES M SU R M M DO T JA S AS OM A BA H DOMINIC PL R N MO TH L NE G LE RG AN ANE 'S U R TH EG B STR EG TH EET LE C ATH A L N D OAR IP S T R E E T RY ITA CON MIL R A TH FADD OZA NAM STRE G HEUSTON ET RESS P H IL Our Tycor Business Park Campus is located in a quiet residential part of Waterford, PLAC LWR. YEL LOW ROAD EN N EW PO D E yet still located in the heart of the city. There is a shopping centre, Lisduggan O W R O A M O LL Y E ER Shopping Centre, 10 minutes away from the campus where students can find a U P P RT S SQ R R LEA IS MY supermarket and some cafes. Similarly, only 15 minutes walk south of the school D OY O UA RE N S LES is the city centre where students can spend time in the local bookstore, the Book E R NU O AV E ET T T YC STR EMM E A NS MO SO D Centre, which was once an old theatre now converted into a bookstore and cafe, C R R IS PLA EET OR STR MO UN SEX AV E EET T local shops, bars and restaurants. Most students opt to walk and cycle to the school MO TO NUE RR NS ISS as it is in such a central location however it is serviced by a number of local buses SIO T ON R ST N CE LU SR PLA K which stop 50m from the school. AC K ITH EW OA GR IFF RR BA AV M AD D AN E D OR IN ÁR G ST ACE D ITH PL NA GRIFF GR e. EIN Av AD E EALE RO SLIEVEK es ag BL r th WATERFORD AK . Ca GAA SLIEVEKEALE E 'S LA NE St 14 Morning 8 Classes ET Classrooms RE E Monday to Friday AC ST PL ON Average AD Y LL 9:00 – 12:15 NN RO O NN CA Class Size 'S SY CO ES (Max 15) NN HE KE 410 AN CE OA ES K ’S PA R AN D E Conversation or RD OR R NT NM A Mc D RO Capacity IELTS Preparation Manor Law ER M CEA D ROA (AM and PM) NT HILL OTT Monday to Friday RO AD AD 'S TT RO n Y'S O MATTE RD M 12:30 – 13:30 NN ESS McDER 16 HE D E ROA CLARK ROAD 6 L LY O'REI Minimum Age Afternoon ROA D Levels of English Classes FITZG ERALD D A Monday to Friday E Beginner to O MOR R K Advanced 13:45 – 17:00 R TRA O AD ROAD C RO 54/55 Tycor Business Park, Tycor, Waterford, TT KE UN A SH E Ireland PL 08 www.iseireland.ie
What Waterford has to Offer WHY WATERFORD? • Clean and safe environment • Varied entertainment and leisure attractions • Great restaurants and bars • Various arts and cultural attractions CURIOSITIES • Festivals and Theatre • Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, pre-dating Dublin by 74 years • Excellent transport links • Waterford was founded by the Vikings in the 9th century. • Cheaper cost of living than other Irish cities. • Waterford is the 10th-most-populous settlement on the island of Ireland by population (53,504). • Reginald’s Tower is Waterford’s landmark monument and Ireland’s oldest civic building - built by Vikings after 914. • Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line. • Ryanair launch the first route in 1985 with daily flights on a 15-seater Bandeirante aircraft, operating daily from Waterford in the southeast of Ireland to London Gatwick. www.iseireland.ie 09
What Dublin has to Offer WHY DUBLIN? • Ireland`s Capital City. • Dublin offers a wide mix of cuisines from all over the world. • Nightlife: hundreds of Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs for you to practice your English. • Cultural Life: A variety of museums and most of them are free. CURIOSITIES • Dublin has several landmarks, which date back hundreds of • Dublin is home to the largest city park in Europe (The Phoenix Park). years, that can be visited during your time here. • Dublin’s oldest known pub is the Brazen Head, established in 1198 • Irish people are famously open, friendly and easy going so AD as a coach house. you will have plenty of opportunity to meet local people and • The name Dublin comes from the Irish word Dubh-Linn. It translates to practice your English. “black pool.” The Dubh Linn was a lake used by the Vikings to tie up their • Dublin has lots to offer to sports and nature lovers with trade ships. plenty of sports facilities and parks for your free time. • There are 10-million pints of Guinness produced daily in Dublin. • Dublin’s famous Trinity College boasts many celebrated graduates—including Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, and Bram Stoker (who wrote Dracula). • Nobel Prize laureate, George Bernard Shaw is a native of Dublin. • Dublin’s O’Connell Bridge in Dublin was initially made up of rope and could only carry one man and a donkey at a time. Later, a wooden structure was given in the year 1801. This Bridge is as long as wide. 10 www.iseireland.ie
Top 10 Nationalities Brazilian Mexican Turkish Italian Japanese Spanish Korean Mongolian French Taiwanese www.iseireland.ie 11
A Quality school that cares The International School of English is a quality professional school dedicated to delivering the highest Educational standards in International student care. It has been operating successfully since 1997. We are a dedicated Student Management team who pride ourselves on making your experience memorable and worthwhile whilst achieving your personal student goals. Our experienced and qualified teachers ensure a friendly and professional language learning experience. Lessons are lively and communicative, helping you to progress and develop your English language skills. Students are given weekly progress tests to monitor progress, and tutorials every 6 weeks to assess development and offer suggestions on how to improve. Courses Available ISE Harcourt St. ISE Capel St. ISE Waterford General English 15 hours Semi Intensive General English 20 hours Intensive General English 30 hours Cambridge English: Business Programmes Conversation Classes IELTS Preparation One to One Please note: The 30 hours course un Capel campus is 5 mornings per week (Monday to Friday – 9:00 to 12:15) and 4 afternoons per week (Monday to Thursday – 12:45 to 16:45) We prepare for English Qualifications TM Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT) 12 www.iseireland.ie
Choose your General English Course 15 hours Semi Intensive General English 20 hours General English and IELTS Preparation 20 hours Intensive General English 30 hours One to One www.iseireland.ie 13
General English 15 hours Course Code: GE15 Course Dates Course Levels Average Class Size Minimum Course Length Every Monday Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) 12 (15 max) 1 week You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively. You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help you to prepare for the exam for your level. Reading, Reading, 3hours Writing, Speaking, Writing, Speaking, per day 15hours Listen,Grammar, Listen, Grammar, per week Vocabularyand Vocabulary and Pronunciation Pronunciation Daily Schedule Morning session Afternoon session Afternoon session Harcourt, Capel and Waterford Harcourt and Waterford Capel 9:00 to 12:15 13:45 to 17:00 12:45 to 16:45 Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday Students receive special classes in exam preparation as part of their General English course. Student at Elementary to Intermediate level receive 2 to 3 hours of Trinity ISE exam preparation every second Thursday. Upper-intermediate and Advanced students receive 3 hours of FCE, CAE or IELTS exam preparation in class every Thursday. In addition, 50% of class time in the last 2 weeks of term is used to focus on exam preparation for the higher levels. • Online Placement Test Included: • Social and cultural programme • Internet access 14 www.iseireland.ie
Semi Intensive General English 20 hours Course Code: GE20 Course Dates Course Levels Average Class Size Minimum Course Length Every Monday Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) 12 (15 max) 1 week You follow the General English and Exam Preparation programme for 15 hours per week. You participate in communicative and lively lessons that give plenty of opportunities to develop knowledge of language structures and vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will receive another 5 hours per week of conversation class. This is an opportunity to improve speaking fluency and accuracy by discussing interesting topics and receive feedback on language errors made. Reading, Writing, Speaking, 20 hours 3hours per week Listen, Grammar, +1hour Vocabulary, per day Pronunciation + Conversation Daily Schedule Morning session Afternoon session Harcourt and Waterford Harcourt and Waterford 9:00 to 13:30 12:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Students receive special classes in exam preparation as part of their General English course. Student at Elementary to Intermediate level receive 2 to 3 hours of Trinity ISE exam preparation every second Thursday. Upper-intermediate and Advanced students receive 3 hours of FCE, CAE or IELTS exam preparation in class every Thursday. In addition, 50% of class time in the last 2 weeks of term is used to focus on exam preparation for the higher levels. • Online Placement Test Included: • Social and cultural programme • Internet access www.iseireland.ie 15
General English and IELTS Preparation 20 hours Course Code: GEIP 20 Course Dates Course Levels Average Class Size Minimum Course Length Every Monday Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) 12 (15 max) 1 week You follow the General English and Exam Preparation programme for 15 hours per week. You participate in communicative and lively lessons that give plenty of opportunities to develop knowledge of language structures and vocabulary, as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will receive another 5 hours per week of IELTS preparation. This is an opportunity to help to prepare you for the four exam papers in the IELTS: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. 3hours +1hour 20 hours Exam Reading, per day per week Strategy and Writing, Speaking, Techniques Listen, Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Daily Schedule Morning session Afternoon session Harcourt and Waterford Harcourt and Waterford 9:00 to 13:30 12:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Students receive special classes in exam preparation as part of their General English course. Student at Elementary to Intermediate level receive 2 to 3 hours of Trinity ISE exam preparation every second Thursday. Upper-intermediate and Advanced students receive 3 hours of FCE, CAE or IELTS exam preparation in class every Thursday. In addition, 50% of class time in the last 2 weeks of term is used to focus on exam preparation for the higher levels. • Online Placement Test Included: • Social and cultural programme • Internet access 16 www.iseireland.ie
Intensive General English 30 hours Course Code: GE20 Course Dates Course Levels Average Class Size Minimum Course Length Every Monday Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) 12 (15 max) 1 week Our 30 hours course consists of 3 hours of General English Exam Preparation in the morning, and 3 hours in the afternoon. You are taught new language structures and vocabulary, and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You are encouraged to work in pairs and groups to ensure classes are communicative and lively. You also receive some classes in exam preparation to help them to prepare for the exam for their level. Daily Schedule 3hours AM 30 hours Morning session Afternoon session +3hour PM per week Harcourt and Waterford Harcourt and Waterford per day 9:00 to 13:30 12:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday Monday to Friday Students receive special classes in exam preparation as part of their General English course. Students at Elementary to Intermediate level receive 2 to 3 hours of Trinity ISE exam Reading, preparation every second Thursday. Upper-intermediate and Advanced students receive 3 Writing, Speaking, hours of FCE, CAE or IELTS exam preparation in class every Thursday. In addition, 50% of class Listen, Grammar, time in the last 2 weeks of term is used to focus on exam preparation for the higher levels. Vocabulary and Pronunciation • Online Placement Test Included: • Social and cultural programme • Internet access One We offer private tuition of up to 15 hours per week which can also be combined with other courses. You will be asked to complete a Placement Test and Needs Analysis prior to beginning your course so an individual bespoke course can be designed to suit to One your exact learning requirements. It is the perfect option if you have specific targets or limited time. Hours per week: up to 15 hours Course Code: GE20 Daily Schedule: at a time that suits you www.iseireland.ie 17
Exam Preparation Course Dates Course Levels Average Class Size Minimum Course Length Every Monday Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1) 12 (15 max) 1 week Cambridge Business Vantage The Cambridge Business English qualifications are designed for professionals who wish to develop English skills to succeed and communicate confidently in an international work environment. Cambridge English Business programs and exams focus on daily work and business tasks and are designed to develop business English skills. The student will develop his or her to communicate in real-life business situations, such as attending meetings and presentations. Business Vantage For students at levels B1 and B2 with the aim of showing employers that the student is able to work with confidence and success in the business world. It can also help you when you apply for a new position with promotion opportunities and career development. It shows employers that the student can: • Write messages and short business reports • Read articles from business publications • Listen, understand and give opinions at meetings 18 www.iseireland.ie
25-week programme – 15 hours per week: 12 weeks: General English + 13 weeks: Business English First join one of our General English classes and improve your general speaking fluency, coherence and accuracy, grammar and vocabulary knowledge, reading, writing and listening skills. This part of the course helps you improve your overall level of English. Then, spend the second part of the course programme developing your business English and exam skills, ready to take the Business English exam at the end of the programme. This programme is designed to help you develop the necessary language and skills to succeed in the international business world! Daily Schedule Course Levels Morning session Intermediate to Harcourt and Waterford Upper Intermediate 9:00 to 12:15 Monday to Friday IELTS Preparation Course 20 Hours Our IELTS course will help to prepare you for the four exam papers in the IELTS test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Exam teachers use specialist IELTS course books to develop your exam strategies and skills, and widen your vocabulary on relevant topics. For students who have completed B1 level and are at B2/C1 level (upper-intermediate and advanced level). 2020 Dates Daily Schedule Course Levels • 17th February - 27th March Morning session Intermediate to • 18th May - 26th June Harcourt and Waterford Advanced • 10th August - 18th September 9:00 to 13:30 • 9th November - 18th December Monday to Friday www.iseireland.ie 19
Our Academic Methodology Includes ISE Magazine ISE Magazine is written by ISE students for ISE students. Every term we invite ISE Students to submit a piece of writing to ISE Magazine. We have published 2 magazines so far, one which focused on Dublin: advice for students new to Dublin, for example how to find accommodation and a job, as well as other interesting information such as places of interest in Dublin and Ireland, restaurant and pub reviews, and so on. Our second issue featured our students’ creative writing and our third issue, due to be published at the end of the Autumn term will have a Christmas theme. ISE Magazine is a lovely way for ISE students to share their stories and experiences with one another, and to see their English writing in print. Tutorials with ISE’s Exams Expert Tara Norris Sign-up for an exams-focused tutorial with ISE’s exams expert Tara Norris, a qualifed IELTS examiner. Contact: exams@iseireland.ie to make your appointment. 20 www.iseireland.ie
Trinity Exam Preparation 1 week before the Trinity Exam We provide one week of free Trinity exam classes for every student taking the Trinity exam at ISE. The classes take place the week before the exam and provide our students with the support they need to face the exam with confidence. Students learn about the structure of the Trinity exam, and the various exam tasks they will face. They do practice exam tasks and receive feedback and advice on how best to approach each different task type Real-life and Culture Classes Teachers take their classes on a cultural visit at least once every two months. Places to visit include one of Dublin’s many museums or art galleries. Teachers provide a task for students to do while on the excursion. ISE courses also include a weekly lesson on Real-life English and a monthly lesson focused on Irish and/or World Culture. www.iseireland.ie 21
Student Feedback ISE values our students’ feedback so we can continue to improve our services. We ask for feedback in 4 ways: In class week 4 In week 4 of every term, teachers ask for feedback on his/her individual classes. This is an opportunity for students to let their teacher know In tutorials what they find beneficial and make any suggestions, for example, more week 6 and 12/13 feedback on language use after speaking activities. Question 1: What do you think of your classes? This is another opportunity for students to inform their teacher about what works well and tell them of any suggestions they have, for Student Feedback Forms: example, more opportunities in class to improve their New Students (week 1), writing skills. All Students (at any time) & Completed Students (end of course) Student Representative & DOS Meeting: At induction, new students are given a feedback form to complete at the end of their first week at ISE. The purpose of this form is to check Programme Development whether our new students are happy with their classes, information & Delivery Review – week 10 provided and their accommodation. If anyone is experiencing difficulties, it means we can offer immediate support, advice and practical help where needed. In week 10, students have the opportunity to give feedback on ISE’s Programmes. The elected We also invite ISE students to give their feedback at any time during Student Representative makes notes during the their course using the General Feedback form. This helps us to monitor class discussion to bring to a meeting with ISE’s student satisfaction and respond to any issues raised. Director of Studies. Finally, when ISE students complete their course, we ask for feedback After the meeting, the DOS will work on resolving so we can monitor student satisfaction and continue to make any issues raised and will then write a report for any improvements to ISE programmes or services, in response to ISE Students responding to every point raised at the suggestions from our students. meetings. 22 www.iseireland.ie
1 Step Placement Testing 2 Step Progression Testing When you arrive at our school you will be assessed for As part of a continuous assessment every student will your CEFR level using a multiple-choice test, which do a mini-check of covered areas and do a consolidation tests your grammatical and vocabulary ability. A short exercise at least once a week. An overall progression speaking assessment will also be done to assess your database will be built for every student. We have starting spoken and listening level. This overall ability a centralized student database, which tracks your will then form the ADOS’s opinion on appropriate progress and development at every step of the term. placement. 3 Step Level Testing 4 Step Continuous Development If you have met the learning outcomes in the four skills You are given two tutorials per term. These are for your level you will then take a Cambridge (KET/PET/ an opportunity to self-reflect on your progress FCE/CAE) level test to exit that level of proficiency. The and talk one-to-one with your teacher about Director of Studies/Assistant Director of Studies will how you are getting on. Your teacher will assess oversee any exiting students to ensure you will have your progress and development in relation to the made the appropriate progress in the four skills for this overall course learning outcomes and will make level. suggestions on how you can improve. 5 Step Feedback Meeting with the Educational Director We encourage feedback from you the Student. Our teachers are here to give you advice, guidance and support on your learning journey. The Director of Studies is available by appointment. The notice board in the main common area shows any new academic bulletins. www.iseireland.ie 23
Course Structure 9:00 to 12:15 12:30 to 13:30 13:45 to 17:00 Sample week Mon Focus on General English: Focus on General English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Grammar, Vocabulary, Tue Pronunciation + Language Skills: Pronunciation + Language Skills: Speaking, Listening, Speaking, Listening, reading and writing. reading and writing. Wed Conversation Class Thu Exam Preparation Exam Preparation Fri Revision, Progress Test, Marking and Fluency Revision, Progress Test, Marking and Fluency Practice/ Games Practice/ Games ISE courses also include a weekly focus Group classes last for three hours, in Social Programme Learners are on Real-life English + a monthly focus language development classes students encouraged to participate in a broad on Irish and World Culture. focus on topics such as grammar, range of social activities they are ideal vocabulary and pronunciation. opportunities to use your newfound skills, whilst meeting new people and English for Specific Purposes Learners having fun. who require English to further their Homework Your teacher will give you careers can avail of courses tailored for regular homework to complete. specific industries. 24 www.iseireland.ie
Student Progress 7 Proficiency 6 Advanced 5 Upper Intermediate 4 Intermediate 3 Pre-Intermediate 2 Elementary 1 Beginner Weeks 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 The above graph shows the relationship between the levels and the number of weeks according to each student’s progress and ability at the end of each compulsory period. Our teachers will make students aware of opportunities and services to assist them if they are identified as at risk of not making satisfactory course progress. www.iseireland.ie 25
Work Experience and Internship Course Code: WEI Minimum level of English Minimum age Minimum Course Length Intermediate (B1+) 18 6 weeks We offer a programme which allows you to study English while making the most of your experience which can last six weeks or more. Before you even arrive in Ireland, we will have made all the arrangements for a work placement suited to your specific requirements, taking into consideration your professional specialization, qualifications, work experience, level of English, age and duration of your stay. You can combine your work experience with any English course. EU Students Only Job placements in a wide range of fields Benefits of this programme: • Hospitality and Tourism • 20 English hours per week • Secretarial and Office • 20 to 40 hours work per week • Administration • A certificate of achievement •Business Services • A skills assessment Certificate • Sport and Leisure • A reference letter • Retail • Environment • Finance • IT / Computing • Culture and Heritage *This programme is not recognized by Acels 26 www.iseireland.ie
Trinity’s Integrated Skills Registered Exam Centre 61586 in English (ISE) Trinity’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE) is a Overview and resources What is the Trinity ISE Exam? contemporary four skills qualification intended for young people and adults – typically at school, The Integrated Skills in English (ISE) exam is college or university. It is also suitable for teachers There are two exam modules: Reading & an international English language test offered and other adults who require a respected English Writing and Speaking & Listening. by Trinity College London. Trinity ISE tests all language qualification. four English language skills – speaking, listening, The exam modules can be taken together, reading and writing. ISE assesses students’ ability to interact in or at different times, when students are ready, English in an authentic and meaningful way Students must pass both modules to gain an ISE The ISE exam is a widely recognized test through the use of integrated reading and writing qualification. worldwide. tasks and integrated speaking and listening tasks. The exam tests your ability to interact in English Preparing for ISE builds real-life English skills and ISE is available at five levels from A2 to C1 on through integrated reading & writing tasks and transferable skills required for academic study and the Common European Framework (CEFR), so integrated speaking & listening tasks. Preparing employability. there is a level for every learner. for ISE helps you build real-life English and transferable skills which are required for academic study and employability. You can take the |I|S|E| THE INTERNATIONAL Trinity ISE exam at SCHOOL OF ENGLISH IRELAND www.iseireland.ie 27
Useful Information Examination / ISE POLICY: Exam body Registration Trinity ISE Foundation All registered English language Stamp 2 study visa learners are required to take an external Trinity ISE I examination to verify their learning. Our courses include some exam preparation so that Trinity ISE II students can prepare for the exams. Trinity ISE III FCE It is the student’s responsibility to choose which exam to take and when they are going to CAE take the exam, and it is very important that students inform our Exams Administrator well in IELTS advance so this can organised. ISE is a test centre for the Trinity ISE exams. Students can choose to take the Trinity ISE exam for their level (from Foundation (A2) to ISE III (C1)). Alternately, students can choose to take the FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) or IELTS Term Dates 2019/2020 (International English Language Testing System) exam off-site. Autumn: 23/9/2019 - 20/12/2019 Winter: 6/1/2020 - 27/3/2020 Summer: 30/ 3/2020 - 26/6/2020 Spring: 29/6/2020 - 18/9/2020 First Day at ISE (Induction Day) Autumn: 21/9/2020 - 18/12/2020 CLASS Ireland Bank Holidays IS E @ 2019/2020 Speaking Test and School Class Details will First Day Induction at Harcourt Street be send by Email Every Monday • Christmas Break or Waterford campus. every Friday December 20, 2019 to January 06, 2020 Tuesdays at 14:00 or Thursdays at 9:00 • St. Patrick’s Day - March 17 PLACEMENT TEST: • Good Friday - April 10 • Long-term / Full-time students Speaking + CEFR level test on: Tuesdays 2pm or Thursdays 9am. • Easter Monday - April 13 • Please note: your classes will start the following week • May Day - May 04 • Short-term students can take our online Placement Test • June Bank Holiday - June 01 • International student documents provided within 5-7 days from start date. • August Bank Holiday - August 03 • For Non - EEA Student – GNIB Letter and insurance policy will be provided in 5-7 working days. • October Bank Holiday - October 28 • Christmas Break December 18, 2020 to January 4, 2021 28 www.iseireland.ie
Student Welfare Student Services is dedicated to ensuring each student attending ISE Ireland is aware of the resources the school offers through their department. This includes college and career counselling, academic assistance, student activities that incorporate speaking and listening, exam workshop, and health insurance assistance. We understand our students are far from home and strive to ensure that they are well taken care of while attending ISE Ireland. It is our goal to make every student feel like a member of the ISE Ireland family and to be successful in each aspect of their learning experience. • A warm welcome, induction and orientation • Placement test and assessment • An introduction to our team and students • Information on ISE, the school, areas of interest and our facilities • Free Wi–Fi • Dedicated 24 hour emergency line • An exciting and active social programme so you can make new friends Centre Manager at your service Our Centre Manager will welcome you to ISE and will be there to help you during your time at the school. Our Centre Manager will be your first contact when you arrive and will show you where to take the Placement Test. Afterwards, you will be given an Induction and a copy of the Student Handbook. Our Centre Manager will provide you with the necessary letters you need to open a bank account and go to GNIB. You will find our Centre Manager in our school’s reception area - always happy to help you with your queries and offer advice and guidance. www.iseireland.ie 29
Accommodation Dublin Homestay Homestays are the best option to experience the culture deeper and learn further about local people. This is highly recommended for students who want to feel closer to the Irish life style, including home cooking and the opportunity of practicing the language through conversation. The students can also experience living in a very typical environment, which enriches their immersion in the local culture. Families come from a variety of backgrounds from traditional Irish families to modern-day families where both parents work. • Distance from School • Facilites Tips: Be open and communicate Host Families live in suburbs away from Single or twin room , Shared family bathroom, Attend the family meals Dublin city centre close to public transport Light laundry facilities, Host families also Respect the schedule/rules services. It is necessary for all students to provide ‘half board’, meaning breakfast and Accept the differences travel to school by public transport. We an evening meal, Monday to Friday, and Mind your manners advise all students to expect a journey time breakfast, small lunch and evening meal on Participate in activities of at least 40 minutes. Saturday and Sunday. Special request (dietary, Benefit from daily conversations pets, children etc) must be made at the time of Be fair and honest when problems arise the initial booking. 30 www.iseireland.ie
Accommodation Dublin Student Residence Our houses are intended for individuals who really want to enjoy the student accommodation experience. All of our residences are located in safe areas of the city and most of them are close to the College. These residences are well equipped with all standard conveniences such as TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cooker and central heating. Free broadband Internet access. Our student residences are outsourced. • Distance from School • Facilites Most of our houses / apartments are Single, twin and multi-bedded room located at a walking distance to Dublin city Washing and cooking facilities for self- center ( 20-40 minutes on foot ). Other catering, high-speed Wi-Fi connection and accommodations are within 40 minutes complete bedding. Our prices include the by public transport or by bicycle. ISE bills (electricity, gas, water, bins) and free Wi- do not guarantee availability in central Fi Internet connection. accommodations. www.iseireland.ie 31
Accommodation Waterford Student Residence Our residences are intended for students who really want to enjoy living in a university-style accommodation, sharing apartments with other students, cooking and socialising facilities. All of our residences are located in safe areas of the city are all close to the school (10-20 minutes on foot). We offer accommodation in 3 main locations, one is in the city centre while the others are located in more residential areas, still within walking distance of the city. The residences offer single, twin and multi-bedded rooms, are fully equipped with all standard conveniences: washing and cooking facilities for self-catering, high speed Wi-Fi connection and complete bedding. Our prices include the bills (electricity, gas, water, bins) and free Wi-Fi Internet connection. ISE cannot guarantee availability in central accommodation.” 32 www.iseireland.ie
Social Activities Waterford Dublin Although Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland and boasts a wealth The Social Activities Department devises an exciting social calendar of cultural history, it has developed over the past 20 years and has for you to enjoy every month. You will visit Dublin’s many places of become one of the most popular destinations for travellers and interest, such as Museums and Art Galleries, as well as beaches and students! With its location on the coast, Waterford offers a number of countryside. You will go on tours around the city, and learn about beautiful beaches that can be visited and enjoyed all year round. The the city’s history and culture. Your teacher will take you on class city centre is a cultural hub full of museums and tours but also has a excursions, and the school also offers trips outside of class time for lively social scene and a bustling commercial centre. you to enjoy. You will also learn about Irish culture in your class, such as Irish expressions and slang, typical Irish traditions and food, Irish myths and so on. ISE also hosts many parties for you to enjoy, such as Christmas and Easter parties and Talent Show competitions as well! The winner of the last Talent Show won a trip to Madrid. Take part, Some of our practise your English and make friends! activities include BBQ & Beats Beer Pong Karaoke Night A tasty and music mix of South American Everyone loves testing their beer pong This is always an interesting evening, lets rock grilling techniques and some great music techniques, why not take on another country in with the nations of the world to the sound of our with an electric atmosphere. our world cup tournament. favourite songs but not our favourite singers. St Patricks Day Job Club Movie Night This is our favourite time of year, we get to Want To Improve Your CV or Cover Letter? We host regular movie nights here at ISE on revel in the festivities all week long at ISE, Would you like to get some tips and valuable our big screen projector. All types of movies from treasure hunts to ‘Craic agus Ceol’ (Fun advice on how to get a job in Ireland? The job club are selected for our students’ enjoyment. Sit & Music) and absorbing what it really means helps students learn about employment culture in back, relax and enjoy some popcorn at this free to be Irish just for one day. Ireland and it is free to attend! event! And many more....
34 www.iseireland.ie
www.iseireland.ie 35
+353 16219039 info@iseireland.ie www.iseireland.ie ISE Hacourt Adult Campus ISE Waterford Campus Adult ISE Capel Gold Center 26 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 54/55 Tycor Business Park, Tycor 106 Capel St, Dublin 1 Dublin - Ireland Waterford - Ireland Dublin - Ireland We prepare for English Qualifications TM Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT) Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT)
You can also read