Why study in Ireland
Boasting an inherent passion for the written and spoken word, Ireland has found itself a favourite destination amongst those looking to improve their English language skills!
- Overview
- General English for Adults
- English for Business Executives
- English for Special Purposes
- English for teenagers and children
- Activity language courses
- University Foundation Programmes
- Work/study English
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Overview
不论是期望提高语言技巧的企业行政管理者、期望拓展英语知识的成年人、需要为特定目的学习英语的专业人士、希望提高英语能力并将对英语的热爱传递给下一代的教师、边玩边学的青少年还是来热情的爱尔兰家庭中作客的夏季交流生，爱尔兰可以满足每个人学习英语的需要。
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General English for Adults
For adult learners, General English courses are the most popular in Ireland, and these are held throughout the year. Usually, adult students attend around 15-20 hours tuition every week in classes of up to 15 students. Depending on the programme and length of the course selected, students will be prepared for a number of different level examinations.
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English for Business Executives
As English is the widely accepted world language of business, proficiency in English is critical to success in the global economy. Ireland has one of the strongest and fastest growing economies in Europe, which is why multinationals, such as Dell, Microsoft and Intel have chosen Ireland as their European base. To coincide with the international interest in the Irish economy, specialised English courses have been introduced to cater specifically for the needs of business people and executives from all across the globe. These courses are more tailored to the student's needs and can be in small groups or even on a one-to-one basis.
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English for Special Purposes
If your specialist subject requires a good knowledge of industry language, you'll be pleased to know that selected Irish schools have designed courses to meet your needs. A vast array of Special Purpose English courses are on offer, ranging from Law, Medicine, Finance, Management, Marketing and Economics through to Tourism, Agriculture and Engineering. And each is designed to ensure that your grasp of the English language translates smoothly into career success.
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English for teenagers and children
There are a wide variety of options available for teenagers and children. Summer Package Courses offer top quality language classes over a period of two to four weeks, and include cultural and sporting activities. Accommodation is arranged in carefully selected host families or in campus-style residential accommodation. The courses are generally all-inclusive and students can arrive as part of a group or individually.
Winter and Spring School Group Packages are normally run over a one or two week period, and include cultural and sporting activities. Usually, students arrive in closed groups and are accompanied by their teachers. Ireland's reputation for excellence in education is growing internationally, which has led to an increased demand for placements in Irish High Schools. Some language schools now offer preparation courses, High School Placement services and a full follow-up High School Guardianship service.
While some students come to Ireland for just one term, others stay for much longer periods and even stay on to graduate from Irish High School. From this, students generally progress to the Irish Leaving Certificate and move into third level Irish University programmes.
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Activity language courses
Outside the traditional classroom focus, Ireland offers students the opportunity to enjoy a multitude of fun activities and sports while they learn English. Familiar sports, such as football and swimming are often combined with more unusual activities, such as horse-riding, windsurfing, sailing or even mountain-hiking! At weekends, students can join cultural and historical tours or join in organised discos and parties, where they can socialise with like-minded students conversing in one common language - English!
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University Foundation Programmes
The Irish third level sector has developed an international reputation for excellence and high standards and, over the last few years, students from all over the world have been coming to Ireland to attend Irish universities. In response, colleges around the country have implemented an entry requirement for those seeking college places, so that prospective students can practise a sufficient level of English in their studies. The colleges require specific scores from a number of different courses, such as Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS. To improve a student's chance of achieving the desired college place, many language schools in Ireland offer Foundation Programmes to prepare for these exams. The schools can also offer advice on suitable courses and will assist in preparation of applications for college places.
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Work/study English
If you're motivated by the prospect of learning English, gaining an internationally recognised qualification and working part-time to improve your communication skills, then many language schools in Ireland have introduced Academic Year Programmes, which last from six to 12 months.
Generally, students follow a long-terms study plan focused on one of a number of exams, with either a paid or unpaid work experience component provided to offer students the chance to practise their skills in the real world. If work experience is not provided, students often decide to find their own part-time employment in bars, restaurants and cafes, so they can practise English and earn some extra cash at the same time!
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