Academic Year English - Work & Study Programme 2018 - ELI Dublin
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Academic Year English Work & Study Programme 2018 Our Academic Year programme is ideal for students who want to make significant improvements in their English level while living & working in a lively city and experiencing the authentic Irish life. We will help you to develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills and our experienced team will provide guidance and feedback throughout. At ELI we strive to provide the highest standards in everything we do to ensure our students have a truly rewarding and unforgettable experience with us. Beautiful school in a fantastic location Housed in a beautiful building in the city-centre, the school is located just 10 minutes on foot from the best shopping, entertainment and cultural areas and all forms of public transport. The building is artistically decorated with a unique style and offers large classrooms, a café with garden terrace and a computer area with free WIFI. Active Student Life There is so much more to life at ELI than the time spent in the classroom. We know our students want to maximise their experience with us while making new friends and using English all the time. That’s why we’ve created a range of activities and tours to ensure students get to explore and enjoy the city and culture while having a wonderful time and developing their language skills at every opportunity. Home from home Whether you want to enjoy the authentic local experience with a host family or more independent living with other students in a residence, we work hard to ensure you’ll have a welcome home from home. Immerse yourself in the true Irish experience by staying in one of our friendly and welcoming host families. If you’re looking for a more independent living experience our residences are in the city-centre within walking distance of the school and close to all the attractions. Working in Ireland The majority of students studying on this programme will take the opportunity to find a part-time job while studying. To make things easier we’ve designed a free Job Clinic which is open to all students. In this weekly session our staff will provide you with advice on how to structure and format your CV, and provide practical information on how to find work and how to apply.
Introduction
Our Academic Year programme includes 25 weeks of tuition, a globally recognised exit
examination and an 8-week holiday over an 8-month period. The course is designed to ensure
students complete the programme at least one level higher than their entry level.
Entry requirements & start dates
This programme has a rolling start, so students can start any Monday. Students must be 18 years of
age by the course start date and have a minimum A1 (Elementary) level of English.
Timetable
Students can choose between 15 or 20 hours with classes in the morning or afternoon
Morning Afternoon
15-hour programme 09:00 to 12:15 13:30 to 16:45
20-hour programme 09:00 to 12:15 & 12:20 to 13:20 12:20 to 13:20 & 13:30 to 16:45
Qualification & Progression
In total students may study for a total of three consecutive 8-month programmes over a 24-month
period on condition they pass the exit exam at the end of each period. All students enrolled on this
programme are required to sit a recognised exam if they want to register for another programme.
This is a condition of their visa. Every student enrolled on our programme has paid for and will be
registered for one of listed exit exams. Students will decide on the best exit exam for their current
level as part of their orientation and induction meeting with our academic team.
Entry Level Awarding Body Exam Title Exit Level
A1 Trinity College London ISE Foundation A2
A2 Trinity College London ISE 1 B1
B1 Trinity College London ISE 2 B2
B1 Cambridge English FCE B2
B2 Trinity College London ISE 3 C1
B2 Cambridge English CAE C1
C1 Cambridge English CAE C1+/C2
Tuition & Holiday Plan
Once confirmed on the programme all students will receive a programme plan that will list dates
for tuition, holiday and planned exam periods. Students can change this plan on arrival in Dublin if
required.
Holidays
This programme includes 8 weeks of holidays within an 8-month visa. There are strict rules around
holidays that we must enforce. Holidays with a minimum duration of 2 weeks can only be taken
after 6 weeks and students can only take a holiday that is equal to 1/3 of the tuition period
completed.
• To take 8 weeks holidays consecutively students must complete the full programme, or
• After 6 weeks tuition students can take 2 weeks holiday, after 12 weeks they can take 4 weeks.
Working All students enrolled on this programme are entitled to work 20 hours per week throughout their course and for the duration of the visa. Students are also entitled to work full time but this is limited to 8 weeks and only during a defined period which is from June to September, and 15th December to 15th January. Course books & Materials We include the cost of two course books in the material fee as students are expected to move up a level during the programme. Medical Insurance Every student joining the programme is required to have appropriate medical insurance for the duration of the 8-month visa. Students will be required to present this medical insurance to GNIB when you register in Dublin. We can supply this insurance as part of out package. Level test & orientation Once their booking has been confirmed students should take our online level test. http://www.elidublin.com/level-test/ Students will also be given an induction interview & speaking test with a member of the academic team on their first of school to determine their current level and to ensure they are placed in the appropriate class. During their first week students will be given a detailed orientation and will be given an opportunity to change their holiday plan and their final exit exam. Students will then sign an agreement confirming they accept their holiday plan and final exit exam. This agreement will be kept on file as a record.
How to register with GNIB
Every student on the Academic Year Programme must register with GNIB (local immigration) within
weeks of arrival in Ireland. To register with GNIB students must apply for an appointment online. Most
appointments are available within 6 weeks of the date of booking of the appointment. New
appointment times are released every day at 06:00am GMT. Students need to pay €300 by card at
the time of the appointment. Your GNIB card (Irish Residence Permit) will be sent to your Irish address
within 7 days. To apply visit: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/registration-study-language
Proof of funds
To register with GNIB students are required to show evidence that they have access to a minimum
of €3,000 to support themselves. Students should bring with them a current foreign bank statement
less than one month old showing €3,000, together with a past statement within the last 6 months, for
an account in the student’s name (as in his or her passport) accompanied by a debit card in the
same name and same bank account. The bank statement does not have to be in English once the
text is in the Roman alphabet and the student’s name and currency are clear. If the text is in a
different script it must be professionally translated and certified/stamped. Students may also use
their parent’s bank statement if they are funding them. Any statement from a parental account
must share the same surname of the student and be accompanied by a colour copy of their
passport.
Opening an Irish bank account
Due to increased EU fraud compliance regulations Irish banks have become strict about how they
open bank accounts for Non-EU students. ELI Dublin can support our students in opening an Irish
bank account once they have applied for a PPS number (Irish social services card) and have an
offer of a job in Dublin.
Summary of key points:
• Our programme includes 25 weeks of tuition and an 8-week holiday over an 8-month period.
• Students will receive a Tuition & Holiday plan on confirmation of their booking.
• On arrival we will provide students with a detailed orientation meeting during which they will
choose their exit exam. Students can change their holiday plan during this period if they wish.
• Students will be asked sign an agreement that specifies their tuition, holiday and exit exam.
• This agreement will be saved by ELI Dublin and details will be sent to GNIB.
• Students can work part-time for 20 hours per week throughout the programme.
• Students can work full time only for 8 weeks from June to September & December 15th to
January 15th.
• Students must maintain an 85% attendance rate throughout their programme.
• If after 6 weeks their attendance is 75% or below, ELI must report this to GNIB (immigration).
• Students can extend to a further 8-month visa if they have 85% attendance & pass the exit
exam
Programme Fees
Description AY 15 - AM AY 15 - PM AY 20 - AM AY 20 - PM
Tuition – 25 weeks €2,750 €2,250 €3,250 €2,925
Exam fee €170 €170 €170 €170
Application fee €50 €50 €50 €50
Course materials €75 €75 €75 €75
Medical Insurance €125 €125 €125 €125
Price in € Euros €3,170 €2,670 €3,670 €3,345You can also read
