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Griffith Institute of Language English Language Courses Dublin Cork Limerick
Griffith College is one of
the largest private colleges
in Ireland, every year we
welcome over 7,000 students
from 77 countries.
Why study English 4. WARM WELCOME
at Griffith? That famous Irish welcome is
provided by our 700 teachers,
1. TRADITION lecturers, directors and
Griffith College has been support staff.
delivering quality education for
45 years. 5. CAREER
PROGRESSION
2. OPTIONS Study English at Griffith and
Choose from 3 beautiful city progress onto one of our 90+
centre campuses in Dublin, career focused Degree or
Cork and Limerick. Masters programmes.
3. COLLEGE 6. ENJOYMENT
EXPERIENCE Cultural activities and
Enjoy all the benefits of an excursions help deliver a
Irish college environment with truly Irish experience to our
world class facilities. language students.
CONTENTS
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE 05
SPACE TO LEARN 06
IRELAND EUROPE’S EDUCATION 08
DUBLIN 10
CORK 12
LIMERICK 14
PROGRAMME OFFERINGS 16
EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAMMES 20
RESOURCES & METHODOLOGIES 22
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY 24
ACCOMMODATION 26
SOCIAL PROGRAMMES 28
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 30
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Griffith Institute of Language is the constituent
language school of Griffith College, one of
Ireland’s largest independent providers
of higher education.
Griffith College is accredited by QQI and delivers For more information please contact:
programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate admissions@griffith.ie
levels across a diverse range of faculties including, Our Accreditations:
Journalism and Visual Media, Computing, Business, Griffith Institute of Language is recognised by
ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications
Design and Law. Griffith College also delivers a Ireland, for English language teaching (ELT).
range of professional programmes including ACCA, Griffith Institute of Language is a member of
Professional Law and ICM programmes. Marketing English in Ireland.
2
Your future
starts here
Welcome from the President
I am delighted to introduce you to Griffith Institute Remember that yours is an exciting journey of
of Language, Griffith College’s constituent discovery, which will have many challenges, trials
language school. and triumphs, but whilst you are with us, you will be
supported in every step you take.
Having a personal interest in the learning of
languages I understand, as you do, the necessity You will meet many people on your journey and I
to speak a second language. Moreover, those of us have no doubt that every interaction you have will
who successfully acquire these skills will always have be an opportunity to learn something new.
more opportunities to find success in the careers we
choose. If you choose to study English at Griffith, The secret of effective language learning is to
you will have a teaching team and support network immerse yourself in the language and culture of the
that is utterly committed to improving your skills. country that speaks it, and at Griffith you have the
opportunity to be immersed and in turn to acquire
You will also have many opportunities to interact your skills in the most effective and efficient way.
and build relationships with learners representing 77 May I wish you every success and joy in your period
different nationalities from across the globe. at Griffith College.
Many of these learners started in our English
language school and moved on to undergraduate
and postgraduate studies with us, something that
you too may consider.
Diarmuid Hegarty
President
5
Space
to learn
At Griffith College,
you will be
studying in safe,
fun college
environments.
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Our Dublin campus is a 7 acre site with
large library, 400 computers, fitness room,
restaurant, Starbucks, photography studio,
football pitch, basketball court, and students
union which oversees more than 40 sports
teams and associations.
At our Cork and Limerick campuses,
students have access to library, games room,
computer labs and quiet study rooms. And
of course, all 3 campuses have free Wi-Fi!
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Ireland, Europe’s Education and Innovation Capital 8
Ireland is the most
entrepreneurial country
in Europe, this is because
education is in our DNA.
Studying English in Ireland opens up
IRELAND
a whole world of opportunities to
international students. DUBLIN
As the digital and financial hub of
Europe, Ireland provides international LIMERICK
students the opportunity to study,
live and work in a thriving economy.
CORK
5 REASONS TOP STUDY ENGLISH IN IRELAND
World Class Excellent 4th safest Your gateway Friendliest
teaching work country in to travel country on
Standards opportunities the world across earth
Europe
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Dublin
Tradition and Innovation
As Ireland’s capital city, Dublin
combines the buzz of a cosmopolitan
European capital with beautiful
landscapes and tranquil beaches.
Home to the European headquarters of
some of the world’s largest companies
like Google, Apple, Facebook and
Microsoft, Dublin attracts the best and
brightest minds from around the world.
10
KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
- St Stephens Green
- Grafton Street
- Phoenix Park
11Cork
The Rebel City
Ireland’s second largest city and economic
capital of the south, Cork is known as the
“Rebel City”. Cork has a bustling city centre
full of museums, theatres and amazing
restaurants, and with over 1,000km of
spectacular coastline, it is little wonder why
over 40,000 students choose Cork every
year for their studies.
12KEY ATTRACTIONS
• English Market
• Titanic Quarter
• Fota Island Zoo
• Jameson Whiskey Distillery
• Blarney Castle
13Limerick
Gateway to the West
Situated on Ireland's west coast, Limerick is
a friendly place to study. It is a riverside city
and although it is Ireland’s third largest city
it is small enough to feel comfortable and
at home yet still has all the amenities one
needs; this makes it a wonderful location to
learn English.
14KEY ATTRACTIONS
• Cliffs of Moher
• Thomond Park Stadium
• St John’s Cathedral
• Hunt Museum
• Bunratty Castle
15Programme
Offerings
16Pathway
Programme
English + Degree
For learners who are planning
to enrol on Griffith College
degree programmes but
do not meet the language
Semester Abroad
requirements.
Griffith Institute of Language offers a
range of excellent pre-degree supports
and Gap Year
for those learners planning to study at
degree level who do not meet the language English + Academic Modules
requirements.
This includes extensive cultural and
academic orientation as well as core For learners with a higher
language skill development. level of English who need to
In addition, we offer further supports develop their language skills in
in English language, such as English for specific areas related to their
Academic Purposes and English for Specific
continued study, or professional
Purposes during degree programmes for
those learners that require it. development.
If you are interested in a degree programme
at Griffith College, why not visit our website Learners have an opportunity to choose
www.griffith.ie where you will find a wide academic modules carefully selected
range of programmes at undergraduate and from Griffith College’s undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. postgraduate programmes. They can then
support these choices with 15 hours of
Year Round
English in our language institute.
Programmes
Modules include:
• Introduction to Photography
(Journalism Faculty)
Short, Medium & Long Term English • Understanding Society
2-25 weeks +
(Journalism Faculty)
• Event Management
(Business Faculty)
For learners who wish to
• E-Business
significantly develop their (Business Faculty)
language skills.
Participation in academic modules is
subject to availability and dependent on the
With our high quality teaching team and
language level of the students.
strong assessment strategy, we will ensure
that learners get the most from their time For full details on our academic modules,
with us, and move on in their careers or please check the College academic website
further study with significantly enhanced www. griffith.ie, and for specific queries,
language skills. please contact gil@griffith.ie
17*General English *General English
15 hours per week 20 hours per week
(morning) (morning + afternoon)
This is our premium programme
This is our standard programme
that gives you an additional hour of
structure and allows you to take
tuition in the early afternoon from
full advantage of all the resources,
Monday to Friday.
facilities and supports that we have
whilst giving you free time in the
afternoon or the morning time,
depending on which schedule you At the levels of elementary and pre-
choose. intermediate you will receive additional
general English. For those who are
intermediate and above we provide an
MORNING SCHEDULE exciting range of elective options. Please
Hours per Duration: Starting dates: see overleaf.
week:
2 – 38 every
9:30 – 13:00 weeks Monday MORNING SCHEDULE
Break: 11:00 - 12:00 Hours per Duration: Starting dates:
week:
2 – 38 every
*CORK AND LIMERICK CAMPUSES ONLY
9:30 – 13:00 weeks Monday
Extra hour
13:30 - 14:30
Break: 11:00 - 11:30
*CORK AND LIMERICK CAMPUSES ONLY
*English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is For example, a student with a score of 4.0 will
the latest innovative language programme start at the beginning while a student with
being offered by Griffith College for tho- a higher score will start later in the course
se students wanting to gain entry onto an depending on their level. The students will be
academic course within the college but who assessed by continuous assessment throu-
have not yet achieved the required English ghout the course ending with an external
language level. IELTS examination Learners will be introduced
to a range of Academic English language
EAP is available for all students who have an structures and conventions, required to devel-
IELTS 4.0 and above or equivalent. The course op their confidence in the use of English for
runs for 45 weeks in its entirety. It is struc- Academic Purposes. Learners are challenged
tured in 5 week blocks with different entry to think autonomously, critically and develop
points throughout the year. In total there are their understanding of the materials.
nine 5 week blocks. Students will join the cou-
rse in line with the IELTS score or equivalent. *DUBLIN CAMPUS ONLY
18EAP has four principal aims. 4. Ability to work both autonomously and
cooperatively.
1. Prepare international learners for university
courses conducted through the medium of
English. The course syllabus integrates skills and
language work and builds on presentation
2. Provide these learners with the necessary
skills with a focus on academic writing that
independent learning, communication and
refers to background reading. EAP is a new
study skills to help them adapt to studying in
and exciting course which will appeal to those
a western university study environment.
students with the ambition to improve their
3. Provide learners with the core language English level along with acquiring key aca-
competencies of listening, speaking, reading demic skills. It is a challenging but extremely
and writing in the English language and the rewarding experience. We look forward to
confidence and ability to interact in an English welcoming new students.
speaking academic community, using appro-
priate language and form.
Elective
Choices
Exam Preparation (IELTS,
TOEFL, Cambridge)
This elective is designed to
develop effective exam stra-
tegies and testing skills in the
context of core language skills
The Language of development. The learner will
Journalism prepare for externally accre-
This elective is designed to dited examinations such as
develop English language use IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambri-
in journalistic contexts. You will dge suite of examinations. The
focus on developing key jour- learner will develop the core
nalistic competencies across- skills of listening, speaking,
the four core language skills reading and writing as well as
of speaking, listening, reading a clear understanding of the
and writing. rubric of the chosen examina-
tion. They will also focus on
This development will be set in the different task types and
the context of current social, questions that may be presen-
economic and political issues ted, employing effective task
in Ireland, Europe and beyond. completion and timekeeping
strategies to give the best
chance of exam success.
Business English
This elective is designed * All electives are subject to
minimum number of 7 students
to develop language use in
enrolling on the programme.
business contexts. You will
focus on gaining a wide-ran-
ging overview of the business
world. You will also acquire
key communication skills that
are necessary for professional
situations and further studies
within the field.
19Exam Preparation
Programmes
IELTS
The International English Language Testing It is recognised by universities, employers,
System, is a testing system designed to assess professional bodies, immigration authorities
the language ability of candidates who need to and other government agencies across the
work or study where English is the language of world.
communication.
In Griffith Institute of Language, we offer two
IELTS is one of the most commonly used different IELTS preparation programmes.
assessments for English language proficiency.
IELTS Intensive
IELTS PROGRAMME CONTENT
For those who wish to have more
Both the Intensive IELTS programme and
intensive IELTS preparation, we offer a the modular IELTS programme are designed
20-hour programme over 12 weeks. to develop effective exam strategies and
testing skills. Learners will focus on clearly
understanding the rubric of the IELTS exam,
and the different task types and questions
Hours per Duration: Starting dates: that may be presented. They will also focus
week: on employing effective task completion and
12 Every Monday timekeeping strategies to give them the best
12:30 – 14:30 weeks chance.
Break: 15:00 – 17:00
Starting stage Level 1 Level 2 Outcome*
A2 General English General English + IELTS IELTS 5.0
Programme preparation CEF B1+
B1 General English Intensive IELTS IELTS 6.0
Programme + IELTS Programme CEF B2
B2 General English Intensive IELTS IELTS 6.5
Programme + IELTS Programme CEF B2+
C1 General English Intensive IELTS IELTS 7.0
Programme + IELTS Programme CEF C1
* The outcome is a predicted outcome and is dependent
B2 and C1 learners may choose to take stage 2 only as a 12 on performance in an external examination. The Intensive
week programme IELTS Programme is delivered in the afternoon only.
20Summer English
Programmes
2 – 12 weeks
(15 or 20 hours per week)
Our Summer Programme takes
place at our three campuses in
June, July and August. Our Summer
programme offers 15 or 20 hours
of tuition per week in mixed-
nationality classes. For learners
who wish to study short- term and
medium-term programmes over the
Summer.
*LIMERICK CAMPUSES ONLY
General English We also offer a full programme of social
+ IELTS
and cultural activities and excursions in the
afternoons and in the evenings (subject to
demand). You can take full advantage of our
20 hours per week excellent facilities and learn English in fun and
(Morning + Early Afternoon)
safe environments.
For learners who wish to improve
A NOTE ON ALL PROGRAMMES
General English skills as well as IELTS Griffith College reserves the right during busy
exam techniques, we offer 15 hours periods to utilise all of its facilities in order
of General English + 5 hours of IELTS to deliver language classes. This may include
preparation per week. This course will lesson delivery between the hours of 9am and
get you ready to take on the full IELTS 5pm as well as delivery in alternative locations.
preparation course*.
Timetables are indicative and subject to
change at the sole discretion of Griffith
College.
Hours per Duration: Starting dates: Due to assessment schedules we are unable
week: to accept new learners on certain dates in the
2 – 50 every Monday year. Please enquire to ensure that your chosen
9:30 – 11:30 weeks start date does not clash with our assessment
break schedule.
12:00 – 13:00
break:
13:30 - 14:30
21Resources &
Methodologies
By giving you every
opportunity to become
immersed in the language,
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
(Academic Year)
you can improve your level Relax in the Students’ Union* and socialise
with students from all over the world, inclu-
rapidly...
ding native English speakers from Ireland
and America. Join the clubs and societies
free of charge. Meet up in the College res-
CLASSROOM CONTACT TIME taurant. Go out on great student nights or
weekend trips away. Improve your English
Practise and learn English in a fun and focus- by immersing yourself in the language and
sed multi-national environment and improve become truly fluent.
your level with expert help. Our teachers
are highly experienced and dedicated to the *These facilities are currently only available
vocation of teaching. at our Dublin campus.
VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
With our virtual learning environment you will not miss any part of your lessons. You will be
able to access all of your classroom lesson materials online, so you won’t miss a thing. There are
also a lot of other materials for you to use, as well as the possibility to ask your teacher ques-
tions through the forum links.
22Our Approaches OUR METHODOLOGIES ARE DESIGNED
TO GET YOU COMMUNICATING
to Teaching and We build your language skills and give you the
Learning
time to practise and become confident. In class
you will focus on skills development, which
means a lot of practice with speaking, listening,
reading and writing on topics that are interes-
SOCIAL PROGRAMME (Summer) ting and relevant to you and with our assess-
ment strategy you will know how good you are
Regular cultural activities take place 2 – 3 and what areas you need to improve.
times a week, and give you the inspiration
and ideas to complete your project work. *Resources are free of charge for learners
There are also weekly Saturday excursions on 25 week programmes. Please see our fre-
that give you the opportunity to visit many quently asked questions for more information.
places in Ireland including, Kilkenny Castle, Griffith College reserves the right to change
the Cliffs of Moher and Newgrange. any condition set out in this brochure at its
sole discretion without prior notice.
CAMPUS FACILITIES WE BELIEVE IN ASSESSMENT
Campus facilities include: an extensive TO HELP STUDENTS IMPROVE
library, online virtual learning environment, At Griffith Institute of Language we encou-
dedicated student computer labs, a fitness rage you to keep a learning diary, where you
room*, a Students’ Union building*, a res- put your homework and class work as well
taurant*, a playing pitch*, and on- campus as your thoughts on what areas of language
accommodation*. Every facility and service you are good at and what areas you need
that we offer provides you with an opportu- to improve. We prepare you for exams and
nity for you to improve your English as we assist you in the cultural projects you need
believe that every student interaction is a to complete. We help you to give presenta-
learning opportunity. tions, improving your speaking ability and
*These facilities are currently only available developing your confidence in using English.
at our Dublin campus.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
ALL CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Our teachers continually provide feedback
PROVIDED WE GIVE YOU ALL OF and advice on a group and individual ba-
THE MATERIALS TO SUCCEED sis to ensure that you know what areas of
With your language learning including; language to improve on. We also like to hear
books, photocopies and audio material at no what you think about us, and we ask you on
extra cost. a regular basis!
23what our students think?
GRIFFITH CORK
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH CORK? WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH CORK?
I have chosen Griffith Cork because it is one of the most I choose Griffith Cork to study English because its excel-
renowned schools in Ireland and offers high-quality lan- lent reputation of highest quality education and its cen-
guage courses. Griffith has important accreditations that tral localization. All the positive comments I heard about
made me feel safe about choosing a very reliable school. it have proven to be real. Griffith is a very friendly place,
where students have the best chances to improving their
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH COL- English skills.
LEGE? The educational component is by far the most WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH COL-
important thing. I had the privilege of taking lessons with
highly motivated and competent teachers who are, from LEGE? The best things about Griffith College are the
my point of view, the best thing about Griffith College. administration and the teachers. They are 100% dedica-
They taught me the best way to improve my commu- ted to solve any questions students may have. I really felt
nication skills in English, as well as on what to focus my very supported by the teachers during my stay at Griffith,
studies to achieve my goals. they helped me to improve my English skills.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO OTHER WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO OTHER
STUDENTS FROM YOUR COUNTRY? STUDENTS FROM YOUR COUNTRY?
Certainly I would recommend! I took the right English Certainly I would highly recommend Griffith to other stu-
course which definitely was the best choice for me. If I dents from France, because this school delivers the best
hadn’t that opportunity, I would not be accepted in the chance to improve English skills, mostly due to highly
post-graduation course. The English course definitely qualified teachers and small classes. The cultural immer-
opened the doors to my professional life. sion in an English-speaking country is the best way to
improve English skills. I do also believe Ireland has a very
Rafael Guerta / Brasil enriching culture and is indeed one of the most welco-
ming countries of the world.
Joanna Botté / França
24GRIFFITH DUBLIN GRIFFITH LIMERICK
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH COLLEGE DUBLIN? WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH LIMERICK?
I chose Griffith College not only to study English but also to I have chosen Griffith Limmerick because I knew it
study an undergraduate programme. Griffith College is a re- is an excellent institution, effectively engaged with
ally nice college, it is very green and modern and close to the the students.
city centre. The teachers are clever, patient and kind. I have
studied in a lot of different countries but, to my mind, Griffith WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH LI-
has the best teachers.
MERICK? We are always reminded why we are here. In
my opinion, it is a very important learning point, because
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH COLLE-
sometimes we tend to relax and put aside the studies.
GE? The mix of different nationalities. The people here are
The teachers have much patience and are always ready
very friendly and helpful. It is interesting to learn about diffe-
to help us to solve any problem we can face. We are
rent cultures. The College staff are also very professional and
friends with our teachers and hang out together in the
they will try to help you with any situation.
best places of the city. Since the day I arrived, Griffith’s
staff has given all the necessary assistance to settle down
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO OTHER
and have a peaceful stay here. I take this opportunity to
STUDENTS FROM YOUR COUNTRY?
thank them again for the support and orientation! Thank
I already did, and four of my friends are coming to Griffith
you, Griffith College!
next year!
Vladislav Ryvin / Rússia WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH LIMERI-
CK TO A FRIEND?
Definitely! I could not have chosen a better city in
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH COLLEGE TO Ireland. Limmerick is the Sport City and, since I love
STUDY ENGLISH? sport, it was the perfect date!
The agency recommended the College and I thought it Ramon Campagnaro Velasco / Brasil
was a good option so I chose Griffith.
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH COLLE-
GE? The academic level of the College is very good and WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH LIMERICK?
the teachers always help me with any questions I have. The Before I came to Griffith Limerick, I couldn’t ima-
campus is also very cool. gine I would be so very welcomed as I indeed
was when I arrived. All the staff is wonderful, the
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO OTHER employees as well as the teachers. They gave me all
STUDENTS FROM YOUR COUNTRY? the attention I needed, and gave all the pertinent
instruction concerning everything. They do have a
Yes, because the teachers have many activities that help
lot of patience in dealing with students. The tea-
to improve your English. They are very organised and are
chers are highly trained, have an excellent metho-
of a very good standard.
dology, so the classes are very interactive, never
Renata Tejada Gonzalez / México boring, and the teachers motivate us to speak En-
glish with our classmates. We feel very comfortable
to ask when we do not understand what is being
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GRIFFITH COLLEGE TO taught. But, most of all, Limerick is a very charming
STUDY ENGLISH? city with old buildings, flower gardens, very polite
Before I came to Ireland I was told Griffith College offers people and all kinds of different pubs. The city is
more than any other language school as it is a campus not buzzing, but I can find here everything I need.
school. I wanted to be on a campus and make use of the
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO A
facilities. This is why I chose Griffith College.
FRIEND?
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT GRIFFITH COL- Of course! I am having a great time here! I am plea-
LEGE? sed with the choice I have made, both the city and
I think that the best thing about Griffith College Dublin the school. All my fears about coming to a foreign
is life on campus. There, there are historic buildings as country vanished away when I arrived and felt the
well as modern ones. Also the quality of the language good energy of this place. I recommend!
teaching in Griffith is really high. I like my teachers, I like Samara Campos Cirillo / Brasil
the facilities on-campus and I use the tness room almost
every day.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND GRIFFITH TO OTHER
STUDENTS FROM YOUR COUNTRY?
I would de nitely recommend Grif th to my friends and
other students in my country. It’s not only the best school
in Dublin, but has made studying in a foreign country an
amazing experience.
Mert Dayan / Turquia
25Accommodation Students who wish to study with us can choose
from a number of accommodation options to
suit their needs:
Accommodation Options
Accommodation Type Availability Locations available
On-campus accommodation Available for long-term stays in Dublin
September and January
Available for short-term stays in
June and August
Host family accommodation Available year round Dublin, Cork and
Limerick
Off-Campus self-catering
accommodation Available year round Dublin and Cork
Off-Campus Student
Residences Available year round Limerick
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Arriving in a new country can be a daunting Griffith Halls of Residence is a development
experience, but getting a true Irish welcome of student accommodation built in two
from one of our host families will make you blocks. It comprises 165 apartments that
feel like you are in a home from home. It is provide accommodation for over 600
also great way to improve your English and students. The majority of the apartments
learn about Irish culture and life. contain two shared bedrooms and a shared
living space. There are also a number of single
rooms available in shared apartments. Each
two-bedroom apartment has two bathrooms,
one of which is en-suite. There is 24-hour
security, free internet access and laundry
facilities. Self-catering and full board options
are also available.
OUR RECRUITMENT AND
INSPECTION POLICIES
At Griffith we have a policy of recruiting
families, in safe and secure areas, with high
quality houses. We inspect all of our families
against a set of national standards, as well as
some additional standards that we have ad-
ded ourselves. In the interests of safety and
in line with our accreditation standards, all of
our families are vetted by An Garda Síochá-
na – the Irish police service.
26What are the best
things about living
with a host family?
It is a really good thing to live in a host
family. My Irish mother is very kind and it
is good to practise English with her. She
always serves good food, and you do not
feel alone in a new country. Her husband
is friendly and their child is always talking
with me in a really polite way. I can always
OFF-CAMPUS SELF-CATERING
ask them for help if I need it. One time I
was lost in the city centre and I called my ACCOMMODATION
host family mother, who drove into the city If you prefer more independence, Griffith
to bring me home. College can arrange self- catering accom-
modation off-campus.
Vladislav Ryvin, OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT RESIDENCES
Russia IN LIMERICK
Griffith College Limerick offers a fantastic
student residence option to all of its stu-
dents. With single rooms, a shopping com-
plex and numerous other supports. Tho-
mond Village is the ideal place to live, study,
relax and make friends.
Thomond Village is an ideal place for
those who want to study and learn
English. There are students from all
over the world. It has all the necessary
facilities, such as a kitchen, bathroom,
gym and laundry. It is only 20 minutes
The host family looks after you very well
by bus to the city centre and they offer
and they make you feel a part of the
scheduled transportation to and from the
family. They help you with everything
city centre free of charge every day.
when you are new and settling in to life in
Ireland.
Ramos Campagnaro Velasco
Renata Tejada Gonzales, Brazil
Mexico
Staying in a host family is, for me, the best
type of accommodation for a language
learner. It’s a great opportunity to learn
about the culture and lifestyle of Irish
people.
Ahmet Yüksel,
Turquia
27Social
Programmes
Griffith College offers a wide social calendar dis-
tributed monthly to students. Events are organi-
sed by our social coordinator and available to all
students. Events range from sports, cultural ac-
tivities, day trips, overnight trips and nights out
in the local bars. Students can also join over 50
different sport teams and associations. Griffith
students also participate in Freshers’ week, chari-
ty events, and the seasonal Halloween and Christ-
mas events. Griffith College Dublin, Cork and
Limerick students have the opportunity to attend
the annual Griffith Ball in Dublin where students
can celebrate the end of the academic year.
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Frequently HOW MANY STUDENTS WILL BE IN
MY CLASS?
Asked Questions
There will be no more than 15 students in a
class and typically there are 10 - 12.
I HAVE ALLERGIES AND I CANNOT
STAY IN A HOST FAMILY WITH PETS.
CAN YOU FIND ME A HOST FAMILY
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? WITHOUT PETS?
Griffith College Dublin is located on the Absolutely, just indicate on your application
South Circular Road; it is about a 20-minute form (or separately by email) your preferred
walk to Dublin city centre and 10 minutes to accommodation requirements and we will
the Luas, Dublin’s tram service. There is also do our best to meet your needs.
a regular bus service to and from the city
centre.
IF I THINK THE CLASS IS THE WRONG
LEVEL, CAN I CHANGE?
Griffith College Cork is located on Welling- If you feel that the class is the wrong le-
ton Road, just moments away from the main vel, speak to your teacher and the Head of
shopping and cultural districts of Cork City. English. If they agree with you then you can
move to a different level. Remember, we
Griffith College Limerick is centrally located
want the best for you.
in Limerick city on O’Connell Avenue.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO THE TE-
HOW DO I GET THERE FROM THE
ACHERS HAVE?
AIRPORT?
All our teachers are qualified with at least a
You can take a taxi, which will cost you
degree and approved teaching certificates.
about € €40 - €50. There is the bus number In addition, we have a policy of employing
16A which brings you very close to the those with more experience and higher le-
College and there are public buses to the vels of qualifications. We also support tho-
city centre from where you can take a taxi. se who want to gain further qualifications
We also offer a transfer service for €80, through staff development.
where the College Driver will collect you
from the terminal building and bring you to
your destination.
WHAT HAPPENS ON MY FIRST DAY?
Every English language student completes
an English language placement test, which
determines your level and allows us to place
you in the most appropriate class. We then
give an induction as well as a campus tour to
ensure that you have all of the information
that you need. You will begin your lessons
on your second day with us.
HOW MANY CLASS LEVELS DO YOU
HAVE?
We can guarantee 5 levels, Elementary, Pre-
Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Interme-
diate and Advanced.
WHO WILL BE IN MY CLASS?
You will have a variety of nationalities in
your class, from Europe, Asia, South America
and the Middle East. The ages will vary from
16 to 34 and there will be a mix of male and
female learners.
30HOW MUCH ARE THE COURSES? HOW DO I APPLY?
For full pricing information please visit our The quickest way is to apply online at www.
website at https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/ griffith.ie/apply. Your application will be re-
griffith-institute-language. ceived by our team who will contact you to
confirm details and process your application.
IS THERE A REGISTRATION FEE? If you would prefer to work with a language
Yes, there is a €100 registration fee for all travel agency, just email us at gil@griffith.ie
language learners. and we will be happy to provide you with a
list of our trusted partners that will support
DO I PAY EXTRA FOR BOOKS? your application.
Depending on the programme you choose
you may have to pay extra for books. I DON’T SPEAK ANY ENGLISH. HOW
CAN I APPLY?
• 1 -11 week learners do not pay a book fee
but must return their book in the same con- This is no problem, just send an email in your
dition received it in. They will be required to own language to gil@griffith.ie and our mul-
pay a €50 deposit on registration for their tilingual team will deal with the rest.
programme.
For more frequently asked questions and all
• 12 – 24 week learners pay a books and ma- other information please visit our website at
terials fee of €100 and keep all of the books www.griffith.ie. Alternatively you can con-
they receive over the duration of their pro- tact us by email at gil@griffith.ie.
gramme.
• 25 week learners do not pay a book fee
and they keep the last book they receive.
When a learner moves level they return the
book they were using and receive a book
appropriate to their new level. Upon comple-
tion of their programme they get to keep the
book that they finish with. If learners wish to
purchase the books of previous levels they
may do so by paying the appropriate fee.
31Jump Ahead GRIFFITH INSTITUTE OF LANGUAGE www.griffith.ie/faculties/griffith-institute-language DUBLIN CORK LIMERICK Griffith College Griffith College Cork Griffith College Limerick South Circular Road Wellington Road O’Connell Avenue Dublin 8 Cork City Limerick City Ireland Ireland Ireland Tel: + 353 1 415 0400 Tel: +353 21 450 7027 Tel: +353 61 31 0031 Fax: + 353 1 454 9265 Email: gil@griffith.ie Email: gil@griffith.ie Email: gil@griffith.ie
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