UCD Applied Language Centre - Summer Programme 2018 18 June-24 August
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Ireland’s Global University UCD Applied Language Centre Summer Programme 2018 18 June–24 August
The UCD Applied Language Centre The General English Summer programme is one of a range of programmes offered by the UCD Applied Language Centre (ALC). The UCD ALC has developed an international reputation for its English language programmes, which are designed in line with international best practice. In 1997, University College Dublin opened the Daedalus Building at the heart of the Belfield Campus. This facility is one of the first in Ireland to be built specifically for language learning, in order to provide the best possible learning environment for students. University College Dublin is a dynamic, modern university where cutting edge research and scholarship provide a stimulating intellectual environment – the ideal surroundings for learning and discovery. Dublin is one of Europe’s oldest cities. For atmosphere, nightlife, visitor attractions, activities and shopping, Dublin has very few rivals among its European counterparts.
20 General English Summer Programme
hrs 20 hours of General English per week
These courses consist of four hours tuition per day. Classes take place each weekday, and include a short mid-morning
break. Courses of 2, 3 and 4-weeks duration, or longer, are available.
Courses focus on the development of the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Vocabulary development
and practice in pronunciation are also integral parts of the course. Core text books are supplemented by a wide variety
of authentic materials.
Programme Start Dates
Course duration Start date Course code Course duration Start date Course code
2 week course 18 Jun U2 3 week course 18 Jun U3
2 week course 02 Jul J2 3 week course 09 Jul J3
2 week course 16 Jul L2 3 week course 30 Jul A3
2 week course 30 Jul A2 3 week course 07 Aug G3
2 week course 07 Aug G2 4 week course 02 Jul J4
2 week course 13 Aug S2 4 week course 16 Jul L4
4 week course 30 Jul A4
10 week course 18 Jun JU10
Course Options Why study at UCD?
Number of weeks Price per week
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AB H Tradition
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2-3 weeks c235 1854 Established in 1854, with over 160 years
of teaching & research excellence
4-5 weeks c230
6-7 weeks c225
Global profile
8-9 weeks c220 UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher
10 weeks c215 education institutions worldwide
Students must commence courses on the specified start LIS
AB H Global community
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dates. Placement testing takes place on the course start 1854 Over 6,000 international students from
date, with course registration taking place at 09:00 sharp. over 120 countries study at UCD
Classes commence on the second day of the course.
Students cannot commence classes without first LIS Global careers
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taking a placement test.
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1854 Degrees with high employability;
dedicated careers support;
There will be no classes on Monday 6 August 2018 1 year stay-back visa
as this is a public holiday.
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AB H Safety
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1854 Modern parkland campus with
24 hour security, minutes from
Dublin city centre
24 Summer General English + IELTS Programme
hrs 20 hours of General English and 4 hours of IELTS exam preparation per week
This course offers four hours of General English tuition per day, between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday. This is an
intensive course which focuses on the development of the four English language skills: speaking, listening, reading and
writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. Additionally, there are two hours of IELTS exam preparation on Tuesday
and Thursday afternoon between 14:00 and 16:00. These classes focus on examination practice and study techniques
and prepare students for the IELTS examination (academic component only). All students are tested on arrival to
ensure they are at a suitable level for the General English and IELTS classes.
Programme Start Dates
Number of weeks Start date Course code Course price*
10 week course 18 June BCJU10 c2,750
*Examination fees not included. Please check ALC IELTS for details of examination dates and fees. Courses are offered subject to demand.
Accomodation
All accommodation is reserved from the Sunday before the start of the course, up to and including the Saturday
night after the end of the course, and is charged at a weekly rate. Additional accommodation can be arranged if
the ALC is notified four weeks before the start of the course. There is an additional charge for each extra night’s
accommodation booked.
Homestay Prices
Single-room accommodation is organised with families Details Price
selected by the University. Daily transport to and
Homestay fees c210 per week
from the College is not arranged, but all families are
within a radius of 6 km of the campus, and there are Residences c35 per night
excellent commuting facilities. Rates quoted are for Registration fees c60
part-board; breakfast and dinner during the week, and Additional nights (only for Homestay)
breakfast, lunch and dinner at the weekend, are provided. Available upon request
Restaurant and bar facilities, as well as a range of other
services, are available on campus.
Registration Fees
Self-Catering Campus Apartments Tuition fee: c60
Glenomena Residence (self-catering apartment complex) Accommodation fee: c60
has apartments with six study bedrooms, and a common
Note: Students following consecutive courses pay
area with kitchen and sitting room. Each student has
registration fees once only.
his/her own individual study ensuite bedroom. These
apartments are Wi-Fi enabled. The apartments are a
short distance from where the English classes take place.
Restaurant and bar facilities are also available on campus
at reasonable rates.
Important Information
General Information
Summer Courses: English tuition takes place Monday Students taking one complete 2, 3 or 4-week course
to Friday. Classes are offered at all levels of ability, from may stay for additional weeks, depending on availability.
elementary to advanced, and there are no more than 15 Please check before making arrangements (e.g. booking
students in a class (the average is 12 to 14). Students flights) and contact us as early as possible to confirm
who are elementary are advised to take a 3-week availability.
General English course (20 hours per week). Classes
generally take place in the Agricultural Science, Daedalus Students must have a minimum attendance record to
or Newman Buildings. obtain a certificate.
A wide variety of Social and Cultural Programme activities Insurance
is offered to students Monday to Friday and on selected Course participants are strongly advised to take out full
weekends. This consists of afternoon visits to places of travel, health, money and baggage insurance in advance
cultural and historical interest, evening social events, and of course commencement, in their home country.
day trips at weekends; there is an extra charge for trips EU nationals should also bring their European Health
scheduled at weekends. Access to university facilities is Insurance Card (EHIC). Participants are responsible for
also included, including restaurants, and other campus their own personal effects during the programme. The
amenities. Details on additional costs associated with the ALC will not cover costs which may arise as a result of
use of certain UCD facilities will be given at orientation. the need for hospitalisation or repatriation of a course
Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, participant. Students are advised to insure against loss
access to certain college facilities may be restricted. of fees and/or other expenses.
All required course materials are provided for the Visa
duration of the programme. EU/EEA nationals do not require a visa to study in
Ireland. Other applicants should contact the Irish
Course participants must be 18 years of age or over. embassy responsible for their country, or the Irish
Students who are aged 17 may occasionally be accepted, National Immigration Service (see website:
provided they have written authorisation from parents http://www.inis.gov.ie/). Cancellation fees may
or guardians, and at the discretion of the Programme apply, should an applicant’s visa be refused.
Manager.
Cancellation
Courses begin on Monday at 09.00 hours; when Monday
is a Public Holiday, courses will begin on Tuesday. On the Cancellation charges are applicable to all prospective
first day of the course, participants will be tested and participants on ALC programmes. Regulations concerning
introduced to all aspects of the programme. There will cancellation charges will be supplied to intending students,
also be an orientation presentation. Please note that on request. Accommodation and tuition fees are not
there will be no tuition on Monday 6 August as this refundable if a participant arrives late, or wishes to
is a Public Holiday. leave a course early.
Booking & Financial Details
Booking Procedure Payment Procedure
The number of places on UCD Applied Language Centre Full payment is due six weeks before the start of a
Programmes is limited. Applications should be made as course. Payment can be made by:
early as possible. Please check availability before making
any travel arrangements. Places can be guaranteed only on Online Payment to Applied Language Centre UCD
payment of c60 deposit. This deposit is part-payment of and posted to Applied Language Centre, UCD, Belfield,
fees, i.e. is not an additional charge, and is non-refundable. Dublin 4, Ireland via payment link (https://sisweb.ucd.ie/
To apply for the General English, please book on line at usis/W_CR_DISPLAY.P_WEB_PAYMENT?p_linked=Y&p_
http://eas.ucd.ie/book-now/. rsrc_code=FIN130).
On receipt of the application form, the ALC will send When making payment, it is very important to quote
confirmation of booking for the selected course(s) and the name of the course participant as it appears on
issue applicants with an invoice. Payment of course fees the online application form, in order to ensure prompt
should then be made; please do not make payment prior processing. Also, when possible, please give your
to receiving confirmation of booking from the ALC. booking numbers, which are printed on all invoices
and statements.
The balance of fees is due at least six weeks before the
start of the course. If you wish to register after this time, Please note that all bank charges must be paid in full by
you should first check the availability of places and then the student, and not by the ALC. Bank of Ireland usually
make full payment when submitting your application form charges between c5 and c20 for the processing of
online. Photocopies of all payment documents should International Bank Transfers. These charges may differ
accompany your application. if payment is sent through other Irish banks.
UCD APPLIED LANGUAGE CENTRE
Daedalus Buildling,
University College Dublin,
Belfield, Dublin 4.
+353 1 716 7900
alcenglish@ucd.ie
www.ucd.ie/alc
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