IH Dublin Agent Manual 2013
IH Dublin Agent Manual 2013 CONTENTS 2013 Introduction 2 What’s new for 2013? 2 How to contact us 2 Opening Hours and Holidays 3 Emergency Phone Number 4 The Team at IH Dublin 4 About Ireland and Dublin 5 International House Dublin 6 The Centres 7 General English / Exam Programmes 10 English + Work Programme 12 Teachers’ Courses + CELTA 13 High School Programme 16 Junior Summer Programmes 17 Executive Courses 30 Group Programmes 33 The First Day – Adult Centre 37 The Teachers 38 Methodology 38 Tests & Certificates 38 Language Levels 39 Social Programme for Adult Programmes 40 Accommodation Options for Adults 42 Arriving in Dublin 45 Transport in Dublin 45 Booking Procedure 46 Payments 47 Commission 48 1 INTRODUCTION The aim of this manual is to keep our agents informed of all developments so that they, in turn, can pass on this information to their clients. If you have any further questions about any of our programmes, please do not hesitate to contact us. WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013? In December 2011, we acquired new owners/partners in Independent Colleges PLC, one of Dublin’s leading private further education colleges. As part of the wider Independent News and Media Group, we can now offer our students an enhanced education experience in a University style setting. In February 2012, we moved into our new premises at 60-63 Dawson Street, one of Dublin’s most prestigious addresses and just across the road from Trinity College. Our new building is bright and spacious with a very central location. HOW TO CONTACT US Enrolments: Phone: +353 1 635 5845 E-mail: enrol@ihdublin.com Marketing: Phone: +353 1 635 5842 E-mail: marketing@ihdublin.com Accounts: Phone: +353 1 635 5848 E-mail: accounts@ihdublin.com Reception: Phone: +353 1 635 5850 Fax: +353 1 635 1120 E-mail: reception@ihdublin.com Postal address: International House Dublin 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 2 OPENING HOURS AND HOLIDAYS Office & School opening hours: 8.30am – 5pm Monday-Friday We are closed for the following holidays: Holiday Holiday Dates Christmas Holidays 2012 Monday 24th December – Friday 4th January St. Patrick’s Day Monday 18th March Easter Monday Monday 1st April Christmas Holidays 2013 Monday 23rd December – Friday 6th January Please note that No lessons will take place on the above days There is no reduction in fees and classes are not compensated for. There will be an Orientation Day at the school on the following public bank holidays, including testing and a tour of the city centre: Bank Holiday Holiday Dates May Monday 6th May June Monday 3rd June August Monday 5th August October Monday 28th October Please note that All students should come to school for 11am on the above days for a level test and orientation tour No lessons will take place on the above days There is no reduction in fees when a course includes a public holiday and classes are not compensated for 3 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER When calling from outside of Ireland: +353 86 8225543 When calling from within Ireland: 086 8225543 Note: The emergency phone number is to be found on all course confirmations. If you do not provide students with the original course confirmation, please make sure that they have been given the emergency contact number before travelling to Dublin. THE TEAM Name: Laurence Finnegan Name: Karen Nolan Position: Managing Director Position: Director Email: larry@ihdublin.com Email:karen@ihdublin.com Name: Aoife Govern Name: Agnes Skowronska Position: Sales & Marketing Manager Position: Enrolments Officer Email: marketing@ihdublin.com Email: enrol@ihdublin.com Name: Jennifer McEntee Name: Brendan Keenan Position: Marketing / Administrations Officer Position: High School Coordinator Email: jennifer@ihdublin.com Email: highschool@ihdublin.com Name: Louise Rooney Name: Fiona Putt Position: Reception & Student Welfare Officer Position: Accommodations Officer Email: info@ihdublin.com Email: homestay@ihdublin.com Name: Mary Grennan Name: Carmel Hickey Position: Director of Studies Position: Assistant Director of Studies Email: dos@ihdublin.com Email: ados@ihdublin.com Name: Roderick Smyth Name: Astrid Mueller Position: Accounts Department Position: Accounts Department Email: accounts@ihdublin.com Email: astrid@ihdublin.com 4 ABOUT IRELAND Over the past two decades, Ireland has become one of the top destinations for English language learning – more than 100,000 visitors come to Ireland every year to study English. This is thanks to Ireland’s defining characteristics of bestowing a warm friendly welcome to overseas visitors, our international literary reputation and the fastest growing economy in Europe. For further information about Ireland, see the following websites: www.ireland.ie www.goireland.com www.discoverireland.com ABOUT DUBLIN Dublin is Ireland’s capital city – founded by the Vikings over 1000 years ago. Today, Dublin is a growing city with a thriving social scene. One quarter of Ireland’s population is less than 25 years of age and Dublin acts as a magnet for young people looking for quality education. It has a population of 1.5 million and is famous for its lively friendly atmosphere and vibrant social and cultural life. Dublin has a huge number of attractions including historic buildings, a large number of museums and lively traditional pubs. The city boasts a unique and exciting atmosphere, which provides the visitor with a truly unforgettable experience. For further information about Dublin, see the following websites: www.visitdublin.com www.dublintourist.com 5 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DUBLIN International House Dublin is part of the International House World Organisation, an academic and education network of over 140 affiliated schools in 30 countries stretching from Western Europe to Asia, Australia and the Americas. There are four main areas of activity in the school: 1. Teaching English to adult students from all over the world 2. Junior Summer Programmes and Year-Round programmes for teenagers 3. Training teachers of English (native and non-native speakers) 4. Placing students in Irish High Schools Distinguishing Features of IH Dublin 1. A member of the International House World Organisation, one of the largest language teaching and teacher training organisations in the world 2. Through the International House World Organisation, we have access to the most innovative and up-to-date teaching materials and teaching staff. 3. We are the leading teacher training centre in Ireland offering monthly CELTA courses and full and part-time DELTA courses. Our dedicated team of teachers includes 6 DELTA qualified teachers. 4. We combine the professionalism and resources of the world’s leading language and teacher training network with the warmth and friendliness associated with a traditional Irish school. 5. A purpose-built, modern, air-conditioned building in the heart of Dublin city with Wi-Fi and free broadband services for our students complete with student café, student library and student support services. 6. Outstanding examination results. 7. Residential accommodation year round. 8. Wide range of courses including General English, English for Examinations, English + Work Experience, Teacher training, High School and Junior Programmes. 6 THE CENTRES Adult Centre Dublin Our year-round centre is located in the heart of the city centre on Dawson Street right beside the historical Trinity College and Saint Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street – the cultural and commercial heart of Dublin. The area is popular with students and there are many local bars, coffee shops and restaurants offering a wide range of food and drinks at reasonable prices. Facilities include: 15+ air-conditioned classrooms Wi-Fi and free high-speed Internet access Self-access computer lab Comfortable student café with hot meals, TV and pool dinner Student library During July and August, in addition to our Dawson St. school, we use a second building located close to the main school on Merrion Square. Junior Centres Dublin Junior Centre at Sutton Park School – Homestay Accommodation Our Junior Summer Centre with homestay accommodation is based in Sutton Park School, an exclusive private school with excellent facilities situated in its own grounds, fifteen minutes from Dublin Airport. The centre is located on the beautiful Howth Peninsula on the north side of Dublin Bay, 12km from the city centre and close to the traditional fishing village of Howth. Accommodation is in a twin room sharing with a student from a different nationality. Facilities include: Extensive Sports Fields Astroturf pitch Tennis and basketball courts Heated outdoor swimming pool, supervised at all times School canteen serving hot lunch to students every day Private bus service 7 Junior Summer Centre at Deer Park Resort, Dublin – Residential Accommodation We are delighted to offer our Summer Residential Programme at Sutton Park School & the nearby Deer Park Resort located in the grounds of Howth Castle. The programme combines the benefits of studying in the academic environment of a private high school with 3-star luxurious accommodation and facilities at Deer Park. Facilities at Deer Park include Ireland’s largest golf complex, a cookery school, pitch and putt course, heated indoor swimming pool, steam room & sauna, outdoor tennis courts & obstacle course and a large function room & TV rooms for evening activities. The programme offers a full package of mixed-nationality English classes, full-board accommodation, daily afternoon and evening activities, two half day and one full day excursion per week. Facilities include: Ireland’s largest golf complex Heated indoor swimming pool, steam room & sauna Outdoor tennis courts & obstacle course Large function room & TV rooms for evening activities Restaurant for all meals Junior Centres Cork Junior Centre at University College Cork Campus – Homestay Accommodation Our Junior Summer Centre with homestay accommodation is based on University College Cork Campus with accommodation in families that live close to the University. The campus is located fifteen minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes from Cork International Airport. The majority of our host families are parents themselves and many still have young children and teenagers living at home. Accommodation is in a twin room sharing with a student from a different nationality. This programme includes: 15 hours tuition in mixed nationality classes Full-board host family accommodation Afternoon activities 8 Half day excursion to Cork city centre each week Full day excursion each Saturday Junior Centre at University College Cork Campus – Residential Oncampus Accommodation Our Junior Summer Centre with residential accommodation is based on University College Cork Campus. The campus is located fifteen minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes from Cork International Airport. The residence is located in a nature rich area of the campus and provides high quality single room accommodation for our students. Each apartment has a shared fitted kitchen and living area with individual bathrooms. This programme include: 15 hours tuition in mixed nationality classes Full board single room campus accommodation with varied menu for all meals served in college canteen) Afternoon and evening activities Half day excursion to city centre every week Full day excursion on Saturday and half day excursion on Sunday 9 GENERAL ENGLISH / EXAM PROGRAMMES General English Programmes Available all year round, our general English programmes cover all aspects of the language – grammar, usage, reading, writing, listening and speaking. We offer: Standard General English (20 hours per week) Intensive General English (25 hours per week) Business English (20 hours General + 5 hours Business) Combination Course (General English + Individual Tuition) Individual Tuition Hours per week 20 25 Starts Every Monday* Every Monday* Combination 25+ Every Monday* Individual Tuition 10-30 Every Monday Course Standard Intensive /Business Min Period Time 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 14.30-15.45 Mon-Thurs General English as above combined with afternoon individual tuition Subject to availability 1 week 1 week Available Year round Year round 1 week Year round 1 week Year round *General English courses for beginners start on the first Monday of every month. Exam Preparation Programmes 1. Cambridge Examination Courses These courses prepare students for the University of Cambridge Examinations, which are among the most widely recognised English language examinations in the world. Student are required to do a pre-entry test before starting the course to ensure they have the required level of English necessary to sit the exam. We offer preparation courses for: First Certificate Certificate in Advanced English Certificate of Proficiency 10 Registering for Exams IH Dublin is a Cambridge Exam Centre so you will take the exam at the school at the end of your course. Registration for the exam happens after the student has arrived. Examination Centre We are now an Authorised Cambridge Exam Centre so students will now take the FCE, CAE and CPE exams at our school after their course has finished. Examination Fees FCE Exam: €150; CAE Exam: €160; CPE Exam: €170 Course First Certificate Hours per week Starts Time Course Length Exam Date 20 18th March 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 12 weeks 8th June 24th June 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 8 weeks 22nd August 16th Sept 18th March 24th June 9th Sept 9th Sept 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 12 weeks 12 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 7th December 12th June 23rd August June 15th 5th December Cambridge Advanced 20 Cambridge Proficiency 20 2. IELTS Examination Course The International English Language Testing System exam is a key examination for entry to English-speaking universities. The course combines a morning general English programme with afternoon sessions that focus on exam preparation and practice. Registering for the Exam IELTS exam dates are available monthly in Dublin. Students are responsible for booking their own IELTS exam in advance of arrival. To book the exam, please visit www.ieltsdublin.com. The exam centre is located 10 minutes walk from the school. Examination Fee IELTS: €185 Course IELTS Exam Course Hours per week 30 Starts Time Course Length Exam Date *First Monday of every month (except January & December) 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri 14.30-16.30 Mon-Fri 4 weeks Contact us for exact dates 11 ENGLISH + INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME This programme combines an English language course with an unpaid work placement in an Irish company, in areas such as administration, marketing, tourism and IT. The focus is on gaining practical work experience in a professional, Englishspeaking work environment. Application All applicants must complete the relevant application form. Acceptance onto course will depend on relevant previous work experience and English language level. Interviews Applicants for English + Internship programme will in most cases have an interview after they arrive in Ireland. Details of employment will be given to successful applicants approximately 1 week prior to commencement. Placement fee: Internship placement fee: €635 Available All yearround Age Group 18+ Minimum Level Upperintermediate Minimum Length of English Course 4 weeks 12 Minimum Placement 4 weeks Maximum Placement No maximum TEACHERS’ COURSES, CELTA & DELTA Teachers’ Refresher Course (non-native teachers) This programme is designed for secondary school teachers whose first language is not English, who wish to refresh their English language skills while at the same time explore new methodologies and different approaches to teaching a language. This course is eligible for Comenius funding. The course is designed by our Teacher Training Department, and consists of lectures, workshops, and communicative sessions and is ideal for teachers who wish to take home lots of practical ideas and activities to use with their own students. The following is a selection of modules typically covered on the course: Teaching modules ESOL methodologies Using course books Learner training Phonology Start Dates 1st July 15th July 5th August Course Length 2 weeks Language awareness modules Modal auxiliary verbs The perfect aspect Narrative tenses Future forms Hours per week 25 Time-table Class Size 09.00-13.30 Mon-Fri Maximum 14 14.30-15.45 MonThurs Sample timetable - Week One Monday Getting to know your activities Presenting new language Tuesday ESOL methodologies Wednesday The perfect aspect Thursday Concept checking Friday Narrative tenses Visual aids and board work Teaching reading skill Teaching listening skill Cultural visit Error correction Phonology: the phonemic chart, sounds Cultural visit Course books, low/no materials Drama and improvisation workshop Thursday Future forms Friday Recycling and revision workshop Learner Sample timetable - Week Two Monday Conditionals Writing (incl. Tuesday Vocabulary (incl. the lexical approach) Teaching Wednesday Assessment: formal and informal Modal auxiliary 13 Using process writing) speaking skill verbs Phonology: intonation and connected speech Cultural visit Music and song authentic materials Cultural visit training Review CELTA (University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) This course is the most recognised initial qualification for teachers of English in the world. Successful candidates will be able to avail of the International House World Organisation Recruitment Services, which places teachers in International House schools worldwide. The course is accredited by University of Cambridge ESOL and opens doors to English language teaching jobs in quality language schools in Ireland and around the world. CELTA Full-time Courses Start Dates 7th January, 4th February, 4th March, 8th April, 7th May, 4th June, 1st July, 6th August, 2nd Sept, 30th Sept, 4th November Course Length 4 weeks Cost €1495 course €50 reg. fee €50 materials €150 assessment fee Time-table 09.00-17.30 Monday to Friday Class Size Maximum 18 Cost Time-table Class Size €1535 course €50 reg. fee €50 materials €150 assessment fee 18.00-21.15 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Maximum 15 Part-time Course Start Dates 4th March Course Length 12 weeks DELTA COURSE 2013 University of Cambridge part-time DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) IH Dublin is holding a full-time 30-week part-time DELTA preparation course during the following dates: 8th October 2013 – 29th May 2014. Classes take place Monday and Wednesday evenings from 14.15 to 17.30pm. Aims This award is suitable for those who wish to gain further experience in ELT and to perhaps work towards a position in academic management or teacher education. 14 This course helps practising teachers to examine further the principles and practice of ELT and to apply this learning to their teaching. Entry requirements Applicants will normally: Have a strong academic background Hold a recognised initial training in ELT Have a minimum of three years’ full-time experience in teaching English to adults of a wide range of levels and contexts Be at least twenty-one years old Selection procedure: candidates are selected on the basis of the following: Application form Pre-interview tasks Interview, including interview task Tutors may also wish to observe a lesson given by the applicant as part of the selection process Assessment: there are three components Coursework Extended assignment Written examination In order to be awarded the DELTA, candidates must pass all three components. There are two grades: Pass and Distinction Fees for part-time course €2,850 plus additional fees per module assessment Enquiries to: Mary Grennan, +353 1635 5837, email: mary@ihdublin.com 15 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME The High School / Academic Year programme consists of a full year, one term or two terms in an Irish secondary school. The programme is available at a wide variety of carefully chosen private and state schools in Ireland. The Irish educational system offers a broad range of academic subjects in science, technology and the arts. The High School Programme is open to students aged 12 - 18 and our service includes: Careful selection of the school School visit tour for parents if required Selection of host family for day pupils Assistance with school uniform and textbooks Regular reports to parents Regular visits to the student Liaison with school and teachers 24 hour emergency contact Assistance with GNIB documents and Re-Entry Visas Processing of documents as required for validation Provision of family accommodation during holidays where required Arrangement of airport transfers to school or family Arrangement of return flights if necessary To start the application procedure for 2013/2014 academic year you should forward the following documents by post: 1. Completed High School Application form. 2. Two passport type photographs. 3. Last two academic (school) reports from current school. 4. A letter of recommendation (an academic and character reference) from your School Head or School Director. 5. Level of English. Schools need an accurate indication. A test can be faxed. Alternatively any recognised certificate or English language test taken in the two months prior to application will suffice. (This only applies to students who do not speak English as their first language) Upon receipt of the above documents, we will recommend school(s) that best fit your request. Please contact us if you wish to receive a detailed High School Programme Agent Manual. 16 JUNIOR SUMMER PROGRAMMES Junior Summer Programme Dublin – Homestay Sutton Park School – Homestay Course Dates (8 weeks): Monday 1st July – Friday 16th August Age: 11-17 Minimum course length is 2 weeks. Courses start each Monday. Students should arrive on the Saturday or Sunday before the course starts from 29th June to 4th August. This Junior Summer Programme includes: 15 hours tuition per week (60 minute lessons) Full sports and activities programme in the afternoons 1 full day excursion per week, packed lunch provided 1 evening activity per week Full board host family accommodation Hot lunch provided in the school Daily transport for students living more than 15 minutes’ walk away Use of textbooks and course materials Certificates of Attendance on satisfactory completion of the course Typical Daily Time-table Morning 10.00-13.30 English Language Classes Lunch 13.30-14.30 Hot Lunch at the School Afternoon 14.30-16.45 Evening Sports, Arts & Crafts Dinner with family Every Wednesday evening: Disco at the school Every Thursday afternoon: Visit to the city centre Every Saturday: Full-day excursion to counties such as Wicklow and Meath The First Day On the first day, junior students arrive at Sutton Park School by private bus at 09.45. Students receive the following on the first day: Placement Test Students’ Welcome Pack Student card Tour of School 17 The English Course Students attend 3 hours of class every morning; two teachers teach each group. Levels are from Elementary to Advanced – please note that we do not accept beginners. The Course Director will endeavour to form classes that are well balanced in terms of age, gender, and nationality. Although all the skills are practised, the main focus is on communication and the production of language. All course materials are provided though students are advised to bring a dictionary and writing materials. Afternoon Activities After the lunch break, students take part in afternoon activities, which are compulsory. Activities are organised and supervised by sports staff, monitors and group leaders. Typical Activities may include: Football Dancing Swimming Basketball Volleyball Badminton • • • • • • Arts and Crafts Table Tennis Baseball Indoor soccer Tennis Barbecue Evening Activities One fully supervised disco is held each week at the school and transfers are arranged to and from the event. IH Dublin if requested can arrange extra evening activities for groups. Full Day Excursions We offer one full day excursion per week each Saturday. All excursions are fully supervised by our staff and all entrance fees are included in the fees. Typical visits may include: Ancient monastic site at Glendalough and Bray coastal town Dublin Zoo and shopping in the city centre Powerscourt House and Gardens Croke Park Museum and National Museum of Ireland Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Birr Castle Demesne 18 Accommodation We offer full board host family accommodation in Sutton, and the coastal suburbs of north county Dublin. Our families are visited regularly by our Accommodation Officer and are very dedicated to young student care. Breakfast and evening meals are provided each day. A packed lunch is provided on Thursday and on Saturdays. Students have a hot lunch at the school on all other days. All meals are taken with the family on Sunday. In general, accommodation is in twin rooms shared with another student of a different nationality. Laundry and Bed Linen Bed linen is provided and laundry can be included with the family wash unless special care is required such as hand washing or dry cleaning, in which case, students should take care of his or her own laundry. Pets The majority of Irish families have at least one pet, usually a cat or dog. Often the animal lives outside in the garden. Only those students who are afraid of, or allergic to animals should request a house without pets as, during the peak season in particular, it can be quite difficult to find a family without animals. Change of Host Family Once a student has been placed with a family, the details are sent to the agent including family profile, address and phone number, names of children, distance to school / public transport etc. Although we make every effort not to change families once the details have been sent, there are occasions on which changes are unavoidable, particularly in the case of illness within the family or a general change in the family circumstances. In the case of a student who is unhappy with their family, we will make every effort to change that student to another family. Supervision and Welfare During the school day students may not leave the school premises unless accompanied by a monitor. Students are expected to return home in time for the evening meal with the family. Irish families tend to have dinner quite early in the evening – often between 6 and 7pm. In the summertime, evenings are long and it is daylight until about 10.30pm. It is quite normal for Irish children to go out after dinner to meet friends who live locally. Depending on the age of the student, we set curfew times and students must return home by this time. Curfew times: Students aged 11-13 must be home by 9pm. Students aged 14-15 must be home by 10pm. 19 Students aged 16-17 must be home by 10.30pm. At all times, the student must inform the family as to where he or she will be. Medical Conditions Please inform us in advance of your student(s)’ arrival of any medical condition(s) your student(s) may have or if he/she is bringing medication with them. This includes conditions such as allergies, bed-wetting and food intolerance. Pocket Money Pocket money may be deposited in the school safe and given to the student, as required. Students are advised not to carry large sums of cash with them at any time and passports and identity cards should not be taken on outings or excursions. Your student should bring the following items: Sports shoes and sports wear Swimming costume and swimming towel Rain jacket Copy book and pen Small dictionary (not compulsory) Personal toiletries (i.e. shampoo, shower gel etc.) Junior Summer Programme Dublin – Residential Sutton Park School & Deer Park Resort Course Dates (4 weeks): Monday 1st July - Friday 26th Julyh Age: 11-17 Minimum course length is 2 weeks. Courses commence each Monday. Students should arrive on the Sunday before the course starts. This Junior Summer Programme includes: 15 hours tuition per week (60 minute lessons) Full sports and activities programme in the afternoons Full evening activities programme 1 full day excursion per week, packed lunch provided Full board residential accommodation in school Hot meals provided in the school Use of textbooks and course materials Certificates of Attendance on satisfactory completion of the course 20 Typical Daily Time-table Morning 10.0013.30 English Language Classes Lunch 13.30-14.30 Hot Lunch at the School Afternoon 14.3016.45 Sports, Arts & Crafts Evening Dinner and activities at school Every Saturday: Full-day excursion to counties such as Wicklow and Meat The First Day On the first day, junior students will be taken by bus from Deer Park Resort to Sutton Park School at 09.15am. Students receive the following on the first day: Placement Test Students’ Welcome Pack Student card Tour of School The English Course Students attend 3 hours of class every morning; two teachers teach each group. Levels are from Elementary to Advanced – please note that we do not accept beginners. The Course Director will endeavour to form classes that are well balanced in terms of age, gender, and nationality. Although all the skills are practised, the main focus is on communication and the production of language. All course materials are provided though students are advised to bring a dictionary and writing materials. Afternoon Activities After the lunch break, students take part in afternoon activities, which are compulsory. Activities are organised and supervised by sports staff, monitors and group leaders. Typical Activities may include: • Golf Football Dancing Basketball Volleyball Badminton Shopping Trip • • • • • • 21 Arts and Crafts Table Tennis Baseball Indoor soccer Tennis Yoga Evening Activities Each evening there are fully supervised activities at the Deer Park Resort such as Disco, Talent Competition, Karaoke, Concert, Sports Tournament. Full Day Excursions We offer one full day excursion per week each Saturday. All excursions are fully supervised by our staff and all entrance fees are included in the fees. Typical visits may include: Ancient monastic site at Glendalough and Bray coastal town Dublin Zoo and shopping in the city centre Powerscourt House and Gardens Croke Park Museum and National Museum of Ireland Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Birr Castle Demesne Accommodation Accommodation is in large shared bedrooms with 3-4 students. All rooms have a TV, lounge area and spacious bathroom with separate walk-in shower. Laundry / Towels / Bed Linen Bed linen and towels are provided and changed every week. A laundry service is provided on a weekly basis, unless special care is required such as hand washing, in which case, students should take care of his or her own laundry. All laundry will be tumble-dried so items unsuitable for tumble drying should not be sent with the laundry. ALL ITEMS OF LAUNDRY MUST BE NAME-TAGGED (including socks, underwear) Supervision and Welfare Students may not leave the school premises at any time unless accompanied by a monitor. There is 24 hour supervision in operation with a member of staff staying on each floor of each boarding house every night. Medical Conditions Please inform us in advance of your student(s)’ arrival of any medical condition(s) your student(s) may have or if he/she is bringing medication with them. This includes conditions such as allergies, bed-wetting and food intolerance. 22 Pocket Money Pocket money may be deposited in the school safe and given to the student, as required. Students are advised not to carry large sums of cash with them at any time and passports and identity cards should not be taken on outings or excursions. Your student should bring the following items: Towel(s) Sports shoes and sports wear Swimming costume and swimming towel Rain jacket Copy book and pen Small dictionary (not compulsory) Personal toiletries (i.e. shampoo, shower gel etc.) Junior Summer Programme Cork – Homestay University College Cork – Homestay Course Dates (4 weeks): Monday 1st July – Friday 26th July Age: 11-17 Minimum course length is 2 weeks. Courses start each Monday. Students should arrive on the Saturday or Sunday before the course starts from 29th June to 4th August. This Junior Summer Programme includes: 15 hours tuition per week (60 minute lessons) Full sports and activities programme in the afternoons 1 full day excursion per week, packed lunch provided 1 evening activity per week Full board host family accommodation Hot lunch provided in the school Daily transport for students by private bus to and from the university campus Use of textbooks and course materials Certificates of Attendance on satisfactory completion of the course Typical Daily Time-table Morning 10.00-13.30 English Language Classes Lunch 13.30-14.30 Hot Lunch at the School Afternoon 14.30-16.45 Evening Sports, Arts & Crafts Dinner with family Every Wednesday evening: Disco at the school Every Thursday afternoon: Visit to the city centre 23 Every Saturday: Full-day excursion to Cobh, Kinsale and Fota Island Wildlife Park. The First Day On the first day, junior students arrive at Sutton Park School by private bus at 09.30. Students receive the following on the first day: Placement Test Students’ Welcome Pack Student card Tour of School The English Course Students attend 3 hours of class every morning; two teachers teach each group. Levels are from Elementary to Advanced – please note that we do not accept beginners. The Course Director will endeavour to form classes that are well balanced in terms of age, gender, and nationality. Although all the skills are practised, the main focus is on communication and the production of language. All course materials are provided though students are advised to bring a dictionary and writing materials. Afternoon Activities After the lunch break, students take part in afternoon activities, which are compulsory. Activities are organised and supervised by sports staff, monitors and group leaders. Typical Activities may include: Football Dancing Swimming Basketball Volleyball Badminton • • • • • • Arts and Crafts Table Tennis Baseball Indoor soccer Tennis Barbecue Evening Activities One fully supervised disco is held each week at university campus and transfers are arranged to and from the event. IH Dublin if requested can arrange extra evening activities for groups. 24 Full Day Excursions We offer one full day excursion per week each Saturday. All excursions are fully supervised by our staff and all entrance fees are included in the fees. Typical visits may include: Fota Island Wildlife Park Seaside town of Kinsale Blackrock Castle Observatory The Titanic Experience and Walking Tour of Cobh Killarney Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm Trabolgan Activity Centre (go-karting, golf and orienteering) Accommodation We offer full board host family accommodation within Cork city and its suburbs. Our families are visited regularly by our Accommodation Officer and are very dedicated to young student care. Breakfast and evening meals are provided each day. A packed lunch is provided every weekday and on Saturdays. All meals are taken with the family on Sunday. In general, accommodation is in twin rooms shared with another student of a different nationality. Laundry and Bed Linen Bed linen is provided and laundry can be included with the family wash unless special care is required such as hand washing or dry cleaning, in which case, students should take care of his or her own laundry. Pets The majority of Irish families have at least one pet, usually a cat or dog. Often the animal lives outside in the garden. Only those students who are afraid of, or allergic to animals should request a house without pets as, during the peak season in particular, it can be quite difficult to find a family without animals. Change of Host Family Once a student has been placed with a family, the details are sent to the agent including family profile, address and phone number, names of children, distance to school / public transport etc. Although we make every effort not to change families once the details have been sent, there are occasions on which changes are unavoidable, particularly in the case of illness within the family or a general change in the family circumstances. In the case of a student who is unhappy with their family, we will make every effort to change that student to another family. 25 Supervision and Welfare During the school day students may not leave the school premises unless accompanied by a monitor. Students are expected to return home in time for the evening meal with the family. Irish families tend to have dinner quite early in the evening – often between 6 and 7pm. In the summertime, evenings are long and it is daylight until about 10.30pm. It is quite normal for Irish children to go out after dinner to meet friends who live locally. Depending on the age of the student, we set curfew times and students must return home by this time. Curfew times: Students aged 11-13 must be home by 9pm. Students aged 14-15 must be home by 10pm. Students aged 16-17 must be home by 10.30pm. At all times, the student must inform the family as to where he or she will be. Medical Conditions Please inform us in advance of your student(s)’ arrival of any medical condition(s) your student(s) may have or if he/she is bringing medication with them. This includes conditions such as allergies, bed-wetting and food intolerance. Pocket Money Pocket money may be deposited in the school safe and given to the student, as required. Students are advised not to carry large sums of cash with them at any time and passports and identity cards should not be taken on outings or excursions. Your student should bring the following items: Sports shoes and sports wear Swimming costume and swimming towel Rain jacket Copy book and pen Small dictionary (not compulsory) Personal toiletries (i.e. shampoo, shower gel etc.) 26 Junior Summer Programme Cork – Residential University College Cork Campus Course Dates (4 weeks): Monday 1st July - Friday 26th Julyh Age: 11-17 Minimum course length is 2 weeks. Courses commence each Monday. Students should arrive on the Sunday before the course starts. This Junior Summer Programme includes: 15 hours tuition per week (60 minute lessons) Full sports and activities programme in the afternoons Full evening activities programme 1 full day excursion per week, packed lunch provided Full board residential accommodation in school Hot meals provided in the school Use of textbooks and course materials Certificates of Attendance on satisfactory completion of the course Typical Daily Time-table Morning 10.0013.30 English Language Classes Lunch 13.30-14.30 Hot Lunch at the School Afternoon 14.3016.45 Sports, Arts & Crafts Evening Dinner and activities at school Every Saturday: Full-day excursion to Cobh, Kinsale and Fota Island Wildlife Park The First Day On the first day, junior students will be taken by IH Dublin monitors from their campus accommodation and brought to their classes on campus. Students receive the following on the first day: Placement Test Students’ Welcome Pack Student card Tour of School The English Course Students attend 3 hours of class every morning; two teachers teach each group. Levels are from Elementary to Advanced – please note that we do not accept beginners. The Course Director will endeavour to form classes that are well balanced in terms of age, gender, and nationality. Although all the skills are practised, the 27 main focus is on communication and the production of language. All course materials are provided though students are advised to bring a dictionary and writing materials. Afternoon Activities After the lunch break, students take part in afternoon activities, which are compulsory. Activities are organised and supervised by sports staff, monitors and group leaders. Typical Activities may include: Football Dancing Swimming Basketball Volleyball Badminton • • • • • • Arts and Crafts Table Tennis Baseball Indoor soccer Tennis Barbecue Evening Activities Each evening there are fully supervised activities on campus such as Karaoke competitions, fashion shows, Irish dancing and games night. . Full Day Excursions We offer one full day excursion per week each Saturday. All excursions are fully supervised by our staff and all entrance fees are included in the fees. Typical visits include: Fota Island Wildlife Park Seaside town of Kinsale Blackrock Castle Observatory The Titanic Experience and Walking Tour of Cobh Killarney Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm Trabolgan Activity Centre (go-karting, golf and orienteering) Accommodation Accommodation is in student accommodation with individual en-suite bedrooms and a shared kitchen and living room. Typically there are 3-4 students per apartment. Laundry / Towels / Bed Linen Bed linen and towels are provided and changed every week. A laundry service is provided on a weekly basis, unless special care is required such as hand washing, in which case, students should take care of his or her own laundry. 28 All laundry will be tumble-dried so items unsuitable for tumble drying should not be sent with the laundry. ALL ITEMS OF LAUNDRY MUST BE NAME-TAGGED (including socks, underwear) Supervision and Welfare Students may not leave the school premises at any time unless accompanied by a monitor. There is 24 hour supervision in operation with a member of staff staying on each floor of each boarding house every night. Medical Conditions Please inform us in advance of your student(s)’ arrival of any medical condition(s) your student(s) may have or if he/she is bringing medication with them. This includes conditions such as allergies, bed-wetting and food intolerance. Pocket Money Pocket money may be deposited in the school safe and given to the student, as required. Students are advised not to carry large sums of cash with them at any time and passports and identity cards should not be taken on outings or excursions. Your student should bring the following items: Towel(s) Sports shoes and sports wear Swimming costume and swimming towel Rain jacket Copy book and pen Small dictionary (not compulsory) Personal toiletries (i.e. shampoo, shower gel etc.) 29 EXECUTIVE ENGLISH TRAINING Executive English We cater for both individuals and small groups who have a limited time to focus on their language needs. We have state of the art facilities and fully-CELTA trained staff with a strong business teaching background who can identify and address students’ specific needs. The central focus of our courses is active communication. We aim to improve students’ overall active communication skills, speaking with a strong focus on pronunciation, both face to face and on the telephone, writing and listening (understanding different accents). Our Distance Course in Telephone Training means students don’t even have to move away from their desk, they can book a time with a trainer and work on those areas of telephoning in which they most need to improve. Included in the price of the course: A detailed needs analysis – spoken and written An initial course plan for the participant and the company A course tailor-made to the students’ specific requirements Progress and end-of-course reports Courses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Functional Business English Skills Corporate and In Company Training for Locally Based Companies One-to-One Tuition Closed Group Distance Telephone Training Functional Business English Skills Duration: 2 weeks Monday – Friday 9am-13.30pm + 14.30-16.30pm Levels: Intermediate / Upper Intermediate / Advanced This course is aimed at professionals who need to focus their attention on their day to day working English requirements in a limited time. It covers all the main business areas necessary to function effectively in any business environment including the following modules: Telephoning and Teleconferencing Making effective Presentations Meetings – Chairing and Participating Negotiating effectively 30 Socialising and Entertaining Corporate Clients Intercultural Awareness E-mails Reports Corporate and In Company Training for Locally Based Companies We have established ourselves as Ireland’s leading in-house language training company. In addition to general business English, we can offer the following specialised courses: English for Call Centres English for Human Resources English for Sales & Marketing English for Team Leaders One to One executive language training Courses can be arranged on-site in the company or at our city centre executive centre. One-to-One Tuition This tailor-made course is determined solely by a detailed Needs Analysis for the client and is aimed at those executives with limited time on their hands. 6 hours of individual tuition per day with one hour for lunch. With this total immersion you will see a marked improvement in a short time. Attention is given to overall functional use of English including Grammar, Vocabulary and, in particular, Pronunciation. End of course reports will be provided. Duration: 1+ weeks Total Hours: 30 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am-13.30pm; 14.30-16.30pm Closed Group – Small Group Programmes (minimum 4 – maximum 6) This course is tailor-made for the company’s requirements. It is aimed at companies which have specific requirements and only short space of time in which to gain certain skills. For example: presentations, negotiating, conference calls, chairing or attending meetings. Client companies may select from a range of basic and more specific modules and work on any other type of material as required. Duration: 1 or 2 weeks Total Hours: 30 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am-13.30pm; 14.30-16.30pm Distance Telephone Training 31 This course is aimed at people in Dublin or abroad who need to work on their telephone skills. It is highly suitable for clients who have important calls and information to discuss either on an on-going basis or as a one-off. It is also suitable for those executives who don’t want to be tied to a schedule but need to practice their listening / speaking skills on the telephone and who do not get the opportunity in their working lives to deal with native speakers. The course is conducted over the telephone and initially booked by the client in advance. As it is individual, clients can select modules they most need. Worksheets can be sent via email and worked on with a personal language trainer. This course allows clients to focus on any one of the following modules. Modules include: Speaking clearly and getting your message across Formal and informal language – when to use it Sentence pacing and intonation for meaning Making arrangements Giving reports, descriptions and information Dealing with non-visual cues and handling silence Intercultural awareness Having discussions Active listening and checking you have understood Small talk and general chit chat Fluency practice Any other requested by client Other services Transport to and from the airport A private transport service between airport and accommodation can be arranged upon request at cost of €75 each way. Social and Cultural Programme We organise social and cultural activities both as a part of and extra to the course. On request, we can organise theatre nights, live music and pub evenings; golf, hillwalking and other sports subject to availability. 32 GROUP PROGRAMMES Groups usually consist of 15 or more students accompanied by 1 group leader per 15 students. We offer free accommodation for 1 group leader per 15 students and airport transfers are free for groups of 15 or more students. We assign a Group Coordinator to each group who will meet with the group leaders regularly to help the group settle in and resolved any issues that should arise. Group Leaders Group leaders should be over 20 years of age and should have a good working knowledge of the English language. Leaders are expected to assist teachers and monitors in ensuring that students are punctual and attentive in class. They should be prepared to become involved in afternoon activities and to assist in the supervision of weekend excursions and evening outings. Regular meetings are held with the Course Director to discuss the week’s events and to deal with any problems that may arise. Should a student require medical attention in a doctor’s surgery or hospital, the group leader will escort the student. Group Programmes 1. 2. 3. 4. Junior Summer Programmes Junior Winter Programme / Mini-Stay Group Programmes for adults Teachers’ Refresher Programme Junior Summer Programmes We accept both groups and individual students on our Junior Summer Programmes at Sutton Park School, DeerPark Resort and University College Cork. Junior Year-Round Closed Group Programmes We offer programmes for young learners throughout the academic year, from September to June. Courses are on a closed-group basis and consist of English language tuition and homestay/residential accommodation combined with a rich programme of social and cultural activities. Courses can be specially designed to meet the needs of the group and the typical package is usually a 1 or 2 week stay with a combination of the following: English Language Closed Group Tuition Return Airport Transfers Accommodation (homestay or residential) Optional Social Programme for afternoons and weekend 33 Please contact us with your specific programme requests, and we will provide you with a proposal / quotation. Sample Mini-Stay Time-table Day 1. Date Sunday 10/09/10 Time 13.30 15.15 2. Monday 11/09/10 08.45 09.00 12.15 13.00 3. Tuesday 12/09/10 4. Wednesday 13/09/10 5. Thursday 14/09/10 6. Friday 15/09/10 7. Saturday 16/09/10 8. Sunday 17/09/10 Approx. 17.00 09.00 12.15 Afternoon 09.00 12.15 Afternoon Activity Arrival in Dublin Airport Coach pick up from airport to host family meeting point Meet with International House representative Receive welcome packs, including location maps and other useful information Host family pick-up Meet IH representative at School Level Testing & English Language Classes at school Packed Lunch Meet IH representative at School for Walking Tour of City Centre Return to host families 09.00 12.15 13.00 Approx. 17.00 09.00 12.15 Afternoon 09.30 Approx. 17.30 12.00 15.00 34 English Language Classes at school Packed Lunch Free English Language Classes at school Packed Lunch Meet IH representative at School for visit to National Museum English Language Classes at school Packed Lunch Meet IH representative at School for visit to Dublin Castle Return to Host Families English Language Classes at school Packed Lunch Free Meet IH representative for Full Day Excursion to Glendalough and South Dublin Coastline Return to Host families Meet at host family meeting point for transfer to Dublin Airport Depart Dublin Group Programme for Adults We have considerable experience in creating special programmes for groups of students who have very specific English language or educational training needs. We can create packages to include: Tuition Teacher Training (see below) Local Visits Talks and Lectures Irish Literature Special Training Full social and cultural programme Afternoon, evening and weekend excursions Full board accommodation Return Airport transfers Sample programmes provided in the past include: Hungarian Ministry of Education Scholarship group of teachers Special European Union funded language and work experience programmes for young adults European funded programmes in Marketing & Small to Medium Enterprise Management for young adults English Language tuition with other qualifications, such as the ECDL European Computer Driving License and I.T. courses Please contact us with your specific programme requests, and we will provide you with a proposal / quotation. 35 Teachers’ Refresher Programme for Groups This programme is designed for teachers whose first language is not English, who wish to refresh their English language skills while at the same time, explore new methodologies and different approaches to teaching a language. Available Year round Course Length 2 weeks Hours per week 25 Class Size Minimum 12 Maximum 14 Course content: any combination of the following modules may be taken. Teaching modules ESOL Methodologies Classroom management Using course books and low / no materials Using the video / dvd Learner training Songs Games Error correction Assessment: formal and informal Learner training Phonology: sounds, stress and connected speech Reading Listening Writing (including process writing) Speaking Vocabulary (including the lexical approach) Visual aids and board work Drama Language awareness modules Modal auxiliary verbs The perfect aspect Future forms Conditionals Narrative tenses 36 THE FIRST DAY – ADULT CENTRE On the first day, adult students should arrive at the location stated on their confirmation letter at 08.30. Students receive the following on the first day: Placement Test Students’ Welcome Pack Student card Orientation Tour Placement Test All students take a written placement test that takes approximately one hour to complete. Each student is evaluated by the Director of Studies to gain an accurate measure of his or her language abilities, including oral ability. Students are then placed in a class appropriate to their level of English. Class places are assigned based on the level achieved in the Placement Test. Students’ Welcome Pack At the beginning of each course students are presented with a welcome pack, which contains a students’ manual, tourist map of the city centre, and student card. The students’ manual provides an introduction to the school as well as information about restaurants and bars in the local area, local transport, nightlife, shopping and tourist attractions in Ireland. Students’ Card A student card is presented to each new student on the first day of his or her course. It contains information about the student’s name, host family address and phone number (if relevant), course dates and emergency phone number. It is therefore important that students carry their student card at all times. Orientation Tour All new students are taken on an orientation tour of Dublin on the first afternoon of their course. The tour offers an opportunity to get to know the practicalities of life in a new city, such as famous landmarks, public transport, discount travel, currency exchange etc. Students are also taken to the bus station to buy their student bus pass and are then shown the bus stop where they can take the bus home. 37 THE TEACHERS The quality of our teaching is guaranteed by the fact that our teachers are fully qualified, native English speakers who have been carefully selected to match the high standards we set ourselves. Our teachers, who are supported by our Academic Team, use a wide range of modern approaches and techniques to meet our students’ individual needs and aims. Like all International House schools, we are committed to delivering quality instruction in the classroom and to fostering a high degree of academic professionalism. METHODOLOGY The main objective of our English courses is to improve the students’ communicative skills. The emphasis of classroom activities is therefore the development of the students’ abilities to speak and understand spoken English. For this reason, classes are conducted entirely in English and students are given plenty of opportunity to practise their spoken English. Due attention is also paid to grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, and a wide variety of materials is used. Students who attend individual classes will have a course designed specifically to meet their particular needs. The teaching and the course programme are carefully supervised by the Director of Studies who is also responsible for ensuring that students are placed in the appropriate level and that their progress is satisfactory. While the atmosphere is the classroom is generally relaxed and informal, students should be prepared to work hard and participate fully. TESTS AND CERTIFICATES Placement Test All students take a written placement test on the first day that takes approximately one hour to complete. Each student is evaluated by a member of our senior teaching staff to gain an accurate measure of his or her language abilities, including oral ability. Students are then placed in a class appropriate to their level of English. Class places are assigned based on the level achieved in the Placement Test. End of Course Certificate On completion of the course, students receive an End of Course Certificate, with the course title, date of attendance and level achieved. 38 LANGUAGE LEVELS We offer 7 levels from absolute beginners to advanced. Students will normally need at least 80 hours tuition at any one level at any one time, before advancing to the next class level. Beginner Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Pre-Advanced Advanced You have just started to study English. You will learn to communicate at a basic level. You can communicate at a basic level and can deal with the situations necessary to survive in an English speaking country e.g. travel, shopping and socialising. You are still in the early stages of learning English, but can understand and speak in simple everyday situations. You are developing your language skills well. You are starting to express more complex ideas, but your language is not always accurate. You can communicate quite fluently, although not always accurately. You can use English confidently and can express complex ideas. You can use a wide range of language effectively in many situations and can easily understand spoken and written English. You can understand and communicate effectively, fluently and with an extensive range of language. You may still need to be more accurate or to develop your understanding and use of very colloquial English. 39 SOCIAL PROGRAMME FOR ADULT COURSES IH Dublin organises a varied programme of social activities for our students. The Social Programme comprises of visits to historical and cultural attractions, as well as evenings of music, dance, cinema and drama. Entrance is free to many of the attractions, but there is an entrance charge to some attractions, prices vary but the average is €4. We have a Social Programme Coordinator who organised all the activities and is available to meet with students on a daily basis. Our Student Noticeboard and Facebook page where we post all the social programme schedules as well as pictures & video from the events and comments from the students themselves. All students are encouraged to participate and send us their pictures and comments. We award fun prizes for those winning competitions during the events themselves. View the Facebook page at www.facebook.com Attractions with no Entrance Fee include: Irish Museum of Modern Art Municipal Gallery of Modern Art National Gallery of Ireland Natural History Museum National Museum Chester Beatty Library Bank of Ireland State Rooms National Botanic Gardens Attractions with an Entrance Fee include: Dublinia Viking Centre Dublin Writers Museum Guinness Storehouse The James Joyce Centre Viking Splash Tour The Book of Kells at Trinity College Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery Dublin Castle The Customs House We also organise excursions and trips outside of Dublin during the year. These can be either 1 day or weekend excursions. Such trips take place more frequently during the summer months, but are also organised during the winter in accordance with demand. Typical excursions include visits to Glendalough and Powerscourt, Galway City and Kilkenny Town. 40 Sample Monthly Social Programme Time-table Mon WEEK 1 Orientation Walking Tour of the City Centre Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Christchurch Cathedral €2 National Art Gallery €2.50 Kilmainham Gaol €4 Joyce Tower €4.25 Visit to Howth peninsula and Cliff Walk FREE Film Club At School WEEK 2 Walking Tour of the City Centre St. Michans Church €2.50 Pub & Dance Night Late Night Shopping in the city centre Jameson Distillery €6.25 Chester Beatty Library FREE FREE Film Club At School WEEK 4 Walking Tour of the City Centre Botanic Gardens €2 Pub Night The Brazen Head Meet 8pm at Trinity College FREE Film Club At School WEEK 3 Walking Tour of the City Centre Ask at reception for Details Trinity College and the Book of Kells €5.25 Viking Splash Tour €14.50 Full Day Excursion to Birr Castle and Demesne, Co. Offaly Ask at reception for Details National Museum of Ireland FREE Rathfarnham Castle €2 Weekend Trip to Galway Guinness Storehouse + free pint of Guinness €9 Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks €2 Cruise on the River Shannon from Athlone to Clonmacnoise Ask at reception for Details Pub & Dance Night Dublin’s City Hall €2 St. Patrick’s Cathedral €3.50 Pub Night Brazen Head Meet 8pm at Trinity College FREE Film Club At School Ask at reception for Details Additional Activities We will also help students plan their own social activities if they wish to do something extra like go to a swimming pool or gymnasium, the cinema, a football game etc. 41 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR ADULTS IH Dublin can arrange accommodation for our adult students in one of the following options: Homestay Residence / Self-catering apartment Homestay Homestay accommodation is available throughout the year. Families may be ‘traditional’ families with children, young couples with no children, single-parent families, and retired couples whose children have left home. Students can state if they have a preference. All host families are carefully selected and visited by our Accommodation Office and agree to the following conditions for our students: To provide students with single rooms (unless a twin or double room has been requested by 2 people booking together) Not to accommodate persons of the same nationality unless specifically requested by the students concerned To provide basic laundry facilities and to change bed linen regularly To make a daily bath or shower available To provide an adequate continental breakfast and substantial dinner at night or breakfast only when booked To provide students with a door key so that they can let themselves in and out To treat students as family guests and generally behave in a friendly and hospitable manner Arrival and Departure Days: Homestay accommodation is normally provided from the Saturday or Sunday before the course begins until the Saturday or Sunday after the course ends. Extra nights are usually available on request on payment of a supplement. If it is not possible to arrange transport to Dublin to arrive on and leave on Saturday or Sunday, please contact us to check that alternative arrangements can be made. Location and Houses: Irish families always live outside the city centre in houses with gardens in the suburbs of Dublin. The majority of our families live in residential areas on both the north and south sides of the city. All students come to school each day on public transport. During the school holidays (July / August), traffic is lighter and students can expect the journey to take approximately 30 – 40 minutes. Traffic is heavier during term time and the journey can take between 30 and 50 minutes. Please note that family accommodation is not available in the city centre. 42 Meals: Accommodation is half board Monday to Friday and full board at weekends basis or bed and breakfast. If the student is a vegetarian or needs to follow a special diet, please give details on the application form and we will do our best to find a family that can provide the special requirements. Laundry and Bed Linen: Bed linen is provided but students should bring their own towels. Laundry can be included with the family wash unless special care is required such as hand washing or dry cleaning, in which case, a student should take care of his or her own laundry. Smoking: In most homes, smoking is not permitted, or is permitted only in certain areas of the house. A student who specifically requires a smoking or non-smoking house should make their request clear on the application form. Pets: The majority of Irish families have at least one pet, usually a cat or dog. Often the animal lives outside in the garden. Only those students who are afraid of, or allergic to animals should request a house without pets as, during the peak season in particular, it can be quite difficult to find a family without animals. Change of Family: Once a student has been placed with a family, the details are sent to the agent, including family profile, address and phone number, names of children, distance to school / public transport etc. Although we make every effort not to change families once the details have been sent, there are occasions on which changes are unavoidable, particularly in the case of illness within the family or a general change in the family circumstances. In the case of a student who is unhappy with their family, we will make every effort to change that student to another family. Self-catering Studio Apartments – Charleston Road We offer year-round self-catering apartment accommodation Ranelagh, just south of the city centre. The apartments are only 7 minutes by tram or 30 minutes walking to the school in the city centre. The development includes a mix of single, twin and double occupancy apartments, all with their own private bathroom, kitchen and living area. Bed Linen/Towels: Bed linen and towels are provided and changed every week Cleaning: There is a light cleaning service once per week. Students are also responsible for keeping their own room and apartment clean and tidy. Internet / TV / Phone : There is free wi-fi internet access in the apartments. Each living area is supplied with a TV for students’ use. There is a pay phone in the communal entrance hall. 43 Laundry: There is a laundry room located in the apartment complex where students can use washing machines and tumble driers free of charge. Arrival Day / Check-in: Students can arrive to our apartments on Sundays only anytime after 12.00 noon. Students are asked to provide us with their approximate time of arrival in advance. Key Deposit: All students must provide credit card details on arrival and in the event that the key is lost and not returned, a payment of €50 is taken from the credit card. Shared Self-catering Apartments – Archway Court Located on the North side of the City Centre in a superb development of high quality student accommodation located just ten minutes’ walk from the main shopping areas of Henry Street and O’Connell Street. Students can walk to school in approximately 25 minutes or take a bus which takes about 10-15 minutes. The apartments are very spacious and are furnished and fitted to a high standard. Apartments consist of 4 or 6 single bedrooms, a common living area with TV and fully equipped kitchen. Each apartment has 2 shared bathrooms. Description: The apartments contain 4 – 5 single bedrooms. Most bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. However, this will be confirmed at time of booking. Each bedroom within an apartment is equipped with a single bed, a bed-side shelf, one wardrobe, one desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a waste paper bin and blackout blinds. The rooms are fully carpeted. The combined living and kitchen area in each apartment is provided with a TV, electric oven, electric ceramic hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, storage cupboards, electric kettle and toaster. Utensils, cutlery and crockery are included. Stereos are not provided. If required, students can supply their own. While we don’t organise hotel and hostel accommodation for individual students, if you would like to receive a list of hotels / B&Bs located close to the school, please contact us. 44 ARRIVING IN DUBLIN Dublin Airport is situated on the north side of Dublin, 9 kilometres from the city centre. Students arriving at Dublin Airport can either avail of our Airport Transfer service, take a taxi to their destination or alternatively take the airport buses or public buses to the city centre. For further information about Dublin Airport please refer to the following web site: www.dublinairport.com Airport Transfer Private airport transfer can be arranged by the school on arrival only for an additional charge of €75 to the homestay accommodation and is available daily between 08.00 and 22.00. On arrival, the student will be met at the Meeting Point in the Arrivals Hall. A driver will be there, holding a sign with the student’s name. The student will be taken directly to their accommodation. Please inform the student that he/she should contact the emergency phone number (+353 (0) 86 8225543) if there is any difficulty on arrival. It is possible to arrange a transfer outside these hours, in which case an extra supplement of €30 is payable. Please note that we need the arrival flight details at least 3 days before arrival. Taxi There is a taxi rank outside the Arrivals building. The cost of a taxi from the airport to the homestay is approximately €25 to €45 depending on which part of the city you are travelling to. Airport Buses The Aircoach departs from outside the Arrivals Hall every 15 minutes to the city centre and costs approximately €6 per person. It stops at Trinity College Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green, Burlington Hotel, Bewleys in Ballsbridge, Ailesbury Road, Donnybrook, Leeson Street, and finally back to airport. Once you arrive in the city centre it is advisable to get a taxi to your destination from here. The 747 AirLink Service departs from outside the Arrivals Hall regularly and runs from Monday to Saturday 05.45 to 00.00 and 7.15 to 00.00 on Sundays from Dublin Airport to O’Connell Street in the city centre. Public Buses 16,41 and 102 city buses also run from the airport to the city centre approximately every 20 minutes from 06.00 to 23.10 Monday to Sunday. 45 TRANSPORT IN DUBLIN Dublin has 3 public transport systems: Bus Tram Train Bus Dublin Bus (www.dublinbus.ie) provides an extensive network of bus routes throughout Dublin. A weekly “Rambler” ticket costs €23 and provides unlimited travel for seven consecutive days for one adult on all Dublin Bus services. Tram The Dublin Luas (www.luas.ie) tram system is a state-of-the-art Light Rail Transit system. Ticket prices vary in relation to your destination. Train The DART (www.irishrail.ie/dart) train system operates one line along Dublin’s coast from Howth to Dun Laoighaire. A combined weekly bus + DART ticket costs approximately €28. BOOKING PROCEDURE Bookings can be made by completing an IH application form and returning to us by: E-mail to enrol@ihdublin.com. The school will confirm receipt of the enrolment within 24 hours. A confirmation and net and gross invoices will be sent by e-mail. The agent should send the net fee to the school 4 weeks before the course start date. Payment should be paid in full in advance of the student’s arrival. Arrival information, including homestay details will be sent to the agent when payment is received and/or before the course start date. The agent should pay all bank charges. Please note that all payments should be made in Euros. 46 PAYMENTS IH Dublin payment policy is that fees should be paid to IH Dublin before a course commences. These may be paid either by bank transfer or credit card. Agents may ask the student to pay the school directly, however the student must ensure that proof of payment is presented to the school on the first day. In this case any commission due will be paid on completion of the course. Bank Transfer Bank transfers in euros should be sent to our bank account: Name: Bank: Branch: Account Number: Sort Code: IBAN Number: ICON International Ltd. Ulster bank Ltd. College Green, Dublin 2 73187072 98-50-10 IE03ULSB98501073187072 Credit Card We can accept the following credit cards: Access Visa MasterCard 47 COMMISSION We offer our agents the following commission rates: 1. English Courses for Adults Commission is payable on tuition fees, registration fees and work placement fees as follows: a. Base Rate – 20% b. Level 1 Rate – 20% + 5% (for the first 10 students) (for the 11th – 20th students) c. Level 2 Rate – 20% + 10% (for the 21st – 30th students) d. Level 3 Rate – 20% + 12% (for the 31st student onwards) Commission rates for 2013 will take effect from the 1st January 2013 for all new enrolments. This rolling commission rate applies only to brochure prices and not to special deals. 2. High School Programme We provide all our agents with net prices and we recommend a charge of €1,850 for commission. 3. Junior Summer Programmes Commission on Junior Summer Programme packages (including accommodation) is 20%. 4. Group Programmes We quote net prices for our group programmes. Agents can in turn quote gross fees at their discretion (we recommend that you add 20% to our net prices). Please note that, while International House Dublin will make every effort to deliver the programmes as described in the brochure, the school reserves the right to make changes to individual programmes as necessitated by exceptional circumstances. Please see this year’s brochure for current price lists and terms and conditions. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at IH Dublin and we will be happy to help! Kind Regards, International House Dublin 48
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