Language School ATC Dublin (ATC Dublin)
Description of Language School ATC Dublin (ATC Dublin)
The famous language school ATC Dublin offers effective and diverse programs for learning English: no matter what goals you pursue, you will be able to choose the appropriate productive course for you.
The most popular ATC Dublin courses - standard and intensive English language courses - are opened throughout the year (all levels of knowledge and education), new groups begin classes on Mondays, so you can join the study at any time convenient for you. 1 lesson lasts 60 minutes. In each class there are 8-12 students, no more than 15. The structure of the students is international - 16 different countries, nationalities and cultures are being studied here: this is very useful for the development of linguistic and communicative qualities, and for personal abilities (tolerance, attentiveness, mutual respect ).
The first lesson is traditionally reserved for the entrance test: students perform written and oral assignments to demonstrate the initial level of skills. According to the test results, they are distributed to the appropriate group, so that they feel comfortable and are able to engage more productively. With each group, 2 teachers are engaged in the course of the day - this enables students to practice with two native speakers, to progress faster in listening, learn to perceive different styles and accents of speech.
The basic and most popular programs are a standard and intensive English course: their intensity is 20 and 26 hours per week, respectively.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language School ATC Dublin (ATC Dublin)
English courses
This language program is one of the most popular in the language center. The course is universal and practical, suitable for any student, regardless of his age, level of initial knowledge and academic requirements. If you want to improve your skills in a complex way - you should choose this program.
In the first lesson, students are divided into groups according to their level of knowledge: a written and oral task is performed for this. The distribution is done in order to make it more comfortable for students to study in a group with a similar level of knowledge of the students, and also to make the studying more efficient, quick, and productive.
In the process of learning all the basic language skills are studied: reading, listening (listening to speech in a foreign language), writing and speaking. The vocabulary is significantly expanded, pronunciation improves, the language barrier is overcome and the emphasis is adjusted. The English program is presented in two versions: standard and intensive (20 and 26 hours per week, respectively), and there is also the opportunity to attend evening courses (15 lessons per week in the afternoon).
The cost of studying in ACT Dublin depends on the chosen program, as well as on the booked duration.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
Special course is designed for active professionals in the business sphere: bankers, managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, financiers, etc. A professional course will help you to acquire the typical skills for the business sphere, to learn how to communicate with foreign clients, partners, suppliers and colleagues. In addition to the general development of all language skills (emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills), profile specific skills are being actively developed:
- Business etiquette
- Business vocabulary, verbal turns and idioms, common expressions and word forms
- Personal and telephone communication skills
- Competent resume writing
- Ability to conduct interviews, meetings, negotiations and business meetings
- Conducting business and official correspondence, etc.
Classes are held in the format of individual lessons.
Intensive English
- Age of students: 17+
- Course duration: from 1 week
- Academic load: 26 hours a week
- Program structure: 20 hours under the Standard English program + 6 additional hours of conversational English .
The course is aimed at students who need to achieve fluency in speech.
IELTS
- Dates: 13.01, 24.02, 6.04, 29.06, 10.08, 21.09, 2.11
- Age of students: 17+
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Group size: from 6 people
- Academic load: 20 hours according to the standard program + 6 hours of preparation for IELTS
- Language requirement: passing the entrance test
- Exam fee: 200 €.
The language exam preparation course is a six-week program that will help students to focus on writing and communication skills. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 13:30 with extra hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 14:15 to 17:15.
Cambridge FCE
- Age of students: 17+
- Course duration: 9 weeks or 12 weeks
- Group size: from 6 people
- Academic load: 20 hours a week
- Language requirement: entrance test.
Preparatory program is designed for students who intend to pass the First Certificate in English exam.
Cambridge CAE
- Age of students: 17+
- Course duration: 9 weeks or 12 weeks
- Group size: from 6 people
- Academic load: 20 hours a week
- Language requirement: language proficiency C1.
The preparatory program will help you to prepare for your Cambridge CAE exam.
Learn English online at ATC Irish.
Intensive lessons of 10, 15 and 20 lessons per week are available for studying, as well as individual lessons
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of the Dublin campus ATC Dublin have two options for comfortable and secure living: they are Irish host families and a common residence, and apartment rental is also possible.
- Host family
Irish are known as genuinely hospitable, friendly and caring people - staying in the house of one of the families cooperating with the school, you will be able to experience this. All families are carefully selected and constantly checked by the staff of the establishment, and their homes are located in green, well-groomed, safe areas, close to public transport stops, which facilitates the daily way to school (this can be a tram, train or bus). All year round ATC Dublin students are offered to rent apartments all year round - this is an excellent option for self-confident students, ready for self-service.
- Apartments
All provided apartments include 2-3 bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Bathrooms and toilets are generally shared, but there are options where the bathroom is in each bedroom. Each room is designed for 1-2 people. The living room has TV and DVD, fully equipped with all necessary equipment and appliances, a kitchen, a washing machine, towels and bed linen are provided.
- Residence
The University College Dublin residence is available to program participants in the summer months (June-August). Here students are accommodated in cozy single bedrooms with all the necessary furniture and appliances, as well as amenities in the room. Bed linen and towels are provided, there is a washing machine, a functional student kitchen and a lounge for relaxation.
Subjects, specialties
Facilities and equipment at Language School ATC Dublin (ATC Dublin)
ATC Dublin has 16 spacious, bright auditoriums, fully equipped with the necessary equipment. Each classroom has an interactive screen and access to the Internet, so that the learning process takes place as intensively and effectively as possible, interesting for students. On the 4th floor of the building there is a large living room for general rest of students with upholstered furniture, TV and a buffet - here you can take a cup of tea or coffee or refreshments, something to eat.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of studying in ATC Dublin depends on the chosen program, as well as on the booked duration.
The price of the program does not include and is paid in addition:
- Roundtrip flights
- Transfer
- Visa fees and services, translation and courier delivery of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the embassy)
- Medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Accommodation and meals (see details in the relevant section)
- Selection of accommodation options
- Registration fee + study guides, books and materials.
Extras:
- Study materials 60 EUR
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 45 EUR
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 45 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 95 EUR
- Medical insurance 120 EUR
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
