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Alpha College of English in Dublin, Ireland

Academic Year Programme

This programme is being provided to meet a need from a growing number of students of English who want to spend a longer time on improving their English in a planned and structured manner. They are provided with new challenges and varied opportunities for enhancing both general and specific English proficiency and obtaining an internationally recognised Cambridge, TOEFL or IELTS qualification at the end.

A typical programme would include a 12-week General English module, a 12-week Professional Work Experience module and a 12-week Examination Preparation module. 

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This extended programme offers a superb opportunity to enhance English language skills in a variety of settings. Through a combination of General English Classes, Examination Preparation Classes and a Professional Work Experience Programme students are in a unique position to learn English, practise it in the workplace, gain an internationally--recognised Certificate and return to their home country with skills that will greatly improve their future career prospects.

Format
This programme consists of 3 modules each of which lasts for 12 weeks.

The first module must be a General English module--either Standard or Super Intensive format.

The second and third modules can be a either the Professional Work Experience or the Examination Preparation Module.

Commencement Dates
General English Module: 25-06-07; 01-10-07

Conditions
Students may only commence this programme on the dates specified above.

Students must be 20 years of age or over.

The first module must be General English

At the beginning of the General English module students must have a Lower Intermediate / Pre B1 level of English or higher.

All modules must be of 12 weeks duration.

Students must sign a form stating that they understand the format of the Professional Work Experience module before bookings can be confirmed. 

 

College News

Giulia is an Italian student who came to Alpha College as part of a group on an English & Work Experience Programme.  After she studied at Alpha for three weeks to improve her level of English, she did a work experience placement in an Irish Art Gallery: Urban Retreat Gallery.
Over her time there, Giulia got the opportunity to organise her own exhibition, from start to finish. Irene, an Italian student from the same group as Giuila also worked part-time on the organisation of the event.

The exhibition, "A View of Tuscany", was held on 17th April in the presence of some prominent figures of the Italian community in Dublin as well as artists and journalists. Giulia was even interviewed by the Dublin Italian newspaper Periodico Degli Italiani e Amici Dell'Italia en Irlanda and her interview will be published in June.  Here are some photos of Giulia's exhibition and her comments.

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Why should you study English in Alpha College?

  • Convenient city centre location
  • Dynamic & enthusiastic teachers
  • Free WiFi and internet for all students
  • Friendly & welcoming host families
  • Internationally recognised quality marks
  • Personal care & attention to details
  • Professional & friendly support staff

Which English Course Should you Choose?

  • General English courses will increase your competence and confidence when communicating in English
  • Business English courses will enhance your ability to communicate in your work environment and with your colleagues worldwide
  • Work Experience courses will improve your language skills and help you get on to a good career path
  • Examination preparation courses improve your English language skills and provide you with exam strategies and tips to succeed in English exams

Alpha Testimonials

Jean, 28, French: "Irish Dancing is absolutely fantastic! The music is joyful, the dance is very elegant and enjoyable. From this experience I learnt one of the most important parts of Irish Culture.
Sharing this experience with students who come from different countries made it more rewarding.
This party has been my best moment in Dublin. I highly recommend it!
Thank you Alpha College for this gift!"

Sandra, 18, Mexican: "I've always found Irish Dance very interesting and for the first time in my life I had the opportunity to try it! It was really good fun, we weer laughing all the time. I did enjoy myself while dancing!" 

Meet The Team!

Liam Moulton
Liam Moulton
College Manager

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4 North Great George's Street
Dublin 1, Ireland
T: +353 1 8747 024
F: +353 1 8747 031
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