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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

Congratulations to Christian who ran the Dublin marathon yesterday morning in a time of 4 hours and 40 minutes.  By far the fittest student we have in the school at the moment.

Christian brought in his medal and running number to the school to show us this morning and we apologised for having his classroom upstairs.

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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

Elisabetta
Elisabetta, 32, an Italian student in political science, came to Alpha College of English on a funding programme from her region in Italy.
She attended a three week English Course at Alpha College before starting an eleven week work experience in Dublin.
With her Masters in European Affairs and the great help of our Corporate Programmes Manager Jean-Paul, Elisabetta got a very interesting work experience at the civil organisation: Irish Alliance for Europe.
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Meet The Team!

Jean Paul Barsoum
Jean Paul Barsoum
Corporate Programmes Manager

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Alpha College of English

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