English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
& Business Communications
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX)
NQAI Level 5
Course Description
EFL Student
Ballsbridge College has been providing a course in English as a Foreign Language for over ten years.
During this time the course has expanded to facilitate students with differing levels of English and has become an integral part of the college.
This course attracts students from all over the world and from many different cultures and backgrounds.
All the students have the desire to learn English in a dynamic environment, on a course that combines English language with the study of business and computers.
Extra Certification
University of Cambridge Awards:
- First Certificate in English
- Certificate in Advanced English
- Certificate in Proficiency
- Cambridge Business English Certificates
Students are entered for the certificate most appropriate to their level of English
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have at least a lower intermediate standard of English to facilitate learning through the medium of English.
- Applicants will be required to take an assessment to determine their level of competence in English so that they can be placed in a class most appropriate for them.
- Applicants are also required to complete a special application form available from the college.
- All applicants must have fully complied with any necessary residence requirements pertaining at the time of application.
Career Opportunities
Students enrol for a variety of reasons and this is often reflected in what they choose to do on completion of the course.
Successful students gain the advantage of having recognised qualifications in English language, business and information technology.
Many students have used these qualifications to help them secure employment here in Ireland.
Some have returned to their own countries and used their qualifications to gain employment there.
This course can also be used as a foundation course for third level studies for the EFL student.
Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Certificate / Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of an additional subject exemption. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for more information.
Course Content
- English as a Foreign Language
- Business Administration
- Business English
- Communications
- Internet*
- ECDL**
- Work Experience
- Word Processing
*Not timetabled for all Classes
**There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking ECDL
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Other courses planned for September 2008
- Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Business Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Computerised Office Skills for Adults
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Criminology and Social Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5 - Health Sector Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Health & Safety Studies (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Human Resources Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Aid & Development Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Event Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Marketing Advertising & Management
FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5 - Office Systems
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Property Management (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Skills for the Knowledge Economy (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Web Authoring & Multimedia
FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5 - Advanced Cerificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Pilot) NQAI Level 6
Contact Info:
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie
