Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX) - NQAI Level 5

Ballsbridge College Students Ballsbridge College has been providing a course in English as a Foreign Language since 1995. 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. Many graduates have used their course qualifications to help them secure employment here in Ireland and abroad.

Course Content

  • English as a Foreign Language
  • Business Administration
  • Business English
  • Communications
  • Internet¹
  • ECDL², ³
  • Work Experience
  • Word Processing

¹Not timetabled for all classes
²Not timetabled for all classes
³There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking ECDL

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.
*There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking these exams.

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 for international students available from the college before joining the course. The International Students Information Document available from the college gives further details.
  • All applicants must have fully complied with any necessary residence requirements pertaining at the time of application.

HIgher Education Links

A significant number of students use this course as a foundation English Language course before continuing to further courses at degree and post-graduate level.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

  • Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links:

  • Students with a Merit / Distinction profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 2 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.

What our students say about the course

"Ballsbridge College is excellent. The EFL course is very interesting and it has helped me to pursue further studies."
Diletta Tamoniene - EFL & Business Communications student 2009

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

- Property:

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

Ballsbridge College logo 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

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