Evening Courses in Ballsbridge College
Programme for January 2008
Language
- English as a Foreign Language
(at Beginner or Lower Intermediate or Higher Intermediate or Advanced levels) - NEW - Preparation for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Intensive
- Spanish for Beginners
- Spanish - Continuation
- Italian for Beginners
- Italian - Continuation
English as a Foreign Language course uses a communicative approach where students practise the four key skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Grammar will also be taught. Materials are supplied except for a textbook. Class size is limited and groups are taught at Beginner, Lower Intermediate, Higher Intermediate and Advanced levels. Students will be asked to complete a placement test at enrolment so that they can be placed in the most suitable group.
The courses run for 10 Weeks at a cost of €130 beginning the week of Monday 21 January 2008.
Courses run on different days and times:
- Beginner Mondays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 83)
- Lower Intermediate Mondays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 84)
- Lower Intermediate Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 88)
- Higher Intermediate Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 89)
- Higher Intermediate Thursdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 90)
- Advanced Tuesdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 87)
- Advanced Thursdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 91)
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Preparation for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) The International English Language Testing System examination is a requirement for non-native speakers of English who wish to use their professional qualifications in an English-speaking country, and also to study at degree, master's or doctorate level. Preparation is offered for all parts of the examination, which takes place in University College Dublin (UCD). This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for the IELTS examination in a concentrated way - 6 hours of class per week over 2 evenings.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €260 beginning on Monday 21 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Mondays and Thursdays from 6.00 to 9.00pm (Code No 82)
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Spanish for Beginners is for those wishing to learn the basics of the language so they can communicate when they meet native speakers, both here in Dublin, or on holidays/business. Emphasis will be on the spoken language as it is used in real-life situations. Students will develop their knowledge of the language through exploring aspects of the culture.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning the week of Monday 21 January 2008.
There is a choice of days and times:
- Mondays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 80)
- Mondays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 81)
- Thursdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 92)
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Spanish - Continuation is intended to extend students' basic language skills and will be suitable for students who have already completed our Beginners' course or for those who already have a knowledge of the basics of the language.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning on Thursday 24 January 2008.
The course is on:
- Thursdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 93)
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Italian for Beginners is for those wishing to learn the basics of the language so they can communicate when they meet native speakers, both here in Dublin, or on holidays/business. Emphasis will be on the spoken language as it is used in real-life situations. Students will develop their knowledge of the language through exploring aspects of the culture.
The courses run for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning the week of Monday 21 January 2008.
There is a choice of days and times:
- Mondays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 82)
- Tuesdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm (Code No 85)
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Italian - Continuation is intended to extend students' basic language skills and will be suitable for students who have already completed our Beginners' course or for those who already have a knowledge of the basics of the language.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €80 beginning the week of Monday 21 January 2008.
There is a choice of days:
- Mondays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 83)
- Tuesdays from 7.45 to 9.15pm (Code No 86)
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Please Note:
All of our Language courses are taught by experienced, qualified native speakers.
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Enrolment for Evening Courses
Personal Enrolment for Evening Courses is on:
Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 January 2008 from 6.00 to 7.30pm.
Cash, cheque, Credit Cards or Laser Cards may be used to pay fees on these evenings.
Fee Waivers: A small fund is available to help those who have difficulty attending a course due to the course fees. Applications for fee waivers must be made to the Principal whose decision is final.
Fees are payable in advance and are not transferable to another student. Cheques should be made payable to City of Dublin VEC. Please write your name and address and current Banker's Card number on the back of the cheque.
Refund of Fees: No refund of fees can be made except where a course does not form.
Rules and Regulations: All enrolments are subject to the rules and regulations of CDVEC, a copy of which is available from the Principal. A copy is also on display in the College foyer.
Class Calendar: Classes start the week beginning Monday 21 January 2008 and end the week beginning Monday 14 April 2008.
Mid-term: The College is closed for mid-term from Monday 11 February to Friday 15 February 2008 (inclusive).
Easter: The College is closed for Easter from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March 2008 (inclusive).
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
