The 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, 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 25 January 2010.
Courses run on different days and times:
Preparation for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Intensive 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, masters 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 25 January 2010.
The course is on:
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 25 January 2010.
There is a choice of days and times:
Spanish - Continuation is on offer this term for those wishing to continue to develop their language skills. 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 on Thursday 28 January 2010.
The course is on:
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 on Tuesday 26 January 2010.
There is a choice of times:
Italian - Continuation is on offer this term for those wishing to continue to develop their language skills. Students will develop their knowledge of the language through exploring aspects of the culture.
The course runs for 10 Weeks at a cost of €100 beginning on Monday 25 January 2010.
The course is on:
Please Note:
All of our Language courses are taught by experienced, qualified native speakers.
Personal Enrolment for Evening Courses is on:
Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 January 2010 from 6.00 to 7.30pm.
Cash, cheque, Credit Cards or Laser Cards may be used to pay fees on these evenings.
Enrolment is also possible on Monday to Friday, 3pm to 4pm during the week starting on Monday 18 January 2010. Payment at these times is only possible by cash or cheque (no credit cards).
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: Evening Classes start the week beginning Monday 25 January 2010.
Mid-term: The College will be closed for mid-term from Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2010.
The College will be closed for Easter from Monday 29 March to Friday 9 April 2010.
All dates are inclusive.
Parking: The road running through Herbert Park, which is a couple of minutes' walk from the College, has free parking from 6.30pm onwards. Before this time there is pay-and-display parking.
There is pay-and-display parking on Shelbourne Road up to 7pm on the opposite side of the road to the College. The College side is a clearway from 4pm to 7pm.
Always check on-street signage when parking, as it may be changed without notice.
Further information about accessing the College and the College location is available on the Contact page.
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