Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

TEFL with Business Management
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (BBMSX) - NQAI Level 6
CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) awarded by ACELS
(Advisory Council for English Language Schools)

Certification Logos Ballsbridge College of Further Education is one of the leading providers of daytime and evening courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Dublin. The College offers FETAC certification and prepares students for the Cambridge suite of examinations including the First Certificate (FE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). Training is also provided for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Accordingly the College is well-equipped with the resources and expertise to provide quality training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

Career Opportunities

Certification LogosTeachers of EFL are in constant demand both in Ireland and throughout the world. The EFL sector is worth an estimated €900 million a year to the Irish economy, with more than 130,000 students coming to enrol in 2007 on courses ranging from short summer courses to year-long intensive courses. In addition, there are many opportunities for teaching adults and children from other countries who are now resident in Ireland.

This course is recognised by the Advisory Council of English Language Schools (ACELS), the regulatory body for TEFL teaching in Ireland working under the aegis of the Dept of Education & Science. It provides students with a set of professional management, business and TEFL skills.

The key elements of TEFL are:

  • An introduction to English Language Teaching
  • The four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
  • Teaching Practice
  • Teaching, Monitoring and Evaluation

The EFL section of the course is 120 hours. Teaching practice is mandatory and organised by the College. The course also provides Business Management training to prepare participants for administration work in Language Schools.

Course Content

  • TEFL - ACELS CELT Certificate
  • Business Management - Level 6
  • Marketing Management - Level 6
  • Sales Presentations - Level 6
  • Computerised Accounts - Level 6
  • Business Law
  • Spreadsheets - Level 6
  • Communications - Level 6
  • Work Placement - Level 6

Entry Requirements

  • Applications are accepted from graduates with a minimum of Level 7 ordinary degree on the NQAI Framework.
  • In respect of non-native speaker applicants, evidence will be required that they are of a C1 English Language Level (Council of Europe Language Level criteria) or Advanced Level aspiring to Proficiency.
  • Non-degree holders may be admitted to the course and receive the FETAC Level 6 Business award, but not the full TEFL certification.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress to Year 2 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 3 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.

What our students say about the course

"The course is very comprehensive with a lot of material provided. The teachers use a very professional approach."
Joan McGrane - TEFL with Business Management 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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