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Learn English at Ireland’s global university

02 | University College Dublin English Language Academy

ABOUT UCD ELA

University College Dublin English Language Academy

(UCD ELA) is an English language summer school based

on Ireland’s largest university campus.

We offer General English, Business English and IELTS preparation

courses for adult students during the summer months.

UCD ELA is located on a beautiful university campus creating a

community atmosphere with space for students to learn, think,

live and explore while also being only a 15 minute bus journey

from Dublin city centre.

GENERALENGLISH

BUSINESSENGLISH

IELTS EXAMPREPARATION

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WHY UCD ELA?

Unique English language learning experienceHighly qualified and fully accredited teachers creating a fun

and friendly atmosphere for you to improve your English.

Superb on-campus residential accommodationModern and high quality accommodation with single

rooms in shared apartments.

An international student learning environment One of Europe’s largest urban campuses with a community

atmosphere and 24-hour security in operation.

Technology-enhanced student experienceStudent portal, online course materials, leading edge

technology in the classroom and free wifi throughout campus.

Ireland’s global universityUCD is currently ranked within the top 1%

of higher education institutions worldwide.

World class facilities and servicesA huge range of facilities including a global lounge

and excellent sports facilities.


CAMPUS EXPERIENCEUCD has one of the largest urban campuses in Europe.

Students have access to a cinema, a bookshop,

a barber shop, a post office, a bank, a bar,

a grocery store, a library, a large student

centre and outstanding sports facilities.

The sport facilities include a 50 metre

swimming pool, gym, dance and spinning

studios, sauna and jacuzzi, sports halls, squash

courts, soccer pitches and a climbing wall.

UCD was the first university in Europe to open

a Global Lounge – a hub for international

students to socialise and meet students

from Ireland and around the world.

The campus has a wide range of options for

students on campus when it comes to eating

out. There are a number of restaurants, cafés

and shops available to students.


One of the largest urban campuses in Europe


OUR COURSESWe are dedicated to providing the very best and most engaging English language courses for adult students during the summer months. Our classes are for students aged 18+.

GENERAL ENGLISHWhatever your starting level, our specially

designed courses will boost your confidence

in social situations, international travel and

everyday communication.

Intensive speaking practice, expanding

spoken vocabulary and improving fluency

Modern and effective listening and

reading content on a variety of topics

Developing your comprehension

skills in an enjoyable way

Targeted individual feedback on

your written work

Structured, context-based approach

to develop and use your grammatical

knowledge

Access to additional

online resources

STANDARD GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE

TimetableMonday-Friday, 09.00-13.00

LevelElementary to Advanced

20 lessons

INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE

TimetableMonday-Friday, 09.00-13.00Tuesday-Thursday, 14.00-16.00

26 lessons


For further details of intensive options, see page 8


BUSINESS ENGLISHOur Business English courses give business

professionals and jobseekers the skills they

need to work, travel and communicate with

ease in the modern world of global commerce.

Intensive speaking practice in a range of business

contexts: meetings, negotiations, interviews,

presentations, project management, and more.

Real-life listening and reading content

on a variety of business topics

Develop your comprehension of professional

communications in an enjoyable way

Targeted individual feedback on emails,

presentations and report-writing

Develop your ability to communicate

accurately and effectively in work situations

Access to additional

online resources

STANDARD BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE

TimetableMonday-Friday, 09.00-13.00

LevelIntermediate to Advanced

20 lessons

INTENSIVE BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE

TimetableMonday-Friday, 09.00-13.00Tuesday-Thursday, 14.00-16.00

26 lessons


For further details of intensive options, see page 8

ALL COURSE START DATES AND DURATION

Students can book consecutive courses at ELA

27 May – 3 weeks

17 June – 2 weeks

1 July – 2 weeks

15 July – 2 weeks

29 July – 2 weeks

12 August – 2 weeks

All courses include:

• Coursebook

• Student portal with digital learning

resources

• Multi-media modern classrooms

• Regular progress reports

• Exciting and varied Social Programme


INTENSIVE OPTIONS

For students who wish to add 6 afternoon lessons to their course, there are two options available; task-based learning and IELTS preparation. Students from both General English and Business English will study together in the afternoon.

TASK BASED LEARNING (6 LESSONS)Take advantage of this opportunity to put your English to work in a real-life setting with

task based learning. Taking a unique and interesting topic each week, students work in

groups to complete a task. With key language and vocabulary input from the teacher

and feedback to support them at every stage, this course gives students the sense of

achievement that comes from independent learning and real communication.

A range of interesting tasks covering

business, technology and cultural topics

Key vocabulary and functional

language in each task

Innovative use of multi-media and

digital content to enhance learning

Individualised feedback on speaking

presentations and written work

TASK BASED LEARNING

TimetableTuesday-Thursday, 14.00-16.00

6 lessons



IELTS PREPARATION (6 LESSONS)Our IELTS Preparation course is designed to give you greater confidence in your academic

language skills and exam technique. Through exam-based practice activities and focused

feedback, students gain a clear understanding of how they can improve their performance

and achieve their target results.

Understand how IELTS exams are

structured and how to improve your

overall score

Intensive one-to-one speaking practice

on a range of common interview topics

Develop vocabulary, fluency and your

ability to interact with the examiner

Targeted individual feedback on your

IELTS writing

Develop your listening and reading

comprehension skills through

interesting content

IELTS PREPARATION

TimetableTuesday-Thursday, 14.00-16.00

6 lessons


ALL COURSE START DATES AND DURATION

Students can book consecutive courses at ELA

27 May – 3 weeks

17 June – 2 weeks

1 July – 2 weeks

15 July – 2 weeks

29 July – 2 weeks

12 August – 2 weeks

All courses include:

• Coursebook

• Student portal with digital learning

resources

• Multi-media modern classrooms

• Regular progress reports

• Exciting and varied Social Programme


OUR ACCOMMODATION

On-campus residential accommodation is available throughout the summer months.

All accommodation is single-room and apartment-style. Located on the university campus,

students can easily access the city with well-serviced bus routes. Campus safety is a

priority, and 24-hour security is in operation.

ASHFIELD APARTMENTSThis is the newest residence on UCD campus. With bright and spacious apartments, Ashfield

Residence offers our students a state of the art student living environment. Each apartment

contains 6 ensuite single rooms and an elegant common area.

• Self-catering. Cooking utensils provided

• Private bathroom

• Private study workspace

• Cleaning service once a week

• Bed linen provided

• Laundry facilities

• Outdoor bicycle storage

• 24/7 support team (Reception and Security)

• 5 minute walk to classrooms

• Check-in 1500. Check-out 1000

• Minimum age 18

• Minimum stay 2 weeks

• Arrivals on Sunday. Departures on Saturday

Shared kitchen

Self-catering

Free wifi

Private bathroom Gym

Games & study room

5 minutes walk across campus

from accommodationto classrooms


Modern single room accommodation, at the centre of the campus community


Engaging English language courses for adult students during the summer months


BELGROVE APARTMENTSThis high quality residence provides a modern living environment for students in 4 bedroom

apartments with single rooms, 2 shared bathrooms and an attractive shared common area.

Enjoy the comfortable residence facilities in the beautiful landscaped surroundings.

• Self-catering. Cooking utensils provided

• Shared bathroom

• Private study workspace

• Cleaning service once a week

• Bed linen provided

• Laundry facilities

• Outdoor bicycle storage

• 24/7 support team (Reception and Security)

• 5 minute walk to classrooms

• Check-in 1500. Check-out 1000

• Minimum age 18

• Minimum stay 2 weeks

• Arrivals on Sunday. Departures on Saturday

Virtual tours of the accommodation are available on our website www.ucdela.com

Shared kitchen

Self-catering

Free wifi Gym

Games & study room

Students must book accommodation in the following blocks.

Students can book multiple consecutive blocks.

Accommodation arrival date

Accommodation departure date

Duration

26 May 15 June 3 weeks

16 June 29 June 2 weeks

30 June 13 July 2 weeks

14 July 27 July 2 weeks

28 July 10 August 2 weeks

11 August 24 August 2 weeks

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Learn English by having fun with our Social Programme. As Ireland’s capital city, Dublin has something for everyone to enjoy and is perfect for exploring after classes finish or at weekends.

Our Social Programme offers students the opportunity to explore what Dublin

has to offer.

VISITS INCLUDE• Guinness Storehouse

• Kilmainham Gaol

• Croke Park Museum

• Christchurch Cathedral

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE• Walking tours

• Movie nights

• Pub nights

• Sports

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find out what is on offer each week

with our Social Programme!

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OUR SOCIAL PROGRAMME

http://facebook.com/ucdenglishlanguageacademy

http://instagram.com/ucdela


Discover Dublin, a vibrant city with something for everyone to enjoy

If you would like further information or to request

a quote, please feel free to contact us.

[email protected]

www.ucdela.com

+353 1 716 8763

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