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adult english language programmes
ireland
ATC Language & Travel
Dunluice House, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
T : + 353 1 284 5512 F : + 353 1 280 7525
E : [email protected] W : www.atcireland.ie
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contents
About Ireland - General Information 2
About ATC - Practical Information 4
About ATC - School Facilities 6
Adult English Courses 8
General English 8
Intensive English 8
Business Seminars 8
Exam Courses 9
Individual Tuition 9
Business English 9
Professional Internship Programme 9
Demi-Pair Programme 9
Teacher Training Programmes 10
Summer Residential Centre for Adults 11
Accommodation 12
Social Programme - Dunluice House 14
Junior Courses 15
Travelling to Ireland 16
Welcome to ATC Language & Travel
Since ATC was founded over 35 years ago, we
have seen Ireland become one of the most
prominent locations in the world for learning
English as a foreign language. During that
time, thousands of students have travelled to
ATC from across the world to improve their
knowledge of English the natural way - in
the company of charming and talkative Irish
people.
We offer a wide range of courses for students
of different ages and levels of English, all of
which are approved by the Department of
Education and Science. Our courses, which
are conducted by fully qualified teachers,
have an international reputation
for academic excellence.
Students attending our courses can choose
to live with an Irish family or in residential
accommodation. Learning English the Irish
way with ATC is an experience you will
always remember.
We at ATC are committed to providing quality
English language programmes to suit your
needs. We look forward to welcoming you,
and we assure you of a professional caring
service throughout your stay.
Pia, Ugo and Edward Greevy Directors
Learn English the Irish way with ATC
welcome to atc language & travel
Since ATC was founded over 40 years ago we
have seen Ireland become one of the most
prominent locations in the world for learning
English. Over this time we have welcomed
students to ATC from all over the world.
They have travelled to Ireland to improve
their knowledge of English the natural way
- in the company of charming and talkative
Irish people.
We offer a wide range of courses for students
of different ages and levels of English, all
of which are approved by the Department
of Education and Skills in Ireland. All of our
courses are conducted by fully qualified
teachers and have an international reputation
for academic excellence.
Students attending our courses can choose
to live with a carefully selected Irish host
family or in residential accommodation.
Learning English the Irish way with ATC is
an experience you will always remember.
We are committed to providing quality
English language programmes tailored to
suit your individual needs. We look forward
to welcoming you and assure you of a
professional and caring service throughout
your stay.
Pia, Ugo and Edward Greevy Directors
Heuston Station Dublin Ferry
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Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful island with a population of just 4.5 million people and offers a unique and unforgettable language learning experience for students of all ages. The Irish people are very friendly and full of conversation, visitors are warmly welcomed and find it very easy to relax and talk to Irish people. Ireland’s deeply rooted historical and cultural tradition means that you always have something fun and exciting to do during your stay.
From Dublin in the east to the rugged Atlantic coastline in the west, Ireland has something to offer everybody. Irish theatre is among the best in the world, and many of the biggest names in Hollywood, from Orson Welles to Pierce Brosnan and Colin Farrell, began their acting careers on the Irish stage. Traditional music and dance are widely enjoyed, with Ireland having produced such international names as U2, Enya and The Corrs and the phenomenally successful show, Riverdance. Come to Ireland and walk in the footsteps of our many literary greats including Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, WB Yeats and Seamus Heaney, all of whom have influenced Ireland’s language and culture.
Dublin
Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, is located on the east coast of Ireland and is a vibrant, safe and inspirational city world renowned for its warmth and hospitality. Dublin has a population of approximately 1.5 million people and is a very welcoming city. Dublin has produced, or been home to, some of the greatest literary names in history. Dublin’s most famous literary son is James Joyce and Dublin is the setting for two of
his greatest works: Ulysses and The Dubliners. Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, W.B. Yeats, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker are just some of the famous writers who were born or lived in Dublin. This modern city also has many theatres, cinemas and concert venues to entertain visitors. Shops and museums, art galleries and exhibitions are plentiful in this young and exciting capital city.
Bray
Bray, regarded as a suburb of Dublin city, is located south of Dublin at the gateway to Wicklow, ‘The Garden of Ireland’. Bray offers students the best of both worlds. You can enjoy all the splendour of Wicklow and yet you are only a 35-minute train (DART) ride away from Dublin city centre. Bray offers a wide range of shops and theatre venues, noted restaurants and pubs, with live music and entertainment regularly throughout the year.
The town of Bray is named after the imposing rock hill, which gives the town its character. A walk up the hill offers a unique view over Dublin Bay. Bray’s natural beauty has made it an attractive holiday destination since the early 19th century. Early holiday-makers from Britain and Dublin built splendid Victorian houses as summer homes like those typically seen on the seafront. ATC is located in four of these buildings, the beautifully restored Dunluice House. Carefully and completely refurbished and upgraded, Dunluice House combines Victorian elegance with modern comforts. The classrooms are bright, spacious and warm, with magnificent views across the Irish Sea. Bray offers something for everyone, from its famous walks, (with the popular Bray Promenade and Bray Head located beside the school) to horse riding, golf, sailing and angling.
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Teaching Staff
All of our teachers are native English speakers, are university graduates and have a specialised qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Our teachers are all dedicated professionals and have several years experience teaching English to students from all over the world. Many have lived and worked as teachers abroad and have first-hand knowledge of other cultures, customs and traditions. Our teaching staff is guided by our Director of Studies as she works closely with her team in monitoring the progress of our students.
Administrative Team
All ATC office staff are fully qualified, well-trained and motivated individuals. Our friendly administrative team is here to assist you with every aspect of your stay and to ensure it meets with your expectations. Our administrative team includes a full time Accommodation Officer who will take care of the individual needs of students. We also have a Student Welfare Officer and administrative support staff who will organize your social programme and assist you throughout your stay.
ATC Quality Assurance
At ATC Language & Travel the quality of service that we provide to our students is of paramount importance to us and we continually strive to deliver only the very highest level of service. We guarantee that each student will receive individual attention from us to ensure that every part of their language learning programme caters for their individual needs.
ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools) - ATC is recognised by the Department of Education and Skills as an English Language School for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language.
MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) - ATC is a founder member of Marketing English in Ireland.
Quality English - ATC is a member of Quality English – An association of privately owned English Language schools that are committed to providing high quality English language courses to international students.
ISOQAR - ATC, a quality assured firm, is committed to maintaining effective quality management at every level within the business, in compliance with ISO 9001: 2008.
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ATC is located on the Bray seafront in
4 adjacent Victorian buildings. The
school, Dunluice House, carefully
refurbished and upgraded, combines
Victorian elegance with modern
comforts. The classrooms are bright
and spacious, and many have
magnificent views across the Irish Sea.
ATC Classrooms
ATC has 20 classrooms in Dunluice House and all cater for audio and audio-visual technologies, with plenty of space to facilitate communicative language practice. A variety of classroom layouts, with both tables and lecture chairs, suits different learning styles.
ATC Study Centre & Library
The Study Centre is available for students who wish to study independently using the material available in our library. The students can use this room to do their homework or practise/improve their skills in English. The student library contains a wide selection of both educational and recreational reading material. Teachers are available to give advice or help students with their studies.
ATC Multimedia Room
ATC’s computer room is equipped with 25 computers. Internet and email facilities are free. The room is open from 13:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. The school also has wireless (WI-FI) internet access available throughout the building for those students who wish to use their own laptops.
ATC Cafeteria and Common Room
Coffee and tea are available in our comfortable cafeteria. In addition we have a student common room and private garden and patio area.
In Class
ATC Language & Travel offers a comprehensive range of English Language courses including General English, Business English and Examination courses - Cambridge, IELTS, and Teacher Training programmes. Our General and Intensive English classes are available year round with courses commencing each Monday.
school facilities
Course Curriculum
Our curriculum for both General and Intensive courses is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and focuses very much on student-centred learning. Our teachers use methodologies such as CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), TBL (Task-Based Learning), and CLL (Cooperative Language Learning) which aim to develop our students’ communicative skills and deepen their understanding of the English language. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages describes six levels of language ability, from A1 up to C2. Students are accepted at all levels, from Beginner (level A0) and Elementary (level A1) up to Advanced (level C1) and Proficiency (level C2).
Testing
On the first day of school, students are given a placement test which includes a written and oral needs analysis. They are then placed in a class
appropriate to their ability and needs.
Class Placement
Each lesson is one full hour (60 minutes). Classes are available at all levels year round. ATC classes hold a maximum of 14 students, but you can expect an average of 8 to 12 students in class at most times of the year. There are usually between 12 and 16 nationalities in the school at any one time, so you can expect a truly international mix.
Class times are divided so that students receive lessons from more than one teacher, two per morning, allowing them the benefit of more than one voice and teaching style and having a team of teachers liaise on their learning paths. A variety of classroom layouts suits different learning styles.
Progress
Progress tests are done in class on a regular basis and in negotiation with teachers and the Director of Studies. ATC aims to see students improving at a rate of one level per 80-120 hours, although learners may differ in this; it may take one student 4 weeks, another 8 weeks to improve. We use the CEF to help teachers and students to navigate their progress, and we can recommend extra work to be done in the self-access study centre to promote it.
Certification
All students receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course, which includes a short didactic report signed by two teachers. All ATC reports include the number of hours studied, which may be used for educational credits on return to education establishments at home.
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Exam Courses
Students can study and prepare for a range of internationally recognised English language exams including: IELTS, Cambridge, TOEIC, TOEFL, TIE, Trinity ESOL and others. These exams are available year round except for Trinity ESOL, which is only available in the summer. Trinity and TIE exams are available onsite for groups of candidates. ATC is an ETS examination centre and provides onsite examination of TOEIC. Exam courses are set up for groups of 6 or more. If fewer than 6 students enrol for a specific exam, the course may be cancelled and student coached individually in our supervised self-access centre.
Individual Tuition
Individual tuition is available to supplement general courses. The syllabus is set by the student, in negotiation with the teacher, who will design a course to match the particular needs of each individual student. The focus is on communicative ability in the student’s area of work or study, for example, banking and finance, insurance, law, medicine, education, hotel and catering, marketing, etc. The amount of individual hours in addition to the general course depends on the individual student’s needs.
Business English
This course includes 6 hours of Business English in your chosen area of work to complement the General English 20 hour course. This may be a group or individual class, with a maximum of 8 per class. The focus is on business needs such as: negotiation, meetings, presentations, report writing and intercultural conventions in business.
Professional Internship Programme
The Professional Internship Programme is a very worthwhile and beneficial platform to achieve “hands on” experience in a specific area, in addition to improving English language skills. This course includes 4 weeks of General English tuition and a professional non paid work placement for a minimum 12 weeks. The types of roles available are administrative positions in the following areas: Human Resources, Healthcare, Accountancy, Financial services, IT, Pharmaceutical, Sales and Marketing sectors. Students must be over 20 years of age and have an intermediate level of English or above. This programme is available to EU nationals only and is not available during the months of June, July and August.
Demi Pair Programme
The Demi Pair Programme offers students the opportunity to live for free with an Irish family and work in the home for up to 18 hours per week whilst also continuing to study at the school. A Demi-Pair attends a General English course in the mornings and assists in the family home in the afternoons and evenings. A Demi Pair stays with a host family free of charge for a minimum of 3 months (non-EU students 6 months). The host family will provide full board accommodation for the student. ATC takes an active role in ensuring the students’ well being during his/her stay. Our Host Family Officer knows all our host families personally and regularly meets with the Demi Pair students to ensure the programme meets with their expectations.
General English
Intensive English
Exam Courses
Individual Tuition
Business English
Professional Internship Programme
Demi-Pair Programme
Teacher Training Programme
Summer Adult Residential Programme
General English
The General English course syllabus is 20 hours per week and is designed to improve the students’ understanding of the English language system and performance in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Students may begin each Monday on a continuous enrolment system. All levels from elementary to advanced are catered for throughout the year. By the end of the course students will see an overall improvement in their standard of English and improved confidence in their language ability.
Intensive English
The Intensive course syllabus is based on the need for practice in fluency and accuracy in spoken English. The Intensive course is 26 hours per week, and includes the General English programme (20 hours) and a further 6 hours per week taken over two afternoons. The focus of the afternoon classes is on discourse structures and on conversation. Students may request specific areas they wish to focus on.
Business Seminars
These seminars are on offer to all ATC students who have an intermediate level or above, all year round free of charge. From September to June these classes take place once per week for 90 minutes per session. In July and August, they take place twice per week. The classes are in the form of workshops given by experienced teachers, with a fine balance between theory and practice. The syllabus covers business correspondence, note-taking, case histories, negotiating, meetings and preparing for interview. They are very popular and are a welcome addition to all those taking General and Intensive courses. Students can register for the seminars on arrival.
english courses TIMETABLE (Monday-Friday)
09.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 11.30 11.30 - 13.30 14.15 - 17.15
Lesson 1:English Language
DevelopmentMid-morning break
Lesson 2:Fluency Practice
- Intensive Lessons- Business Seminars- Exam Preparation- One-to-one Tuition
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Location of Accommodation
Trinity Hall is located in a very prestigious residential area of Dublin less than 4 km from the very centre of the city. The LUAS (tram) station is only 750 metres from Trinity Hall and the journey into Dublin city is approximately 10 minutes.
Location for Classes
The classes for this programme will take place in the heart of Dublin City Centre in the historic and world famous Trinity College Dublin. Students will travel to class in Trinity College by LUAS (tram) each morning.
Course
Our curriculum for both General & Intensive English is based on the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference, using methods that suit learners best. Courses commence each Monday on a continuous enrolment system.
Accommodation
This modern accommodation consists of single en-suite rooms (twin on request) in apartments accommodating typically 5 or 6 people. These apartments include a living room and kitchen area, with light catering facilities available. The bedrooms are spacious and are fitted with a wardrobe, study desk and chair.
Programme
20 or 26 lessons per week (1 lesson = 60 minutes)
Classes Monday to Friday
Accommodation in single or twin rooms with private bathroom
Maximum of 14 students per class - average class size 10-12
Familiarisation tour of Dublin
Certificate presented at the end of course
LUAS ticket - unlimited travel by tram in Dublin
Teacher Development for Teachers of English
This programme is offered as an in-service teacher development programme for non-native speakers of English. We offer one course for primary school teachers, one course for secondary school teachers, and one for teachers of adults. Teachers may receive EU funding to participate in these courses. Our programme for Teachers of English to Adults is listed on the Comenius/Grundtvig Training Database (http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/ ).
Each week consists of 25 hours in the classroom and 5 hours of cultural excursions.
Our aim is to provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their English language skills; to expand their knowledge of current approaches and methods in language teaching; and to explore different practical teaching techniques for promoting language learning. Our courses are delivered through seminars and practical workshops, with input from our team of experienced trainers. During these seminars and workshops participants are encouraged to engage in discussion in order to share ideas and experiences and are given the opportunity to collaborate on tasks in order to create their own resources and put the theory into practice.
Teacher Training Timetable
50 hours of lessons in total
teacher training
9.00 - 11.00 English Language Development
11.30 - 1.30
Teacher Training: Current Approaches and Methodologies in Teaching & Learning
14.30 - 17.00
Teacher Training Workshops (two afternoons per week)
Cultural Excursions (two afternoons per week)
residential summer programme for adults - trinity hall, dublin
Students can stay at Trinity Hall on a self catering or half board basis. Dates available: End June – to end August
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Students attending an ATC
course can choose from a range
of accommodation options.
Host Family Accommodation
Most of our students choose to stay with a host family. We have worked with many of our host families for several years. All our families are visited regularly and are carefully selected by our Accommodation Officer. Junior students are provided with bed, breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal each day of their stay and live as part of their host family. For adult students, accommodation is arranged on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis (Monday-Friday), with full board at the weekend.
Our host families are happy to provide meals to suit individual palates. All families are notified in advance of any allergies or specific food requests that students may have, provided we have been notified by the students or their agents.
During the months October to May, students are usually accommodated in single rooms. However, a single room supplement may apply during the summer months. Our school, Dunluice House is located on the seafront in Bray, allowing our students to walk to school saving time and money. During the summer months some students’ host families may be located in areas which would require public transport in order to reach the school.
Self-catering Accommodation (Year Round)
Student Apartments
Located next door to the school, the ATC student apartments offer accommodation in single or twin rooms on a self catering basis. The apartments have 2/3 bedrooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Features:
Single & twin rooms
Shared bathrooms
Fully fitted kitchen
Living room with TV/DVD
Washer / dryer
Bed linen and towels
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
accommodation
Student Residence
The ATC residence is located only 700 metres from the school on the seafront and offers accommodation in single and twin rooms with private bathroom.
Features:
Single & twin rooms all en-suite
Two fully fitted kitchens
Two living rooms with TV / DVD
Two washers/dryers
Bed linen and towels
Wi-Fi access throughout the building
Self-catering Accommodation (June to September)
During peak season ATC reserves additional accommodation for our students in apartments and houses within walking distance of Dunluice House in Bray. These houses generally accommodate 5 or 6 students in twin and single room accommodation.
Features:
Modern furnished apartments
Shared bathroom facilities
Fully fitted kitchen
Washing Machine
* Rules and conditions for self-catering accommodation must be accepted and signed on arrival.
Guest House, B&B, Hostel & Hotel Accommodation
ATC use a wide range of guest houses, bed and breakfasts, hostels and hotel accommodation within walking distance of the school. For more information about prices, dates and availability please contact our Accommodation Officer.
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At ATC we provide an extensive range of Junior summer courses as well as year round short stay programmes for groups. The Junior Curriculum is based on the Common European Framework of References for Languages and aims to develop students’ communicative ability in English and to broaden their understanding of Irish culture and heritage.
ATC Year Round Junior Programmes
This programme is available to groups year round from September to June. It is a tailor-made programme designed to meet the specific needs of each individual group and offers both residential and host family accommodation options. Tuition generally takes place in the mornings and can be 15 to 20 hours per week depending on the group’s needs. The syllabus emphasises culture and conversation through project work and language work which focus on oral and aural skills. In addition to the English language classes we offer a comprehensive range of half day and full day tours to places of cultural interest, and an evening activity programme suitable for the age profile of the students. This programme is generally from 1 to 4 weeks in duration.
Junior Summer Courses
Students from 10 to 17 years of age can study English on our junior programmes in Ireland. Participants can choose a two, three or four week course.
Classes are held for 15 hours per week, with a maximum of fifteen students in each class. All teachers are qualified and experienced. The timetable is organised to allow each student to gain the maximum benefit from their course. In addition to the classes, a full range of sports, recreational and cultural activities is provided.
ATC-Residential
The programme includes: full board accommodation, 15 hours tuition per week, organised sports and recreational activities, one half day and one full day excursion per week, a full evening activity programme including discos, video screenings, Irish music and dancing, quiz nights, karaoke and many other activities. ATC offers residential accommodation in secondary schools, colleges and university campuses. The accommodation varies from single rooms with private bathrooms to multi-bedded rooms. Our residential centres are located in Dublin and throughout Ireland.
ATC-Host Family
The programme includes: full board accommodation with a host family (packed lunch Monday-Saturday), 15 hours of tuition per week, organised afternoon sport and recreational activities, one disco and video screening per week, one half day (entrance fee only) and one full day excursion each week. Carefully selected Irish families provide accommodation for our students. The families usually accommodate two or three students of different nationalities, and they offer a warm welcome in a friendly family environment.
The social programme is organised on a
weekly basis all year round. This optional
programme offers a combination of
local and city tours. Afternoon visits, full
day excursions and weekends away to
different parts of Ireland can be arranged
with our Student Welfare Officer. A
selection of DVDs is also available to
watch every afternoon in our school.
A wide range of sporting facilities are
available locally such as horse-riding,
golf, swimming, sailing, hill-walking, etc.
Sample Afternoon Activities
Monday - Familiarisation tour of Dublin City
Tuesday - National Gallery of Ireland
Wednesday - Video/DVD in school
Thursday - Guinness Storehouse
Friday - Walk up Bray Head
Evening Suggestions
Bowling/Theatre in Bray
Night out in Traditional Irish Pub in Dublin
Greyhound Racing in Dublin
Weekend Activities
Full day excursions by private bus to a wide variety of destinations. We can arrange short breaks, car hire and accommodation throughout the country on request.
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welcome to atc language & travel
Since ATC was founded over 40 years ago we
have seen Ireland become one of the most
prominent locations in the world for learning
English. Over this time we have welcomed
students to ATC from all over the world.
They have travelled to Ireland to improve
their knowledge of English the natural way
- in the company of charming and talkative
Irish people.
We offer a wide range of courses for students
of different ages and levels of English, all
of which are approved by the Department
of Education and Skills in Ireland. All of our
courses are conducted by fully qualified
teachers and have an international reputation
for academic excellence.
Students attending our courses can choose
to live with a carefully selected Irish host
family or in residential accommodation.
Learning English the Irish way with ATC is
an experience you will always remember.
We are committed to providing quality
English language programmes tailored to
suit your individual needs. We look forward
to welcoming you and assure you of a
professional and caring service throughout
your stay.
Pia, Ugo and Edward Greevy Directors
Heuston Station Dublin Ferry
DARTLine
DARTLine
DUBLIN CITY
CENTRE
DUBLIN AIRPORT
N11
N11
M1M50
M50
Dun Laoghaire Ferry
Howth
BRAY
Dublin
Bray Station(DART line)
Windgates
Bray Head
Seapoint Rd
Strand RdStrand Rd
Strand Rd
Strand Rd
Albert Ave
Sidmonton Ave
Victoria
Ave
Convent Ave
Seacrest
Sanouci
Woo
d
Seac
rest
Sidmonton Rd
Sidmonton Rd
Meath Rd
Meath Rd
Seymour R
d
Adelaide Rd
Wyndham
Rd
Quinsborough Rd
Florence Rd
Novara AveNovara Ave
MA
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TR
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MA
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TR
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BRAY
Flights
There are direct flights to Dublin from all the major European cities.
Insurance
Before travelling to Ireland, all students participating in ATC Language & Travel programmes must arrange their own insurance against all expenses that might arise due to accident, illness or loss of personal effects and money.
Visa
Students attending ATC Language & Travel courses from EU countries do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Students from non-EU countries may need a visa to enter the country and should check with their nearest Irish Embassy before travelling.
Airport Transfers
An airport transfer can be arranged only when flight information is received in writing by ATC Language & Travel at least 10 days prior to arrival.
School Holidays
The school is open all year, except for two weeks at Christmas and all national public holidays.
All information contained in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. ATC reserves the right to amend or cancel programmes as required.
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