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WELCOME TO MYSEDA

BAILE ÀTHA CLIATH

TRANSFERS

ABOUT SEDA

CLASSES

ACCOMMODATION

HOSTEL

MONEY

LEISURES ACTIVITIES

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SEDA is a private and independent academy, established to provide high quality English and business courses.

SEDA’s small class sizes, friendly staff and excellent learning support centre ensure that students get the best start on their learning journey. We de-liver practical, relevant qualifications designed to enhance your career and employment opportunities.

Mission statement

Our vision is to provide a high quality of service and dedication to excel-lence in teaching proved by an exchange of ideas, high academic stand-ards, interactive learning methods and responsibility for academic qualifi-cation achievements of our students.

SEDA exists to help students in developing their skills, creativity and self-motivation defining a clear purpose through personal, professional, emo-tional and spiritual growth.

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Baile  Átha CliathDublin is a small city of 1.5 million. Even though it’s a capital city, Dublin is compact, and it’s easy to get around on foot or by bicycle. Dublin is famous for its friendly people and dynamic nightlife, making it a perfect place to study English!

Wheater Temperatures will rarely go below 0ºC and only occasionally above 20ºC - with June, July and August being the warmest months and January and February the coldest. Extremes are not unknown though. The summer of 2006 was the hottest on record for many decades. On the other hand rare freezing spells tend to bring the country to a grind-ing halt and even a sprinkling of snow will have most drivers panicking.

The secret of coping with the Irish weather lies in taking the correct clothing. You should prepare for moderately mild weather at all time and be able to supplement basic dress with a warm sweater and/or rainproof top. A hat is a good idea, an umbrella is not. Be careful on sunny days especially on the beaches, the breeze can cool you while the sun still burns your skin. And take sensible footwear, most rural attractions and even some urban areas are best described as “rugged terrain” and the ground is bound to be wet occasionally.

TransfersDublin Airport (DUB) is located about 10 Kilome-tres (6 miles) north of Dublin City Centre.  There are three ways to get from the airport to the city centre.

Option 1: Transfer service* For students who have booked in advance.Once you pass through the baggage reclaim and the Customs, search for a person with a sign with your name on it.

Option 2: BusThere are buses from the airport to the city cen-tre. You can take number 16 and it will take you to O’connell Street, in Dublin central area. To check the timetable, use the website: www.dublinbus.ie Also, you can use Airlink 747 that connects Dublin Airport with a number of popular Dublin locations, such as: The O2 Dublin | Convention Centre Dublin | International Financial Services Centre | Central Bus Station - Busáras | Connolly Rail Station | Luas Red Line / O’ Connell Street | Trinity College & Temple Bar | Christchurch | Heuston Rail Station | Airlink FaresAdult Single - €6.00 - Return - €10.00

Airlink prepaid tickets can be bought at the Bus and Rail information desk and the Dublin Tourism information desk. They can also be bought from the vending machines located at the bus departure points on the arrivals road. Airport - Terminal 1  / Bus and Rail and Dublin Tourism Information Desks, Arrivals Hall.  Vending machines located at the Airlink Bus Stop.  / City Centre:  Dublin Bus, 59 Upper O’ Connell Street / Dublin Tourism, Suf-folk Street & O’ Connell Street.

Option 3: TaxiYou can take a taxi in the airport to the city centre or the accommodation.   It will probably cost about 35 euros. These were options to go from the airport to the city centre or the accommodation, but beside these you can go almost every where in Dublin by walking or by bus. In Dublin you will also find Luas, an easier and faster way to go to some distant plac-es inside Dublin city. You can find the information you need about it here: www.luas.ie. However, if you want to go to other counties near the city you can use the DArT, information at: www.irishrail.ie

About SEDAAll your questions about the course or the classes will be answered by the staff. We are available to help you. Don’t hesitate to look for us.Carol Cregg – Director of studies: she can help you with the issues to do with classes, teachers and exams.Emma Brennan – Course co-ordinator & teacher: she can help you with issues about classes and subjects.

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Teachers: They can help you with any problem con-cerning the idiom.

School facilitiesSEDA has 10 very large modern classrooms, two of which are computer labs and two of which are fit-ted with modern computers with projectors. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

The School also has a library and a canteen. For groups of more than eight, SEDA can arrange per-sonalized English classes, designed specifically for a group’s needs.

Dublin has many routes for cycling, for transporta-tion or leisure, so the school has bicycle racks, as well as private parking.

ClassesYou will have classes from Monday to Thursday and on Fridays the school have some extra classes with several themes, to improve the different skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

On your first day at SEDA you should arrive at 09:00 to do a placement test to know your level (Beginner, Elementary, Pre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate or Advanced). The director of studies will send you an email with your timetable with the period you will study (morning or afternoon), the class and the name of your teachers. You will also have an Induction when you will get to know a bit more about the school.

Rules: When requested, you should do your home work as well as prepare the class for the next day, for a better use of the classes. Also, you can only speak in English inside the classrooms and you are not al-lowed to use mobile phones or eating in the class-room.

AccommodationSEDA has different types of accommodation, de-pending on the needs or desires of the students. The accommodation will be booked from the Sun-day before the beginning of the classes until the Saturday after the finish of your studies. If you need an extra night you should ask the marketing repre-sentative before you come to Ireland, so we have enough time for the booking. We ask you to buy your flight ticket according to this information. It is important to remember to keep you room tidy, es-pecially if you share with other people.

Host families: The family will not only introduce you to Irish cul-ture, but they will also help you with the language. It’s important to remember that you will not be in a hotel, so you will have to be flexible, have responsi-bility and be willing to help if asked.

Dublin is a multicultural city full of different eth-nic groups. The host family can be born in or out of Ireland and you can see them differently from the idea that you have from the “Irish” people. Some can even speak another language besides English. The host families may be formed by parents with children, a childless couple or a single person.

During your first week, pay attention to the rules about household chores. Also keep in mind:*Be polite and considerate to the family;*Respect mealtimes and maintain compliance with hygiene and table manners. (in host families you will have breakfast and dinner included);*Ask about what tasks you can do to help at home;*Ask if there is a time when you should go home when you go out at night;*Always speak in English;*Ask people to speak as slowly as possible or repeat something if you did not understand;*Respect the privacy of the host family.

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HostelThe hostel is also a good place to practice your English, as you will be with people from different countries. It is great to meet new people as well. The hostel is within walking distance to the school and to the city centre. There’s a 24 hour reception and a fully fitted kitchen. Breakfast is included in the price.

Student accommodation:You will be with students, so it’s a good place to practice the language and meet new people. In stu-dent accommodation you have no meals included.

MoneyIreland can be an expensive country, so we believe you will need between 80 Euros and 100 Euros per week to cover the cost of food, trips and entertain-ment. Do not forget that when you’re here, you will probably want to do a weekend tour or longer trips and this will cost between 200 Euros and 300 Euros per week, depending on where you go.

Like any big city, do not walk with large amount of money. If you prefer, you can use your credit card everywhere here. Also, you can take out money in any ATM machine on the street.

Tobacco: If you smoke, we encourage you to bring enough tobacco for your stay, as cigarette prices here are very high.

Leisure activities Going for a city tour or some trips around Ireland is an ideal opportunity to meet people and make friends from all over the world.Here are some places you can visit while in Dublin (but that you have to pay to go to):Kilmainham Gaol | Guinness Storehouse | Dublin Castle | St. Patrick’s Cathedral | Christ Church(and some free):St. Sephen’s Green Park | Phoenix Park | National Museum of Ireland | Trinity College (although if you want to visit the library, you have to pay) | Merion Square | Temple barAlso, there are plenty of places to go near Dublin, with easy access from the city centre by DART or by car, such as: Howth | Bray | Newgrange | Malahide | Cliffs of Moher

You can find further information about these and other destinations at: www.lonelyplanet.com or at a tourist information point. And don’t forget that Dub-lin is well-known for its pubs, so enjoy them!

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