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Beginner(A1): No knowledge or understand only few basic words/phrases
Elementary(A2): Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobby.
Lower Intermediate(B1): Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation.
Upper Intermediate(B2): Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear, detailed text on many subjects.
Advanced(C1): Can use language flexibly and effectively.
Proficiency(C2): Can express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely.
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Alpha College of English, Dublin, Ireland

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1. Dublin  

General Information on Dublin

Dublin is a dynamic and cultural capital and has a lot to offer such as theatres, art galleries and historic sights. The city also hosts the Customs House, the Four Courts and St. Patrick's Cathedral.



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2. Language School  Alpha College of English, Dublin

General Information on Alpha College of English

The language school Alpha College of English was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1989. Alpha College is located in a fully equipped Georgian building in the heart of Dublin, 2 minutes walk from Dublin's main street.

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Facilities

The school has a fully stocked library, a multi-media centre, and free Internet facilities. The building is fully WiFi enabled.


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Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Dublin.  It takes 25 minutes by bus to school.

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2.1. Language School Alpha College of English in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 150
Adult courses throughout the year: 110
Junior courses in summer: 180
Average no. of levels: in summer: 7
throughout the year: 6
English teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: partly
Average age of students: in summer: 26 years
throughout the year: 29 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: Brazil 8 %
Germany 15 %
France 15 %
 
Italy 15 %
Japan 5 %
Korea 10 %
Switzerland 6 %
Spain 15 %
 
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3. English Courses

All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

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General English Intensive
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
From 288 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 288 576 864 1112 1390 1668 2104 2630 3036 253
This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 5 General English lessons in the afternoon in group classes. The afternoon lessons focus on fluency development.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 14:40
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
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General English
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 14
From 235 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 235 470 705 900 1125 1350 1680 2100 2400 200
Classes commence on Mondays unless there is a public holiday in which case an excursion is provided.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 20.Sep.2010
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
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General English Super Intensive
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 14
From 341 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 341 682 1023 1324 1655 1986 2528 3160 3672 306
This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 10 General English lessons in the afternoon in group classes. The afternoon lessons focus on fluency development.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:05
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
4
General and Business English Combination
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 1
From 465 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 465 930 1395 1860 2325 2790 3720 4650 5580 465
Combines General English with 5 afternoons of 45-minute private lessons focusing on specific aspects of the language such as presentation skills, inter-cultural differences, meetings etc.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 14:45
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
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General English + General Business English
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
From 288 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 288 576 864 1112 1390 1668 2104 2630 3036 245
This course consists of 20 General English lessons in the morning combined with 5 Business English lessons in the afternoon in group classes.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:05
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
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Executive English PLUS
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 1
From 1950 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 1950 3900 5850 7800 -- -- -- -- -- --
This course consists of One-to-One lessons tailored precisely to meet the student's needs.
Starting dates: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Overseas Teachers Course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 18
From 380 EURO per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO -- 760 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course qualifies for Comenius funding. Fixed duration: 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2010: 05.Apr.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 11.Oct.2010
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Advanced (C1)
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Cambridge First (FCE)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 14
From 235 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in EURO 235 470 705 900 1125 1350 1680 2100 2400 200
Starting dates: 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 13.Sep.2010
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)

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Lesson duration (minutes): 55 minutes
School's administrative fee: 65.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 68 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Exams offered: Cambridge First ,  TOEIC
Average examination results: 80 at Cambridge First
700 at TOEIC
School closed: In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01.Jan.2010, 17.Mar.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.Dec.2010, 20.Dec.2010, 21.Dec.2010, 22.Dec.2010, 23.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 27.Dec.2010, 28.Dec.2010, 29.Dec.2010, 30.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Gaelic, Polish, Italian, French, Spanish, English
Comments about courses: Work Experience: Undergraduates have the opportunity to improve their communications skills in General English classes in the first part of the programme and consolidate those skills by working in an Industrial, Commercial, Financial or Professional enterprise in the second part. The minimum work experience module of four weeks can only be started from October to June inclusive. The English language tuition period begins every Monday throughout the year. This course is available to EU nationals only. Additional fee: 500 Euro.

Cambridge Examinations Course: The course is also available in a Super Intensive Format.
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4. Accommodation

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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence: July and August)
Double room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 150 EURO per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO 150 300 450 600 -- 100
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Fully furnished and equipped apartments. Each apt has 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms with shared living, dining area and ensuite bathroom. Rate includes: heating, electricity, wi-fi internet, TV & DVD, cleaning and weekly linen change. Broadstone Student Residence is available in July and August only.
Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
No extra nights bookable.
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Homestay
Single room, Half board
From 178 EURO per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week
Price in EURO 178 356 534 712 --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price for extra night in July and August: 27 euro. Private bathroom supplement: 35 euro per week.
Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 26 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
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2* Hotel - The Dergvale
Single room, Breakfast
From 455 EURO per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week
Price in EURO 455 910 1365 1820 --
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Prices for this accommodation may be subject to change.
Distance from school: 2 minutes walking
Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 65 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
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Broadstone Residence (Summer Residence: July and August)
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 195 EURO per week
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO 195 390 585 780 -- 100
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Fully furnished and equipped apartments. Each apt has 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms with shared living, dining area and ensuite bathroom. Rate includes: heating, electricity, wi-fi Internet, TV & DVD, cleaning and weekly linen change. Broadstone Student Residence is available in July and August only.
Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
 
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Hostel (Single room)
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From 700 EURO per week
 
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From 77 EURO per week

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Comment Airport transfers are only available to students staying in host families.
Additional residential accommodation available on a limited basis during the months of June, and September.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: Dublin: for 50 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Golf     3 km
Music     0 km
Squash     2 km
Tennis     2 km
Other leisure options: Football, Yoga, Poker
Examples of social activities
organised by Alpha College of English:
Social evenings, Trips to art galleries and museums, weekend trips, poker
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6. Reviews

No. of reviews: 150
Overall rating 4.1/5.0  (Details)
City 4.2/5.0 
Organisation 4.2/5.0 
Facilities 3.7/5.0 
Social activities 4.0/5.0 
Course Quality / Progress in language 4.3/5.0 
Value for money 3.5/5.0 
Accommodation
Host Family 4.0/5.0 
Shared flat (apartment) 3.9/5.0 
Other 3.6/5.0 
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Prices include: Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
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