English Courses
The aim of all our English courses is to improve the communicative competence of each individual in all contexts and situations – social, inter-personal, academic and commercial. We focus on developing all your communication skills, with special emphasis on speaking, pronunciation and listening.We place an emphasis on all learners from beginners to advanced, enabling them to function in both social and professional situations with confidence.
Our success in delivering English language programmes will lead to students’ continuing development as they climb their individual career ladders. We provide English instruction under a wide variety of headings to students of varying backgrounds and with a multiplicity of end objectives.Students may join courses at any stage throughout the year. Edgewater College provides assistance in obtaining Irish study visas for non-EU residents. Please note that if non-EU students want to be permitted to work part-time, they need to apply for a minimum of a one year course: Thorough assessment is provided for each student using internationally recognised tools.
Small classes (maximum 15 per class) ensure personal attention for each student, and each course is relevant to the professional area of the student in response to the specific and special needs of the individual. All of our teachers are University Graduates with Post-Graduate qualifications in English as a Foreign Language. Many have experience of living and working in different countries.
All Edgewater College English courses are based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is a common European framework for language learning, teaching and assessment. It describes in a comprehensive way what language learners have to learn to do in order to use a language for communication and what knowledge and skills they have to develop so as to be able to act effectively. The description also covers the cultural context in which language is set. The Framework also defines levels of proficiency which allow learners’ progress to be measured at each stage of learning and on a life-long basis. It also provides a basis for the mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational and occupational mobility.
Rather than using ambiguous terms such as elementary, intermediate etc. that mean different things to each teacher, the CEFR provides clear ‘can-do’ descriptors for 6 distinct levels.
All students will be tested before going to class and will join a class suited to their level. Our students are subject to ongoing assessment by the teachers and will move up to the next level when the teacher feels he/she is ready to.
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NEW SYSTEM COMES INTO EFFECT MONDAY 11TH JANUARY 2010 FOR LOCAL STUDENTS CURRENTLY LIVING IN IRELAND
Edgewater College will be operating a new system which will come into effect on Monday 11th January 2011.
We are offering options for people who want to attend every day and also an option for people who only want to attend 2 days a week. We are offering the choice of a morning or an evening course to accommodate your work/personal commitments. For those of you who are interested in attending classes every day, we are offering a 13 week course. This course consists of 20 hours of class per week. You can choose the morning course (09.00 - 13.00 each Monday to Friday) or the evening course (17.30 - 20.00 each Monday to Friday).
Here are the start dates for the 13 week course throughout 2010:
- Monday 11th Jan 2010 - Friday 16th Apr 2010
- Monday 19th Apr 2010 - Friday 23rd July 2010
- Monday 26th July 2010 - Friday 29th Oct 2010
- Monday 1st Nov 2010 0 Friday 4th Feb 2010
The fee for the 13 week course is €1,000 and this includes a test at the end. (We are in the process of obtaining FETAC accreditation for this course)
If the above does not suit you, you can choose from an 8 week course - consisting of classes for 2 hours, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Again, you can choose a morning course (09.15 - 11.00) or (11.15 - 13.00) or an evening course (18.00 - 20.00)
Here are the start dates of the 8 week course:
- Monday 11th Jan 2010 - Friday 5th March 2010
- Monday 8th March 2010 - Friday 30th April 2010
- Monday 3rd May 2010 - Friday 25th June 2010
- Monday 28th June 2010 - Friday 20th Aug 2010
- Monday 23rd Aug - Friday 15th Oct 2010
- Monday 18th Oct - Fri 10th Dec 2010
The fee for the 8 week course is €180 and also includes a test at the end.
Please note that the full course fee must be paid before course starts.
To avail of the above price, you must book your course place by Friday 29th January 2010.
Call us now to reserve your place.
All new courses have been completely re-designed by academic managers at Edgewater College, courses now include designated class time focused on areas such as Computer Assisted Language Learning, the use of film and authentic materials in the language classroom, and there will also be specific focus on skills work, speaking and listening, reading and writing, specifically tailored to our learners needs.
A free placement test will be provided to assess your level and ensure that you are placed in a class suited to your level.
** Above rates are only avialble to local students already living in Ireland, if you are not already living in Ireland, please contact the office for rates. **