Summer Programme 2010, English Language Courses

General English, Business English, Courses for Teachers, Courses for students preparing for University.

These are the English language courses on offer during our Summer Programme, running from June 28 to August 27.  Participants can start English courses on any Monday.  There is also an extensive social programme, which includes many free activities.  

The University campus is very attractive in the summer time and residents and students can enjoy summer walks and a relaxed atmosphere while they improve their English or attend a summer English training course for teachers.

General English gives participants the opportunity to use all language skills with more intensive practice in speaking and listening.

General English	Duration	Dates	Fee
General English  (Standard) 20 hours	Minimum  2 weeks	28 June - 27 August	2 weeks €520 3 weeks €750 4 weeks €980 additional cost each week €230
General English  (Standard) 20 hours	9 weeks	28 June - 27 August	€1995
General English (Intensive) 25 hours	Minimum  2 weeks	28 June - 27 August	2 weeks €635 3 weeks €922 4 weeks €1210 additional cost each week €285
General English  (Intensive) 25 hours	9 weeks	28 June - 27 August	€2478
English and Sailing	Minimum  2 weeks	5 - 16 July 19 - 30 July 9 - 20 August	Tuition course fee + €275  (transport costs not included)

Business English allows participants to develop both their business English and their general English.  The Business English course runs for 3 weeks during set dates. 

Business English	Dates	Fee
Business English  (Standard) 20 hours	28 June - 16 July  26 July - 13 August	€750
Business English  (Intensive) 25 hours	28 June - 16 July  26 July - 13 August	€922

Courses for teachers who would like to develop their English language skills, their knowledge of Irish culture and/or their teaching skills.  These courses run for 2 weeks, 40 hours tuition.  The course fee is €750. 
 

Courses for Teachers	Dates
Introduction to Information & Communication Technology  for Language Teachers (ICT) Comenius - Grundtvig reference number IE-2009-126-003	5 - 16 July 19 - 30 July 03* - 13 August
Irish Literature & Culture for Teachers of English Comenius - Grundtvig reference number IE-2009-125-002.	5 - 16 July 19 - 30 July
Introduction to Content &Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)   Comenius-Grundtvig reference: IE-2010-146-003	5 - 16 July 19 - 30 July  3* - 13 August
Writing your Way to Better English   Comenius - Grundtvig reference number IE-2010-147-003	19 - 30 July  3* - 13 August

* because Monday, 2 August is a public holiday in Ireland, there will be no classes on that day.  Courses during that week will commence on Tuesday, 3 August.

The English Language Preparation for University Programmes cater specifically for the English language needs of students who intend to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Limerick.

Courses for Students Preparing for University	Duration	Dates	Fee
Preparation for University  (Intensive) Level 1   28 hours	8 weeks	28 June - 20 August	€2520
Preparation for University  (Intensive) Level 2   28 hours	8 weeks	28 June - 20 August	€2520
Focus on IELTS and  English for Academic  Purposes (Intensive) 25 hours	9 weeks	28 June - 27 August	€2478
English for Academic Purposes  & Study Skills (Intensive) 25 hours	3 weeks	9 - 27 August	€922

Included in the tuition fee: