adult english
Infinity Business College is approved by the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) in Ireland and is a member of MEI-RELSA, the marketing body for English Language Schools in Ireland. Infinity Business College is also registered with CSN the grant-aid body for Sweedish students who wish to apply for grant aid for studying English at IBC. Students who wish to study with IBC for a period greater than four weeks can avail of our reduced pricing click here
Standard english
We offer six different levels of English tuition based on your level of competency as reflected in your Placement Test. The levels include Beginners, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced. On arrival each student sits an English Placement test which appropriately places the student in the correct level of tuition for which classes commence the following morning at 9.15am. This comprises of both a written and aural exam. The placement test is followed by the provision of a Welcome Pack, Orientation and Walking Tour of Dublin City Centre. The Cutting Edge suite of textbooks is provided free of charge to each student for use in their class and are available to purchase at a discounted price from reception.
You can choose to enrol in the Standard English Course for morning sessions from Monday to Friday. Afternoon sessions may also be available. Cultural activities are usually scheduled in the afternoon. There are 20 hours tuition per week in a standard course.The maximum number of students in each class is 15 though the average class size is 8 people. Beginners and Advanced courses only take place on specified dates; however you will always have the option of joining a class at the next level.
Cost: €220 per week
Contact Hours: 20 hours tuition per week
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intensive english
If you choose the intensive English Course you will follow the same programme as the Standard English Course but with additional tuition so as to study 25 hours tuition a week which includes two additional afternoon sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday.
Initially classes concentrate on course book work through the use of the ‘Cutting Edge’ textbook. Other classes maximise the use of conversational pieces which are designed to improve your spoken English through the use of debates, discussions and multi-media. Our teachers ensure there is an interactive element so you receive ample opportunity to practise your spoken English.
Intensive English
Cost: €265 per week
Contact Hours: 25 hours tuition per week
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executive English
For the busy executive they sometimes require an English course specific to their needs and due to time constraints wish to study an intensive, tailored course over a short period of time. Individual Executive courses are designed so that business and professional people achieve the greatest amount of progress over a short period of time.
Applicants fill out a Needs Analysis Questionnaire when booking a course and we create the best teaching solution to meet your specific requirements. The use of technology through the provision of a laptop is encouraged while our tutors are carefully selected so that they deliver a demanding course, pitched at the right level for your outcomes. Feedback througout the course is encouraged so your objectives are achieved by the end of the course.
English for Executives
Cost: €950 per week.
Contact Hours: 25 hours tution per week one to one tuition.
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Business English
Our Business English course follows the standard course in the mornings and two individual lessons in the afternoons in small focused groups on a topic of your choice. This course is ideally suited to the professional who wishes to acquire specific knowledge of the English Language for their chosen career or area of interest.
Business Professionals can choose to study the English terminology of their choice whether working in the Banking, Insurance, Finance or Accountancy fields. These include conducting meetings, writing letters, conducting formal business communications, etc. Medical practitioners can study English for medical purposes where one can practise delivering medical papers, conducting meetings and interviews, etc.
You will be assigned a teacher for the afternoon session who will complete with you a Needs Analysis Form where you can clarify your requirements and your expectations. The teacher will then plan your sessions to meet and fulfil your needs so that you achieve your objectives.
Business English
Cost: €285 per week
Contact Hours: 20 General English tuition hours per week plus 5 hours tuition Business English per week.
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Cambridge examination preparation
The Cambridge Examination Preparation Courses are designed to prepare you for one of the following exams, the First Certificate in English (F.C.E.), the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and the Cambridge Proficiency in English (C.P.E.). A certificate from Cambridge ESOL tells people a great deal about you and what you can do. It is recognised as proof of your language abilities by more than 10,000 employers, universities and government bodies around the World. Exam sessions are held in University College Dublin (UCD) and assistance should be sought through the Director of Studies when registering for exams. Examination fees are not included in the course fees while the examinations are held every 4 months in general and registration should be 14 weeks prior to the exam date. For Cambridge exam dates click here.
When choosing the correct exam to pursue it is advisable that you arrive a week prior to when the course commences at Infinity Business College so that we can properly assess you and advise you as to what level to pursue. Your level of English will be determined by the Director of Studies following your English placement test and it is only at that point which we will confirm that your level is appropriate for the exam in question. The F.C.E course is suitable for students who have an Upper Intermediate level of English while the C.A.E course is suited to students with an advanced level. Cambridge ESOL exams are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is easy to make comparisons with other qualifications.
Students normally attend a 13 week, 25 hours tuition per week CPC course followed by the examination.Your Cambridge exam preparation course will comprise of morning English tuition followed by exam tutorial sessions held two afternoons a week. As part of this package host family accommodation is arranged for 14 weeks.
Our Cambridge Examination courses only take place if we have a minimum of 8 students for each level. The maximum number of students per class is 15 but is normally 8.
Cambridge Course
Course Cost: €1,750 for 9 weeks tuition (Exam fees not included).
Contact Hours: 25 hours tuition per week
Duration: 9 weeks
Next Course Commencement Dates: 6th Feb 2012, 7th May 2012, 23th July 2012, 8th October 2012.
Host Family Accommodation Half Board: €175 per week single room
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TOEFL/IELTS Preparation Course
To gain entry to University degrees in Ireland or the UK you will require an IELTS / TOEFL certificate. IELTS exams take place at specified exam centres every two to three months. For current exam dates at UCD click here. TOEFL exams can be taken online for the appropriate link click here.
Both courses are available to people with at least an Intermediate level of English. The courses are twelve week, 25 hours tuition a week courses.
A minimum of seven people are required for the course to run thus it is advised you book the course well in advance and receive confirmation that your booking has been accepted prior to booking flights. Examination fees are not included in the course fees.
Should you wish to sit the exams while in Ireland you should seek the assistance of our Director of Studies who will assist you with your exam registration. Your course takes place five mornings a week and two afternoons a week, Tuesday and Thursday.
You will join the Standard English course in the mornings and in the afternoons focus entirely on exam preparation and exam techniques. Practice exams will be given to you on a regular basis and you will be guided on your results. A study plan will be designed for you on enrolment so you acheive your exam objectives with regard to your IELTS or TOEFL preparation.
IELTS / TOEFL Peparation Course
Cost: 6 week €1,250, 12 week €2,500, 24 week €5,000 (Exam fees not included).
Contact Hours: 25 hours tuition per week
2012 Enrolment Dates: Ongoing
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moodle - virtual learning environment at schools
Infinity Business College offers an intensive course for Teachers of English titled 'MOODLE- Virtual Learning Environment at schools- a course for Teachers and Educators.'. Comenius Reference Number IE-2012-243-006 . Partcipants should be teachers of English as a Second Language in their Country or teach different subjects through English. They can also be administrative personnel in a school. This course is fully approved by the Department of Education and Leargas under the Comenius and Grundtvig grant programmes and as such eligible participants are for funding. For more information click here. If you are not from the EU click here.
The appropriate level of English to participate in this course should be B2 according to the Common European Framework. The participants are to develop their language skills, refresh methodology and computer skills. They will take part in workshops devoted to methodology and e- learning. The course will take the participants step by step through online learning (Moodle platform). They will learn how to become a student and a course creator profile on their schools’ platforms. Later, they will be asked to create a short course and reflect on its creation.
Day 1
Induction and Icebreaking Activities
Introduction to Moodle
Philosophy of Moodle
Moodle Screen Elements
Personal Profile
Day 2
Communication within the platform
Calendars as a good source of information
Course Set up
Dublin Sightseeing and Orientation Tour
Day 3
Adding Resources
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Adding Activities
Creating a course with the tutor – project work
Day 4
Grading and Assignments
Creating a course
Day 5
Individual Approach – project work
Presentation of the outcomes of the course
Evaluation session
Cost: €745 per participant. Accommodation options available host family €175 per week single room half board. Price includes sightseeing excursion and evening dinner.
Course Details: Please note that the course is intensive and classes are held from 9.00 -13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00 Monday-Friday (with breaks) Monday-Friday. All materials provided by the college, use of college laptops included. Wi-fi broadband throughout building. Lunch provided by the course organiser. We offer a great location in the city centre and trusted host family accommodation.
Course Start Dates 2012: 11/06/2012 - 42543, 09/07/2012 - 42544, 23/07/2012 - 42545, 27/08/2012 - 42546, 17/09/2012 - 42547, 01/10/2012 - 42548
To Commence the Grant Application Process with IB College Click Here and fill out our pre-course registration form. Click here to view National Agencies you can apply to for a Comenius / Grundtvig Grant.
teaching english through technology
Infinity Business College offers an exciting refresher course for Teachers of English titled 'Teaching English Though Technology – A Refresher Course for English Teachers'. Comenius Reference Number IE-2012-229-007 Participants should be teacher trainers, teachers of English as a Second Language or teachers of different subjects through English. They could also be Managers or Principals of organisations offering adult education. This course is fully approved by the Department of Education and Leargas under the Comenius and Grundtvig grant programmes and as such eligible participants are for funding. For more information click here. If you are not from the EU click here.
The appropriate level of English to participate in this course should be B2 according to the Common European Framework. The participants are to develop their language skills, broaden knowledge about the Irish culture, refresh ELT methodology and their computer skills. They will take part in workshops devoted to EFL methodology, practical classes focusing on computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint) Internet usage (useful websites, e-learning) and project work. As a part of the final outcome participants will be asked to produce a short EFL course on our Moodle platform.
Day 1
Induction and Icebreaking Activities
Introduction to Moodle
Dublin Sightseeing and Orientation tour
Day 2
Modern ELT Methodologies
Lesson Planning
Introduction to Moodle ( Student vs. Teacher in the course)
Cultural Activity
Day 3
Lecture on Irish History and Culture
Interactive Activities to Use with Students ( Irish Culture and History)
Cultural activity
Day 4
Offline Activities to Use with Students- Microsoft Word and Power Point
Creating Games with PowerPoint
Combining audio, sound and Power Point
Cultural Activity
Day 5
Moodle – How to be a Course Creator
Creating a short EFL course at a platform
Podcasts in ELT
Weekend- Saturday excursion (9-5pm)
Day 6
Motivation-Poster Making
Creating a Course on Moodle -continuation
Film club
Day 7
Creative Writing – Blogs vs. Wikis
European Portfolio
Cultural Activity
Day 8
Authentic Materials – Voicethreading
Motivation – Poster Making
Cultural Activity
Day 9
Fun and Game activities
Animations in ELT
Day 10
Evaluation Session
Project Presentation
Cost: Course €1,015 per participant. Accommodation options available host family €175 per week single room half board. Apart from the classroom tuition we offer cultural trips around Dublin three times a week plus one bus trip at the weekend (The Wicklow Mts. and Glendalough). We offer a great location in the city centre and trusted host family accommodation.
Course Details: 2 weeks full-time 9.00 -13.00 Monday-Friday, breaks included. Plus 3 afternoon cultural trips around Dublin City Centre. Use of college laptops included. Wi-fi broadband throughout building.
Course Start Dates 2012: 11/06/2012 – 40857, 09/07/2012 – 42537, 23/07/2012 – 42538, 27/08/2012 – 42539, 17/09/2012 – 42541, 01/10/2012 - 42542
To Commence the Grant Application Process with IB College Click Here and fill out our pre-course registration form. Click here to view National Agencies you can apply to for a Comenius / Grundtvig Grant.
managing people - a two week management training course
The Infinity Business College course for Managers or Teachers of English titled 'Managing People – A two week combination course. is an exciting course useful when dealing with colleagues and pupils in the educational sector'. Comenius Reference Number IE-2012-249-005 Participants should be Managers or Principals of organisations offering adult or junior education and also teacher trainers, teachers of English as a Second Language or teachers of different subjects through English. This course is fully approved by the Department of Education and Leargas under the Comenius and Grundtvig grant programmes and as such eligible participants are for funding. For more information click here. If you are not from the EU click here.
The appropriate level of English to participate in this course should be B2 according to the Common European Framework. The course aims at improving management skills and rapport with staff members within an organisation while identifying and exploring techniques to use when dealing with students. Furthermore, the participants will have an opportunity to revise their language skills, practice writing business letters, drafting emails, manage meetings and conducting telephone conversations in English.
Day 1
Introduction to the Course
Induction session
Sightseeing and Orientation Tour
Day 2
Manager’s Role in an Organisation
Employee Development and Performance Management
Recruitment – Selection and Best Practices
Day 3
Business Across Cultures – Lexical Practice
Personal Management Styles
Performance Management
Day 4
Strategic HR Management and Leadership
Leadership Theory and Understanding
Characteristics and Style of A Leader
Day 5
Managers Personal Qualities
Importance of Leadership and Managers
Managing Meetings – Lexical Practice
Day 6
Communication and Personal Development
Understanding of the Process of Communication
Verbal vs. Non- Verbal Communication
Day 7
Barriers to Effective Communication
Questioning techniques ( Open vs. Closed Questions)
Presentations in English – Lexical Practice
Day 8
Business Correspondence: style, form and correctness
Letters vs. Emails
Formal Writing
Effective Meetings
Day 9
Writing Business letters in English
Complaint Procedures
Letters of Complaint and responding to same
Day 10
Social Networking
Evaluation Session
Half day excursion + Dinner
Cost: Course €1,440 per participant. Accommodation options available host family €175 single room half board. Price includes full day excursion at the weekend (The Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough). We offer a great location in the city centre and trusted host family accommodation. Participants also have the option of arranging their own apartment accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Course Details: 2 weeks full-time 9.00 -13.00 Monday-Friday, breaks included. Plus 3 afternoon cultural trips around Dublin City Centre. Use of college laptops included. Wi-fi broadband throughout building.
Course Start Dates 2012: 11/06/2012 - 43433, 23/07/2012 - 43434, 270/8 /2012 - 43435, 17/09/2012 - 43436, 01/10 /2012 - 43437
To Commence the Grant Application Process with IB College Click Here and fill out our pre-course registration form. Click here to view National Agencies you can apply to for a Comenius / Grundtvig Grant.
To Enrol Click here to Book Online
ELT Methodology Course for ESOL teachers – a two week combination coursE
The Infinity Business College offers a general Methodology course entitled ELT Methodology Course for ESOL teachers – a two week combination course Comenius Reference Number IE-2012-250-006. The participants are to develop their language skills and refresh methodology. They will take part in workshops throughout the course and develop their own materials. The course will take the participants through different teaching approaches and allow them to share their teaching/cultural experiences. The participants will be introduced to EU projects and will be encouraged to take part in them.
It must be noted that participants should be teachers of English as a Second Language in their country of origin or teach different subjects through English and their level of English preferably should be B2 according to The Common European Framework. This course is fully approved by the Department of Education and Leargas under the Comenius and Grundtvig grant programmes and as such eligible participants are for funding. For more information click here. If you are not from the EU click here.
We adopt a communicative approach to teaching with a combination of workshop, lectures and open discussion panels. There will be a lot of individual and paired work involved as well as group comparisons.
Day 1 - 9am-5pm
Induction and Registration
Icebreaking Activities
Usage of Icebreakers in ESOL classes
Introduction to our ePlatform
Orientation and sightseeing tour
Day 2 - 9am- 5 pm
ELT Methodologies – workshop
Modern Approaches to TESOL
Lesson Planning
Afternoon tour
Day 3 - 9-5pm
Teaching Grammar – top tips
Material Design – workshop
Afternoon sightseeing tour
Day 4 - 9am-1pm
Teaching Vocabulary – fun activities
Online Fun and Games – usage of the internet
Free afternoon
Day 5 - 9am-1pm
Irish culture- lecture and activities
Cultural materials design
Free afternoon
Weekend excursion to the Wicklow Mountains (Saturday)
Day 6 - 9am-1pm
Portfolios and CEFR
Teaching writing and self assessment
Day 7- 9am-5pm
Young Learners – how to teach young students?
Task Based activities – planning and activating
Materials development
Afternoon excursion
Day 8 - 9am-5pm
Bringing Authentic Materials into the classroom
Boosting Students’ Motivation
Afternoon excursion
Day 9 - 9am-5pm
Drama in the classroom
Creativity in the classroom – workshop
Afternoon excursion
Day 10 - 9-1pm
EU Projects available to teachers of ESL
Evaluation Session
Project Presentation
Free afternoon
Cost: Course €890 per participant. Accommodation options available host family €175 single room half board. Price includes full day excursion at the weekend (The Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough). We offer a great location in the city centre and trusted host family accommodation. Participants also have the option of arranging their own apartment accommodation for the duration of their stay.
Course Details: 2 weeks full-time 9.00 -13.00 Monday-Friday, breaks included. Coffee and snack breaks are provided by the organiser. We offer a great location in the city centre and trusted host family accommodation.
Course Start Dates 2012: 11th June, 8th July, 23rd July, 13th August, 27th August, 17th Sept, 1st October, 15th October
To Commence the Grant Application Process with IB College Click Here and fill out our pre-course registration form. Click here to view National Agencies you can apply to for a Comenius / Grundtvig Grant.
To Enrol Click here to Book Online
english au pair programme
The English Au Pair Programme is designed for females or males of 18 to 27 years of age who have formal or informal experience of childcare. Candidates should be of good health and references should be provided where appropriate. They should have at least a Pre-Intermediate level of English and enjoy the company of children.
Successful participants who enrol in the English Au Pair Programme will live with the family. They can expect the following;
- Welcome pack (including details of au pairs in your area)
- Your own private room
- All meals provided
- Be treated as an equal by the host family
- Ongoing support from the placement agency
- Between €100 and €200 pocket money per week
- Au pair certificate and reference at the end of your stay
There are three options for the English Au Pair programme:
(a) English tuition two mornings per week during a 12 week Au Pair placement. Cost: €850
(b) English tuition two mornings per week during a 24 week Au Pair placement. Cost: €1,700
(c) 25 weeks English tuition five mornings per week during a One Year Au Pair placement. Cost: €2,500
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english work study programme
Our English Work Study Programme includes general english tuition and work placement based on your level of competency as reflected in your Placement Test on arrival. On arrival in Dublin each student sits an English Placement test which appropriately places the student in the correct level of tuition for which classes commence the following morning at 9am. This comprises of both a written and aural exam. The placement test is followed by the provision of a Welcome Pack and Orientation of Dublin City Centre. The Cutting Edge suite of textbooks is provided free of charge to each student for use in their class and are available to purchase at a discounted price from reception. Classes are held 5 mornings a week 9.00 to 13.00hrs.
Our English Work Study programme involves you availing of our Work Placement programme. Our Work Placement officer will assist you in CV preparation and preparing for Interviews. She will also set up interviews for you with at least three companies so that you acquire work experience in an English Speaking company. This will assist you in seeking a job when you return to your home country and also help you to experience professional life. Our objective is to ensure you have a positive experience in Ireland and enjoy your travels around Europe. Student welfare is our primary concern and staff are helpful and encouraging at all times. It should be noted your level of English will need to be at least Intermediate to succeed at work placement interviews.
There are three options for the English Work Study programme:
(a) 4 week tuition and 6 week work placement. Cost: €850
(b) 6 week tuition and 8 weeks work placement. Cost: €1,250
(c) 25 weeks academic year tuition and 12 weeks work placement. Cost: €2,500
Contact Hours: 20 hours tuition per week
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