Description:
Drogheda is one of Ireland's oldest and most historical towns. Situated only 28 miles (45K) from Dublin. It is very accessible from Dublin and Belfast, Air and Seaports. Chartered in 1194 AD by the Norman King John, the history of the townland extends further back into the folklore of arrival of the Celts in Ireland. Known as the "Gateway to the Boyne Valley" Drogheda is associated with an extraordinary number of significant events in the history of Ireland - The Battle of the Boyne, St Oliver Plunkett, Poynings Law, Cromwell's Siege and the surrender of the Irish Chieftains to the English King. What ever your reason to visit Drogheda you will find many excellent things to see and do.You are sure to enjoy a friendly welcome and famed Irish hospitality.
The Institute
- The Executive and Professional Training Institute (EPTI) is located in the medieval town of Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland, 40 minutes by car from Dublin International Airport. Our comfortable and spacious learning centre is housed in a historical building overlooking the Boyne River. We provide quality training courses to non-native English speaking professionals worldwide.
- Our client base varies from business executives to groups of young adult students following general and specialised English language programmes, pre-university and third-level courses.
- Consultancy in training, testing and education is provided to corporations worldwide.
- It is our aim to provide programmes that cater for the individual needs of our students, even those participating in group courses, who wish to become effective communicators in the specialised language of their profession or industry.
Teachers
The Institute's success can be attributed to our professional employees who are fully committed to its aims and objectives. Enthusiastic tutors employ both modern and traditional methodologies in the classroom to encourage enjoyable and productive learning. Our academic staff are native English-speaking university graduates, most holding post-graduate qualifications, with wide-ranging and diverse work experiences gained locally and internationally.
The Programmes
Students may join courses at any stage throughout the year and we provide assistance in obtaining Irish study visas for non-EU residents. Thorough assessment is provided for each student using internationally recognised tools. Small classes ensure personal attention and relevant instruction for each student. Pre-university foundation courses are offered to foreign students preparing to follow a university course through English. Students have access to a multimedia library stocked with EFL materials for all levels, which provides an excellent opportunity for extra study.
Recognised TOEIC Test Centre (Test of English for International Communication)
The TOEIC test evaluates the capacity of non-native speakers of English to communicate in the international workplace. Developed by linguists and statisticians, the test questions are based on authentic samples of language taken from everyday situations meetings, reports, phone calls, travel, banking, etc. Suitable for use in all lines of business, the TOEIC test measures the language competence of candidates, whatever their level or function, and gives reliable scores time after time. With more than 1.4 million candidates in the world every year, TOEIC test results are becoming the internationally recognised standard and are accepted by most American, Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions.
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Highlights:
Foundation Course
The Foundation Certificate programme is a 9 month full time course designed for students who wish to progress to undergraduate study. Candidates who complete the course will gain a working knowledge of Business English and a recognised business and computer qualification, which will allow them direct entry to approved Diploma level courses. The course is now certified by Edith Cowan University and by ABE (Association of Business Executives). The course is now one of the leading college entry courses in Ireland. Core Subjects include: Orientation, Study Skills, General and Business English, Introduction Computers and IT, Business accounts, Business studies, Business Communications.
Faculty of Business Management
The Faculty of Business Management at EPTI offers a variety of third-level courses to provide its students with the business education they need to succeed in today's world. The courses, ranging from Conversion to Certificate/Diploma and ultimately Degree level, aim to provide a general business education to conscientious students as well as to practising and aspiring managers and executives. The qualifications are not only internationally recognised in their own right but also provide a route to further study through Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes.
The Master of Business Administration is run in conjuction with Edith Cowan University in Australia.
Eurolingua study abroad language programmes are available all year round in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish and in 35 different countries where these languages are spoken. Every year, students of all ages (16-75 years), and from many countries and professions, attend Eurolingua's numerous language, cultural, special interest and summer programmes worldwide. Students include private individuals, mature teenagers, university and MBA students, teachers, doctors, professional and business people, corporate executives, diplomats and embassy staff, government employees, military personnel and retired people.
Minimum Education: High School
Language:
English
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
Subject Areas:
English,
Intensive Language
and Irish Studies
Cost in US$: please refer to the Eurolingua web site
Cost Includes: English classes, accommodation and activities
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living,
Home-stays,
Independent living
and Other
Participants Travel to Ireland
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks
Post Services Include:
Exit DebriefingAbroad
Job and Internship Network
Eurolingua Institute's Mission Statement: The Eurolingua Institute provides group and individual customized tuition in modern languages, paid work experience programmes, internships, and unique immersion programmes living in the teacher's own home.
The Eurolingua Institute currently teaches 11 languages at over 70 schools in 40 countries and at over 150 homestay locations worldwide.
Year Founded: 1993