Dublin welcome sheet

How to find us in Dublin

land Street, Temple Address: 1st floor, 15 Westmore Dublin 2, Ireland Telephone: (01) 531 4115 Email: dublin@a2z-english.com 0858 684 116 Emergency 24 hour telephone: Police/fire/medical emergency:

Cheat Sheet

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WELCOME TO A2Z SCHOOL OF ENGLISH - DUBLIN! We are here

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Who to speak to Where is my class?

Reception team

I have personal problems School manager

I have a problem with my accommodation!

School manager

I want to complain about a teacher What social events are happening?

Academic manager

Thank you for choosing A2Z School of English!

Reception team

I want to complain about a receptionist

School manager

I want to change class.

Academic manager

I want to complain about a student.

Academic manager

I am delighted to welcome you to ractive, a learning experience that is inte fun! all ve motivational and abo ool.

We are much more than just a sch new r you to We are the first step munity career, so come and join our com ning lear and see how much fun English can be!

Best wishes,

Rishi Maudhub Operations Director

1st floor, 15 Westmoreland Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland T: (0)1 531 4115 E: dublin@a2z-english.com www.a2z-dublin.com

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A2Z SCHOOL

RULES

No Smoking in the building No Eating in classrooms Switch Telephones Off in class!

Only English, no other language in class or corridors Respect other students, even if you disagree with them or dislike them.

Listen to the Teacher; do not talk to other students except when the teacher tells you to.

Text books closed except for when the teacher tells you to open them.

Arrive on time, if you more than 5 minutes late you must wait for the next lesson (at half past the hour). If nobody comes to the lesson in the first 10 minutes the whole fifty minute lesson will be cancelled. minu

SUBJECTS LISTED A to Z! 16 and 17 year olds If you are 16 or 17 we have some special information for you.

• If you are not coming to school please call the reception to tell us.

• If you do not come to school at the normal time, and you have not told us you will be absent, we will call the person responsible for you. If they do not know where you are we will call the police and ask them to look for you.

• You must return to your accommodation before 10pm.

Accidents If you hurt yourself or have an accident please tell the school manager. We would like to help you and also keep our school safe for students and staff.

Alcohol • 18 is the minimum age to buy and drink alcohol. It is illegal to drink alcohol if you are 17 or younger.

• Don’t drink too much – you could do something dangerous.

• No alcohol must be brought on to school premises.

• Visit drinkaware.ie for alcohol related advice.

Bank accounts To open an Irish bank account you will need • Proof of your address • Photographic identification You might also need more documents; it depends on which country you come from.

The reception team can help you open a bank account, just ask for help.

Books If you are studying for more than 2 weeks you must buy the books for the course you study. You cannot study a course and not buy a book.

If you are studying for less than 2 weeks you might be able to borrow a book from reception, but this is not possible for all courses, and you will have to pay a returnable deposit and give the book back afterwards without any damage.

Doctor and dentist • In Ireland European union/EEA citizens can usually get free medical treatment. If you are not from the EEA you must pay for private medical insurance before you come.

• The School Manager and reception team can help you.

• You normally have to pay for a dentist – it is not free.

• If you are injured, feel unwell or have an accident at school please immediately inform the School Manager or reception team.

Drugs • Drugs include: Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstacy, Heroin, Amphetimines, Magic mushrooms etc.

• These drugs are illegal and you must not take them.

• You will be immediately expelled from school if you are suspected of or found to have taken drugs. The school decision is final.

• For more information see www.drugs.ie

Emergency telephone numbers

Escape in a fire

Smoking

There is 1 exit in the building, the front door.

• No smoking anywhere in the building, including electronic cigarettes.

• Do not smoke at the front of the building.

• Throwing cigarette butts on the floor is a crime and you might have to pay a fine. Use a cigarette bin instead.

• If you want to smoke please go away from the front door to the corner of Westmoreland street outside Londis.

If there is a fire alarm in the school • Leave the building immediately • Do not stop to take anything with you • Go to the fire assembly point at the corner of Westmoreland street outside Londis • Wait with your teacher and classmates

Homework Teachers will set homework for most classes.

You should do this homework if you want to improve your English!

ID cards Every A2Z student receives a free ID card.

Student handbook/Student zone Login to the student zone at www.a2z-english.com/students/home You will need a username and password – request one here - www.a2z-english.com/user/become-student

You should receive your card on your first day – if not then ask a receptionist. Please keep this card with you at all times so you can prove you are a student and not a stranger.

In the student zone you can : • Get more information • Request documents and letters • Arrange a meeting with a manager • And more!

If you lose the card you will be charged €5 for a replacement.

Student PC access

Library The city library is a great place to study (it is quiet and has free internet) and you can also borrow books for free! It is free to join, you might need a letter from the reception – ask if you need it. http://goo.gl/3xHs8F

PPS (Personal Public Service) Number To work in Ireland you will need a Personal Public Service number (PPS). A PPS number can be obtained from the local Social Welfare office.

You will need to make an appointment at a social welfare office and then you will need to go to the appointment with documents proving your identity and right to work. You can read more here: http://goo.gl/gv8Bg0

Register with police If you are not from the European Economic Area you might need to register with the police. For more information see www.a2z-english.com/police-registration

Sex • Our School Manager can speak with you if you have any issues you would like to talk about.

• Condoms and other contraceptives are available in all chemists and many supermarkets.

• Find out more information from www.yoursexualhealth.ie • The minimum age for sex in Ireland is 17 years old.

• School: 0858 684 116 • Police, fire, ambulance: 999

There are free computers for students to use in the school. You are not allowed to view pornography or illegal websites (eg terrorism).

If you want to print something send it as an email to the school reception (dublin@a2z-english.com) and we will print it – there is a fee of 20¢ per black and white page.

Taxi numbers All taxis in Ireland a large yellow and blue roof-sign and are metered. All taxi charges are the same throughout the country. Taxis have a sticker on the sun visor and fare cards in the seat pockets or window stickers which explain the fares.

Some companies you can ring to organise a taxi are: • Global taxis: 01 872 7272 • A to B cabs: 01 677 2222

Toilet and toilet paper When you use the toilet put all dirty toilet paper in the water in the toilet bowl, not in the rubbish bin. We do not put dirty toilet paper in the bin.

For women - if you use sanitary towels or tampons, put these in the special bins next to the toilet, do not put them in the water.

After you use the toilet always flush and wash your hands well.

Please leave the toilets in a good condition for other students and teachers.

WiFi settings Network: A2Z Students Password: JASPER01

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