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Welcome to Dublin

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We are glad you are here. Now what can we do to help you? If you are considering Swan Training Institute for your study programme, this brochure will provide you with some essential information. Swan Training Institute has been welcoming students for nearly 20 years. From the outset we were aware that courses had to be designed and continually modified to meet the needs of different types of students. As you browse through our brochure, we hope that you will find a course that interests you. If you have missed what you are looking for, please contact us so we can help. Our teachers are qualified, experienced and friendly and are committed to ensuring that all their students achieve their potential and enjoy their time in class. They work under the careful guidance of our expert acade-

mic management team, who regularly observe the classes and provide the teachers with training and support. Our administrative staffs are professional, approachable and eager to ensure that each student derives the maximum benefit from their stay. Whatever your requirement, be it academic, work-related or home-stay related, you can be assured of our best attention at all times. The student profiles we have collected may help you gain some feel for the quality of the service we provide at Swan Training Institute. We strongly encourage you to make an application for admission today. Come and see for yourself how good we are.

Recognition

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Swan Training Institute is officially recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science for the teaching of English as a foreign language.

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We are a recognised centre for the Test of Interactive English, accredited by ACELS and recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science.

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Swan Training Institute has been accredited by the University of Cambridge International Examinations for providing successful work experience for overseas candidates.

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We are a member of MEI /RELSA (Marketing English in Ireland/Recognised English Language Schools Association)

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Where the best English is spoken

GRAFTON Learn english where the best English is spoken.Dublin, Ireland’s booming capital, is home to four Nobel Prize winners in Literature – Yeats, Shaw, Beckett and Heaney. Dubliners are wellknown for being warm, outgoing, gregarious people who love to talk. The possibilities for speaking and listening to English being spoken are outstanding. Dublin therefore provides the ideal conditions for learning English as a foreign language.

blin Dublin is also home to Swan Training Institute, one of the foremost language schools in Ireland.

“People at Swan Training are helpful and friendly. I will come to visit again.”

Liu Liang (China)

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English Language Courses

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Since 1988, we have been delivering courses to cater for the demands of the international marketplace. Please see the course descriptions opposite, which detail the various courses on offer at Swan Training Institute under the following headings: Classes run Monday to Friday, from 9:00 Courses to 13:00, from 14:00 to 17:00 and from (1) English Language Courses; 18.30-21.30 Intensive; ESP; Customised Courses (GEC +)

There are usually 12-15 students in English and Examination (2)General Further Education, including Vocational Training Teacher Preparation classes,and ensuring maximum Training Courses ED) attention for each(Fstudent. Students may begin any Monday (except (3) Mini-Stay Programmes, including Bank holidays) throughout the year Cultural Programmes (MS) Our General English Course aims to increase the learner’s confidence in (4) Work Experience Programmes communicating effectively in English, (WXP) while ensuring that classes are enjoyable (5) European Projects and Internship and educationally stimulating. Programmes (EP+INT) Emphasis is placed on all four language skills with a balance of language (6) Preparation for University Entrance structure and practical use (incl. our Swan/Institute of Technology, Classes run year-round and students Carlow, Foundation Course ) (FC) can begin at any time during the year. Students are assessed by both written and oral placement tests to establish their language level. We usually have a minimum of eight levels to suit all competencies from beginners to proficiency.

courses for their particular needs. Instruction at Swan Training Institute focuses on the four language-skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Considerable emphasis is placed on pronunciation, oral communication and the appropriate use of language in daily situations. Homework is assigned on a regular basis and students are encouraged to use our library and selfaccess resources to make the most of their time with us.

“My time at Swan was great. I started in a general course and the managers advised me on what exam course would help me.”

cour We also offer a wide range of customised courses designed for both individuals and groups and are delighted to cooperate with our customers to create

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Lisa Hauser (Germany)

English Language Courses

lessons We believe that successful learning can only be achieved in an environment that is both stimulating and enjoyable, and so students are encouraged to develop self-confidence in using their English language skills in practical, everyday situations. As students progress, they are exposed to a more indepth analysis of the English language in higher-level or examination classes.

Beginner

I do not understand or speak any English

Ireland Facts Educational System & Language • Education system recognised worldwide • English is the spoken language • The only English-speaking country in the Eurozone • Four Nobel prize winners in literature

Elementary

Pre-intermediate

Intermediate

Upper Intermediate

Advanced

I can understand a little and can speak a few words

I understand quite well. I can speak in familiar situations. I can read simple English but find writing difficult

I speak well but not fluently. I understand what is said to me and can read fairly well. I can write simple sentences but make mistakes

I can understand almost everything that is said to me. I can speak confidently and my writing is quite good

I make few mistakes and understand nearly everything. I communicate effectively in both spoken and written English

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Staff, Accommodation and Transfers Staff

Accommodation

We are always willing to assist and advise in whatever way we can. Many of us have experience of living and working in other countries and can therefore appreciate the needs and concerns of someone living away from home.

• Our host families are located in fashionable and prestigious suburbs of Dublin. We do not provide host family accommodation in the city centre. All families are on the main bus, LUAS or DART lines. Each of our families is personally inspected by our Accommodation Officer.

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Our staff members are welcoming and supportive, offering our students the reassurance of a professional and caring level of personal service.

Headed by our Director of Studies and Assistant Director of Studies, our fully qualified and enthusiastic teaching team uses the latest pedagogical methods, text-books and authentic materials, in classes of no more than 15 students, ensuring that individual progress is optimised so that students can develop their English Language skills quickly and enjoyably.

Ireland Facts Geography and Economy • Island located in western Europe • Population – 4 million • Climate – temperate maritime • Member of the European Union • Fastest growing economy in the European Union

Most of our students are placed in host family accommodation. Other accommodation options are available on request.

• Students have a choice of single or shared room and either full or halfboard. Bed and breakfast is also available.

Airport Transfers

• Swan Training Institute will collect students from and deliver students to Dublin Airport. Students wishing to avail of this service are welcomed by a Swan Training Institute driver and transported directly to their accommodation. • Student can also be collected and taken to Dublin Airport for their journey home. Students will be provided with the driver’s contact details. • The transfer service can be arranged from other airports; please ask for details when you make your application.

i rel • Lowest unemployment in the European Union • Modern trade-dependent country

• Second largest producer of computer software in the world

Please note that there is an additional charge for this service.

• Low inflation rate

• Excellent employment opportunities • Guaranteed minimum wage

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call +353-1-6775252

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“The teachers prepared me well and I got a 6.5 in IELTS.” Yuki Koshima (Japan) “I stayed in Swan for two years and I made so many friends.” Roshima Ganhoo (Mauritius) “I am very happy with Swan Training.” Frank Muller (Austria) “Our short stay was so much fun and we love Dublin. Thank you Swan.” Dani Gallani (Italy)

and “My internship was at a very professional company and it was a worthwhile experience.” Hye-Suk Kim (Korea) “ I took part in the Leonardo Project and my experience was the best ever.” Jean Besson (France)

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Swan Training Institute 9/11 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland - Telephone: 353-1-6775252 Fax: 353-1-6775254 - Email: admin@sti.ie

Mission Statement Swan Training Institute is committed to the provision of excellence in both teaching and administration, through constant attention to the needs of each and every student. It is our aim to be responsive to the ever-changing and complex demands of the international market and accordingly our courses are constantly updated to meet these demands.

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