Program Overview

Pre-Sessional Foundation Programme

About this course

If you need to improve your English to go to your ideal university, then our Pre-Sessional Foundation Preparation Programme is the right course for you. It is designed specially for students with a High School Diploma who want to go to an English speaking university or Higher Education Institute but need additional help to develop their English.

You have many choices to improve your English, but the best option is to use a recognised learning pathway.

Our programmes offer you a pathway to the Foundation Programmes of your choice.

Your programme is designed to get you to a minimum score of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and ensure that you are fully prepared to start your university journey.

Location

• Dublin, Ireland

Age

• 18+

Duration

• 3, 6 or 9 months

Class Size

• Morning classes: Maximum 14, Average 9
• Afternoon classes: Maximum 9, Average 6

Tuition

• 20 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week
• OR 20 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week + 6 X 60 minute of small group electives

Levels

• CEFR A2 & above

Course Code

• PFP1 (20 hours)
• PFP2 (26 hours)

Start Dates

• Every Monday

Sample study paths

• Starting level: 4.5 IELTS (or equivalent)
  • 12 weeks Pre-sessional foundation Programme 2 (PFP2), June - August
  • • Trinity College Foundation Programme, September – May
• Starting level: 4.0 IELTS (or equivalent)
  • 25 weeks Pre-sessional foundation Programme 2 (PFP1) March -August
  • • DIFC/NCUK Foundation Programme, September - May
• Starting level 3.5 IELTS (or equivalent)
  • 35 weeks Pre-sessional foundation Programme 2 (PFP2), January - August
  • • Trinity College Foundation Programme, September - May

Class Times

• Morning classes
  • Class 1: 09.00 -11.00
  • Break: 11.00 -11.30
  • Class 2 : 11.30 -13.30
• Afternoon Electives (26-hr programme)
  • Tuesday – Thursday 14.15– 16.15

Programme Details

• Integrated-approach syllabus created by our academic team, all of our Pre-Sessional students at B1 or above will study Essay Writing, Critical Thinking, Note-taking, Presentations and Seminar discussions, Creativity, Time management, Problem Solving.
• 20-hour programme or more intensive 26-hour programmes. Our 26-hour programmes include afternoon options for extra lessons for your listening and speaking skills as well as IELTS preparation, English for Academic purposes or Business English.
• Officially recognised learning pathway. This means your chosen university or institution has approved your language programme and will provide a Conditional Offer on a Foundation Programme before you even start.
• Personal Academic Mentor
• Examination Practice Workshops and Seminars and career guidance (CV Preparation, Interview Techniques and Further Study options).
• Access to Emerald Leaning Platform

Centres offering this Course

• Dublin, Ireland

Palmerston Park

• Accommodation offered:
  • Host Family
  • Year-Round Residence Options