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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMEBray Dublin WinchesterGUIDE 2018LEADERS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR OVER 40 YEARSwww.atclanguageschools.com
IRELANDATC BRAYATC DUBLINATC SUMMER CENTRESEDINBURGHNATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELANDTRINITY COLLEGE DUBLINUNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLINBLACKROCK COLLEGERATHDOWN SCHOOLMAYNOOTH UNIVERSITYKILKENNY COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF LIMERICKBANDON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, TERENGLANDATC WINCHESTEROUR CENTRESBRAYDUBLINWINCHESTERSUMMER COURSESCONTENTS08122032Welcome to ATC Language SchoolsATC Year Round Schools - 3 Exciting DestinationsYour ATC TeamATC Quality AssuranceStudying with ATC in IrelandAdult Courses ATC Bray and ATC DublinStudying with ATC in EnglandAdult Courses ATC WinchesterATC Social ProgrammeATC Junior Year Round Courses03050607161822242628
WELCOME TO ATC LANGUAGE SCHOOLSATC was founded in 1973 and since then we have been providingquality English language programmes for students of all agesfrom across the world.We offer a wide range of courses for students of different ages andlevels of English, all of which are approved in Ireland by Qualityand Qualifications Ireland for English Language Teaching (ELT)and in the UK by the British Council and English UK.Our courses, which are conducted by fully qualified teachers, havean international reputation for academic excellence. Studentsattending our courses can choose to live with a family or inresidential accommodation.ATC is owned and managed by three people who are passionateabout delivering high quality English language programmes anduse their collective experience of over 70 years to ensure that theindividual needs of each student are met.Every aspect of a student’s experience with ATC is important to usand our team is committed to providing an excellent standard ofservice in a friendly and professional environment.Ugo Greevy, Ed Greevy and Colm O’ByrneDirectorsUgoEdColmWe aim to help our students improve their English language skills in a friendly and stimulatingatmosphere by providing an extensive educational and cultural programme, and by ensuringthat their needs are clearly understood and met at all times.03
“I’m leaving behind a lot of new friends that I’ve made and also mylovely teachers, who were very kind and helpful to me.It has been an amazing experience!”Sarah, Switzerland04www.atclanguageschools.com
ATC YEAR ROUND SCHOOLS - 3 EXCITING DESTINATIONSBRAYBray is a beautiful seaside town located 18km south of Dublin City Centrewith excellent transport links. With its beautiful sand and shingle beach and acharming promenade there are a wide range of festivals and activities throughoutthe year, making it an attractive and peaceful environment to study and live in.BrayDUBLINDublin is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations and is world famous forits hospitality, culture, arts, music and vibrant nightlife. Dublin is a relatively smalland accessible city and has one of the youngest populations in Europe, makingit ideal for students wishing to improve their English and learn the culture ofanother country.Ha’penny Bridge, DublinWinchester High er, the perfect English city, is a vibrant heritage destination just an hoursouth west of London. A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancientcapital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today Winchester combines the bestof city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside and boasts a magnificentcathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independentshops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic Hampshire villagesand the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.05
YOUR ATC TEAMscan here tomeet the teamTEACHING STAFFAll of our teachers have a university degree and a professionalqualification in English Language Teaching. Our trainers are dedicatedprofessionals and have many years experience in teaching English tostudents from all over the world.Many have lived and worked as teachers abroad and have first-handknowledge of other cultures, customs and traditions. Our teachingstaff is guided by our Directors of Studies who work closely with theteaching team in each school monitoring the progress of our students.ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMAll the ATC administrative team are well trained and motivatedindividuals. They are here to assist our students during their stay andensure that their programme meets with their expectations.ATC Dublin ReceptionOur administrative team also includes Accommodation Officers whowill take care of the individual needs of each student, and StudentWelfare Officers working with administrative support staff thatorganise the student social programme and help them with theirday-to-day needs; from banking and student visa information, toinformation on places to visit during their time off.“I would like to sincerely thank you and your team for all organisation and your support, youalways were ready. I really appreciate it and proud to have such good partners as you! ”Victor, STB Tours, Russia06www.atclanguageschools.com
ATC QUALITY ASSURANCEACCREDITATIONSOur schools are members of, and accredited by, the leading associations in the international education sector. By working to such highstandards we guarantee that each student will receive the individual attention needed to ensure that every part of their programmemeets their specific needs.ATC IRELAND ACCREDITATIONSATC WINCHESTER ACCREDITATIONSACELS - ATC is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality andQualifications Ireland, for English Language Teaching (ELT).British Council - ATC Winchester is accredited by the BritishCouncil for the teaching of English as a foreign language. To obtainaccreditation, the school must comply with strict regulations relatingto school premises and facilities, teacher qualifications, teachingquality, administration and welfare.ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations) - ATCis a member of ALTO; a platform which provides connectionsthrough networking, professional development, idea andinformation exchange.EAQUALS - ATC Language Schools was inspected in August 2015receiving 3 points of excellence. The mission of EAQUALS is to fosterexcellence in language education across the world by providingguidance and support to teaching institutions and individuals.MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) - ATC is a founder memberof Marketing English in Ireland.Quality English - ATC is a member of Quality English: anassociation of privately owned English language schools thatare committed to providing high quality English courses tointernational students.English UK - ATC Winchester is a member of English UK - theAssociation of Recognised English Language Services - and follows theEnglish UK Code of Practice.Quality English - ATC Winchester is a member of Quality English:an association of privately owned English language schoolsthat are committed to providing high quality English courses tointernational students.Cambridge Exam Centre - ATC Winchester is an authorisedexamination centre for the Cambridge FCE, CAE andCPE exams.memberwww.atclanguageschools.com07
Dunluice House, ATC BrayOUR SCHOOL IN BRAYATC BRAYSCHOOL INFORMATIONATC Bray is located on the seafront in four adjacent Victorian buildings, includingthe beautifully restored Dunluice House, and is only 35 minutes by train from DublinCity Centre. Carefully and completely refurbished and upgraded, Dunluice House combinesVictorian elegance with modern comforts. The classrooms are bright, spacious and warm, and many have magnificentviews across the Irish Sea. There is a student study centre available for studentswho wish to study independently using the materials available in our library. Thestudents can use this room to do their homework or practise/ improve their skillsin English. The student library contains a wide selection of both educational andrecreational reading materials. Teachers are always available to assist studentswith their studies.During peak times additional classroom space may be used outside of the mainschool building.The school offers a dedicated computer area for student use where students canprepare and update their CV. The computers can also be used to log in to our guidede-learning platform where students can monitor their progress and continue theirstudies.Our Bray school also provides a recently modernised and extended cafeteria inaddition to a private garden and patio area, with ample seating for our students. Beautiful seaside location23 spacious classroomsLibrary & study centreMultimedia rooms & student computersStudent canteenPrivate garden and patioFree Wi-FiFree afternoon classesMinimum age 17COURSES General EnglishIntensive EnglishExam CoursesIndividual TuitionBusiness EnglishATC OnlineAll adult students will receive theirpersonal login for ATC Online 1 monthbefore arrival and retain access for 3months after departure. (See page 19)“The students and teachers are very friendly, I like the school as well because it is in frontof the sea.” Charlotte, Belgium08www.atclanguageschools.com
“The school offers many facilities to improve your English such as the free classesand wonderful tours around Ireland. The teachers are really good and you can learna lot with them.” Graciela, Venezuela.scan here tofind out moreBRAY HARBOURDISTANCE FROM ATC BRAYANTROEUGROHF LO R E NCROADALBERT AVEVA RAAVEAV EADPUTLANAIBrayROADBRAY HEADDADwww.atclanguageschools.comROATC BrayClassroomYATC BrayDunluice House, Strand Road, Bray, Co. WicklowTRO22%AD16%CONVERO3%ON5%AVEV6%HTown Hall48221635 648%ATSOUTHAMERICANTASIASIDMORUSSIANTOSIDMWESTERN EASTERN MIDDLEEUROPE EUROPEEASTEAVNMONNOEMENATIONALITY MIX BY STUDENT WEEKSBOADSUINROQRINDGLADRARDAEETRORVEST SEIPOADIDEELAAD VERASTR To the beach – 30 metresTo Bray DART station – 850 metresTo Dublin City Centre – 18kmTo Dublin Airport – 31kmBRAY HARBOURDOAS LRELWNSBRAY HEAD09
Altona Student ApartmentATC BRAY - ACCOMMODATIONMarine Terrace GardenAltona Student ApartmentMarine Terrace Kitchen
HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONLiving with a host family is the ideal way to practise English outside theclassroom. Our Irish host families have been selected carefully and arevisited regularly by our Accommodation Officer. Dedicated Accommodation Officer Host family or residentialaccommodation School owned apartments Most accommodation within30 minutes walking distance Single or twin roomsSELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION (YEAR ROUND)ATC student apartments are located beside the school and offer studentsaccommodation in single or twin rooms. The apartments have 2/3bedrooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room.ATC STUDENT RESIDENCE (YEAR ROUND)The ATC residence is located only 700 metres from the school on theseafront and offers accommodation in single and twin ensuite rooms withshared kitchen and living rooms.SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION (SUMMER)During the peak season ATC reserves additional accommodation for ourstudents in apartments and houses a short distance from Dunluice Housein Bray. These houses generally accommodate 5 or 6 students in singleand twin rooms.Marine Terrace Bedroomwww.atclanguageschools.com11
4th Floor, ATC DublinOUR SCHOOL IN DUBLINATC DUBLINSCHOOL INFORMATIONATC Dublin is located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, on South William Street,within walking distance of the city’s most popular attractions and fashionablecafés, restaurants and pubs. The school itself is located in a modern building thathas been completely refurbished and upgraded to provide students with the mostcomfortable city centre experience. ATC Dublin has 16 bright, modern and spacious classrooms. Each classroom isequipped with modern audio and audio-visual technologies, including interactivewhiteboards that enable our teachers to use the latest technology to enhancestudents’ learning experience. We use the internet regularly in our classes givingstudents practical examples of how to use their language in the 21st Century.A variety of classroom layouts with tables and chairs creates the perfectenvironment for helping you learn English. All of our classrooms have versatilefittings which allow for a range of functions, including testing and examinations.During peak times additional classroom space may be used outside of the mainschool building.The 4th floor of the school is dedicated as a student relaxation and recreationspace. The light filled student common area is a perfect place for our students tomeet during breaks and after class and arrange their social activities.Computers are provided on the 4th floor where students can prepare and updatetheir CV. The computers can also be used to log in to our guided e-learning platformwhere students can monitor their progress and continue their studies.12 City centre locationModern refurbished building170 metres from Grafton StreetStunning 4th floor student loungeStudent computersFree Wi-FiFree afternoon classesInteractive whiteboardsMinimum age 17COURSES General EnglishIntensive EnglishExam CoursesIndividual TuitionBusiness EnglishTeaching Training ProgrammeATC OnlineAll adult students will receive theirpersonal login for ATC Online 1 monthbefore arrival and retain access for 3months after departure. (See page 19)www.atclanguageschools.com
BAC1“It’s a perfect location, in the centre with lots of places to visit nearby. The teachers arewell qualified and help you with your problems.” Matteo, Italy2scan here tofind out moreBU SÁRA SHEUS TO NDISTANCE FROM ATC DUBLIN To Dublin Airport – 14kmTo ATC Bray – 18kmTo Belfast – 166kmTo Cliffs of Moher – 267kmDublinNATIONALITY MIX BY STUDENT WEEKSWESTERN EASTERN MIDDLEEUROPE EUROPEEASTRUSSIAASIASOUTHAMERICA3%22%18%44 583221844%5%8%ATC Dublin34-35 South William Street, Dublin 2, Dublin3www.atclanguageschools.comSt Stephen’s Green13
ATC DUBLIN - ACCOMMODATIONUCD ResidenceUCD Residence
Dublin City Apartment“I lived with an Irish family and other students from Italy and Brazil. It was fabulous. The best time waseating delicious dinner and telling our daily life to our Irish mam. They also gave me a chance to improvemy English and we learned from each other. We were like a true family in the end.” Hinako, JapanHOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATIONStudents attending our Dublin City Centre school can stay with Irish hostfamilies, located in nice, leafy suburbs, close to good public transport.Students travel to and from school by bus, DART (train), or LUAS (tram).Host families for adult students offer single or twin rooms with half-boardduring the week and full-board at weekends. Dedicated Accommodation OfficerSELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION (YEAR ROUND) School managed apartments withsingle roomsLocated within walking distance of the school, the ATC apartments offeraccommodation in single rooms on a self catering basis. The apartmentshave 3 to 6 bedrooms with shared bathrooms, kitchens and living areas. Host family or residentialaccommodation Carefully selected host families withsingle or twin roomsRESIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION (SUMMER)During the peak season ATC reserves additional accommodation onuniversity campuses including University College Dublin, (UCD), andNational College of Ireland, (NCI). All accommodation is offered in singleensuite rooms in modern apartments with a shared kitchen and living area.UCD is located only 4km from Dublin City Centre, and with a bus terminuson campus our school on South William Street can be reached in only 15minutes.NCI is located in the financial district of Dublin City Centre, close to the riverLiffey and within metres of a Luas (tram) stop, our school on South WilliamStreet is only 20 minutes walking distance from NCI.www.atclanguageschools.comDublin City Apartment15
ATC Dublin ClassroomSTUDYING WITH ATC IN IRELANDCOURSE CURRICULUMOur curriculum is based around the CEFR (Common European Framework ofReference for Languages), and focuses very much on student-centred learning andthe attainment of specific communicative goals. Our teachers use methodologiessuch as CLT (Communicative Language Teaching), TBL (Task Based Learning), andCLL (Co-operative Language Learning).LEVEL TESTINGBefore arriving in ATC, students take an online placement test to assess theirknowledge of grammar and vocabulary. On their first day of school, they willmeet with a teacher and have a short conversation. The teacher will assess theirlistening and speaking skills, and ask them about their specific learning needs.They will then be placed in a class appropriate to their ability and needs.CLASS STRUCTUREEach lesson is 60 minutes. Classes are available at all levels year round. ATC classeshold a maximum of 15 students, but you can expect an average of 10 to 12students in class at most times of the year.PROGRESS OF LEARNINGAssessment of progress is done in class every week. Particular focus is put onstudents' progress in their speaking and writing output. Each week studentsare given structured feedback from their teachers on their speaking and writingskills. ATC aims to see students improving at a rate of one level per 8-12 weeks.CERTIFICATIONAll students receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course, whichincludes a short didactic report. All reports include the number of hours studied,which may be used for credits on return to educational establishments at home.16www.atclanguageschools.com
“I really like the variety in the classes, we are involved in different things like teamwork, grammar exercises,games, progression tests every Friday, so that’s what makes it interesting.” Juliet, FRIDAYGENERAL ENGLISH - MORNING COURSE (GE20)09:00 - 11:00CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE (FCE / CAE)11:00 - 11:30COFFEE BREAKGENERAL ENGLISH - MORNING COURSE (GE20)11:30 - 13:30CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE (FCE / CAE)LUNCH BREAK13:45 - 17:00GENERAL ENGLISH – AFTERNOON COURSE – ATC DUBLIN ONLY (GE15)14:00 - 17:00ONE TO ONE TUITION AVAILABLE14:15 - 17:1514:30 - 15:30FREE CLASSESINTENSIVE LESSONS (IE26)INTENSIVE LESSONS (IE26)IELTS CLASSES (IELTS)IELTS CLASSES (IELTS)FREE CLASSESFREE CLASSESPlease note that during summer months some classes may begin at 08.30. Both of our schools in Bray and Dublin offer free classes for our students 3afternoons per week. These classes are an ideal way to practise and reinforce what they have learned in a relaxed and informal setting.FREE AFTERNOON CLASSESMondaySpeaking &ListeningStudents can develop their speaking and listening skills in these fun and interactive lessons. Here, students get the opportunity to improvetheir understanding of standard speech on familiar topics in work, school, leisure and many more areas. Teachers will use YouTube clips, radiobroadcasts and a variety of other media to focus on a broad range of topics used in everyday life.WednesdayBusiness EnglishStudents will cover a range of subjects, from writing business e-mails and reports to planning and giving presentations. Tasks and homeworkare set each week to ensure progression throughout the course. Students are exposed to new and complex vocabulary that is commonly usedin various work situations, and they are taught how to gauge the tone and register of their written communication.FridayPronunciationStudents can focus on understanding and pronouncing different sounds. In this interactive class students can develop their pronunciation skills.Topics include: Vowels & Consonants, Syllables, Word and Sentence Structure, Intonation, Sentence Stress, Past Tense and the Phonetic Alphabet.www.atclanguageschools.com17
ADULT COURSES ATC BRAY AND ATC DUBLINStudents can choose from a comprehensive range of English language courses including General English, Business English,Teacher Training Programmes and Examination Courses including Cambridge, IELTS and TOEIC. Our General and
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