This internship programme is ideal for undergraduates and
graduates who want to improve their communication skills in
General English classes in the first part of the programme and
consolidate those skills by working in an industrial, commercial,
financial or professional enterprise in the second part. Participants
find it invaluable when seeking employment on their return to
their own country.
The work experience module of this programme is not available in July, August or September.
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The English and Work
Experience Programme provides participants with an excellent
method of learning and using English in a practical way.
Students are placed, where possible, in an Irish enterprise
appropriate to their qualifications and experience. Here they
join the workforce of the company and gain valuable experience
in a business environment. They are given tasks of varying
complexity to complete, depending on their ability, motivation
and qualifications.
In addition to the exposure
they get to the activities of a modern company, course
participants have the opportunity of practising their English
skills in an authentic work environment. This programme provides
them with an excellent opportunity to enhance their employment
prospects on their return home.
Commencement Dates
The English language training element of this programme begins
every Monday throughout the year (except when a public holiday
occurs on a Monday. In such cases we provide an excursion on
the Monday and classes commence on the following day).
The work experience element may only be started from October to June inclusive.
Format
Students take a combination of English classes and Work
Experience with a minimum total of 4 weeks English classes and 4
weeks Work Experience.
They may take the
General English Standard or Super Intensive course or the
General & Business English course or a combination of these courses
by arrangement with the Academic Manager.
They then undertake the unpaid work experience element of the
programme. Every effort is made to try to place the student in
the area of his/her first choice but this cannot always be
guaranteed.
The work experience module lasts a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
Before commencing the work experience element of this programme
students are helped to compile their CV and prepare for their
interview. They are also given comprehensive guidelines to help
them derive maximum benefit from their work experience.
While students are on work experience they are continually
monitored by our Work Experience Co-ordinator who liaises with
the company if there are any queries or problems.
Level of English Required
Upper Intermediate / Pre B2
Minimum Age
20 Years of Age
Conditions
Students must have reached at least Upper Intermediate level of
English before commencing the work experience element.
Students must take a minimum total of 4 weeks English classes and 4 weeks Work Experience.
Participants must sign a form stating that they understand the
objectives of the Work Experience programme before the booking
can be confirmed.
Students must be 20 years of age or over before being accepted on this programme.
This programme is available to EU students only
