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General English + conversation 10 lessons per week
Course title: General English Course
Course hours: 09:00 - 11:00
Minimum age: 17
€158.40
€165.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs. When are these courses available? - Courses are available all year. - Monday to Friday 9.00-11.00 - Registered students can join a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. - The classes are generally for adult learners (17+). - Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas.
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General English + conversation 15 lessons per week
Course title: General English Course
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 17
€216.00
€225.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs. When are these courses available? - Courses are available all year. - Monday to Friday 9.00-12.15. - Registered students can join a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. - The classes are generally for adult learners (17+). - Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas.
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General English + conversation 20 lessons per week
Course title: Intensive General English Course
Course hours: 09:00 - 13:15
Minimum age: 17
€259.20
€270.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs. When are these courses available? - Courses are available all year. - Monday to Friday 9.00-13.15 - Registered students can join a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. - The classes are generally for adult learners (17+). - Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas.
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Group English + One to One 23 lessons per week
Course title: Intensive GEC +3 One to One classes
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:15
Minimum age: 17
€403.20
€420.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET), Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Intensive General English Course: 20 group hours plus +3 One to One classes per week Class hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13,15 (Intensive General English Course) Plus hour: 14,15 - 15,15 (3 times per week) Intensive General English Course: Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs. When are these courses available? - Courses are available all year. - Monday to Friday 9.00-12.15. - Registered students can join a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. - The classes are generally for adult learners (17+). - Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas. One-to-one course (3 hours per week) What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive and analyse their needs. – Discuss course content with the student and decide on timetable. – Use only English in the classroom. – Focus on the specific skills areas (i.e.Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking) which the student needs. – Introduce and practise New Vocabulary and Grammar specific to individual students needs. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to the student. – Assess progress regularly to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress.
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Group English + One to One 25 lessons per week
Course title: Intensive GEC + 5 One to One classes
Course hours: 09:00 - 15:15
Minimum age: 17
€499.20
€520.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 6
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET), Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Intensive General English Course: 20 group hours plus +5 One to One classes per week Class hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13,15 (Intensive General English Course) Plus hour: 14,15 - 15,15 (5 times per week) Intensive General English Course: Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs. When are these courses available? - Courses are available all year. - Monday to Friday 9.00-13.15. - Registered students can join a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. - The classes are generally for adult learners (17+). - Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas. One-to-one course (3 hours per week) - Monday to Friday 9.00-13.15. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive and analyse their needs. – Discuss course content with the student and decide on timetable. – Use only English in the classroom. – Focus on the specific skills areas (i.e.Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking) which the student needs. – Introduce and practise New Vocabulary and Grammar specific to individual students needs. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to the student. – Assess progress regularly to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress.
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English One to One 10 lessons per week
Course title: ONE TO ONE ENGLISH COURSE
Course hours: 09:00 - 16:00
Minimum age: 17
€480.00
€500.00
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 1
School admin. fee: €75.00 tooltip Average number of students: 1
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Mandatory and not included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
We work one to one with a student to design a course specific to their needs (e.g. English for Nursing/ English for Exams etc.) When are these courses available? - All year. - Monday to Friday. - Timetable, class length and course duration decided by the students. - Registered students can start a course on any Monday. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive and analyse their needs. – Discuss course content with the student and decide on timetable. – Use only English in the classroom. – Focus on the specific skills areas (i.e.Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking) which the student needs. – Introduce and practise New Vocabulary and Grammar specific to individual students needs. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to the student. – Assess progress regularly to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. Important Information - Course content is determined by individual students’ level and needs. -The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas.
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General English 15 lessons per week
Course title: 25-week + Work and Study Programmes for Students from outside the European Union
Course hours: 09:00 - 12:15
Minimum age: 17
from €177.84
per week
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Days of the course: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Maximum class size: 8
School admin. fee: €0.00 tooltip Average number of students: 5
Lesson duration: 60 minutes Course materials: Included
Course certificate: Yes  
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2
Study and work in Ireland. Students from outside the European Union can apply for 25-week + Internationalisation register courses. These courses also allow students to be employed for up to a maximum of 20 hours a week during the course Courses available all year round except December. What do we do in the classes? - Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level. – Focus on General English. – Use a core text book in each class. – Use only English in the classroom. – Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills. – Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar. – Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students. – Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress. Please Note: 85%+ attendance is necessary to fulfill visa requirements and failure to attend class can result in expulsion from the school and cancellation of your visa. All courses result in a mandatory external IELTS exam. All IR programme students must undertake to sit the exam. It is important to be familiar with the terms and conditions (find the link at the bottom of this page) before applying for Internationalisation Register Courses. For course outlines click here. For information about fees and conditions, please contact the school at info@welc.ie or by phone +353(0)51 877288. There are minimum language proficienty entry levels for each of these programmes, please contact us for further information. If you have any questions about these courses please contact us. The Irish Government are introducing changes to these programmes from Octuber 1st 2015. Do I need a visa for these courses? Yes you do.
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Self catering Accommodation
Students per room: 1
Board: Self Service
Minimum age: 17
Accommodation type: Apartment

Total price

€130.00
There are places available
Distance from school: 1 Km
Facilities: Cooking facilities, Heating, Internet access, Keys given on arrival, Kitchen, Near the School, Refrigerator, TV
We can also arrange self-catering accommodation in a number of central locations in Waterford City and we would be happy to help any student find their ideal accommodation for the duration of their course. Riverwalk Apartments Located on John’s River which winds its way through the city centre to The River Suir at Adelphi Quay. Riverwalk features a 'village-style' layout on a stylishly landscaped 7-acre site to further set it apart from modern residential accommodation. Riverwalk has been designed and built to the highest standards and includes high quality fittings, furnishings and equipment which considerably exceed normal specifications. 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments Choice of single or twin bedrooms All bedrooms are en-suite Free broadband internet access in every bedroom Swipecard access to all rooms Running track & all-weather sports pitch on-site 10 minutes walk to city centre Secure parking on-site Superquinn shopping centre nearby § Lift to every floor EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN JULY AND AUGUST
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Host Families
Students per room: 1
Board: Full Board
Minimum age: 17
Accommodation type: Host Family

Total price

€240.00
There are places available
Distance from school: 3 Km
With over four decades experience providing a homely and friendly educational environment, we pride ourselves on the range of accommodation options we can offer students at WELC. Host Families Almost all of our host families have been with us for many years and are very experienced at integrating students into their home. We visit and approve all our host families to ensure the best possible homes for our students. Students take all meals with their host family and laundry is also included (dry cleaning is extra). We assign young students to host families with children of a similar age and these students receive the same care and treatment as the families own children, participating in all aspects of family life. With only one language student per family, this allows the student to be immersed in the world through English language. For the Junior Summer School Programme, bedrooms are usually shared with a family member or with another student of a different nationality or language. Single rooms are available on request. Host family: Own bed room but usually shared bathroom. All meals included: Breakfast , packed lunch and evening meal as well as laundry(except dry cleaning).Host family will meet you /take you to Waterford airport or local train or bus station on arrival or departure. If you require accommodation, please select and add in the price above. Note this accommodation service can only be booked in conjunction with you language course. EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED FOR ACCOMMODATION IN JULY AND AUGUST
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General information: Waterford English Language Centres - WELC

Number of classrooms: 5

Average nº of student per classroom: 6

Minimum student age: 18

Level test on first day:

Distance from the airport: 125 km.

Closest airport: Cork

Year school opened: 1967

School opening times: 9:00 - 18:30

School close dates: Show

Facilities

After class/extra curricular seminars
Audio learning
Canteen
Car parking
Coffee shop
Computer room
Cultural trips
Eating area
Fax service
Free internet access
Internet WIFI
Library
Printing service
Self study material
Social activities
Student room
Study room
Table games
Tea / Coffee
Television room

Accreditations and quality seals

ACELS - Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services
Education in Ireland - Education in Ireland
MEI-RELSA - Marketing English in Ireland and the Recognised English Language Schools Association

Student information

•WHY WATERFORD? Waterford is one of the main cities in Ireland and therefore, it has all the usual facilities and services of a capital. Well

•situated and well

•communicated between Dublin and Cork, its location and features make it a special place to learn English. As the biggest city in the County of Waterford, it has prestigious schools and educational centres, not only at primary and secondary, but at higher level, with the benchmark WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology), which is renowned for innovation in IT, and for producing an exceptional calibre of students who will be future workers in the most important technological multinational companies, many of which have their European headquarters in Ireland (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Apple…) Waterford is a convenient and comfortable city of 45.000 inhabitants. It’s situated in the southeast of Ireland, close to the coast and it is the sunniest area in Ireland. Its economy is based in the service sector which makes the city more affordable than others and additionally, its people are friendly and welcoming. All these features create the perfect place for studying English and make Waterford totally different in respect to other bigger, overcrowded cities where learning English is more difficult because we cannot completely immerse ourselves in the language. You must complete our placement test and based on these results you will be placed with students of a similar level and ability. Some of our facilities at the centre include: 1. Peaceful Georgian building in a quiet cul de sac. 2. Bright Spacious classrooms. 3. Audio/Video equipment for use with academic and authentic materials. 4. Computer Room. 5. Wireless broadband throughout the school. 6. Communal coffee room/dining area. 7. Music room. 8. Garden. 9. Five

• minute walk to the city centre and many amenities. 10. Quiet study areas. Visa Requirements 1. Students from outside of the EU may require a study visa. 2. Before you apply for your visa, please fill in your application form and return it to us with the dates of study. You will receive confirmation of your course and an invoice of your payment. We will also provide you with a letter of acceptance which you will need for your visa application.

Terms & Conditions: Waterford English Language Centres - WELC

- Services must be paid in full 15 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
- Students must be 17 years of age or over

Cancellation policy

- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- No course changes will be allowed to make up for refunds in the case of course cancellations.
- The deposit is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- There is no refund for any cancellation once the course has commenced.

Refund policy

- 1- No refunds whatsoever are given for cancellations.


Visa refusal

- In case a visa is refused to the student, the school will charge 250 Euro and the remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.

Other terms

Waterford English Language Centres reserves the right to change the details of its services, including courses, facilities and course dates where circumstances beyond the school’s / company’s control necessitate such changes or where the number of enrolments is not enough to operate a course viably. The right is also reserved to decline any person at any time without liability. WELC reserves the right to cancel any arrangements or bookings without prior notice if payment conditions are not met.

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You should be aware that language schools have more students in July and August than during any other time of year, which means that course fees, housing prices and the overall cost of living are often more expensive during this time. If you would like to book a course in July or August, you should do so very early: schools have limited spots and might be booked well in advance for the high season. Your chances to get your preferred housing type are also greater if you book your course early. Housing options near the school are especially difficult to secure in the summer and tend to fill up quickly.
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