English for Academics PLUS

This course is for academic staff working in schools, VET colleges, universities and other education institutions who wish to develop their own academic skills, as well as picking up strategies on how to improve the academic skills of their students.

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Who is this course for?

This is an intensive professional training course for academic staff working in schools, VET colleges, universities and other education institutions who wish to develop their own academic skills, as well as picking up strategies on how to improve the academic skills of their students.

Format

This English for Academics course is a one-week course consisting of 20 lessons of General English, plus 6 lessons of Academic Skills, plus 3 integrated off-site activities or excursions as part of an extensive cultural and social programme.

  • 5 mornings or 5 afternoons of General English classes + an additional 2 mornings or afternoons of small-group Academic Skills lessons (26 lessons of group tuition in total)

  • 3 integrated off-site activities or excursions / week

  • Duration: 1 week

  • Level: Upper-intermediate (B2)

  • Location: Dublin

Course Dates

Available every week all year round from January to December (Dublin).

Group Bookings (minimum 7 people): Available upon request every week. Please send us your details using this form.

Course Aims

  • Make your lesson content more engaging and informative for students.

  • Develop your own academic skills and those of your students, such as academic writing, speaking and research skills.

  • Demonstrate increased control and flexibility over a range of grammatical structures and functions to communicate ideas for a range of academic purposes (both written and spoken).

  • Gain awareness of Irish culture and society through topical, interactive lessons and off-site cultural activities.

  • Establish contacts with staff from a variety of education systems to facilitate future networking.

Methodology

This is a practical course which uses real teaching and learning tasks. Teachers completing the course will return home with immediate, practical ideas to implement in their own teaching practice.

Participants are expected to actively participate in the sessions, reflecting on their own beliefs and practice, and sharing thoughts, ideas and expertise in pair work, small groups and with the class as a whole.

During the course, participants will also take part in a range of activities where they will be encouraged to develop their language skills in a more informal environment outside the classroom and further enhance their knowledge of contemporary Ireland.

Course Programme and Sample Timetable

The English for Academics course has three main components:

  • Academic Skills Development (Writing, Speaking, Research)

  • Techniques for improving the academic skills of your students

  • Irish Life and Culture (including focus on language development)

SAMPLE TIMETABLE ENGLISH FOR ACADEMICS DUBLIN 2026

(Sample)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
9:00 -13:00Session 1: Placement Test and Course OrientationSession 1:
Focus on Language Systems - Grammar Point 1 & consolidation		Session 1: Focus on Language Systems - Grammar Point 2 & consolidationSession 1: Focus on Language Systems - Consolidation / extension of weekly grammar points.Session 1: Weekly Review of grammar points and vocabulary Progress Test (assessment & feedback)Full day excursion to Howth OR Malahide
Session 2:
Focus on Language Skills – reading into speaking.		Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – Spoken InteractionSession 2:
Focus on Language Skills – Writing (incorporating grammar points 1 & 2)		Session 2: Focus on Language Skills – Speaking Production and Interaction
Session 2: Writing Review, and Progress Test / Project Presentations Class Feedback & Certificate
13:30 - 17:30Activity:
Orientation tour of the City		Academic Skills 1 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) e.g: Writing Research Papers in English Promoting Reflection and Independent LearningFree afternoonAcademic Skills 2 (1.30pm – 4.00pm) e.g: Giving Presentations and Public Speaking Providing Effective Feedback on Student WorkTrinity College and the Book of Kells OR Guinness Storehouse

Follow Up

Participants on the course are encouraged to keep in contact, sharing materials and experiences when back in their own classrooms. Follow-up contact is made with the participants after completion of the course to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the classroom activities presented and on how their teaching practice has been developed.

Price List

1 - week training course

€495
  • Programme includes materials, excursions and activities.
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Additional Fees 2026

Dublin

  • Homestay Accommodation: €295 / week (single room, half-board) + €75 accommodation placement fee
  • Residential Accommodation:
    • Atlas Residence Rathmines (single room, half-board) €395/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
    • Brickfield Lane (single room, self-catering) €430/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
    • Brickfield Lane (twin room, self-catering) €330/ week + €75 accommodation placement fee
  • Please note there is a €50 per week Summer Supplement for residential and homestay stays between Jun 13th – Sept 6th 2026.

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