HSI English Language School - Learn English in Limerick, Ireland

Which course should I choose?

Beginner's Language - Take this course if you are...

An absolute beginner and want to achieve general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language + Conversation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an additional focus on conversational fluency.

General Language + Individual - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with additional individual lessons on an subject or theme of your choosing.

General Language + Activity - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an extra activity outside the classroom. Details of each activity can be found in the individual course description.

Intensive Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency at a higher intensity with more lessons per week than the general language programme. This is ideal if you want to improve at a faster rate or are short on time.

Individual Lessons - Take this course if you want to improve...

Any aspect of language learning. You can choose between general language learning or with a focus on a specific industry or subject you are interested in, or a combination of both.

Business Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your business language fluency with a focus on the language used in business situations.

Exam Preparation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with a specific focus on preparing for a particular exam. Details of the specific exam can be found in the course description.

Which accommodation should I choose?

Apartment Single - Single bed in a private room in an apartment

Apartment Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in an apartment

Apartment Double - Double bed in private room in an apartment

Homestay Single - Single bed in private room in host family accommodation

Homestay Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in host family accommodation

Homestay Double - Double bed in private room in host family accommodation

Residence Single - Single bed in a private room in residential accommodation

Residence Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in residential accommodation

Residence Dorm - Single bed in dormitory room sharing in residential accommodation

What do half board and full board mean?

Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast only

Half Board - Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and all meals at the weekend.

Full Board - Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Lunch may be a packed lunch.

Self Catering - Self Catering accommodation.

Courses:			Total: € * Includes registration fee Deposit Payable Now: € Book Now
General English	20 lessons	€135
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 13:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, listening and speaking. The Standard General English Programme offers levels from Elementary to Advanced with 15 hours of lessons per week (900 minutes). Core textbooks are supplemented by a wide variety of authentic materials. Communication skills are developed through speaking, listening and pronunciation practice with pair/group work particularly encouraged. Please note that there is an extra high season charge of €35 EUR per week from 28 June to 24 September 2010 (not included in quoted price).
General English + Individual	25 lessons	€330
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 14:30 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, listening and speaking. The combination programme combines the Standard General English Programme with individual one-to-one lessons. This programme allows the student to follow the general syllabus with a group in the morning and to tailor the individual sessions to their own particular interests and language learning needs. Please note that there is an extra high season charge of €20 EUR per week from 28 June to 24 September 2010 (not included in quoted price).
Intensive English	30 lessons	€225
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 15:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, listening, speaking. The Intensive Course offers levels from Elementary to Advanced with 22.5 hours of lessons per week (1350 minutes). Each morning, you will complete 3 hours of the Standard General English Programme while in the afternoon there will be an extra 90 minutes of small group tuition. An emphasis is placed here on helping you to communicate more fluently and clearly in English. The programme is concentrated but varied and is designed for those who wish to make rapid progress in English. Please note that there is an extra high season charge of €25 EUR per week from 28 June to 24 September 2010 (not included in quoted price).
Business English	30 lessons	€225
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 15:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, listening and speaking. General English with Business is designed specifically for those students who are looking to improve their general English language skills while at the same time combining it with a business elective whether for work or study purposes. A variety of business topics will be covered in small group classes in the afternoons.
Exam Preparation (FCE)	20 lessons	€1800
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 13:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, Use of English, listening and speaking. Preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate Examination is a highly intensive programme and will require private study in addition to class work.
Exam Preparation (CAE)	20 lessons	€1800
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 13:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, Use of English, listening and speaking. This is a very intensive programme that focuses on preparation for the Cambridge Advanced Examination. All topics in the exam are covered with a particular emphasis on exam technique.
Exam Preparation (IELTS)	30 lessons	€1125
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:30 - 15:00 Minimum Age: 17 Average Class Size: 8 students Max Class Size: 15 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Reading, writing, listening and speaking. This is a five week intensive programme for students who need the IELTS exam in order to gain admission to an English-speaking university or for work purposes. Generally, students taking part in this course will have a good knowledge of the English language but need to improve their examination technique.
Accommodation:
Apartment Single	Self Catering	€150
Placement Fee: None HSI English Language School provides year-round accommodation in modern self-catering apartments. The student apartments are located in the city centre only a 2-minute walk from the school and are available on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Apartments are shared with either Irish or other international students. Rooms are either single or twin with access to a bathroom and each bedroom has private study facilities and an internet point. All apartments have a comfortable living room and modern kitchen.
Apartment Twin	Self Catering	€100
Placement Fee: None The amount of twin rooms are limited so you are advised to book well in advance. Prices above are quoted per person and based on low season prices.
Homestay Single	Full Board	€185
Placement Fee: None Staying with a host family maximises language practice and also provides an ideal introduction to Irish culture. All our families are located within a short bus ride from HSI English Language School. Students of the same nationality are not accommodated together unless by prior arrangement. Our host families provide full board accommodation and you will have a single bedroom in the family home with access to study and laundry facilities.

Number of Classrooms:	10 classrooms
Average Class Size:	10 students
Max Class Size:	15 students
Average Student Age:	22
Min Student Age:	17
Level Test on 1st Day:

Distance from Airport:	24 km
Nearest Airport:	Shannon Airport
Year School Opened:	2008
School Opening Times:	9:00 - 21:00
School Closed Dates:	view
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