The International Study Centre is a fully accredited English language school recognised by the Advisory Council for English. The school offers English language courses as a Foreign Language throughout the year.
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- Dublin, Ireland, Dublin 2
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- +353 1 478 2845 / 478 2766
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- FIRST CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ...
Dublin
Wednesday, August 5 at 7:20pm - FULL PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND C...
Dublin, Ireland
Monday, August 3 at 7:05pm - Full Programme of Extra-Curric...
The International Study Centre Dublin
Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00am
The International Study Centre Dublin End-of-term barbeque this afternoon at 2pm.
The International Study Centre Dublin Pub crawl tonight around selected Dublin pubs. Meet at the school at 8.00 p.m.
The International Study Centre Dublin Today we have a lecture on Oscar Wilde in Room C at 2.30 pm
The International Study Centre Dublin
FIRST CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSE (AUGUST 2009)
Four weeks: August 3 to August 28, 2009.
Three weeks: August 10 to August 28, 2009
Monday August 3
From 11.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination followed by orientation visit to city centre.
Tuesday August 4
09.00 – 13.30 Cla...ss
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 1 Reading.
Wednesday August 5
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 Bus excursion to Boyne Valley.
Thursday August 6
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and tips for Paper 1 Reading.
Friday August 7
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
Monday August 10
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Special review for those attending three-week programme.
Tuesday August 11
09.00 – 13.30 Class
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 2 Writing.
Wednesday August 12
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 20.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination for students attending three-week programme.
Thursday August 13
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 - 16.30 Further work on techniques and tips for Paper 2 Writing.
20.00 Meet at G.P.O. for Ceilí (Irish Dancing)
Friday August 14
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
Saturday August 15
09.30 – 15.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination.
Monday August 17
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Papers 4 and 5 Listening and Interview
Tuesday August 18
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Practice Interviews (some students).
Wednesday August 19
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and exam tips for Papers 4 and 5 Listening and Interview
Thursday August 20
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
13.30 Depart school for Farm Visit.
Friday August 21
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Practice Interviews (some students).
Monday August 24
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 3 Use of English
Tuesday August 25
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and exam tips for Paper 3 Use of English
Wednesday August 26
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Final questions and review of written papers.
Thursday August 27
08.00 Meet at school for bus transfer to examination centre at University College Dublin.
Friday August 28
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.00 Irish Coffee reception.
Please note:
1. The school will be open each evening to 18.00 for those wishing to do private study.
2. Additional practice papers will regularly be given throughout the course.
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FIRST CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSE (AUGUST 2009)
Four weeks: August 3 to August 28, 2009.
Three weeks: August 10 to August 28, 2009
Monday August 3
From 11.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination followed by orientation visit to city centre.
Tuesday August 4
09.00 – 13.30 Cla...ss
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 1 Reading.
Wednesday August 5
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 Bus excursion to Boyne Valley.
Thursday August 6
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and tips for Paper 1 Reading.
Friday August 7
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
Monday August 10
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Special review for those attending three-week programme.
Tuesday August 11
09.00 – 13.30 Class
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 2 Writing.
Wednesday August 12
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 20.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination for students attending three-week programme.
Thursday August 13
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 - 16.30 Further work on techniques and tips for Paper 2 Writing.
20.00 Meet at G.P.O. for Ceilí (Irish Dancing)
Friday August 14
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
Saturday August 15
09.30 – 15.00 Full sitting of Cambridge First Certificate in English mock examination.
Monday August 17
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Papers 4 and 5 Listening and Interview
Tuesday August 18
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Practice Interviews (some students).
Wednesday August 19
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and exam tips for Papers 4 and 5 Listening and Interview
Thursday August 20
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
13.30 Depart school for Farm Visit.
Friday August 21
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Practice Interviews (some students).
Monday August 24
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Techniques and exam tips for Paper 3 Use of English
Tuesday August 25
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 16.30 Further work on techniques and exam tips for Paper 3 Use of English
Wednesday August 26
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.30 – 15.30 Final questions and review of written papers.
Thursday August 27
08.00 Meet at school for bus transfer to examination centre at University College Dublin.
Friday August 28
09.00 – 13.30 Class.
14.00 Irish Coffee reception.
Please note:
1. The school will be open each evening to 18.00 for those wishing to do private study.
2. Additional practice papers will regularly be given throughout the course.
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Details of the current FCE Programme
Time:7:20PM Wednesday, August 5th
Location:Dublin
The International Study Centre Dublin
PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 3 TO AUGUST 28, 2009.
Mondau August 3: Placement tests. General orientation and visit to Trinity College and Book of Kells. Tests commencing 11.00.
Tuesday August 4: Lecture on Irish History at the school. Commencing 14.30. Followed by short visit to National Musuem....
Wednesday August 5: Choice of Activities:
Participation in Burke Shield Matches. Depart school 14.40.
Bus Excursion to Boyne Valley. Depart school 13.30.
Thursday August 6: ● Visit to Dublin Horseshow. Leaving the school at 13.40 and, for shorter visit, at 14.40.
Friday August 7: Introduction to Irish Music and class in Bodhran (Irish Drum). At the school at 13.40 and 14.40.
Saturday August 8: -------
Sunday August 9: -------
Monday August 10: Cycle tour in Phoenix Park. Depart school at 13.40 and 14.40.
Tuesday August 11: Class in Irish Dancing at the school. Commencing 14.00.
Wednesday August 12: Whether or Which Wednesday.
Matches in the Burke Shield (Semi Final Round).
Lecture/Presentation on Author of The Month: Richard Brindsley Sheridan followed by visit to Number 29 Georgian House.
Thursday August 13 Ceilí. With Shanóg Ceilí Band at O’Shea’s Hotel Talbot Street. Meet at GPO, O’Connell Street at 19.40.
Friday August 14: Final of the Burke Shield.
Saturday August 15: Afternoon concert of Classical Music by Irish Baroque Orchestra at National Gallery of Ireland. Meet at St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at 14.20.
Sunday August 16: GAA All Ireland Hurling Championship Semi-final at Croke Park.
Monday August 17: Orientation for new students.
Tuesday August 18: Author of the month theatre visit; The Rivals by Richard Brindsley Sheridan.
Meet at G.P.O. at 19.20.
Wednesday August 19: Visit to Guinness Storehouse. Depart school 14.30.
Thursday August 20: This or That Thursday.
● Farm Visit with activities: Bread, Butter and Jam making, vegetable cultivation. Depart school 13.30
● Visit to Russborough House followed by Farm Visit. Depart school 14.40.
Friday August 21: Mystery Visit; Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
Saturday August 22: ------
Sunday August 23: ------
Monday August 24: Visit and guided tour of Chester Beatty Library. Depart school 14.30. Combined with orientation for new students.
Tuesday August 25: Table Quiz; at the school, commencing 20.00.
Wednesday August 26: Bus excursion to Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens. Depart school 13.30.
Thursday August 27: This or that Thursday
● This: Visit to Whitefriar Street Church, Marsh’s Library and sung evensong at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Depart school 15.00.
That: Dodgeball Game. At nearby venue. Throw in at 15.00.
Friday August 28: End of August session event. Ballad singing competition.
Commencing 13.30.
Please note that on days marked (●) there is a late return – please inform families the previous day that you will be late for evening meals on the days we have these trips.
Every effort should be made to communicate in English only during activities.
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AUGUST 3 TO AUGUST 28, 2009.
Mondau August 3: Placement tests. General orientation and visit to Trinity College and Book of Kells. Tests commencing 11.00.
Tuesday August 4: Lecture on Irish History at the school. Commencing 14.30. Followed by short visit to National Musuem....
Wednesday August 5: Choice of Activities:
Participation in Burke Shield Matches. Depart school 14.40.
Bus Excursion to Boyne Valley. Depart school 13.30.
Thursday August 6: ● Visit to Dublin Horseshow. Leaving the school at 13.40 and, for shorter visit, at 14.40.
Friday August 7: Introduction to Irish Music and class in Bodhran (Irish Drum). At the school at 13.40 and 14.40.
Saturday August 8: -------
Sunday August 9: -------
Monday August 10: Cycle tour in Phoenix Park. Depart school at 13.40 and 14.40.
Tuesday August 11: Class in Irish Dancing at the school. Commencing 14.00.
Wednesday August 12: Whether or Which Wednesday.
Matches in the Burke Shield (Semi Final Round).
Lecture/Presentation on Author of The Month: Richard Brindsley Sheridan followed by visit to Number 29 Georgian House.
Thursday August 13 Ceilí. With Shanóg Ceilí Band at O’Shea’s Hotel Talbot Street. Meet at GPO, O’Connell Street at 19.40.
Friday August 14: Final of the Burke Shield.
Saturday August 15: Afternoon concert of Classical Music by Irish Baroque Orchestra at National Gallery of Ireland. Meet at St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at 14.20.
Sunday August 16: GAA All Ireland Hurling Championship Semi-final at Croke Park.
Monday August 17: Orientation for new students.
Tuesday August 18: Author of the month theatre visit; The Rivals by Richard Brindsley Sheridan.
Meet at G.P.O. at 19.20.
Wednesday August 19: Visit to Guinness Storehouse. Depart school 14.30.
Thursday August 20: This or That Thursday.
● Farm Visit with activities: Bread, Butter and Jam making, vegetable cultivation. Depart school 13.30
● Visit to Russborough House followed by Farm Visit. Depart school 14.40.
Friday August 21: Mystery Visit; Don’t know where. Don’t know when.
Saturday August 22: ------
Sunday August 23: ------
Monday August 24: Visit and guided tour of Chester Beatty Library. Depart school 14.30. Combined with orientation for new students.
Tuesday August 25: Table Quiz; at the school, commencing 20.00.
Wednesday August 26: Bus excursion to Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens. Depart school 13.30.
Thursday August 27: This or that Thursday
● This: Visit to Whitefriar Street Church, Marsh’s Library and sung evensong at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Depart school 15.00.
That: Dodgeball Game. At nearby venue. Throw in at 15.00.
Friday August 28: End of August session event. Ballad singing competition.
Commencing 13.30.
Please note that on days marked (●) there is a late return – please inform families the previous day that you will be late for evening meals on the days we have these trips.
Every effort should be made to communicate in English only during activities.
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Things to do when you're not in class
Time:7:05PM Monday, August 3rd
Location:Dublin, Ireland
The International Study Centre Dublin Today Rauri is going to be disguised as part of the treasure in a treasure hunt in St Stephen's Green. However, if you find him, you can't keep him :-)
The International Study Centre Dublin Here is a weather forecast. Today there will be rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, rain, sun, rain... followed by scattered showers.
The International Study Centre Dublin
Wednesday July 1: Afternoon option: Sports at Youth Programme.
Evening option: Pub crawl: Meet Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at 20.00.
Thursday July 2 This and That Thursday. Combination of Activities:
● Farm Visit with activities: Bread, Butter and Jam making, vegetable cultivation. Depart school 13.30.
● Bus excursion... to Russborough House followed by Farm Visit. Depart 14.40.
Friday July 3: Visit to Old Jameson Distillery. Depart school 14.45.
Saturday July 4: ----
Sunday July 5: ----
Monday July 6: Visit to Trinity College and Book of Kells. Depart school 14.40.
Tuesday July 7: Pier and Cliff Walk in Howth. Depart school 13.30 and 14.30.
Wednesday July 8: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Introduction to the life and writings of William Butler Yeats. At the school at 14.40.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Match. Depart 14.30.
Thursday July 9: Visit to GAA Museum Croke Park. Depart school 14.30.
Friday July 10: Greyhound Racing at Harold’s Cross. Meet at school at 19.50.
Saturday July 11: -----
Sunday July 12: -----
Monday July 13: Visit to Guinness Storehouse. Depart school 14.30. Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 14: Led visit of National Museum of Ireland. Pre-departure meeting at 14.30.
Wednesday July 15: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Guided tours of National Gallery. Depart 13.45 and 14.45.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Match. Depart 14.30.
Thursday July 16: ● Bus Excursion to Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens. Depart school 13.30
Friday July 17: Concert of Classical Music at National Concert Hall. Meet at school at 19.20.
Saturday July 18: -----
Sunday July 19: -----
Monday July 20: Visit to City Hall exhibitions. Depart school 14.30. Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 21: Theatre Visit: Meet at designated point at 19.20.
Wednesday July 22: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Introduction to Irish Music and class in Bodhran (Irish Drum).
At the school, commencing 15.30.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Cup match. Depart school 14.30.
Thursday July 23: Stage II of Sea to Shining Sea, Grand Canal Towpath Way Walk
(67 Harcourt Street to Blackhorse Bridge) Depart school 13.30 and 14.30.
Friday July 24: Bowling and Quasar at Sportsbowl Tallaght. Meet at school at 19.50.
Saturday July 25: -----
Sunday July 26: GAA All-Ireland Hurling Championship Quarter Finals. (Subject to ticket allocation).
Monday July 27: Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 28: Visit and Guided tour of Yeats Exhibition at National Library. Depart school
14.45.
Wednesday July 29: City Centre Team Treasure Hunt. Departing from the school from 20.00.
Thursday July 30: ● Bus excursion to Kildare Cathedral and National Stud. Depart school 13.30.
Friday July 31: End of term event at the school. Commencing 20.00.
● Please note there is a late return from some activities – please inform families the previous day that you will be late for evening meals on days we have these visits and excursions.
Every effort should be made to communicate in English only during activities.
Please check notices daily as changes may be made to the programme during the course.
We should try to play additional games of Inter OTOT Cup during the month.
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Evening option: Pub crawl: Meet Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at 20.00.
Thursday July 2 This and That Thursday. Combination of Activities:
● Farm Visit with activities: Bread, Butter and Jam making, vegetable cultivation. Depart school 13.30.
● Bus excursion... to Russborough House followed by Farm Visit. Depart 14.40.
Friday July 3: Visit to Old Jameson Distillery. Depart school 14.45.
Saturday July 4: ----
Sunday July 5: ----
Monday July 6: Visit to Trinity College and Book of Kells. Depart school 14.40.
Tuesday July 7: Pier and Cliff Walk in Howth. Depart school 13.30 and 14.30.
Wednesday July 8: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Introduction to the life and writings of William Butler Yeats. At the school at 14.40.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Match. Depart 14.30.
Thursday July 9: Visit to GAA Museum Croke Park. Depart school 14.30.
Friday July 10: Greyhound Racing at Harold’s Cross. Meet at school at 19.50.
Saturday July 11: -----
Sunday July 12: -----
Monday July 13: Visit to Guinness Storehouse. Depart school 14.30. Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 14: Led visit of National Museum of Ireland. Pre-departure meeting at 14.30.
Wednesday July 15: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Guided tours of National Gallery. Depart 13.45 and 14.45.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Match. Depart 14.30.
Thursday July 16: ● Bus Excursion to Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens. Depart school 13.30
Friday July 17: Concert of Classical Music at National Concert Hall. Meet at school at 19.20.
Saturday July 18: -----
Sunday July 19: -----
Monday July 20: Visit to City Hall exhibitions. Depart school 14.30. Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 21: Theatre Visit: Meet at designated point at 19.20.
Wednesday July 22: Whether or Which Wednesday. (Choice of activities)
Whether: Introduction to Irish Music and class in Bodhran (Irish Drum).
At the school, commencing 15.30.
Which: Sports at Youth Programme. Inter OTOT Cup match. Depart school 14.30.
Thursday July 23: Stage II of Sea to Shining Sea, Grand Canal Towpath Way Walk
(67 Harcourt Street to Blackhorse Bridge) Depart school 13.30 and 14.30.
Friday July 24: Bowling and Quasar at Sportsbowl Tallaght. Meet at school at 19.50.
Saturday July 25: -----
Sunday July 26: GAA All-Ireland Hurling Championship Quarter Finals. (Subject to ticket allocation).
Monday July 27: Orientation for new students.
Tuesday July 28: Visit and Guided tour of Yeats Exhibition at National Library. Depart school
14.45.
Wednesday July 29: City Centre Team Treasure Hunt. Departing from the school from 20.00.
Thursday July 30: ● Bus excursion to Kildare Cathedral and National Stud. Depart school 13.30.
Friday July 31: End of term event at the school. Commencing 20.00.
● Please note there is a late return from some activities – please inform families the previous day that you will be late for evening meals on days we have these visits and excursions.
Every effort should be made to communicate in English only during activities.
Please check notices daily as changes may be made to the programme during the course.
We should try to play additional games of Inter OTOT Cup during the month.
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All the things you can do when you're not in class.
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, July 1st
Location:The International Study Centre Dublin
Wednesday July 1: Afternoon option: Sports at Youth Programme. Evening option: Pub crawl: Meet Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre at 20.00. Thursday July 2 This and That Thursday. ...
The International Study Centre Dublin Music fans!! Friday July 17: Concert of Classical Music at National Concert Hall. Meet at school at 19.20.
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The song Dúlamán - written by Michael McGlynn and performed by Anúna as part of "Celtic Origins" - www.anuna.ie - soloist is Ian Curran.
The International Study Centre Dublin Tomorrow (Friday 26th) at 2pm, end-of-term cheese and wine party here at the school. Mmmmm, cheese :-)
The International Study Centre Dublin Are you or any of your friends interested in taking the First Certificate exam this August? We're offering an intensive preparation course for either 3 or 4 weeks (August 3 / 10 - August 27). Price includes host family accommodation and twenty hours of c
The International Study Centre Dublin Today at 3.30: an introduction ot Irish music and instruction on playing the bodhran (pronounced bah-ron).
