Expand+Ballsbridge College of Further Education is one of the leading providers of daytime and evening courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Dublin.

The college offers QQI certification and ...

Hide-Ballsbridge College of Further Education is one of the leading providers of daytime and evening courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Dublin.

The college offers QQI certification and prepares students for the Cambridge suite of examinations including the First Certificate (FE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).

Training is also provided for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Accordingly the college is well equipped with the resources and expertise to provide quality training in TEFL. Teachers of EFL are in constant demand both in Ireland and throughout the world. The EFL sector is worth an estimated €900 million a year to the Irish economy, with over 130,000 students coming to enrol on courses ranging from short summer courses to year-long intensive courses every year. In addition there are many opportunities teaching adults and children from other countries now resident in Ireland.

This course is recognised by the Advisory Council of English Language Schools (ACELS), the regulatory body for TEFL teaching in Ireland working under the aegis of the Dept of Education & Skills. It provides students with a professional set of management and business as well as TEFL skills.

The Key Elements of TEFL:
An introduction to English Language Teaching
The four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Teaching Practice
Teaching, Monitoring and Evaluation
The EFL section of the course is 120 hours.
Teaching practice is mandatory and organised by the College.
The course also provides Business Management
Training to prepare participants for administration work in Language Schools

Expand+Key Dates:

January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details

March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment ...

Hide-Key Dates:

January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details

March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Guarantee your place on your chosen course by enrolling early.

April
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 2–4pm Enrolment Day
Enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.

May
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Another opportunity to enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.

June
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Enrolments continue for remaining course places.

August
August 2017
Enrolments continue for any remaining course places. Students receive a letter from the college with details of registration dates and course commencement dates.

In addition, Advisory Sessions will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 pm from Open Day onwards during term time.

Expand+Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at al...

Hide-Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie

Part-time Courses:
Graduates may progress into Year 2 of the IPA’s part time, NUI accredited Diploma in Business studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit www.ipa.ie or contact the Institute of Public Administration directly for further details.

* The ACELS CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) has recently been placed at level 7 Special Purpose Award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Therefore, the delivery of this course in Ballsbridge College in September 2017 is subject to our proposed course being validated by QQI.