gci dates - fees 2015

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2015 Dates & Fees

Course Title & Code

Intensive General English G20Intensive General English Plus G30

Details [minimum 2 weeks]

Start any Monday

Start any Monday

Timetable

9.00 12.30

9.00 12.30

+ 5 afternoons

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMMES

Lessons

20

30

Course Title & Code

One-to-One OC20One-to-One OC30One-to-One OC40*Individual lessons 50 per lesson (minimum 2 lessons)

Details [minimum 1 week]

Start any Monday

Start any Monday

Start any Monday

Timetable

9.00 12.30 (20 lessons)

9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons


ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS

Lessons

20

30

40

Fee PER WEEKWEEK 2 to 11

195265

WEEK 12+

185245

WEEK 24+

165200

WEEK 36+

160190

Course Title & Code

Combination Course CC26Combination Course CC30

Details [minimum 2 weeks]

Start any Monday

20 General English group classes

+ 6 or 10 One-to-One classes

Timetable

9.00 12.30

+ 3 or 5 afternoons

COMBINATION COURSES

Lessons

26

30

Fee PER WEEK

490665

Fee PER WEEK

9501,3951,800

Course Title & Code

English for Professionals 1EEP301

English for Professionals 2 EEP302

Details

Start any Monday

20 General Intensive English lessons in mini group in the

morning of max 6 pax. +10 Mini group business lessons

in the afternoons of max 6 pax.

23+ min age B1+ level

20 General Intensive English lessons in mini group

in the morning of max 6 pax.

+ 10 One-to-One lessons in the afternoons

23+ Min age. B1+ level

Timetable

9.00 12.30

+ afternoon

lessons

9.00 12.30

+ afternoon

lessons

BUSINESS PROGRAMMES FOR PROFESSIONALS

Lessons

30

30

Fee PER WEEK

575

870

Timetable

9.00 12.30


FCE & CAE exams are in GCI

CPE exam may take place in Galway

if the minimum numbers register to do

the exam here. Otherwise the exam is

held in Dublin


8.30 12.00 + 5 afternoons during

July & August. Please note that and

additional accommodation week is

required for FCE in July


8.30 -12.00 + 5 afternoons

2 weeks is CAE express preparation

for practicing or trainee teachers.

Week 3 is a refresher on authentic

materials development making class

preparation easy.

Fee (Total)

2,280

1,590

1,360

600for two

weeks

1,020for three

weeks

Course Title & Code

Cambridge / IELTS Exam Preparation EP 20



Cambridge Exam Preparation + Teacher Training Programme CAE TTP 30

Details [Specific starting dates]

12 weeks tuition including exam week

FCE & CAE 16.03.2015 & 21.09.2015IELTS 23.02.2015 & 24.08.20156 weeks tuition including exam week

FCE 26.01.2015, 27.04.2015 &02.11.2015

CAE 02.02.2015, 27.04.2015 &02.11.2015

CPE 05.05.2015 & 27.10.2015 (Both courses start Tues)

IELTS 02.02.2015, 27.04.2015 &27.10.2015 (Start Tues)

4 weeks including exam week

FCE 02.06.2015, 29.06.2015 &27.07.2015

CAE 02.06.2015, 29.06.2015 &27.07.2015

IELTS 17.08.20152 or 3 week option

13.07.2015 & 10.08.2015

(Finish dates in July may be either

24.07.2015 or 31.07.2015.

Finish dates in August may be either

21.08.2015 or 28.08.2015)

EXAMINATION PREPARATION PROGRAMMES [Max. class size 14] Exams are usually on Saturdays

Lessons

20

30

36

30

Timetable

9.00 - 12.30


Fee PER WEEK

4,125

5,000

Course Title & Code

Study Abroad Year SAY20

Study Abroad Year SAY30


Start any Monday

25 weeks tuition + 27 weeks holidays

International examination must be taken

STUDY ABROAD YEAR [NON-EU/EEA STUDENTS]

Lessons

20

30

Programmes in Association with GALWAY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Course Title

Foundation

Pre-Masters

Course Details

General English plus IELTS

Academic English

IELTS preparation

Communications & IT Skills

Research Methods

Cultural Studies

Business / Science Module

Academic English

IELTS preparation

Communications

IT Skill & Cultural Studies

Research Methods

International Business

Start Dates

22.09.2014

19.01.2015

21.09.2015

22.09.2014

19.01.2015

21.09.2015

FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES

Fee

7,250PER COURSE

7,750PER COURSE

Lessons & Entry requirements

15 weeks per semester

30 lessons per week

2 semesters

Entry requirement IELTS 5.0+

15 weeks per semester

30 lessons per week

2 semesters

Must have a primary Degree

and IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent

Course Title & Code

50+ Programme TAP

Fee includes course and specialised

activity programme


2 week programme.

20 General English lessons in the

morning + programme

Available at any time for closed groups

Minimum numbers required

THIRD AGE PROGRAMME

Lessons

20

Students may choose a 4, 8 or 12 week

placement. Longer placements may be

possible.

Some placements require specialist

training or Health & Safety certificates.

Fee

520PER

PLACEMENT

Course Title & Code

Internships INT12Required minimum of 4 weeks

General English 30 lessons

Details

Students are placed in unpaid internship

in a variety of industries including:

Administration, Marketing & Sales,

Hospitality, Manufacturing, Service.

Minimum English level of B2 required

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES

Timetable

9.00 12.30

Start Dates: 08.06.2015 & 14.09.2015

B&B and hotel options on offer. Check

with the school for availability and rates

Fee PER WEEK

320

Timetable


Available at any time for closed groups.

September to June

Fee PER WEEK

440

INDIVIDUALLY

QUOTED

Course Title & Code

Teacher Training Programme TTP1

Short Stay Winter programme SSWP


2 week programme

20.07.2015 & 17.08 2015

For tailored programmes,

please contact the school.

TEACHER TRAINING, STAGE & GROUP PROGRAMMES

Lessons

30

20/30

Course Title & Code

English + Communications & CustomerService ECCS

English + Marketing, Advertising & Sales EMAS

English plus Business Management & Tourism EBTM

Details

Start dates: Every Monday

Combine 20 General English lessons

plus 10 lessons on Business modules

in the afternoons.

B1 + level required.

Start dates: Every Monday

Combine 20 General English lessons

plus 10 lessons on Business modules

in the afternoons.

B1 + level required.

Start dates: Any Monday 29.06.2015

to Friday 11.09.2015

Combine 20 General Intensive English

lessons plus 10 lessons of Business &

Tourism Management in the

afternoons.

B1 + level required

Timetable


Afternoon classes focus on

Communications and Customer Service.


Afternoon classes focus on Marketing,

Advertising and Sales.


Afternoon classes focus on Business &

Tourism Management.

ENGLISH FOR STUDY & WORK [Two certs awarded; for Language by GCI and for Business Modules by GBS]

Lessons

30

Min. 2

weeks

Max. 12

weeks

30

Min. 2

weeks

Max. 12

weeks

30

Min. 2

weeks

Max. 12

weeks

Lessons

30

Fee PER WEEK

295

295

295

Host Family

Standard Host Family Sharing standard [limited availability 2 people booking together only]

Executive Host Family

Room

Single Room

Twin / Double

Single Room En suite

ACCOMMODATION [All prices and supplements are per person]

Details

Half-board Monday Friday, full-board weekends

Service

Full Arrival and Orientation Services forInternational Students

ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION SERVICE

Details

Met at airport on arrival and accompanied on the bus by GCI representative

Mobile phone provided Pay as You go smart phone

GCI welcome pack

Assistance for Visa processing processing all documents, accompanied by GCI

representative to the Bank & to Immigration

Assistance for finding independent accommodation organising appointments with max

4 prospective landlords

CV and Interview skills workshops as well as one individual tutorial on how to find a job

Service

Taxi TransferCoach ServiceMeet & Greet ServicesObligatory for under

18 year olds

TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS

Details/Fees

Galway Coach Station: 25 Shannon/Knock Airport: 160 Dublin or Cork Airport: 390Dublin/Shannon/Knock/Cork airport: 22 (single)Dublin/Shannon/Knock/Cork airport: 150The service includes: meeting student on arrival at the airport, coach ticket and

taxi transfer to accommodation from Galway coach station.

Price

555550150

Residential Accommodation [18+ only]

Residential Apartments / Houses En Suite SupplementResidential Apartment / Houses Shared room [limited availability]Executive Apartment 1 x Twin room or Double + 1 single [limited availability]Bed & Breakfast / Guest House[depends on season and availability]

Room

Single Room

En suite

Twin / Double

City centre Apartment

All year round

Single Room En suite

Details

Self catering

Meal pack options are available in Ozone Caf at 35 perweek Monday Friday

Half-board Monday Friday

Detail

Registration FeeAccommodation Placement feeBooks and MaterialsMedical Insurance (required for students outside the EEA)

Examination

CPEFCE, CAEIELTS

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Exam Fees

195175215

Exam Books

10010075

Fee PER WEEK

195155PER PERSON

250

Fee

450

Fee PER WEEK

17525130PER PERSON

650+PER APT.

400 to650

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Add your voice to English

Details

Tuition: G20&G30 Accommodation: Host familyAccommodation: Residential apartments

Dates

29.06.2015 to 11.09.2015

27.06.2015 to 12.09.2015

27.06.2015 to 12.09.2015

SUMMER SUPPLEMENTS

Fee PER WEEK

202030

HOW TO B OOK

GALWAY CULTURAL INSTITUTES GALWAY BUSINESS SCHOOLS TERMS & CONDITIONS+

GCIComplete all sections of the GCI school registration form or book online

at www.gci.ie and send it with a non-refundable deposit of 150 by BankTransfer or credit card 6 to 8 weeks prior to course commencement.

Upon receipt of your registration form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice. Full settlement of the account should be made 28 days in advance

(21 days in winter).

Should you have a late registration full fees should be sent on receipt

of invoice.

Proof of payment of fees must be sent to us and please email a

scanned copy of your bank transfer, and quote your student

reference number on all correspondence.

Accommodation details will be sent once full fees are received.

Transfer details should be sent as soon as they are available and at

least 7 days prior to the course.

GBSTo enrol on a GBS programme complete all sections of the GBS

registration form and send it with a non-refundable deposit of 300 byBank Transfer or credit card. Students must fulfil the enrolment criteria

with regard to education and language requirements. Starting dates vary

depending on chosen programme. Upon receipt of your registration

form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice.

Upon receipt of your registration form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice. Transcripts of previous study and entry requirements must be

submitted in English with all applications.

Proof of English language level must also be submitted or students

must undertake a language test on arrival. Failure to reach the

appropriate level may mean that you place will be deferred.

Additional English classes will be a requirement in such instances.

Starting dates vary depending on chosen programmes.

There are limited spaces on some courses

Proof of payment of fees must be sent to us and please fax or email

a scanned copy of your bank transfer, and quote your student

reference number on all correspondence.

Any other requirements, transfer, accommodation can also be organised

Account Name: Galway Business School

Bank: Bank of Ireland, Salthill, Galway, Ireland

Swift: BOFIIE2D

Sort Code: 90-38-40

Bank Account: 84796682

IBAN: IE54BOFI90384084796682

All bank charges are the responsibility of the student.

We will send your accommodation details and arrival information approximately

two weeks before departure and are subject to receipt of full payment by GCI/GBS.

Payment by credit card is subject to an additional 2.5% charge of the total fee due.

BANK DETAILS

Flights to Ireland www.aerlingus.com www.ryanair.com wwww.ba.com www.daa.ie Bus & Train services to Galway - It is cheaper and quicker to travel by bus to Galwaythan by train. We offer full arrival & orientation services as well as Meet & Greet

services. Meet & Greet service is compulsory for students under 18 years of age.www.gobus.ie www.citylink.ie www.buseireann.ie www.irishrail.ie

GETTING TO GALWAY

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TALK +353 91 863 100 TYPE [email protected] VISIT www.gci.ie

Contact us for information & enrolment

The school is closed on all public holidays and for annual holidays at Christmas. On Public Holidays no extra classes will be held in the case ofstandard course participants. For individual courses, extra classes are at the discretion of Management.

Christmas Holidays: 2014 19.12.2014 05.01.2015 2015 18.12.2015 04.01.2016Public Holidays: 2015 01.01.2015 17.03.2015 06.04.2015 04.05.2015 01.06.2015 03.08.2015 26.10.2015

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TERMS & CONDITIONS (CONTINUED FROM INSIDE PAGE)

Classes begin at 9.00 except in summer when classes commence at 08.30. Breaks and lunchare adjusted accordingly. There are two sessions for General English, mornings and afternoons,and you will receive your individual timetable after orientation.

All classes are 45 minutes in length. A placement test is obligatory. Please complete our online test at www.gci.ie at least two weeks

before your arrival. Oral tests and orientation take place on the first day ID cards are processed on arrival and there is a charge of 5. The card gives access to GCI

facilities, discounts in Ozone caf, on excursions and in shops and restaurants. Levels are from Beginner to Proficiency / Foundation A1-C2. Minimum numbers are required for some courses.

Maximum class size is 12 in winter and 14 in summer. Examination classes and other specialist classes such as TTP/TAP & Foundation language

classes are maximum 14. Closed groups are maximum 15. Books are extra as are exam books and exam fees. Most exams take place on Saturdays. GCI is

a Cambridge ESOL testing centre. Late exam fees apply. Minimum age is 17 & 16 in summer. Students under 18 years of age are required to provide a

signed parental guarantee and undertake to behave as adults. There are limited places forunder 18 year olds. A Meet & Greet service is obligatory on arrival for under 18 year olds.

The cost of a new book for a level change test is 35+. Please note that we have a secondhand book scheme in operation for books in good condition.

FIRST DAY

Accommodation is reserved on a weekly basis i.e. 7 nights either for host family or residentialaccommodation.

Extra nights in a host family are possible subject to availability at 35 per night. Extra nightsare not available in residence and are reserved from Saturday to Saturday.

The minimum stay is one week. Half board is provided in host families from Monday to Fridayand full board at the weekends.

Residential apartments are self-catering and are for students of 18+. All residentialaccommodation is non- smoking and the majority of families are also non- smoking.

150 security deposit is payable on your first day at school for residential accommodation. Thiscan be paid by credit card, pre-authorization or in cash. IBAN codes are essential if we have to

refund cash deposits. The bank imposes a charge which will be deducted from students whopay by cash. Students are required to sign a form to say that they abide by the rules andregulations of residential accommodation.

Distance from accommodation to school is between 5 minutes walk to 30 minutes by busdepending on traffic. Accommodation is only organised for students attending a course and isnot usually available to students who are not attending class.

Special requests with regard to diet, pets and children must be made at the time of bookingand we will endeavour to accede to all requests but these cannot be guaranteed. Additionalsupplements will apply for specific requests with regard to diet and particularly ifaccommodation is required over the Christmas holiday period.

ACCOMMODATION

All participants should provide their own health and travel insurance. Participants from EUcountries should obtain form EHIC from their local Social Welfare Office before departure seehttp://ec.europa.eu

This only entitles you to free emergency hospital care and attendance at certain doctors. It does not cover elective or dental treatment.

Any person undergoing medical treatment should bring a medical certificate and should bringsufficient medicine to cover their stay in Ireland.

We strongly advise you to insure against loss of fees, personal effects etc. that you may incurdue to cancellation or early departure. Visa requiring students must have health insurance.

INSURANCE & HEALTH

For cancellations up to 2 weeks before course commencement full fees will be refunded exceptthe non-refundable deposit of Euro 150.

For cancellations of 14 days or less the deposit will be retained and the following percentagesof the course fees will be refunded: 714 days: 50% of course fees will be refunded. Less than 7 days: 30% of course fees will be refunded.

Once the course has commenced fees will not be refunded as it is our policy not to refund fees irrespectiveof the circumstances. This includes late arrival/early departure or days missed during the course.

Students, particularly long stay non-EEA students, are required to sit an international examination

course while they are in GCI as part of their visa conditions. There is no additional tuition charge in thecase of courses that are of the same number of weekly lessons. However, an additional registration fee(55) will be charged for each course change. All changes between one course and another are subjectto availability and are at the complete and sole discretion of Management.

Students may not change from group to private tuition or opt for less intensive courses. Accommodation fees are non-refundable. For more than one change to accommodation an

additional 55 placement fee will apply.

CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES TO BOOKINGS

GCI / GBS cannot accept responsibility for flight delays or changes in timetables by other thirdparties outside of our control.

We reserve the right to change without notice the contents, dates, times or any other detail of acourse brought on by strikes, political events, natural disasters or any other event consideredby the organizers to be pertinent. GCI & GBS reserve the right to change any of the details givenin any course brochure or website or the composition of the lecturing team and the coursecommencement is dependent on student demand.

In the event of a dispute, GCI / GBS will endeavour to resolve the issues in a fair and ethicalmanner. Once this process has been exhausted GCI / GBS will follow the Dispute ResolutionProcedure of IALC. In the event of legal action, the court case must be taken where the bulk ofthe service provided by GCI / GBS has taken place, i.e. Ireland.

Smoking illegal substances and chewing gum are not allowed. Respect for property and peoplemust be shown at all times.

The student is responsible for any damage or injury he/she may cause to buildings, furniture,fittings, individuals, families, other students, agents etc., while registered with GCI/ GBS.

Should a student behave in an unseemly and/or inappropriate manner that may bring the schoolor its agents into disrepute or to cause damage to its reputation or standing in any way, either

real or imagined, he/she will be asked to leave the school immediately. The Management /Directors will be the only arbitrators in any such event. A serious misdemeanour or anyinfringement of the laws of the land will result in instant dismissal from the school.

The Contract between GCI / GBS or related companies and any of its students or agents shallbe terminated in the following instances or any such instances as defined by the Management/ Directors at any given time:

a) Cause damage of any kind to the Institute / School , its good name either real or imagined,members of staff, host families, residences, other students or any other agent of GCI / GBS ortheir good name, either real or imagined.

b) If the student behaves in such manner that leads to a disturbance or nuisance. c) If the students is suspected / charged with any misdemeanour or crime against the laws of the

land. Any costs incurred in any such events will be the responsibility of the student or his/herparents or guardians.

No liability of any kind shall be attached to GCI / GBS for any losses of any kind incurred by thestudent as a result of GCI / GBS terminating the Contract. It will be a matter entirely for thestudent to make arrangements for his / her return to their country of origin and to make goodany loss suffered by GCI / GBS or its agents.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this price list is correct, the school is not liable for any errors herein.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Galway Cultural Institute and Galway Business School operates an English ONLY policy both in class andin the school building and grounds. This is to ensure that all students gain the maximum benefit fromtheir course and from their ability to communicate and interact with other students and personnel within

the school. Failure to speak English will result in students being asked to leave the class or the school.Persistently speaking a language other than English will result in students being asked to leave their coursepermanently. There will be no exceptions.

ENGLISH ONLY POLICY

We can assist you in your application for a VISA should you require one. Please allow 6 weeks toprocess your VISA application. We recommend that long stay students apply for a D-VISA. All feesmust be paid in advance and are refundable (except for the deposit of 150) in the case of a visabeing refused unless false documentation has been submitted. Delays in issuing visas will mean

that a course is postponed to the next course starting date and some additional charges may apply.Fees will not be refunded if a visa is denied because of submission of false or inaccurate information.Visa applications are available from http://www.inis.gov.ie/ There is a fee of 300 each time avisa is issued or extended by GNIB (Irish Immigration).

VISA

A PPS number is a Social Insurance Number and is required if you wish to work in Galway or youneed to receive a Department of Education (QQI) certificate. The office is in the Social Welfare Officein St. Augustine Street and you will need your passport, proof of address (i.e. bank letter) and a

letter from the school. Students who require a visa to stay in Ireland cannot get a PPS number ifthey are staying here for less than 12 weeks.

PPS NUMBER

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