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AcademicBrochure

ENGLISH COURSES

POSTGRADUATE

CAMBRIDGE

IELTS

WELCOME TO SEDA COLLEGE

ABOUT DUBLIN AND IRELAND

SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND ACCOMMODATION

STUDENT SERVICES

EXAMS PREPARATION

IELTS

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

REFUND POLICY/VISA FOR STUDENTS IN IRELAND

VISA INFORMATION

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“Our mission is to provide a high quality education and an excellent

service to our students, focusing on professional teaching standards, ef-

ficient learning techniques and recognised academic qualifications. SEDA

is always there to help students learn new languages, develop their skills

and reach personal and professional growth.”

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Welcome to

SEDA College is an educational institution based in Dublin, of-

fering English language courses for all levels – from beginner to

advanced – and Business courses.

SEDA is recognised by Ireland’s Department of Education and

Skills and has ACELS accreditation – the highest quality mark for

English language schools in Ireland. The school is also accredited

by leading international educational and professional bodies, such

as ICM, ABE, EDI, LCCI, and Trinity College London.

Up to 300 students from all over the world attend classes at SEDA

every day. In 2012 the college had students from 34 countries, in-

cluding Spain, France, Italy, Venezuela, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South

Korea, Malawi and South Africa. All our teachers are native English

speakers with excellent qualifications in their field.

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About Dublin and IrelandThe Republic of Ireland (or Poblacht na hÉireann, in

Irish) has a population of more than 4.4 million, with

Dublin having more than 1.1 million. With a land area

of around 70,273 km², it is one of the least densely

populated countries in the Europe. The country has

a relatively mild climate with average temperatures

ranging on average from 7ºC (45ºF) in January to

22ºC (72ºF) in July. Its GDP per capita ranked 5th

in the world (World Bank) and Human Development

Index ranked 5th (United Nations). The official lan-

guages are English and Irish, although English is pre-

dominant.

Dublin has a full multi-cultural and intellectual life.

With one of the youngest populations of the EU ma-

jor cities, Dublin is a great choice for international

students wishing to study in Europe. Situated on the

east coast of Ireland, the capital is renowned for its

lively atmosphere, bustling cafes and pubs, fine mu-

seums, restaurants, art galleries, modern and medi-

eval architecture and its dynamic theatrical scene.

Also, Irish people are well known worldwide for their

warmth and hospitality.

Frequent excursions are available from Dublin city

centre, taking advantage of the beautiful scenery of

Dublin’s coast and countryside. Castles and natural

attractions are just some of Ireland’s tourism possi-

bilities. Also, with the current low-cost airlines, it is

very common and inexpensive to spend a weekend

in another European country, enhancing the cultural

experience for international students, especially for

those from overseas.

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At SEDA we want you to enjoy your time with us and there-

fore we want to give you the opportunity to use your English

language skills in social settings. Becoming fluent in English

requires you to practice the words and accents. One of the

best times to do this is while socialising. SEDA arranges

various social events as part of its Social Programmes.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

SEDA can arrange accommodation for students either in a

family home setting, or in small hotel-type settings (known

in Ireland as “Bed and Breakfast” or “B&B”). Both can be

booked in advance though SEDA in Dublin.

Social Programmes and Accommodation

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Pickup at Dublin Airport

Students can arrange with SEDA to be collected from the airport. This can be booked in

advance through SEDA in Dublin.

Student Induction

We want all our students to feel welcome and to understand what SEDA can do for you,

as well as your obligations to SEDA. We will provide you with guidance on such issues as

opening a bank account, accommodation, health insurance and how to avail of support

from SEDA and its staff.

Employment Assistance

Students from outside the EU who are registered for Irish full-time courses of one year

or more are permitted to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during their period

of study. During holiday periods, students are permitted to work full-time. SEDA provides

students with job-seeking skills training and advice.

Counselling and Personal Support

SEDA places great importance on the welfare of our students as we know that leaving

your home country to study in Ireland can be very traumatic. We understand your feelings

and are here to listen and give practical and emotional support.

Health Insurance

All students must have health insurance in order to comply with Irish Government visa

requirements. Students from EU member states need to get an European Health Insurance

Card (EHIC) before coming to Ireland (see www.ehic.ie). The card covers public healthcare

to level provided to Irish citizens. Students from outside the EU need to have healthcare

insurance cover. SEDA can arrange this for students before they come to Ireland, or on ar-

rival in Ireland.

Student Services

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Modern Computer Lab

Classrooms with digital projectors

Photocopying facilities

Library facilities

Student lounge with games and entertainment

Free high-speedBroadband access to the internet through school computers for students and Free wireless high-speed

broadband (Wi-Fi)

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PAPER

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

CONTENT

40 questions

40 questions

2 tasks

3 parts

TIME

30’

30’

60’

11’ - 14’

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A note about Cambridge English Cambridge ESOL provides the world’s most popular English language Exams. They have five English Language exams, which are:

• KET (Key English Test) Elementary A2• PET (Preliminary English Test) Intermediate B1• FCE (First Certificate in English) Upper Intermediate B2• CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) Advanced C1• CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English) Proficiency C2

SEDA College offers PET as well as FCE and CAE subject to demand.

When do our courses start?

The Beginner, Elementary, Pre Intermediate and Intermediate courses start four times a year in Jan-uary, April, July and September. Upper Intermediate and Advanced courses are 25 weeks long and start in January and July. Students can start the course on any week.

Our courese – an overview

Beginner (A1) Our Beginner course is 12 weeks long and it is designed for people who have NO experience of learning English. Students study for the TIE exam once a week, but they don’t do the exam in this course.

Elementary (A2) Our Elementary course is 12 weeks long. Students study for the TIE exam once or twice a week and they do the exam in SEDA at the end of their course. The TIE exam is based on projects and speaking.

Pre Intermediate (B1) Our Pre course is 12 weeks long. Students study for the Cambridge PET exam once a week, although they don’t have to do the exam at the end of the course (the do it in the next level).

Intermediate (B1) The Intermediate is 12 weeks long. Students study twice a week in the second half for the Cambridge PET exam. They do the exam at the end of their course. The exam costs €150.

Upper Intermediate (B2) The Upper course is 25 weeks long. Students study twice a week in the second half specifically for IELTS preparation. They do the IELTS exam at the end of their course.

Advanced (C1) The Advanced course is 25 weeks long. Students study twice a week in the second half specifically for IELTS preparation. They do the IELTS exam at the end of their course.

Exam Preparation

Cambridge English Exams ESOL Examinations

PAPER

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

CONTENT

40 questions

40 questions

2 tasks

3 parts

TIME

30’

30’

60’

11’ - 14’

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IELTS (Preparation Course)

FEESCourse Fees: €500.00*Admission Fees: Included Books: Included * three month program

IELTS is the world’s proven English test.

Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. It is at the cutting edge of English language testing. The effectiveness of IELTS has been proven since 1989. The test design has continued to incorporate advances in applied linguistics, language pedagogy, language assessment and technology.

Through decades of progressive change, IELTS has remained committed to assessing all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with a face-to-face speaking component. This continues to set IELTS apart from other English language tests.

The Test

In IELTS, there are four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. There are two different IELTS modules: Academic and General Training. The Speaking and Listening tests are the same in both modules, but the Reading and Writing tests are different. Candidates receive their scores within two weeks, giving them a band score of between 1 (no language ability) to 9 (native-speaker level language ability).

Didactic Material

Insight into IELTS offers comprehensive training in the skills needed for all of the test papers in both modules. Here the learning tasks are oriented towards the real-life skills required by the target situation: an academic context for the Academic module and a social-plus-training context for the GT module, rather than tasks presented as simple

exam practice. The starting point of each activity is a rationale for the particular target skills, and reference to the exam tasks is in terms of how these skills are tested.

The activities in each section provide systematic training in the various micro skills, and promote active learning, for example, by requiring the students to interact with the texts in the reading section (e.g. by producing summaries, writing headings, writing questions that focus on key issues, etc.) and by activating the students’ own awareness of the importance of context, social relationships, etc. in listening skills. The Supplementary Activities have many suggestions for extending this active approach to language resources outside the classroom, and several suggested activities that would involve more integrated skills work, promoting a more synthesizing approach to the practice of the micro skills.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOLUniversity of Cambridge ESOL Examinations is a not-for-

profit department of the University of Cambridge. It is part of the Cambridge Assessment group, Europe’s largest assessment agency. Cambridge Assessment was established in 1858 as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. Cambridge Assessment is the trading name of UCLES. It provides exams and tests covering a huge range of subjects and levels. More than 8 million are taken every year, in over 150 countries. All are respected for their quality, fairness and positive educational impact. They are backed by high levels of support for teachers and a world-class programme of research and development.

Insight into IELTS | V. Jakeman and C. McDowellCambridge University Press | 2001, 192 pp

International English Language Testing System is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries.

Recommended course duration The Postgraduate Diploma consists of 120 credits divided into six. In accordance with nationally accepted codes of prac-tice in the UK, each 20 credit unit represents a total of approximately 200 hours work. A 20-credit unit is assumed by ICM and accordingly assessed by the Ex-aminers, to require a total of 200 hours work. These hours are subdivided into appropriate categories of learning opportunities, such as lectures, seminars, preparation time, directed study, time spent on as-sessment items and exam preparation.

Approximately one quarter of this time should be devoted to formal contact time. A further one quar-ter of this time should relate to directed learning. The balance of workload is comprised of individu-al, self-managed student learning and revision. Note that for a unit delivered in standard mode, the ICM examinations calendar accommodates a teaching year of approximately 2 x 26 teaching weeks, inclu ing 4 weeks of revision/end of year assessment. This enables teaching to take place around the 2 major exam sittings of the year being June and December and for re-sits to take place around the other exam sittings (September and March).

Programe ObjectivesTo provide prospective business and management

students with a body of knowledge which will:• Increase and broaden their employment opport ni-ties within a wide range of commercial sectorsat senior management level;• Enable them to make significant contributions in the area of strategic management and problem solv-ing;• Enable them to integrate their knowledge gained on the course and contribute to senior level decision making;• Provide them with a recognized and respected qualification which will enable them to complete high level programmes including masters and doc-torate level.

Units OverviewI. Financial Decision Making (20 credits) This unit considers a range of relevant and reliable financial decision making theories, processes and practices, in order to critically appraise and apply that knowledge and understanding to complex f nancial management decisions, of both a short- term and long-term nature.II. Management of Change (20 credits)This unit considers the role of managers in change management and in a range of business contexts. The unit will develop an in-depth understanding of analysis and problem-solving in real-life situations.

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Recomended course duration

The Postgraduate Diploma consists of 120 credits divided into six. In accordance with nationally ac-cepted codes of practice in the UK, each 20 credit unit represents a total of approximately 200 hours work. A 20-credit unit is assumed by ICM and accord-ingly assessed by the Examiners, to require a total of 200 hours work. These hours are subdivided into appropriate categories of learning opportunities, such as lectures, seminars, preparation time, direct-ed study, time spent on assessment items and exam preparation.

Approximately one quarter of this time should be devoted to formal contact time. A further one quar-ter of this time should relate to directed learning. The balance of workload is comprised of individual, self-managed student learning and revision. Note that for a unit delivered in standard mode, the ICM examinations calendar accommodates a teaching year of approximately 2 x 26 teaching weeks, includ-ing 4 weeks of revision/end of year assessment. This enables teaching to take place around the 2 major exam sittings of the year being June and December and for re-sits to take place around the other exam

sittings (September and March).

Programe Objectives

To provide prospective business and management students with a body of knowledge which will:

• Increase and broaden their employment oppor-tunities within a wide range of commercial sec-tors at senior management level;

• Enable them to make significant contributions in the area of strategic management and problem solving;

• Enable them to integrate their knowledge gained on the course and contribute to senior level de-cision making;

• Provide them with a recognized and respected qualification which will enable them to complete high level programmes including masters and doctorate level.

Units Overview

I. Financial Decision Making (20 credits)This unit considers a range of relevant and reliable

financial decision making theories, processes and practices, in order to critically appraise and apply that knowledge and understanding to complex fi-nancial management decisions, of both a short- term and long-term nature.

II. Management of Change (20 credits)This unit considers the role of managers in change

management and in a range of business contexts. The unit will develop an in-depth understanding of analysis and problem-solving in real-life situations.

The Postgraduate Diploma in ManagementEquivalent to two thirds of a Masters degree (MBA or MA)

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Students at this level of study should display a mastery of high levelknowledge and skills and have professional and research based skills.

III. Operations Management (20 credits)This unit requires the student to reflect upon op-

erational management theories, processes and prac-tices, in the context of complex operational manage-ment decisions of both a long term and short term nature.

IV. People in Organizations (20 credits)This unit considers theories in the field of Organiza-tional Behavior by considering examples and cases in exploiting and enhancing competitive advantage. The unit focuses on three areas of analysis: the indi-vidual, the group and the organization and considers these in terms of the ‘micro’ and ‘macro’ perspectives and their roots in behavioral and social sciences

V. International Marketing Strategy (20 credits)This unit requires the student to reflect on marketing theory and practices, in order to critically appraise and apply knowledge and understanding to organi-zational marketing decisions.

VI. Contemporary Strategic Management (20 credits)This unit will include the tools and techniques that enable an organization to adapt effectively in a changing environment, improving competitive ad-vantage. In this unit, students will evaluate strategic issues requiring problem identification, evaluation and proposed solutions. This process will often re-quire strategic prioritization and problem analysis.

Entry Requirements

Students holding relevant recognized qualifica-tions from other institutions or professional examin-ing bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

The Institute operates an ‘Open Access’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but

prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake the ICM Diploma programme.

The minimum age for registration for this pro-gramme is 21. Students should have successfully completed one or more of the following:• The ICM Graduate Diploma in Management Studies• A relevant Honors degree level qualification in a

related subject

THE ICMCovering all the major business studies areas and

topics, the ICM programmes have, over the last thirty years, achieved international recognition and are currently undertaken by students in over 40 coun-tries.

In addition to providing a comprehensive knowl-edge of each of the major business functions, the structure of the course ensures that students have the widest possible range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on suc-

cessful completion of their studies.

Advanced standing can be given onto a range of Masters degrees

START DATE

FEB/2012

SEP/2012

FEB/2013

END DATE

JUL/2012

JAN/2013

JUL/2013

PROGRAMM PHASES

2 Assignments

2 Assignments

2 Exams + 2 Assignments

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SEDA’s grounds for a refund or partial refund of fees are set out below:

Irish Study Visa extension refusal (For students who are not successful in obtaining their visa, any application for a refund would need to be made in writing and must be accompanied by both a copy of the rejection letter from the GNIB and a copy of their passport stamp. Please note: the rejection let-ter issued by the GNIB will be evaluated by SEDA in order to assess grounds for any refund. All origi-nal letters issued by SEDA along with the student’s GNIB card must be returned to SEDA administration before any refund can be processed.)

Illness or disability suffered after the student’s en-rolment has been confirmed. In any such instance, a doctor’s certificate is required as proof.

Upon arrival in Dublin, if any student is refused access into Ireland for any reason, any application for a refund must be made in writing and be accom-pa-nied by both a copy of the rejection letter from the GNIB and a copy of their passport stamp. Please note: the rejection letter issued by the GNIB will be evaluated by SEDA in order to assess grounds for any refund.

• A refund will only be granted in respect of fees which have been paid for the most recent year

• in which (A) or (B) above occurs. There is no au-tomatic right to a refund of fees if at any time, a

• student changes his/her mind about studying at SEDA.

• After course commencement, any student re-quiring to submit a refund request for any rea-son other than those specifically detailed above (A, B or C) will be required to have achieved a minimum attendance of 85% in accordance with GNIB (student visa requirements) at the time of request.

• If a student withdraws after course commence-ment no refund will be given.

• All course cancellations must be made in writ-ing using SEDA’s ‘Tuition fees Refund’ form be-fore course commencement date.

• If a Student changes their course of study dur-ing their semester, no refunds are given where the revised course involves fewer subjects.

• Students that are found to have provided incor-rect information, resulting in their visa being refused, shall not be entitled to any form of re-fund.

• Whilst course commencement and comple-tion dates are not expected to change, SEDA reserves the right to alter any previously de-tailed dates in order to facilitate or improve the provision of any course and any associated ex-amination. Those changes will in no way affect the other terms and conditions of the student’s contract with SEDA. Should a change be neces-sary, SEDA will not be liable to provide any form of compensation or refund.

• Please note an Administration Fee of €150 will be deducted from all refunds given.

Refund Policy / VISA for Study in Ireland

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Depending on which country you come from you may not need an entry visa to come to Ireland to study an approved course of education. However, students from some countries require visas to come to Ireland to study. For all students who wish to work part-time while studying a special visa is required.

This is issued by the Garda National Bureau of Im-migration (GNIB) to those students who qualify. (IM-PORTANT NOTE: The details provided on this page are for gen-eral guidance only as per July 2009.

Please make sure you properly brief yourself on any visa requirements that may apply to you). See: http://www.citizensinformation.ie People from cer-tain countries need a valid Irish entry visa before arriving in the State, whether by air, sea or land. An Irish visa is a certificate placed on your passport or travel document to indicate that you are authorised to land in the State subject to any other conditions of landing being fulfilled.

This means that you will still be subject to immi-gration control at the point of entry to the State even if you have a visa. You may also need to register with the immigration authorities. The list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter Ireland is defined in the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 657 of 2006).

Do I need a re-entry visa?

The first visa issued to you is valid for a single en-try to the State. If you wish to leave the State for a short period of time you must apply for a re-entry visa.

This includes travel to Northern Ireland when you will need a re-entry visa to re-enter the State. Before you can get a re-entry visa you must be registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

If you apply for a single-journey visa, this will only be valid for one entry to the State within 90 days from the date of issue. If you apply for a multi-entry visa it will be valid from the date of issue until the expiry date on your GNIB card, or the expiry date of your passport, whichever is earliest. This will allow you to leave and re-enter the State any number of times while your visa is valid.

Do I need an entry visa?

You do not need a visa to land in Ireland if you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below (includes EEA member states).

The members of the EEA are the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), together with Iceland, Nor-way and Liechtenstein. Countries whose citizens are NOT REQUIRED to be in possession of a valid Irish visa: Andorra, Guatemala, Poland, Antigua & Barbu-da, Guyana, Portugal, Argentina, Honduras, Romania, Australia, Hong Kong (Special Admin. Region), Saint Kitts & Nevis, Austria, Hungary, Saint Lucia, Bahamas, Iceland, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados, Is-rael, Samoa, Belgium, Italy, San Mar-ino, Belize, Japan, Seychelles, Bolivia, Kiribati, Singapore, Botswana, Lat-via, Slovak Republic, Brazil, Lesotho, Slovenia, Brunei, Liechtenstein, Solomon Islands, Bulgaria, Lithuania, South Africa, Canada, Luxembourg, South Korea, Chile, Macau (Special Admin. Region), Spain, Costa Rica, Ma-lawi, Swaziland, Croatia, Ma-laysia, Sweden, Cyprus, Maldives, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Malta, Taiwan, Denmark, Mauritius, Tonga, Dominica, Mexico, Trini-dad & Tobago, El Salvador, Monaco, Tuvalu, Estonia, Nauru, United Kingdom & Colonies, Fiji, Netherlands, United States of America, Finland, New Zealand, Uru-guay, France, Nicaragua, Vanuatu, Germany, Norway, Vatican City, Greece, Panama, Venezuela, Grenada, Paraguay. If you are not a citizen of one of the coun-tries listed above, you will need a visa when you travel to Ireland.

VISA Information

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