International Summer School

International Summer School
Summer Extensive English Programme 2014
Contents
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INTRODUCTION4
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LIVING AT NUIM
1.1 Studying in Ireland4
1.2 Studying and living in Maynooth
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1.3 Programme overview7
1.4 What’s included8
1.5 National University of Ireland Maynooth Language Centre
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1.6 Why study with NUIM Language Centre? 11
1.7 The English Language Programme 11
2.1 About National University of Ireland Maynooth
2.2 Accommodation 2.3 Meals
2.4 Transportation
2.5 Computer access and Wifi 2.6 Library
2.7 Sports
2.8 Total immersion English language learning
2.9 Experience Ireland’s culture and learn about its history
2.10 Cultural Excursions
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APPLICATION
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3.1 Fee information
3.2 Eligibility
3.2 Application process
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CONTACT DETAILS
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3.1 Postal address
3.2 Email / Telephone / Website 3.3 Map & navigation coordinates 23
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National University of Ireland Maynooth
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare,
Ireland.
T: E: W: +353 1 7083868
[email protected]
http://international.nuim.ie/study-atnuim/summer-schools
1. Introduction
STUDYING IN IRELAND
For those wishing to meet and study with fellow international students from all over
the world, as well as make lasting friendships, with friendly locals, Ireland is the perfect
study abroad destination. It was voted by Lonely Planet as the world’s friendliest
country in 2008 and 2010.
Students experience Ireland’s rich cultural heritage and enjoy exploring its beautiful
ancient landscapes. Many of Ireland’s writers such as Oscar Wilde and James Joyce
are household names throughout the world. Students have the opportunity to visit
world famous sites such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Blarney Stone and the prehistoric
passage tomb at Newgrange.
“Time spent as a student at
NUIM is very special. Both
highly collegiate and very
personal, you will find it
challenging and exciting”
Professor Philip Nolan
President, NUIM
Many of the world’s leading companies have chosen Ireland as the location for their
operations in Europe: Google, Facebook, Apple, Intel, Paypal, Microsoft, Twitter, Pfizer,
Cisco, Amazon.com, eBay, Dropbox, Oracle, Salesforce.com... The list goes on! This is
a direct reflection of the high standard of graduates that the Irish education system
consistently produces.
Frommer’s Guidebooks described Ireland as ‘a magical destination in nearly every
way’. They named it their ‘favourite holiday destination 2011’. It topped their global
poll because of its ‘spectacular landscape, history and opportunities to ramble and
explore’. Our hospitable nature coupled with an unrivalled sense of fun, ensures that
studying in Ireland is an unforgettable experience.
STUDYING & LIVING IN MAYNOOTH
Maynooth is Ireland’s only university town. It traces its historical significance back to
the 12th century and combines this legacy of medieval origins with its location in the
beautiful Irish countryside while being just 25 Kilometres west of the centre of Dublin,
Ireland’s capital city.
Today, it is a charming and busy town with many shops, cafes, public transport
options and general services. It is home to a vibrant local community that offers
students abundant opportunities for a very enjoyable social life. Maynooth has
excellent transport connections to Dublin city centre and the rest of Ireland, providing the ideal location from which students can explore the capital city as well as the
whole island of Ireland during their time here.
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s location gives it a unique character among
the Irish universities. This has resulted in the development of a strong sense of community both within the college and in its relationship with the surrounding area.
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“You will be taught by a
community of lecturers who are
passionate about their subject
and offer the support needed to
complete your studies
successfully.”
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Professor Philip Nolan
President, NUIM
In addition to the English language programme, a programme of cultural heritage, historical and sightseeing tours is arranged for students during the week. On weekends,
various tours for students allow them to travel and explore Ireland. Alternatively, some
students may choose to take advantage of the many low fares airlines that offer opportunities to explore some of Europe’s famous cities during weekends (London, Paris,
Rome, Prague, etc..).
The National University of Ireland Maynooth Summer Extensive English (SEE) Programme
offers students the opportunity of a lifetime. They will study in a beautiful institution with
a history of high quality education stretching back over 200 years. During the SEE Programme, students will have the opportunity to explore the amazing beauty of the
island of Ireland and also meet and make friends with both international students and
Irish people. All of this in the world’s friendliest country.
Students arrive in Ireland on Sunday, 6th July and are transferred from the airport to
the National University of Ireland Maynooth. Once they arrive, they are welcomed
and checked into their rooms on-campus. The formal welcome and orientation takes
place the following day. Students are tested to find out their current English proficiency
levels and are placed in classes accordingly. All levels of English ability are catered
for at the NUIM Language Centre*. Students start their English language programme,
which consists of 20 hours’ tuition per week (80 hours in total) immediately.
NOTE: *classes for absolute beginners are offered on request only.
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Above Left: Main Street Maynooth at Dusk. Middle: The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
Above Right: Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Catered Programme Fee:
Self-catered Programme Fee:
€2,750
€2,350
Fee Includes:
Transport: Airport transfers*, tours and activities.
Tuition:
80 hours English language tuition.
Housing:
Single rooms in on-campus University apartments.
Meals:
(Catered programme ONLY) Three meals per day, Monday to Thursday and breakfast plus lunch on Friday.
Activities: Walking tours, traditional Irish dancing/music and various events in Dublin.
Excursions: Glendalough & Newgrange - for more information, see below.
“ Learning English at the
National University of Ireland
was an amazing experience.
I want to come back again.”
Kim Mikyung
South Korea
Fee Excludes:
Text books: Students should budget €60.
Transport: All transport outside of what is outlined above.
Food:
Students on the catered programme are responsible for arranging their own dinner on Fridays and all meals during weekends. Students on the self-catered programme are responsible for arranging their own meals throughout the programme.
*Scheduled airport transfers will be provided. Students arriving outside of the schedule
must take the public airport shuttle bus to Maynooth at their own expense.
Schedule 2014 - 4 Weeks
Sunday, July 6
Monday, July 7
Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Arrival day
SEE Programme begins
SEE Programme ends
Departure day
Sample Itinerary
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wed
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Breakfast*
Breakfast*
Breakfast*
Breakfast*
Breakfast*
English
Class
English
Class
English
Class
English
Class
English
Class
Lunch
Lunch*
Lunch*
Lunch*
Lunch*
Lunch*
Afternoon
Visit the Irish Free
National
Afternoon
Stud
Traditional
Irish Music
and
Dancing
Lesson
Try Hurling*
and Gaelic
Football
Visit the
Guinness
Brewery
Dinner
Dinner*
Dinner*
Dinner*
Dinner*
Dinner*
Evening
Movie
Night on
Campus
Free
Evening
Student
Social
Evening
Free
Evening
Free
Evening
Saturday
Sunday
Day Trip to
Dublin Street
Performance
World
Championship
* Hurling is an ancient Irish team game, which is still very popular in Ireland today.
Freetime
Optional
Tours
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“I’m studying at University in
my country so I wanted to chose
a University language school for
my study abroad. NUIM
Language Centre was perfect!
The Teachers are excellent and
very friendly.”
Li Wong
China
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND MAYNOOTH LANGUAGE CENTRE
The Language Centre at the National University of Ireland Maynooth offers students
the chance to learn in an award-winning language school in the heart of Ireland’s
fastest growing and friendliest University. Small class sizes allow the experienced teachers to provide each student with individual attention throughout the SEE Programme.
WHY STUDY WITH NUIM LANGUAGE CENTRE?
• The Language Centre is a three times winner of the European Label for Innovative Methods in Language Teaching and Learning.
• The teaching staff includes some of the most experienced in the country. • In the International Student Barometer 2012, international students ranked NUIM
7th globally and 1st in Ireland for teaching and learning.
• The Language Centre is situated in the middle of the modern North Campus, which facilitates English language student interaction with other students on campus.
• Excellent facilities including computer language labs and a self-access language learning area with PCs, AV resources and satellite TV. • Small classes, with maximum of 15 students, allow for increased teacher/student
interaction.
• NUIM is ranked in the Times Higher Education’s top 100 World’s Best New Universities.
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME
The SEE Programme at NUIM Language Centre
• develops students’ core language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening;
• focuses spcifically on improving oral communicative skills by providing many
opportunities to speak English;
• places emphasis on student-centred, reflective learning; students are expected to participate actively in learning tasks;.
• teaches students about Irish and Anglo- phone culture by drawing on contem- porary social and cultural issues, both internationally and in Ireland;
• helps students to develop intercultural competence;
• encourages and facilitates independ
ent student learning by using a variety of media, including online resources.
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Above Left: NUIM was The Irish Times ‘Highest ranked Irish University 2012’.
Middle: Sutdents chatting with Philip Nolan, NUIM President .
Above Right: The NUIM Language Centre is a three time European award winning school.
2. Living at NUIM
ABOUT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND MAYNOOTH
With over 9,000 students from more than 90 countries, National University of Ireland
Maynooth is Ireland’s fastest growing university. National University of Ireland Maynooth is a University of contrasts. It has a tradition of academic excellence going back
to the founding of St Patrick’s College in 1795, but also, having been established as the
National University of Ireland Maynooth in 1997, it is both Ireland’s youngest university
and Ireland’s second oldest university at the same time! This contrast is mirrored in the
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s two beautiful campuses. The South Campus,
an older complex of fine nineteenth century buildings, and the North Campus, a modern complex of teaching, research, accommodation and support facilities.
“The accommodation
was great. The apartments
were huge and I had my own
bedroom and bathroom.”
Gabriel Lima
Brazil
ACCOMMODATION
Student accommodation will be in on-campus apartment–style residences. Each student will have their own single, en-suite room within a four to five bedroom apartment.
Each apartment has a fully furnished kitchen and a living room/dining room area. Internet will be available through LAN cables in each bedroom. Cables are available at
reception on payment of a €5 refundable deposit.
MEALS
Students will receive meal
vouchers for the university cafeteria: three meals per day, Monday to Thursday, and breakfast
plus lunch on Friday.
At weekends, students can do
their own cooking or can purchase low-cost meals at the
cafeterias and cafes on campus.
There are various supermarkets
within easy walking distance
of the campus and student
apartment kitchens are fully
equipped. Dublin has many
ethnic food stores for students
who wish to purchase food
from their home countries.
Above: NUIM students relaxing in their on-campus accommodation.
Above right: The Phoenix restaurant, NUIM North Campus.
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TRANSPORTATION
Walking between classrooms, libraries, shops and public transport links takes less than
10 minutes. Frequent commuter trains to Dublin city take less than 40 minutes and cost
about €7 round trip. There are also various buses available to students, with late night
options at weekends. All transport information will be provided to students at orientation.
COMPUTER ACCESS AND WIFI
Computer facilities are widely available for students on campus. Students that have
their own internet enabled devices will find free wifi throughout most of the campus.
Students will receive their login codes for the network at orientation.
LIBRARY
“I love sports so it was
great to be able to use all the
University facilities during the
programme and to meet
Irish students there. ”
Hakan Osman
Turkey
The library contains over 450,000 books and eBooks as well as 42,000 ejournals. The staff
provide a range of information skills and training courses to enable students to identify,
obtain, evaluate and use information efficiently, effectively and ethically. There are
many computers for students to use, self-service photocopying and also laptops and
kindles, which can be found at the main desk. The staff are extremely helpful and will
deal with all students queries promptly.
SPORTS
On-campus sports facilities for students include a fully equipped gymnasium and an
indoor sports hall which accommodates a wide variety of indoor sporting activities including badminton and basketball. A swimming pool and numerous outdoor pitches
cater for sports such as swimming, hurling, soccer and camogie and rugby.
Above Left: Computer facilities in the library at NUIM. Middle: NUIM is well served by public transport.
Above Right: The swimming pool at NUIM.
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“We visited many great attractions in Dublin and travelled to
different regions of Ireland. It is
a really beautiful country.”
Sandra Muller
Germany
TOTAL IMMERSION ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
The SEE Programme is designed to provide students with a complete English learning
experience through a comprehensive schedule of trips and activities. As Ireland is one
of the world’s safest and friendliest countries, it is the perfect destination for students
to totally immerse themselves in the English language. Activities and trips on the programme are designed to place students in situations where they are in direct contact
with native English speaking people, which gives them an excellent opportunity to
practise their communicative English. Throughout the programme, students will make
new and lasting friendships with other international students and native English speakers.
EXPERIENCE IRELAND’S CULTURE AND LEARN ABOUT ITS HISTORY.
During the SEE Programme, students continue to learn and encounter new experiences outside the classroom. The comprehensive schedule of cultural activities and excursions included in the programme ensure that students get a true taste of Irish culture.
Activities include:
• Irish national sports and cultural events.
• Historical and contemporary walking tours.
• Traditional Irish music, dance performances and visits to various cultural attractions.
As the National University of Ireland Maynooth is located in the greater Dublin area,
students can take advantage of the many exciting opportunities in and around Dublin
city. Trips will include some of the following:
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“When I arrived at the National
University of Ireland I couldn’t
believe how beautiful it was.
Everyone is so friendly and there
was so much to do.
Pierre Herreau
France
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
Glendalough
Glendalough is one of the most popular tourist sites in Ireland. St Kevin established a
monastery at Glendalough in the 6th century and it continued to flourish as a place of
pilgrimage and meditation for many centuries. The picturesque lake and surrounding
mountains combined with the ancient monastic ruins create a wonderful landscape
of great beauty and tranquillity.
Newgrange and the Boyne Valley
Newgrange is the finest Neolithic tomb in Ireland, located in the Boyne River valley.
The Boyne Valley is considered the cradle of Irish civilization. Newgrange, built over
5,000 years ago, is considered the most important ‘passage grave’ of the Irish Neolithic
period. The burial chamber is the world’s oldest solar observatory.
Optional Tours
There will be a range of optional tours for students to choose from on weekends so that
they can shape their own experience of Ireland.
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3. Application
FEE INFORMATION
Catered:
€2,750
Self-Catered: €2,350
Fees are payable in full on application.
“The staff are friendly and the
University is safe. That was
really important for me.”
Mai Kawasaki
Japan
ELIGIBILITY
Age: Minimum 18 years.
Language requirement: No minimum English language requirement. Absolute
beginners must highlight this when applying.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students should apply online at:
http://international.nuim.ie/study-atnuim/summer-schools
The application deadline is 31st May 2014.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] and we will
be happy to help.
Above Left: Students taking advantage of the free wifi facilities available at NUIM.
Middle: Students meeting outside the English Department at NUIM.
Above Right: Students attending a lecture at NUIM.
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“I would recommend the SEE
Programme at the National
University of Ireland Maynooth
to anyone thinking of studying
English abroad.”
Abdullah Mansour
Saudi Arabia
4. Contact
ADDRESS
Summer School Extensive English Programme,
International Office,
National University of Ireland Maynooth,
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare,
Ireland.
EMAIL / PHONE / WEBSITE
Telephone: Email: Website: +353 1 7083868
[email protected]
http://international.nuim.ie/study-atnuim/summer-schools
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National University of Ireland Maynooth
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare,
Ireland.
T: E: W: +353 1 7083868
[email protected]
http://international.nuim.ie/study-atnuim/summer-schools