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College of Computer Training (CCT) Prospectus www.cct.ie

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City & Guilds International ESOL<br />

(English for Speakers <strong>of</strong> Other Languages) – <strong>CCT</strong>118<br />

Course Aud<strong>ie</strong>nce<br />

Any non-native English Language speaker, can<br />

improve their English Language skills in General or<br />

Intensive stud<strong>ie</strong>s <strong>of</strong> English through the internationally<br />

recognised framework <strong>of</strong> City & Guilds English Language<br />

programmes.<br />

Course Overv<strong>ie</strong>w<br />

The overall aim <strong>of</strong> this programme is to enhance and<br />

improve your English language skills, knowledge<br />

and competency in reading, writing, understanding,<br />

listening, and speaking English. This one year<br />

programme is recognised by the Irish Dept. <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

and Skills, and therefore globally recognised. This<br />

course can be delivered between 1 – 3 years, depending<br />

on your need for English language learning, and can<br />

serve as the perfect foundation for further and higher<br />

education and training through the English Language.<br />

City & Guilds Qualifications<br />

and Course streams<br />

International ESOL qualifications are delivered over six<br />

levels mapped to the Common European Framework:<br />

• Preliminary<br />

• Access<br />

• Ach<strong>ie</strong>ver<br />

• Communicator<br />

• Expert<br />

• Mastery<br />

International ESOL Qualifications<br />

are intended for<br />

• Non-native speakers <strong>of</strong> English worldwide<br />

• Students learning English as part <strong>of</strong> their school or<br />

college curriculum<br />

• People needing English for their everyday or<br />

working life<br />

• Learners who require externally recognised<br />

certification <strong>of</strong> their levels in English<br />

• Learners attending short courses in English<br />

Assessment<br />

<strong>CCT</strong> will utilise a var<strong>ie</strong>ty <strong>of</strong> assessment methods to<br />

help ensure that the learning outcomes <strong>of</strong> each subject<br />

will be ach<strong>ie</strong>ved, for example: Written Examination<br />

compiled <strong>of</strong> long or short term essays, Objective Tests,<br />

Presentations, Group Projects, Practical Assignments,<br />

Oral Examinations and so on. Assessment will be<br />

continuous throughout each module .<br />

Mechanisms for giving and receiving<br />

feedback on learning progress<br />

<strong>CCT</strong> constantly encourages feedback from its learners in a<br />

formal and informal basis. Learners have an opportunity to<br />

give feedback on the college, programme, faculty, facilit<strong>ie</strong>s,<br />

administration, student services and admissions and course<br />

induction through the following verification surveys: 1)<br />

Learner Verification survey; 2) Student Services and Support<br />

survey; and 3) Admissions and Course Induction survey. <strong>CCT</strong><br />

constantly encourages feedback from its learners in a formal<br />

and informal basis. Learners also conduct an Ongoing<br />

Monitoring Rev<strong>ie</strong>w process with faculty and administration<br />

<strong>of</strong> the college once per semester.<br />

Accreditation<br />

This programme is awarded by City & Guilds. This<br />

programme is also included on the Irish Dept <strong>of</strong> Education &<br />

Sc<strong>ie</strong>nce, Internationalisation Register, <strong>of</strong> approved full-time<br />

programmes in Ireland.<br />

Academic Progression Opportunit<strong>ie</strong>s<br />

Successful graduates <strong>of</strong> this programme, will be eligible to<br />

progress directly onto the FETAC foundation and certificate<br />

programmes and HETAC Level 6 Higher Certificate in Sc<strong>ie</strong>nce<br />

in Computing in Information Technology at <strong>CCT</strong>, and will<br />

be considered for other Level 6 graduate progression<br />

opportunit<strong>ie</strong>s in Ireland.<br />

Duration / Commencement dates<br />

One – Three academic years, depending on the EL<br />

language improvement requirement <strong>of</strong> the student, with<br />

commencement dates constantly throughout the year on a<br />

rolling basis.<br />

Course Fees<br />

Please contact the college directly to ascertain the course<br />

fees. Medical insurance for Non-EU nationals is compulsory<br />

and as part <strong>of</strong> the Irish Student Visa requirements and can<br />

be arranged by <strong>CCT</strong> for an additional fee <strong>of</strong> EUR160 for 12<br />

months.

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