FCE Focus

Apollo Language Centre | Dublin

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FCE FOCUS available for levels Upper-Intermediate to Advanced, consists of 20 hours per week intensive preparation and practice for all components of the Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE). A huge emphasis is placed on preparing students for every aspect of the exam ensuring adequate cover of each of the skills.

While the relaxed and comfortable environment of the classroom is very conducive for learning English, it doesn’t necessarily prepare adult learners for real world situations. Apollo students will follow a structured programme to enable them to practice their English in real world situations such as job interviews, meetings, presentations, communicating by email & conducting skype calls though English. These scenarios will be recorded (with the student’s permission) and students will then receive feedback and areas for improvement afterwards.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-8 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:15 AM - 01:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(28 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

Apollo Dublin Adult School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends - 2 students must book together

235 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 30 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
235 €
Host family accommodation for students studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-40 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together. All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.

This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk! Rooms: Students will have a single bedroom in the family home. Rooms have a single or double bed, a study desk and wardrobe/hanging area.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends.

Bathrooms:

Students will share the family bathroom in the home.

Internet and phone:

Most host families have internet available but this is not guaranteed. Students can receive phone calls to the host family’s phone but cannot make outgoing calls.

Laundry:

Laundry is included once per week.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning:

Clean bed linen is supplied once a week. Students should bring their own towels. Students must keep their room tidy at all times.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

275 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 30 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
275 €
Host family accommodation for students studying at the Apollo Adult School in Dublin is offered in the suburbs of Dublin, 30-40 minutes by public transport from school, in single bedrooms with one nationality per family guaranteed at all times. Double and twin rooms are also available for couples or friends travelling together. All host families are police vetted and carefully inspected by Apollo management to ensure their suitability to host our guests.

This popular choice of accommodation is ideal for adults aged 16+ who are interested in experiencing life with a typical Irish family and regularly practising their English. Irish people love to talk! Rooms: Students will have a single bedroom in the family home. Rooms have a single or double bed, a study desk and wardrobe/hanging area.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends.

Bathrooms:

Students will share the family bathroom in the home.

Internet and phone:

Most host families have internet available but this is not guaranteed. Students can receive phone calls to the host family’s phone but cannot make outgoing calls.

Laundry:

Laundry is included once per week.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning:

Clean bed linen is supplied once a week. Students should bring their own towels. Students must keep their room tidy at all times.
apartment

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

330 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Binary Hub, Bonham Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
Location: In the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
330 €
THE RESIDENCE:
The Apollo Adult Residence is located at a brand new apartment complex with 470 bedrooms in shared apartments ranging from 3-8 bedrooms offers a superior choice for students which far exceeds any other centrally located student accommodation in the city.

LOCATION:
Next door to the Guinness Storehouse and only 10 minutes’ walk from Temple Bar and 25 minutes’ walk to the school, the residence is located within the Digital Hub, the largest cluster of technology, digital media and internet companies in Ireland.

COMMON ROOM:
Students have the unique opportunity to meet new friends in the large shared common area at any time of the day or evening which has a pool table and TV lounge area.

GYM:
The on-site gym available to residents has state of the art cardio and weights equipment.

STUDY ROOM:
There is a spacious study area where students can quietly study alone or in small groups with wifi and charging docks for laptops.

LAUNDRY:
There are laundry facilities on-site for washing and drying open 24/7. Residents are notified via an app on your phone when your washing is ready.

24 HOUR ONSITE STAFF/SECURITY:
There is a 24-hour reception area where a member of staff is available day or night. They’ve been hired for their friendliness so will happily help you with any requests or problems you may have. The residence is also monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day.

YOUR ROOM & RESIDENCE

Your Room:
Modern fully-furnished bedroom with small double bed for 1 person
Study desk, wardrobe & plenty of storage space
USB ports & IPTV connection in all bedrooms
Choose your own room temperature with your independently controlled in-room heater
Private deluxe en-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet & sink

Your Apartment (shared with 2-7 other residents):
Shared kitchen fitted with all the cooking essentials including microwave, kettle, toaster and oven, as well as crockery, cutlery and utensils.
Shared dining area
Shared comfortable lounge with flat screen TV

It’s All Included:
All your maintenance bills (electricity, heating, water, gas and contents insurance)
High-speed (50MB) broadband wired and/or WiFi and IPTV connection
Round-the-clock 24-hour maintenance support and security
Landscaped garden & bicycle storage in secure bike store
Communal areas within each apartment are cleaned once a week but students are expected to keep these areas as well as their bedroom and bathroom clean and tidy
Bed linen provided, students should bring their own towels
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 150 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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