Come to study English
in Ireland with
NED
Training Centre
Why choose NED
Training Centre?
Free conversation
classes
A great range of
courses
Find out more about us
and come to improve
your English.
The students can
practise with a teacher
using daily themes.
Check out our course
options and choose
what’s best for you.
Academic Brochure
Welcome to
NED Training Centre!
Here, you invest in your Future!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
boys and girls, welcome
to NED Training Centre
and to Ireland. This is
your
opportunity
to
improve your English
and get to know a little
about Irish culture and traditions.
All the staff here at the school
are highly professional and
dedicated to ensuring that your
experience in Ireland is the best
it can be.
Welcome one and welcome
all to NED Training Centre.
My first objective is to
make you feel right at
home. Secondly, but most
importantly, is that you
reach your goal of learning
English. This is something we dedicate
ourselves to daily with a high level of
care and professionalism. All you have
to do is take risks, ask questions, take
charge of your learning and have no
fear! We will do the rest.
David Russell
Colin Heeley
Managing Director
Academic Director
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Index
Discovering Ireland
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Discovering Europe
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Discovering Dublin
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10 Reasons to Study Abroad
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Accreditations
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About NED Training Centre
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Courses
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Other Facilities
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Other Services
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Discovering
Ireland
Ireland is one of the most beautiful
countries in the world. Full of beautiful
landscapes, castles and breathtaking
views, it is certainly worth a visit. In
Ireland, you can find magical places all
over the island. Most of them are only a
few hours away from Dublin and they are
perfect for a weekend away. Check out
the main destinations and start planning
your trips.
Belfast (about 2hrs from
Dublin) is the capital of Northern
Ireland and it is part of
the United Kingdom.
Sligo (about 3hrs from
Dublin) is an historic,
cultural, commercial,
industrial, retail and
service centre. It’s
situated in an area of
outstanding natural beauty,
and has many literary and
cultural associations.
Galway (about 3hrs
from Dublin) is known as
Ireland’s Cultural Heart and
is renowned for its vibrant
lifestyle and numerous
festivals, celebrations and
events.
Malahide (about 30 minutes
from Dublin) is a beautiful
village where you can find the
famous Malahide Castle.
Dublin
Howth (about 30 minutes
from Dublin) is a suburb of
Dublin, where you can enjoy
a delicious meal.
The Cliffs of Moher (about
3hrs from Dublin) are
ranked amongst the top
visited tourist sites in Ireland
and receive almost one
million visitors a year.
Cork (about 3hrs from Dublin)
features architecturally notable
buildings dating as far back
as the Medieval period and
extending right up to the present
day. Many of the city’s buildings
are in the Georgian style, although
there are a number of examples
of modern architecture.
Limerick (about 3hrs from
Dublin) is a great destination
for those interested in
architectural and historical
places.
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Discovering
Europe
can visit England, Scotland, France, Germany,
Spain, Portugal, Wales… anywhere really.
Visiting other places is a great opportunity
to practise your English and find out more
about other cultures and places.
Ireland is the perfect location for those
who want to visit other countries and cities
around Europe. Ireland is home to one of
Europe’s cheapest airlines. This allow you to
travel around Europe at budget prices. You
“Being a student in NED
Training Centre is a great
experience. Good to
improove your English
and a lot of fun with other
students.”
Krista Rosiele - Netherlands
Iceland
Norway
Scotland
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
England
Wales
Poland
Belgium
Germany
Czech
Republic
Switzerland
Austria
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
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Discovering
Dublin
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and also its
biggest city. Dublin was founded as a Viking
settlement which gives it a very rich culture
and amazing historical sites.
It is an amazing city which has many things
to offer. You can find great nightlife, culture,
gastronomy, architecture and of course, its
worldwide famous pubs.
land
“Studing English in Ire
nce
is such a great experie
new
that opens the door to a
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vision of the world
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Alejandra Rivas - Venezu
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10 Reasons to
Study Abroad
1. The way best to
improve your language
(English) skills.
2. You will discover
and explore a totally
different culture firsthand.
3. You will develop the
skill to deal with different
people and situations.
This will make you grow
as a person.
4. You will aquire life
experience.
5. You will learn about
yourself, experiencing
personal growth.
6. Your worldview will
broaden.
7. Your employment
opportunities will be
enhanced. You will
also develop valuable
career skills.
8. You will make new
friends and develop a
professional network.
9. You will have the
chance to travel and
discover new places.
10. It is a once in a
lifetime experience.
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Our
Accreditations
Accreditations are instruments that contribute to consumer protection, as services meet
requirements demanded by law. NED Training Centre works hard to follow all the procedures and
also ensures that all standards and all requirements for the visa process are carefully observed.
Below are some of our accreditations that illustrate the high quality education we offer:
University of Cambridge ESOL
Examinations Preparation Centre
CTH - The Confederation of Tourism and
Hospitality
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL) offers the world’s most valuable
range of English qualifications. Cambridge ESOL
is part of Cambridge Assessment, a not-forprofit department of the University of Cambridge
and Europe’s largest educational assessment
organisation. Cambridge has 400 staff worldwide
in 19 countries. Their extended network includes
more than 2,700 centres and 20,000 examiners.
The CTH is a leading professional qualification and
trains Tourism and Hospitality specialists worldwide.
The organisation offers programs and management
skills, as well as having many famous partners such
as Virgin Atlantic, Star Alliance, among others.
ABE - Association of Business Executives
The Association of Business Executives (ABE)
is a professional membership body and an
examination board. ABE develops business and
management qualifications at QCF UK Level 4
Diploma, Level 5, Higher Diploma, Level 6 Graduate/
Graduate Integrated/Extended Diploma and
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma. ABE qualifications
provide progression routes to degree and Masters
programmes worldwide.
ICM - Institute of Commercial
Management
ICM is the leading professional body for Commercial
and Business Development Managers. ICM was
founded in 1979. It is a fully accredited QCA/Ofqual
awarding and examining body for business and
management students.
“My English improved so
much in just 2 months
with NED Training Centre. I
moved up 3 levels during my
time. I loved the teachers!
Louise Vieira - Brazil
LCCI International Qualifications
LCCI are trusted and valued by universities,
employers and professional bodies the world over.
Every year around 250,000 candidates choose LCCI
International Qualifications to provide evidence of
their ability across a variety of fields.
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About
NED Training Centre
NED Training Centre is a private adult education centre situated in the heart of Dublin City.
Since its opening in December 2010, we have built up a large international student base,
attracting students from all around the globe. In our school you will find the best services for
improving your learning. The school also provides native teachers, extracurricular activities
(you can check the schedule on our social media channels) and all the courses are recognised
by major international education providers.
• Vending Machine.
• Computer Lab.
• Kitchen.
• Student Area.
• Two buildings.
• Free WiFi Access.
• Library.
• Canteen.
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Courses:
General
We offer English courses at a
variety of levels where students
can develop language skills in
line with the Common European
Framework of Reference for
languages (CEFR). All our teachers
are ACELS accredited and hold a
Level 8 NFQ Honours Degree or
Level 9 NFQ Masters Degree
Class
Alligment
1.1 Beginner
1.2 Elementary
Each class has at least two teachers,
where one is responsible for the
first half, focusing on grammar, and
the second teacher is responsible
for the second half of the class,
focusing on conversation. This
method is more dynamic and gives
the student a full experience in
all nuances of the language. The
student will have the opportunity
to put into practice everything
they learnt and this will help them
to memorise the content.
2 Pre Intermediate
3 Intermediate
4 UpPer Intermediate
5 Advanced
2 Teachers
for each class
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English
Our classes take place from Monday
to Thursday. Morning classes are
from 9am to 1pm, including a 15
minute break. Afternoon classes
are from 2pm to 6pm, with 15
minutes break.
Timetable
Weekly, students will be tested to
check what they have learnt during
the week. They also complete a
weekly feedback form about their
classes and learning. This feedback
helps us to continue to improve
our methods and to be in touch
with our students.
Morning:
9am - 1pm
Or
Afternoon:2pm - 6pm
Students will have the opportunity
to improve their writing, reading,
listening and speaking skills at
NED Training Centre.
we work to improve
your
writing
Reading
Listening
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Speaking
Courses:
Language
Spanish
Portuguese
Spanish is a popular second or third
language: with some 400 million speakers,
it’s the fourth most commonly spoken
language in the world (after English, Chinese
and Hindustani). It is an official language
on four continents and is of historical
importance elsewhere. Knowing Spanish
opens the door for you to communicate
with 1/3 of a billion speakers worldwide.
Besides this, you can also use Spanish to
improve your employment potential.
With over 230 million people speaking
it, Portuguese is the sixth most widely
spoken language (it is spoken on four
continents: Europe, South America, Africa
and Asia). Also it makes sense in the global
economy to study Portuguese: Brazil is
the 5th largest country in the world with
the 7th largest economy. Rio de Janeiro
and São Paulo are among the biggest
urban centres in the Americas.
TImetable
From 6pm
to 8pm
And
4, 8 or 10
weeks
“Meeting and living with
people from different
nationalities made my time
in Ireland fun. Now, I have
friends from all around the
world”
David Chaparro - Mexico
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Courses:
Exam Preparation
FCE
Cambridge English: First, also known as
First Certificate in English (FCE), is an upperintermediate level qualification. It proves
you can use everyday written and spoken
English for work or study purposes. Having
a Cambridge certification can help you
achieve your goals for study, work and life.
Cambridge English exams are designed
to assess how learners use English to
communicate in real-life situations. It has
global recognition and it is the perfect
opportunity to get a certification that attests
to your level of English for your entire life.
To
From 6pm
to 9pm
8 or 12
weeks
IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language
Testing System and it is accepted as
evidence of English language proficiency
by over 9,000 organisations worldwide.
These include universities, immigration
departments,
government
agencies,
professional bodies and multinational
companies.
To
From 6pm
to 9pm
6 or 12
weeks
TOEFL
The TOEFL® test is the most widely respected
English-language test in the world, recognised
by more than 9,000 colleges, universities
and agencies in more than 130 countries,
including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and
the United States. In the test there are four
sections (listening, reading, speaking and
writing) which take a total of about four and a
half hours to complete.
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And
From 5.30pm
to 9.30pm
4 weeks
Other
Facilities
To have a full experience and enjoy your programme the best you can, NED Training Centre
organises activities for students which are educational, informative and also fun. At NED
Training Centre, we believe that moments outside the classroom are very important to
practise English and improve your fluency of the language.
Every month our team work hard to bring to all students as many options as possible. These
informal situations are perfect to meet people of other nationalities and from different levels.
All students are encouraged to take part in all activities.
Most of the activities are free while for some of them you just need to pay a small fee or just
the transportation fare. Look out for announcements on our social media channels to find
out times and information about activities each month.
Excursions
Free classes
Every month NED Training Centre
takes its students to a different
place to visit. The students are
always accompanied by a teacher.
It is an amazing opportunity to practise English
and discover Ireland. In 2015, we are taking our
students to Marsh’s Library, the GAA Museum,
Butler’s Chocolate Experience Tour, Dublin Castle
and City Hall, Pearse Museum, Malahide Castle,
Howth, the Botanic Gardens, the Ullieann Pipers
Society of Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol, Collin’s
Barracks and Ice Skating.
The key to better development is
to practise a lot. At NED Training
Centre, we offer free conversation
classes where students can practise
their conversation skills with a teacher using daily
themes.
Field trip
Sometimes, teachers take students
on a field trip to deepen their
knowledge and show them things
in practice.
Student ID card
Other activities
NED Training Centre has its own
student card which gives discounts
to students in several shops. The
student will receive their card on
Induction day and it will be valid for the period of
their stay in Ireland. It is free for students and it
will guarantee discounts and special offers with
some partners. It is an exclusive benefit to our
students.
We are always working to bring new
activities to our students. Students
can enjoy a free cinema session,
watch a TV series or join a CV class.
Parties
On a regular basis, NED Training
Centre organises parties for
its students. It is the perfect
opportunity to meet new people,
socialise and have a great time in a very friendly
atmosphere. Students can join the party for free
and also enjoy discounts on drinks.
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Other
Services
NED Training Centre will take care of everything to make your stay in Ireland as smooth
as possible. Our friendly staff will provide all the information and help you need when
you first arrive in Ireland. We have a specialised team that can share details, tips and a
few guidelines to help you to take your first steps in Dublin.
Airport Transfer
SIM Mobile Phone
For any students who are travelling
for the first time or who are nervous
we would recommend using our
pick-up service. By choosing this
option, you are guaranteed peace of mind as our
driver will wait for you in arrivals and drive you
directly to your accommodation.
To help you keep in contact with
your friends and family, NED
Training Centre provides a free
SIM mobile phone. This SIM gives
you major discounts to talk to someone outside
Ireland and you can also speak for free with
other people using the same company
Student travel card
Dublin city map
This is a student ID that guarantees
exclusive discounts on public
transportation and also in over
200 nationwide retailers. It is really
important to have one because this card proves
that you are a student and, of course, with it,
you can save a lot of money. When you get to
Ireland, talk to your agent about the procedure
to get your Student Card.
When you just arrive in Dublin city,
you may feel a little lost. This is
completely normal. To help you to
find yourself, NED Training Centre
offers free maps of Dublin.
Accommodation
Our aim is to make you feel at home
in Ireland. Your accommodation is
an extremely important part of your
whole experience. The different
locations where we accommodate students are
all close to public transport, shopping centres,
supermarkets and banks. With NED Training
Centre you can rest assured that we will provide
you with quality accommodation that best suits
your needs. NED Training Centre offers three
different accommodation options to our students:
host family, student house or hostel.
Health insurance
All non EU/EEA students require
health insurance to be granted
a study visa. NED Training
Centre can organise this for you
in advance of your arrival. Health Insurance
protects you against any illness or injury which
may happen during your time in Ireland.
Opening Bank Account
Support
If you are not feeling confident
to take your first steps in Ireland,
our specialised team accompany
new students to open their bank account every
Friday. Besides all the support that is offered
individually, a new student can join our group
every week and enjoy the help of one of our
agents.
“NED Training Centre gave
me the possibility to connect
with new friends from all over
the world. The school has
professional teachers and
great and helpful school staff”
Franchesco Giuffrida - Italy
Photos from Ireland by: T0mt0m42 , Andrew Hurley and Bjørn Christian Tørrissen
Some graphics provided by freepik.com
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