Would you like your students to complete (with certification) part of their Vocational training, learn English, and experience Irish culture in Carlow, Ireland ( 45 minutes from Dublin ), while doing so? Carlow International English Language School (CIELS), together with Carlow Institute of Further Education (CIFE) can now offer this opportunity. The basic package includes a module of 20 hours (or multiples of twenty hours for more modules) from the CIFE or FETAC prospectus, together with a module of English Language. Students will stay (full board) with a host family. There is also the possibility of gaining work experience (also with certification) as well as enjoying some Irish culture while in Carlow.

We can offer internationally recognised certification for the module(s) chosen (FETAC certification carries international recognition, as do some of our other awarding bodies); we can also offer certification in English, based on the TIE certification (offered by ACELS, the Irish Advisory Council for English Language Schools) or the Cambridge examination.

The packages we offer include transport from and to Dublin airport (you take care of flights), shared student accommodation in host family accommodation approved by Carlow Tourism, the Vocational module(s), the English language module(s) and Work experience (where possible, and depending on a minimum level of English language proficiency). Introductions to Irish song and dance can also be organized during your stay.

All you have to do is 1) check on the CIFE or FETAC sites to find the course you want, then 2) complete the application from and send it to us. The options chosen are probably eligible for financial support under the EU Leonardo da Vinci scheme

To find out more about us follow the links:

CIFE: www.carlowife.ie Carlow Tourism www.carlowtourism.com ACELS (TIE): www.acels.ie

FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. … www.fetac.ie