General English with TIE Preparation

Course Over View

General English is our most popular English course and is available for every level from complete beginner through to advanced speaker and all our courses are among the best value English language courses in Ireland.

The aim of the General English course

  • Develop all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) using authentic and functional language
  • Enhance your communicative skills so you are able to communicate effectively, both in and outside the classroom.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of English grammar and apply it confidently and accurately.
  • Expand your vocabulary range and register, improve your pronunciation and learn more natural intonation.
  • Lay a suitable foundation for further study of the language.
  • Levels

    Beginners/Elementary (A1)
    Pre-intermediate (A2)
    Intermediate (B1)
    Upper-Intermediate (B2)
    Advance (C1)

    Course Info

    Duration: 25 Weeks
    Student Per Class: Maximum 15
    Morning: 09:00 - 12:15
    Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:15

    More About General English

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    Morning Classes – Monday to Friday (9:15am to 12:30pm) 15 hours (Full-Time / 25weeks) (subject to changes)
    Monday to Friday (9:15am to 12:30pm) 15 hours (Full-Time / 25weeks) (subject to changes)
    : Classes are normally scheduled to start every Monday with the exception of bank holidays
    : Visa students who attend a course at Student Campus are obliged by law to have an attendance rate of more than 85%. This can only be achieved by missing no more than 18 days throughout the course of 25 weeks. The School strongly encourages students to complete their full 25 weeks of study in one block.
    : Anyone leaving early will not receive attendance for the second half of the class. If there is an emergency, students may request permission from the Director of Studies to leave up to 15 minutes early.
  • On-campus
  • Independent study
  • Supervised learning
  • Technology assisted learning
  • Clinics
  • Study groups
  • Special interest groups
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Clubs
  • Educational trips/field-trips (Compulsory to Attend)
  • Cultural, sports and social programmes
  • Conversational sessions
  • Additional exam preparatory sessions (optional)
  • Student Campus academic team selected the following (per level/course offered);
  • A1 – “New English File – Elementary”
    by Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, and Paul Seligson. Oxford University Press
  • A2 – “New English File – Pre-Intermediate”
    by Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, and Paul Seligson. Oxford University Press
  • B1 – “New English File – Intermediate”
    by Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, and Paul Seligson. Oxford University Press
  • B2 – “New English File – Upper-Intermediate”
    by Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, and Paul Seligson. Oxford University Press
  • C1 – “New English File – Advanced”
    by Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig, and Paul Seligson. Oxford University Press

  • Students can buy the books with their course. Each book costs €35-€45 approximately (depending on levels – Subject to changes).


    Please note: All students MUST have a hard copy of the relevant course book (no electronic resources) from the first day of class. Should any student change their level during the course, they will have to buy another book for the appropriate level. The Student could have the possibility to exchange the book depending on availability, however, students are responsible for buying the new book for the appropriate level. Students who fail to meet these requirements will receive two warnings and be advised to rectify this matter:
    1st Verbal Warning: The student will be reminded to ensure that they have the required materials for class on the following day.
    2nd and Final Written Warning: The student will be told that failure to produce the necessary materials for the next class will result in them not being allowed to attend the class until they have done so. The student will not receive attendance for this day and coming days until they fulfil the requirements. Absences will result in students being expelled as per the Absenteeism & Expulsion Policy/Procedures.

    Every week students will have an assessment test for their level. There are 3 different types of test for the students at set times during the course:
  • Weekly Test
  • Monthly Test
  • End of book Test
  • Please Note: Our academic team will decide when the student is ready to progress to the next level according to all the test results.
  • TIE (Test of Interactive English) Examination fee is €140 including administration fee (subject to changes). Should you require more details, please speak to us.
  • Please click on the link for useful downloads relating to the TIE Examination. (http://ielt.ie/download/index). Should you require more details, please speak to us.