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GENER AL ENGLISH PR OGRAMMES

Course Title & Code Lessons Details Timetable Fee PER WEEK
WEEK 2 to 11 WEEK 12+ WEEK 24+ WEEK 36+

Intensive General English G20 Intensive General English Plus G30 Combination Course CC26 Combination Course CC30

20 30 26 30

Start any Monday Minimum 2 weeks Start any Monday Minimum 2 weeks Start any Monday 20 Intensive General English group lessons + 6 or 10 One-to-One lessons

9.00 12.30 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons 9.00 12.30 + 3/5 afternoons

190 265 490 665

180 245

175 235

170 215

O NE-TO-O NE L ESSONS
Course Title & Code One-to-One OC20 One-to-One OC30 One-to-One OC40 Lessons 20 30 40 Details Start any Monday Start any Monday Start any Monday Timetable 9.00 12.30 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Fee PER WEEK 950 1,395 1,800

B USINESS PRO GR AMMES FOR PR OFESSIONAL S

Course Title & Code English for Young Professionals EYP20 Lessons 20 Details Timetable Fee PER WEEK 385

English for Young Professionals EYP30

30

English for Experienced Professionals EEP26 English for Experienced Professionals EEP30

26 30

9.00 12.30 Start any Monday 20 Intensive General English lessons in mini groups in the morning of max 6 pax Min age 23+ B1+ level 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Start any Monday EYP20 +10 Mini group business lessons in the afternoons of max 6 pax Min age 23+ B1+ level 9.00 12.30 + 3/5 afternoons Start any Monday 20 Intensive General English lessons in mini groups in the morning of max 6 pax + 6 or 10 One-to-One lessons in the afternoons. Min age 23+ B1+ level

575

685 870

EXAMINATIO N PREPARATION PROGRAMMES

Course Title & Code Cambridge Exam Preparation EP 20 Cambridge Exam Preparation EP 30 Lessons 20 30 Details [Specific starting dates] 12 weeks tuition including exam week FCE & CAE 18.03.2014 & 22.09.2014 6 weeks tuition including exam week FCE 27.01.2014, 28.04.2014 & 03.11.2014 CAE 03.02.2014, 28.04.2014 & 03.11.2014 CPE 06.05.2014 & 28.10.2014 4 weeks tuition including exam week FCE 12.05.2014, 30.06.2014 & 28.07.2014 CAE 12.05.2014,30.06.2014 & 05.08.2014 6 weeks tuition including exam week 20.01.2014, 31.03.2014, 02.06.2014, 18.08.2014 & 27.10.2014 4 weeks including exam week 30.06.2014 & 29.09.2014 Timetable 9.00 12.30 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons

Fee (Total) 2,280 1,590

Cambridge Exam Preparation EP 36

36

CPE exam takes place in Dublin 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons

1,360

IELTS Exam Preparation EP 30 Minimum numbers required Combi-TOEIC EP 30 Minimum numbers required

30

1,590 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Exam dates are not fixed at time of going to print
5 afternoons exam preparation combined with any morning course

30

1,060

TEACHER TR AINING, STAGE & GR OUP PR OGR AMMES

Course Title & Code Teacher Training Programme TTP Minimum numbers required Lessons 30 Details [Specific starting dates] 2 week programme Start Dates: 14.07.2014 & 28.07.2014 7 Day programme Start Date: 28.08.2014 (Thursday) For tailored programmes, please contact the school Timetable 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Available at any time for closed groups. 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Available at any time for closed groups. September to June Fee PER WEEK 440 630
PROGRAMME INDIVIDUALLY QUOTED

Short Stay Winter Programme SSWP

20/30

Programmes in Association with GALWAY BUSINESS SCHOO L

F OUNDATIO N PRO GR AMMES
Course Title Foundation Lessons 15 weeks per semester 30 lessons per week 3 semester start dates To complete the full programme a minimum of two semesters is required Course Details & Entry requirements General English plus IELTS Entry requirement IELTS 5.0 5.5 Academic English IELTS preparation Communications & IT Skills Research Methods Cultural Studies Business / Science Module Must have a primary Degree and IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent Academic English IELTS preparation Communications IT Skills Cultural Studies Research Methods Semester 1 International Business Semester 2 Start Dates 02.09.2013 06.01.2014 21.04.2014 Fee 2,950
PER SEMESTER

Pre-Masters

15 weeks per semester 25 + lessons per week 2 semesters

16.09.2013 13.01.2014

3,500
PER SEMESTER

ENGL ISH F O R STUDY & WO RK

Course Title & Code English + Business Modules EBM Lessons Details Timetable 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons You can choose to do 1, 2 or 3 modules Each module is 4 weeks long Communications Customer services International Marketing Tourism & Travel Business Management Public Relations Advertising Sales 5 afternoons Supplementary course Modules as above 2 afternoons per week 8 lessons per week Supplementary course You are allowed to attend a Galway Business School Course for 4 weeks at certain times of the year. You receive a certificate of attendance Fee PER WEEK 295

30 Start dates: 4, 8 or 12 First Monday of the month Feb Nov weeks Check with the school for specific module start dates Combine G20 Intensive General English plus 1,2 or 3 Business modules in the afternoon Module awarded by GBS + GCI & GBS certificate at the end

Business Modules only BM

Occasional Business Student Attend a Galway Business School programme for 4 weeks OBS

20 As above. 4, 8 or 12 Conditions apply weeks 4 weeks Long stay students only Oct May Check dates and specific conditions with the school B2 + level required Limited spaces

105

195

INTER NSHIP PR OGRAMMES

Title & Code Internships INT12 Students may choose a 4,8 or 12 week placement. Longer placements may be possible Lessons 30 Details Students are placed in full-time unpaid internship in a variety of industries including: Administration, Marketing & Sales, Hospitality, Service. Some placements require specialist training or Health & Safety certificates. Minimum of 4 weeks of G30 required B2+ level Timetable 9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons Fee 520
PER PLACEMENT

ENGL ISH + LIFESTYLE COURSES

Course Title & Code Language & Irish Culture LC30 Minimum numbers required 50+ Programme TAP Minimum numbers required Lessons 30 Details [Specific starting dates] 20 Intensive General English lessons in the morning plus 10 afternoons lessons of Irish Culture. 2 week programme 2 week programme. 20 Intensive General English lessons in the morning + specialised activity programme Timetable Fee PER WEEK

20

9.00 12.30 + 5 afternoons 265 Start Dates: 26.05.2014, 14.07.2014, 18.08.2014 & 15.09.2014 9.00 12.30 Start Dates: 09.06.2014 & 15.09.2014 320 Available at any time for closed groups B&B and hotel options on offer. Check with the school for availability and rates

ACCO MMODATIO N [all prices and supplements are per person]

Host Family Standard Host Family Sharing standard [limited availability 2 people booking together only] Executive Host Family Details Room Single Room Twin / Double Single Room En suite

Fee PER WEEK 190 150

PER PERSON

Half-board Monday Friday, full-board weekends

250

Residential Accommodation [18+ only] Residential Apartments / Houses En Suite Supplement Residential Apartment / Houses Shared room [limited availability] Executive Apartment 1 x Twin room or Double + 1 single [limited availability] Bed & Breakfast / Guest House [depends on season and availability]

Details

Room Single Room En suite Twin / Double City centre Apartment All year round Single Room En suite

Fee PER WEEK 170 25 125

PER PERSON

Self catering Meal pack options are available in Ozone Caf at 35 per week Monday Friday

650+
PER APT.

Half-board Monday Friday

400 to 650

AR R IVAL & O RIENTATIO N SERVIC E

Service Full Arrival and Orientation Services for International Students Details Met at airport on arrival and accompanied on the bus by GCI representative Mobile phone provided Pay as You go smart phone GCI welcome pack Assistance for Visa processing processing all documents, accompanied by GCI representative to the Bank & to Immigration Assistance for finding independent accommodation organising appointments with max 4 prospective landlords CV and Interview skills workshops as well as one individual tutorial on how to find a job

Fee 450

TR ANSPO RT & TR ANSFERS

Service Taxi Transfer Coach Service Meet & Greet Services Details Galway Coach Station: 25 Shannon/Knock Airport: 160 Dublin or Cork Airport: 390 Dublin/Shannon/Knock/Cork airport: 20 (single) Dublin/Shannon/Knock/Cork airport: 150.00 Obligatory for under 18 year olds. Includes Meet & Greet on arrival, coach ticket and taxi transfer to accommodation on arrival to Galway

ADDITIO NAL C HAR GES

Detail Registration Fee Accommodation Placement fee Books and Materials Medical Insurance (required for students outside the EEA) Price 55 55 50 150 Examination CPE FCE, CAE IELTS TOEIC Exam Fees 190 170 205 125 Exam Books 80 80 55 55

SUMMER SUPPLEMENTS
Details Tuition: G20&G30 Accommodation: Host family Accommodation: Residential apartments Dates 30.06.2014 to 12.09.2014 28.06.2014 to 13.09.2014 28.06.2014 to 13.09.2014 Fee PER WEEK 25 25 40

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GALWAY CULTURAL INSTITUTES

GALWAY B USINESS SC HO O LS TER MS & CO NDITIO NS

HOW TO BOOK
GCI
Complete all sections of the GCI school registration form or book online at www.gci.ie and send it with a non-refundable deposit of 150 by Bank Transfer or credit card 6 to 8 weeks prior to course commencement. Upon receipt of your registration form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice. Full settlement of the account should be made 28 days in advance (21 days in winter). Should you have a late registration full fees should be sent on receipt of invoice. Proof of payment of fees must be sent to us and please email (or fax) a scanned copy of your bank transfer, and quote your student reference number on all correspondence. Intensive General English G20 & Intensive General English Plus G30 12+ Course price discount available only when full fees are paid in advance. A minimum course duration of 25 weeks required for entitlement to work in Ireland. Accommodation details will be sent at least two weeks prior to arrival and once full fees are received. Transfer details should be sent as soon as they are available and at least 7 days prior to the course. Courses booked by 31st October of the current year for a course commencing in the following year will have the current year fees respected except in the case of group courses.

GBS
To enrol on a GBS programme complete all sections of the GBS registration form and send it with a non-refundable deposit of 300 by Bank Transfer or credit card 8 weeks prior to course commencement with all relevant documentation & transcripts. Students must fulfil the enrolment criteria with regard to education and language requirements. Starting dates vary depending on chosen programme. Upon receipt of your registration form we will confirm your place and send you a full invoice. Transcripts of previous study and entry requirements must be submitted in English with all applications. Proof of English language level must also be submitted or students must undertake a language test on arrival. Failure to reach the appropriate level may mean that you place will be deferred. Additional English lessons will be a requirement in such instances requiring additional cost for you. Starting dates vary depending on chosen programmes. There are limited spaces on some courses Proof of payment of fees must be sent to us and please email (or fax) a scanned copy of your bank transfer, and quote your student reference number on all correspondence. Any other requirements, transfer, accommodation can also be organised

B ANK DETAILS (All bank charges are the responsibility of the student).
Account Name: Galway Business School Bank: Bank of Ireland, Salthill, Galway, Ireland Swift: BOFIIE2D Sort Code: 90-38-40 Bank Account: 84796682 IBAN: IE54BOFI90384084796682

GETTING TO GALWAY
Flights to Ireland www.aerlingus.com www.ryanair.com wwww.ba.com www.daa.ie Bus & Train services to Galway - Transfer by coach to Galway is the most economical and efficient method of transfer. There are buses directly from the airports to Galway. From Dublin airport, these buses are every half hour. We offer full arrival & orientation services as well as Meet & Greet services. Meet & Greet service is compulsory for students under 18 years of age. The bus and rail timetables can be found on the following sites: www.gobus.ie www.citylink.ie www.buseireann.ie www.irishrail.ie Transfer prices are correct at the time of going to print. Additional charges may apply for taxi transfers etc. in the event of flight delays or oil increases. Students should ensure that they have enough time to catch their return flight and coordinate their trip accordingly.

HO L IDAYS
The school is closed on all public holidays and for annual holidays at Christmas. On Public Holidays no extra classes will be held in the case of standard course participants. For individual courses, extra classes are at the discretion of Management. Christmas Holidays: 2013 20.12.2013 06.01.2014 2014 19.12.2014 05.01.2015 Public Holidays: 01.01.2014 17.03.2014 21.04.2014 05.05.2014 02.06.2014 04.08.2014 27.10.2014

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INSUR ANC E & HEALTH

All participants should provide their own health and travel insurance. Participants from EU countries should obtain form EHIC from their local Social Welfare Office before departure see http://ec.europa.eu Expect to pay at least 50 to visit the doctor unless it is covered by your insurance. This only entitles you to free emergency hospital care and attendance at certain doctors. It does not cover elective or dental treatment. Any person undergoing medical treatment should bring a medical certificate and should bring sufficient medicine to cover their stay in Ireland. It is important that you ensure that any existing medical condition you have will not impinge on your ability to follow your chosen programme. We strongly advise you to insure against loss of fees, personal effects etc. that you may incur due to cancellation or early departure. Visa requiring students must have health insurance that is acceptable to Immigration. We can help you with this.

C LASS INF OR MATION & YOUR FIR ST DAY

A placement test is obligatory. Please complete our online test at www.gci.ie at least two weeks before your arrival. Oral tests and orientation take place on the first day. Classes start at 9.00 with a break from 10.30 11.00. Lunch is from 12.30 13.30. From 30.06.2014 12.09.2014 (summer), classes begin at 8.30 and finish at 18.30. Break and lunch times are adjusted accordingly. We operate two sessions of G20 in summer, mornings 8.30 and afternoons 15.00. Summer timetable applies to all students. Certain categories of students have afternoon classes only in summer. These include students on our SAY programme and other particular programmes. Your specific timetable will be given to you on your first day. Every Friday the students complete a test based on the work they completed during that week. All classes are 45 minutes in length. Maximum class size is 12 in winter and 14 in summer. Examination classes and other specialist classes are maximum 14. ID cards are processed on arrival and there is a charge of 5. The card gives access to GCI facilities, discounts in Ozone caf, on excursions and in shops and restaurants. Levels are from Beginner to Proficiency / Foundation A1-C2. Minimum numbers are required for some courses. Books for all courses are extra. Exam fees for all exam preparation and Foundation programmes are also extra and exam timetables are set by examining bodies. Please note many exams take place on Saturdays. GCI is a Cambridge ESOL and TOEIC testing centre. Late exam fees apply. There is an IELTS exam centre in Galway. Additional Individual lessons can be booked at 50 per lesson (minimum 2 lessons). Minimum age is 17 & 16 in summer.

UNDER 18 YEAR OL DS
Students under 18 are required to provide a signed Parental Guarantee on booking a course. A Meet & Greet and Transfer service is obligatory for students under 18. This must be booked with the course booking. Students under 18 undertake to behave as adults and abide by the rules and regulations of the school. Students under 18 can only stay in Host family accommodation. Students under 18 are not allowed to smoke or drink alcohol in Ireland. Students under 18 are subject to different home coming times in their host families. There are limited places for under 18 year olds. Students under 18 should carry the name and address of your host family and of the school with you at all times. Students under 18 may not stay out overnight.

ENGL ISH O NLY PO LICY

Galway Cultural Institute and Galway Business School operates an English ONLY policy both in class and in the school building and grounds. This is to ensure that all students gain the maximum benefit from their course and from their ability to communicate and interact with other students / personnel within the school. Failure to speak English will result in students being asked to leave their class or the school. Persistently speaking a language other than English will result in students being asked to leave their course permanently. There will be no exceptions.

ACCO MMO DATION

Accommodation is reserved on a weekly basis i.e. 7 nights either for host family or residential accommodation. Extra nights in a host family are possible subject to availability at 35+ per night. Extra nights are not available in residence and are reserved from Saturday to Saturday. The minimum stay is one week. Half board is provided in host families from Monday to Friday and full board at weekends. Residential apartments are self-catering and are for students of 18+. All residential accommodation is non-smoking and the majority of families are also non-smoking. If your preferred accommodation type is not available, the school will choose the next most suitable option which may incur additional charges. 150 security deposit is payable on your first day at school for residential accommodation. This can be paid by credit card, pre-authorization or in cash. IBAN codes are essential if we have to refund cash deposits. The bank imposes a charge which will be deducted from students who pay by cash. Students are required to sign a Security Deposit Form to say that they abide by the rules and regulations of residential accommodation. Distance from Host Family accommodation to school is between 5 minutes walk to 20 minutes by bus depending on traffic. Distance from Residential Accommodation to GCI/GBS is between 5 minutes to 20 minutes walk. Accommodation is only organised for students attending a course and is not available to students who are not registered in the school. Special requests with regard to medical conditions, diet, pets and children must be made at the time of booking and we will endeavour to accede to all requests but these cannot be guaranteed. Additional supplements will apply for specific requests with regard to diet and particularly if accommodation is required over the Christmas holiday period. These vary and start at 15+ per week. For Christmas holiday accommodation there are additional supplements.

V ISA
We can assist you in your application for a VISA should you require one. Please allow 6 8 weeks to process your VISA application. We recommend that long stay students apply for a D-VISA (12+ weeks). All fees must be paid in advance and are refundable (except for the deposit of 150) in the case of a visa being refused unless false documentation has been submitted. Delays in issuing visas will mean that a course is postponed to the next course starting date and some additional charges may apply. Fees will not be refunded if a visa is denied because of submission of false or inaccurate information. Visa applications are available from http://www.inis.gov.ie/ There is a fee of 300 payable to Immigration each time a visa is extended.

PPS NUMB ER
A PPS number is a Social Insurance Number and is required if you wish to work in Galway or you need to receive a Department of Education (FETAC / HETAC) certificate. The office is in the Social Welfare Office in St. Augustine Street and you will need your passport, proof of address (i.e. bank letter) and a letter from the school. Students who require a visa to stay in Ireland cannot get a PPS number if they are staying here for less than 25+ weeks.

CANCEL L ATIO NS
For cancellations up to 2 weeks before course commencement full fees will be refunded except the non-refundable deposit of Euro 150. For cancellations of 14 days or less the deposit will be retained and the following percentages of the course fees will be refunded: 7 14 days: 50% of course fees will be refunded. Less than 7 days: 30% of course fees will be refunded. Once the course has commenced fees will not be refunded as it is our policy not to refund fees irrespective of the circumstances. This includes late arrival/early departure or days missed during the course. Students cannot change between one course and another and students may not change from group to private tuition or opt for less intensive courses. Fees (tuition and accommodation) are non transferable. Accommodation fees are non refundable. For more than two changes to tuition or accommodation additional registration / placement fees will apply - 55.

GENER AL CO NDITIONS
GCI / GBS cannot accept responsibility for flight delays or changes in timetables by other third parties outside of our control. We reserve the right to change without notice the contents, dates, times or any other detail of a course brought on by strikes, political events, natural disasters or any other event considered by the organizers to be pertinent. GCI & GBS reserve the right to change any of the details given in any course brochure or website or the composition of the lecturing team and the course commencement is dependent on student demand. In the event of a dispute, GCI / GBS will endeavour to resolve the issues in a fair and ethical manner. Once this process has been exhausted GCI / GBS will follow the Dispute Resolution Procedure of IALC. In the event of legal action, the court case must be taken where the bulk of the service provided by GCI / GBS has taken place, i.e. Ireland. Smoking illegal substances and chewing gum are not allowed. Respect for property and people must be shown at all times. The student is responsible for any damage or injury he/she may cause to buildings, furniture, fittings, individuals, families, other students, agents etc., while registered with GCI/ GBS. Should a student behave in an unseemly and/or inappropriate manner that may bring the school or its agents into disrepute or to cause damage to its reputation or standing in any way, either real or imagined, he/she will be asked to leave the school immediately. The Management / Directors will be the only arbitrators in any such event. A serious misdemeanour or any infringement of the laws of the land will result in instant dismissal from the school. The Contract between GCI / GBS or related companies and any of its students or agents shall be terminated in the following instances or any such instances as defined by the Management / Directors at any given time: Cause damage of any kind to the Institute / School, its good name either real or imagined, members of staff, host families, residences, other students or any other agent of GCI / GBS or their good name, either real or imagined. If the student behaves in such manner that leads to a disturbance or nuisance. If the students is suspected / charged with any misdemeanour or crime against the laws of the land. Any costs incurred in any such events will be the responsibility of the student or his/her parents or guardians. No liability of any kind shall be attached to GCI / GBS for any losses of any kind incurred by the student as a result of GCI / GBS terminating the Contract. It will be a matter entirely for the student to make arrangements for his / her return to their country of origin and to make good any loss suffered by GCI / GBS or its agents.

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While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this price list is correct, the school is not liable for any errors herein.