1. 68-72, Capel Street, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Phone: +353 1 4734915
www.sedacollege.com
General English
Business English
Cambridge and IELTS Exams
City and Guilds IT
ICM Business Management

2. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES
City and Guilds Award/Cer ficate
Diploma for IT Users
REFUND POLICY/VISA FOR STUDENTS IN IRELAND
SOCIAL PROGRAMMES AND ACCOMMODATION
GENERAL ENGLISH
English Exams at SEDA
ICM Cer ficate in Business Studies 12
13

4. SEDA College is an educa onal ins tu on based in
Dublin, offering English language courses for all levels –
from beginner to advanced – and Business courses.
SEDA is recognised by Ireland's Department of
Educa on and Skills and has ACELS accredita on – the
highest quality mark for English language schools in
Ireland. The school is also accredited by leading
interna onal educa onal and professional bodies, such
as ICM, ABE andCity&Guilds.
SEDA is centrally located on Capel Street in Dublin 1.
The school has excellent facili es for students including
a large student area, a library for independent study,
large bright airy classrooms and a modern building.
There is free wifi throughout the building and students
are welcome to use our facili es outside their normal
studyhours.
Upto300studentsfromallovertheworlda endclasses
at SEDA everyday.In2012thecollegehadstudentsfrom
34 countries, including Spain, France, Italy, Venezuela,
Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malawi and South
Africa. We have teachers from all four corners of Ireland
andallhaveexcellentqualifica onsintheirfield.

5. Ireland is a small island on the north-western edge of
Europe filled with friendly people and a fascina ng culture
and history. At four and a half million it has a very low
popula on compared to many other European countries.
It is the least densely populated country in Europe, which is
probably why so many people like to travel to Ireland to see
its open, green spaces. Ireland is famous for having four
seasons in one day, and this is certainly true, it's never too
hotandnevertoocold. Mostyears,thetemperaturerarely
varies between 4 and 20 degrees. The official languages
areEnglishandIrish,althoughEnglishispredominant.
Dublin has a full mul -cultural and intellectual life. With
one of the youngest popula ons of the EU major ci es,
Dublin is a great choice for interna onal students wishing
tostudyinEurope.SituatedontheeastcoastofIreland,the
capital is renowned for its lively atmosphere, bustling cafes
and pubs, fine museums, restaurants, art galleries, modern
and medieval architecture and its dynamic theatrical
scene.
Famously, Irish people are well known worldwide for their
warmth and hospitality, which is what makes studying in
Ireland so special. Frequent excursions are available from
Dublincitycentre,takingadvantageofthebeau fulscenery
of Dublin's coast and countryside. Castles and natural
a rac ons are just some of Ireland's tourism possibili es.
Also, with the current low-cost airlines, it is very common
and inexpensive to spend a weekend in another European
country, enhancing the cultural experience for interna onal
students,especiallyforthosefromoverseas.
About Dublin
and Ireland

6. At SEDA we want you to enjoy your me with us and therefore
we want to give you the opportunity to use your English
language skills in social se ngs. Becoming fluent in English
requires prac ce. One of the best mes to do this is while
socialising. SEDA arranges various social events as part of its
Social Programmes. Every weekend we offer tours around
Ireland to places such as Belfast and the Giants Causeway,
GalwayandtheCliffsofMoherandGlendalough.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
SEDA can arrange accommoda on for students either in a
family home se ng, or in small hotel-type se ngs (known in
Ireland as “Bed and Breakfast” or “B&B”). Students who are
studying with us for a short me o en enjoy staying in youth
hostel accommoda on. All of these op ons can be booked in
advancethough SEDA inDublin.
GYM
Energy gym offers special discounts for all SEDA students,
providing access to cardiovascular and resistance equipment,
group classes, leisure pool, hydrotherapy pool, steam room,
saunaandJacuzzi.

7. Student Services
SEDA can arrange collec on from the airport. This can be booked
in advace through SEDA in Dublin.
Pickup at Dublin Airport
Student Induc on
We want all our students to feel welcome and to understand what SEDA can do for you,
as well as your obliga ons to SEDA. We will provide you with guidance on such issues as
opening a bank account, accommoda on, health insurance and how to avail of support
from SEDA and its staff.
Employment Assistance
Students from outside the EU who are registered for Irish full- me courses of one year
or more are permi ed to work part- me for up to 20 hours per week during their period
of study. During holiday periods, students are permi ed to work full- me. SEDA provides
students with job-seeking skills training and advice.
SEDA places great importance on the welfare of our students as we know that leaving
your home country to study in Ireland can be very a big step. We understand your feelings
and are here to listen and give prac cal and emo onal support.
Counselling and Personal Support
Health Insurance
All students must have health insurance in order to comply with Irish Government visa
requirements. Students from EU member states need to get an European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC) before coming to Ireland (see www.ehic.ie). The card covers public healthcare
to level provided to Irish ci zens. Students from outside the EU need to have healthcare
insurance cover. SEDA can arrange this for students before they come to Ireland, or on arrival
in Ireland.

8. Free high-speed WiFi

9. PedagogicalApproach
Students at SEDA are expected to speak English at all me
in class – our method is designed to fully 'immerse' you in
English. It can be a li le daun ng at first, but you'll be
amazed at how it helps to improve your fluency. At SEDA
College we help and support all of our language students
towards a focused approach in improving their overall
level of competency of the English language. We pride
ourselvesonaneduca onalpackagewhichis:
1.Learner-centred
2.Holis c
3.Basedoncommunica vemethodteaching
CourseStructure
Our full- me students a end class for 15 hours per week
over four days. Each class is divided into two parts,
separated by a break. Classes take place in the morning
and a ernoon. Morning classes take place from Monday
to Thursday from 9.00 to 1.00 and a ernoon classes take
place from Monday to Thursday from 2.00 to 6.00. Classes
have a 15 minute break in the middle. Each class has two
teachers.
In class, teachers vary between a main course book and
supplementary materials. In the first half of every class
students follow a course book. The second half of every
class has a skills and exam focus, and can also include
ac vi es, games, long-term cultural/ historical projects,
debates, business skills, drama and excursions. The goal
in these classes is to improve fluency and confidence, as
wellasspecificexamskills.
General EnglishMost students at SEDA College study on one of our General English courses. We offer courses at six different levels. All
students study for an externally validated English language exam. The awarding body of the exam depends on your level of
English. OurEnglishlanguageexamsaredescribedonthenextpage.
Levels
At your induc on on the Friday before the start of your course
you will to a test to check your level of English. There are six
levels:
Beginner (A1) Our Beginner course is designed for people who
have no experience of learning English. Students study for the
TIE examortheCityandGuildsA1examonceaweek.
Elementary (A2) Students at this level study for the TIE exam or
the City and Guilds IESOL A2 exam once or twice a week and
they do the exam in SEDA at the end of their course. The TIE
exam is based on projects and speaking. The IESOL A2 exam is
basedonReading,Wri ngandListening.
Pre Intermediate and Intermediate (B1) Students at these
levels study twice a week in the second half for the Cambridge
PET exam. They do the exam at the end of their course. The
examcosts€150.
Upper Intermediate (B2) Students study twice a week in the
second half specifically for IELTS prepara on. They do the IELTS
examattheendoftheircourse.
Advanced (C1) Students study twice a week in the second half
specifically for IELTS prepara on. They do the IELTS exam at the
endoftheircourse.

10. English Exams at SEDA
TIE (TestofInterac veEnglish)
SEDA offers the TIE exam as the end of course exam for our
Elementarycourses.
The Test of Interactive English (TIE) is an international EFL
exam developed in Ireland by a group of Irish English language.
The focus of the TIE is communication and expression.
Students complete projects in class and present them to an
examiner in the speaking part of the exam.
City & Guilds IESOL
SEDA offers the City & Guilds IESOL exams at a range of levels
fromBeginnertoIntermediate.
City & Guilds is a world leading voca onal educa on
organisa on.
They develop vocational qualifications across a variety of
sectors that meet the needs of today's workplace, and help
individuals develop their talents and abili es for future career
progression. City and Guilds qualifica ons are delivered in more
than 10,000 training centres across the world and are widely
recognisedandrespectedbyemployers.
Depending on your level, SEDA offers a range of English language exams.
Cambridge ESOL
SEDA currently offers the Cambridge Preliminary English
Test (PET) as the end of course exam for our Intermediate
(B1)students.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examina ons are a not-for
profit department of the University of Cambridge. It is
partoftheCambridgeAssessmentgroup,Europe'slargest
assessmentagency.
Cambridge Assessment was established in 1858 and
celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. Cambridge
provides exams and tests covering a huge range of
subjects and levels. More than 8 million are taken every
year, in over 150 countries. All are respected for their
quality,fairnessandposi veeduca onalimpact.Theyare
backed by high levels of support for teachers and a world-
classprogrammeofresearchanddevelopment.
IELTS
SEDA offers the IELTS as the end of course exam for our
UpperIntermediate(B2)andAdvanced(C1)courses.
IELTS (the Interna onal English Language Tes ng System)
is recognised by more than 6000 ins tu ons in over 135
countries. Itisanexcellentexamforstudentswhowishto
improve their English in order to study in an English
language speaking university. An IELTS cer ficate is
accepted by all Irish universi es for the English language
requirementoftheircourses.

11. SEDA College Internship programme allows you to learn
English and gain work experience in an Irish company at the
same me. The work placement is unpaid and generally
lasts for 4 weeks (though some internships can last longer).
Opportuni es are available in IT, pharmaceu cs,
engineering, business administra on, digital marke ng,
accoun ng,media,customerservice,lawandotherareas.
Thebenefitsforyou!
Thebenefitsoftheprogrammeinclude:
-YouwillgainvaluableworkexperienceinanIrishcompany
-YouwillimproveyourEnglishinarealworkenvironment
somethingthatnoclasscanoffer
-ThereisachanceforyoutogetagoodjobinIrelandas
internshipssome mesleadtofull- meemployment
It's FREE!
Whoisitfor?
Totakepartintheprogrammeyouneedto:
-Beover18yearsofage
-Beenrolledforacoursein SEDA College
-Bealong-termstudent(yourcoursein SEDA Collegeshould
lastatleast6months)
-HaveIntermediateorhigherlevelofEnglish(thoughsome
opportuni esarealsoavailableforstudentswithlower
levelsofEnglishproficiency)
Have private medical insurance (at least for the
dura on of your internship) Have some qualifica ons
andexperienceinyourchosenfieldofwork
Howdoesitwork?
Part- me internships can be done in your free me
(for example, if you study in the morning you can work
in the a ernoons) or during your holidays. Full me
internships are only available during holidays. If you
would like to take part in the programme send us your
CV and a cover le er indica ng the professional area
where you would like to work. SEDA College
Internship programme coordinator will then get in
touch with you and introduce you to the posi ons that
are currently on offer. A er you choose the roles that
interest you we will arrange interviews with the
respec ve employers. If the interview is successful
thenyoucanstartyourinternship.
Howtoapply?
Send your CV lis ng your professional qualifica ons
and experience and a cover le er (indicate which area
you want to work in and any other preferences) to:
internship@seda.ie. We will then get in touch with
you!

12. ICM Cer ficate in Business Studies
THE ICM (Ins tuteofCommercialManagement)
Covering all the major business studies areas and topics,
the ICM programmes have, over the last thirty years,
achieved interna onal recogni on and are currently
undertaken by students in over 40 countries. In addi on
to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the
major business func ons, the structure of the course
ensures that students have the widest possible range of
career, employment and higher educa on op ons open
tothemonsuccessfulcomple onoftheirstudies.
SEDA offers the cer ficate in Business Studies, star ng
four mes a year in January, March, June and September.
This cer ficate is an ideal choice for students who would
like to study business in university, but would like to have
anini alcer ficatefirst.
Students on this course must register through the school
with ICM.
Studentsonthiscoursestudyfoursubjects:
Interna onalBusinessCommunica ons
This module aims to prepare students to address business
communica onsitua onsencounteredintheircareersthrough
the wri ng of memoranda, le ers, reports, resumes, electronic
messages; manuals with terms, mechanisms and instruc ons;
process analysis; proposals; web por olios; delivering oral
presenta ons, in order to develop interpersonal skills and to
foster cri cal thinking and problem solving skills through the
wri ng of effec ve communica on for assigned business
scenarios/situa ons.
Marke ng
This module provides students with a founda on for the
analysis of marke ng within organiza ons including decision
making processes, segmenta on, the role of informa on and
the marke ng informa on system, the marke ng mix, internal
and external influences affec ng strategy, compe tor analysis
andposi oning.
BusinessManagementandAdministra on
This module introduces the student to a range of studies which
are useful in understanding people in the workplace. It examines
the concept of management within the global business
environment and through the appraisal of business cases, a
variety of approaches are considered.
The unit prepares students for their likely future roles as
managers in organisations. It encourages them to synthesize
knowledge and experience gained in other units by considering
competing perspectives on the nature of management. It
encourages them to reflect upon the contribution that they might
make as individuals to the management process, and to explore
their own skills as potential managers, within the context of their
peer group. The unit touches practical, moral and ethical
dimensions of the management role and examines the key
problems and dilemmas that may emerge for stakeholders in
contemporary organisations.
Interpre ngandanalysinginforma on
The aims of this unit are to equip students the necessary skills to
interpret information, carry out calculation and interpret the
results of that information and later, to equip students with some
of the analytical skills that are relevant to the study of Business
Studies as a whole.

13. City and Guilds Award/Cer ficate
City & Guilds is a world leading voca onal
educa onorganisa on.
They develop vocational qualifications across a variety of
sectors that meet the needs of today's workplace, and help
individuals develop their talents and abili es for future career
progression.CityandGuildsqualifica onsaredeliveredinmore
than 10,000 training centres across the world and are widely
recognisedandrespectedbyemployers.
This course takes place in SEDA's dedicated computer lab.
Students can join this course twice a year. Please contact the
schoolfordetailsonupcomingcourses.
Students on this course undertake a wide range of modules.
These modules are examined on site in the school and all
involve prac cal exams which take place on PCs. This is an ideal
course if you wish to learn all the basics of using IT for home and
business. Depending on ability, students can take different
levelsofsomeoftheexammodules.
Modulesinclude:
ImprovingProduc vityusing IT
This is the ability to plan, evaluate and improve procedures
involving the use of IT tools and systems to improve the
produc vity and efficiency of tasks and ac vi es. On
comple on of this unit the candidate should be able to plan and
review their use of predefined or commonly used IT tools for
ac vi es that are at mes non-rou ne or unfamiliar. As a result
of reviewing their work, they will be able to devise solu ons to
use IT toolstoimproveproduc vity.
Spreadsheets
This is the ability to use a so ware applica on designed to
record data in rows and columns, perform calcula ons with
numerical data and present informa on using charts and
graphs. On comple on of this unit a candidate should be able to
use a range of basic spreadsheet so ware tools and techniques
to produce, present and check spreadsheets that are
straigh orward or rou ne. Any aspect that is unfamiliar will
requiresupportandadvicefromothers.
WordProcessingSo ware
This is the ability to use a so ware applica on designed for the
crea on, edi ng and produc on of largely text-based
documents. On comple on of this unit a candidate should be
able to select and use a range of advanced word processing
so ware tools and techniques to produce complex and non-
UsingtheInternet
This is the ability to set up and use appropriate connec on
methods to access the Internet; make the best use of browser
so ware tools and techniques to search for, retrieve and
exchange informa on using a browser or public search engine,
and work safely and securely online. On comple on of this unit
a candidate should be able to understand and make effec ve
use of a connec on method and intermediate Internet so ware
tools and techniques to search for and exchange informa on for
at mesnon-rou neorunfamiliarac vi es.
IT UserFundamentals
This unit is about the ability to use IT systems sensibly and
purposefully to meet needs, to do so safely and securely in line
with organisa onal guidelines, to respond appropriately to IT
problems and to evaluate the use of IT systems. On comple on
of this unit the candidate should be able to select and use
suitable techniques to operate IT systems for a varied range of
ac vi es, some of which are at mes non-rou ne or unfamiliar,
and take some responsibility for responding appropriately to IT
errorsandproblems.
UsingEmails
This is the ability to make the best use of e-mail so ware to
safely and securely send, receive and store messages. On
comple onofthisunitacandidateshouldbeabletounderstand
and make effec ve use of a range of intermediate e-mail
so ware tools to send, receive and store messages for at mes
non-rou neorunfamiliarac vi es.
Presenta onSo ware
This is the ability to use so ware applica ons to produce
effec ve presenta ons, which include a combina on of media
(eg images, anima on and sound) for educa on, entertainment
or informa on sharing. On comple on of this unit a candidate
should be able to select and use a wide range of intermediate
presenta on so ware tools and techniques effec vely to
produce presenta ons that are at mes non-rou ne or
unfamiliar. Any aspect that is unfamiliar may require support
andadvicefromothers.
DatabaseSo ware
This is the ability to use a so ware applica on designed to
organiseandstorestructuredinforma onandgeneratereports.
Diploma for IT Users

14. SEDA's grounds for a refund or par al refund of fees are
setoutbelow:
Irish Study Visa extension refusal (For students who are
not successful in obtaining their visa, any applica on for a
refund would need to be made in wri ng and must be
accompanied by both a copy of the rejec on le er from
the GNIB and a copy of their passport stamp. Please note:
therejec onle erissuedbythe GNIB willbeevaluatedby
SEDA inordertoassessgroundsforanyrefund.Alloriginal
le ers issued by SEDA along with the student's GNIB card
must be returned to SEDA administra on before any
refundcanbeprocessed.)
Illness or disability suffered a er the student's enrolment
has been confirmed. In any such instance, a doctor's
cer ficateisrequiredasproof.
Upon arrival in Dublin, if any student is refused access into
Irelandforanyreason,anyapplica onforarefundmustbe
made in wri ng and be accompa- nied by both a copy of
the rejec on le er from the GNIB and a copy of their
passport stamp. Please note: the rejec on le er issued by
the GNIB will be evaluated by SEDA in order to assess
groundsforanyrefund.
A refund will only be granted in respect of fees which
have been paid for the most recent year in which (A)
or (B) above occurs. There is no automa c right to a
refund of fees if at any me, a student changes
his/hermindaboutstudyingat SEDA.
A er course commencement, any student requiring to
submit a refund request for any reason other than those
specifically detailed above (A, B or C) will be required to
have achieved a minimum a endance of 85% in
accordancewith GNIB (studentvisarequirements)atthe
meofrequest.
If a student withdraws a er course commencement no
refundwillbegiven.
All course cancella ons must be made in wri ng using
SEDA's Tui on fees Refund' form before course
commencementdate.
If a Student changes their course of study during their
semester, no refunds are given where the revised course
involvesfewersubjects.
Students that are found to have provided incorrect
informa on, resul ng in their visa being refused, shall
notbeen tledtoanyformofrefund.
Whilstcoursecommencementandcomple ondatesare
not expected to change, SEDA reserves the right to alter
any previously detailed dates in order to facilitate or
improve the provision of any course and any associated
examina on.
Those changes will in no way affect the other terms and
condi ons of the student's contract with SEDA. Should a
change be necessary, SEDA will not be liable to provide
anyformofcompensa onorrefund.
Please note an Administra on Fee of €150 will be
deductedfromallrefundsgiven.

15. Depending on which country you come from you may not
need an entry visa to come to Ireland to study an
approved course of educa on. However, students from
some countries require visas to come to Ireland to study.
For all students who wish to work part- me while
studyingaspecialvisaisrequired.
This is issued by the Garda Na onal Bureau of
Immigra on (GNIB) to those students who qualify.
(IMPORTANT NOTE: The details provided on this page
areforgeneralguidanceonlyasperJuly2009.
Please make sure you properly brief yourself on any visa
requirements that may apply to you). See:
h p://www.ci zensinforma on.ie People from certain
countries need a valid Irish entry visa before arriving in
the State, whether by air, sea or land. An Irish visa is a
cer ficate placed on your passport or travel document to
indicate that you are authorised to land in the State
subjecttoanyothercondi onsoflandingbeingfulfilled.
This means that you will s ll be subject to immigra on
controlatthepointofentrytotheStateevenifyouhavea
visa. You may also need to register with the immigra on
authori es. The list of countries whose ci zens do not
require a visa to enter Ireland is defined in the
Immigra on Act 2004 (Visas) (No. 2) Order 2006 (S.I. No.
657of2006).
DoIneedare-entryvisa?
The first visa issued to you is valid for a singleentry to the
State. If you wish to leave the State for a short period of
meyoumustapplyforare-entryvisa.
This includes travel to Northern Ireland when you will
need a re-entry visa to re-enter the State. Before you can
get a re-entryvisayou must beregisteredwiththeGarda
Na onalImmigra onBureau(GNIB).
If you apply for a single-journey visa, this will only be valid for
oneentrytotheStatewithin90daysfromthedateofissue.If
you apply for a mul -entry visa it will be valid from the date
of issue un l the expiry date on your GNIB card, or the expiry
date of your passport, whichever is earliest. This will allow
you to leave and re-enter the State any number of mes
whileyourvisaisvalid.
DoIneedanentryvisa?
You do not need a visa to land in Ireland if you are a ci zen of
one of the countries listed below (includes EEA member
states).
The members of the EEA are the 27 countries of the
European Union (EU), together with Iceland, Norway and
Liechtenstein. Countries whose ci zens are NOT REQUIRED
to be in possession of a valid Irish visa: Andorra, Guatemala,
Poland, An gua & Barbuda, Guyana, Portugal, Argen na,
Honduras, Romania, Australia, Hong Kong (Special Admin.
Region), Saint Ki s & Nevis, Austria, Hungary, Saint Lucia,
Bahamas, Iceland, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines,
Barbados, Israel, Samoa, Belgium, Italy, San Mar-ino, Belize,
Japan, Seychelles, Bolivia, Kiriba , Singapore, Botswana,
Latvia, Slovak Republic, Brazil, Lesotho, Slovenia, Brunei,
Liechtenstein, Solomon Islands, Bulgaria, Lithuania, South
Africa, Canada, Luxembourg, South Korea, Chile, Macau
(Special Admin. Region), Spain, Costa Rica, Malawi,
Swaziland, Croa a, Ma-laysia, Sweden, Cyprus, Maldives,
Switzerland, Czech Republic, Malta, Taiwan, Denmark,
Mauri us, Tonga, Dominica, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, El
Salvador, Monaco, Tuvalu, Estonia, Nauru, United Kingdom
& Colonies, Fiji, Netherlands, United States of America,
Finland, New Zealand, Uruguay, France, Nicaragua,
Vanuatu, Germany, Norway, Va can City, Greece, Panama,
Venezuela, Grenada, Paraguay. If you are not a ci zen of one
of the countries listed above, you will need a visa when you
traveltoIreland.

16. Skills & Enterprise Development Academy
68-72, Capel Street, Dublin 1 - Ireland
P. +353 1 4734915
F. +353 1 4734933
info@sedacollege.com
www.sedacollege.com