ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• New Learners will be interviewed on arrival at College and will be asked to take an online placement test in order to join classes that correspond to their current level and knowledge of English

MODE OF STUDY

FULL-TIME (15 Hours Per-week for 25 weeks)

• Morning Classes – Monday to Thursday (09:00 to 13:00) (4 DAYS) (subject to change)
• Afternoon Classes – Monday to Friday (13:45 to 17:00)  (5 DAYS) (subject to change)

Please Note: 375 hours of direct tuition and recommended minimum 60-80 hours of self-study.

PART-TIME (15 Hours Per-week for 12 weeks maximum)

• Morning Classes – Monday to Friday (09:15 to 12:30). From 13/11/2023 morning schedule – 4 days (Monday to Thursday – 09:00 to 13:00)(subject to change)
• Afternoon Classes – Monday to Friday (13:45 to 17:00) (subject to change)

• On-campus
• Independent study
• Supervised learning
• Technology assisted learning
• Clinics, Clubs
• Study groups
• Extra-curricular activities
• Educational trips/field-trips (Compulsory to attend)
• Cultural, sports and social programmes
• Conversational & CV preparation classes (optional)
• Additional exam preparatory sessions (optional)

PLEASE NOTE:

• That due to unforeseen circumstances (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), learning (full & part time) may take place online or in blended form.
• How to use the learning platform/ELMS in the physical classroom: https://youtu.be/qrnaBxEDZP0
• A Learner who wishes to change their class time must complete a Learner “Class Time Change Request” through the learner login, please. https://student.liffeycollege.ie/home and pay the administration fee of €300 in advance. Class time changes are subject to availability

PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

Effective procedures are in place to determine learners’ level of competence and/or other needs. New learners are required to take a computerised placement test during their induction. This will be followed by an oral test conducted by a member of the academic team. Learners will be assigned a starting level on the basis of these two placement tests.

After the start of the programme, levels can be changed based on in-class performance and tutor recommendation. Learners are also able to submit level change requests via the online forms available in their Liffey College login.

For more details please contact the Academic Team: info@liffeycollege.ie.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

The Academic Committee selected the following (per level/course offered);

• A1 – “English File (Fourth Edition) – Elementary” Oxford University Press
• A2 – “English File (Fourth Edition) – Pre-Intermediate” Oxford University Press
• B1 – “File (Fourth Edition)– Intermediate” Oxford University Press
• B2 – “English File (Third Edition) – Upper-Intermediate” Oxford University Press
• C1 – “English File (Third Edition) – Advanced” Oxford University Press

Learners can buy the books from International Books Shop. Each book costs €40-€45 approximately (Subject to change).

It is recommended but not compulsory at this time for learners to purchase a course book (subject to change).

Our General English programmes are delivered using the Liffey College online platform/ELMS. The platform is designed to track learner progress and enables learners to follow the lessons from home even if they miss class. Learners must have a functional device to access the online platform. A laptop or tablet is recommended.

LEARNER CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Learners at Liffey College are assessed on an on-going basis in order to continuously evaluate and record their progress throughout the duration of their time at the college. Liffey College operates a continuous assessment system to accommodate the learning needs of the learners completing long term courses (25 weeks).

WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT

Leaner progress is monitored via the Weekly Progress Report completed by their tutor on a weekly basis. Learners will be able to view their individual feedback in their login/learner portal (https://student.liffeycollege.ie) and see whether they need more practice in their current level or if they have been selected to progress to the next level.

PROGRESS TEST – WEEK 6 AND WEEK 12

Learners must take a Progress Test in Week 6 and Week 12 of each 12-week cycle. Learners are tested on the content from the previous 6 weeks of the syllabus.

Full-time learners will thus take 4 Progress Tests in total during their 25-week programme.

How to do the Progress Test: https://youtu.be/EvCsFY_WywU

Learners who do not sit their Progress Tests will not be eligible to receive a Liffey College Certificate of Completion at the end of their course.

The Progress Test has 7 sections:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

Learners are graded on each section and given a total score for the Progress Test in percentage form. This score helps determine their eligibility to progress to the next level.

The percentage for each Progress Test will be displayed on the Certificate of Completion, along with an overall percentage (the average of the four tests). This overall percentage will determine the final grade classification displayed on the learner’s certificate.

The grading classifications are as follows:

• Distinction: 80% +
• Merit: 65-79%
• Pass: 50-64%

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Many English-speaking universities accept this qualification as evidence of language proficiency for entry into their courses. Liffey College strongly recommends you to take an additional exam preparatory course.

Contacts are made (where required) with other educational providers for possibilities of progression pathways for transfer after Liffey College’s leaners complete their programme of study (QA 3.2.4).