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Demi Pair Programme

Berlitz Dublin
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Course description

Travelling to England in the capacity of a Demi-Pair is an excellent way to improve communication skills and develop fluency in the English language, as well as an economical way of spending time in England.
The Demi-Pair Programme is a cultural exchange for young European people aged between 19 to 27 years.
A Demi Pair lives as part of the family and is expected to be made welcome as a family member. She is an extra pair of hands for a busy household and should be treated as part of the family, not an employee.
Duties include childcare and light housework such as cleaning, ironing, washing-up at mealtimes and helping with the children.
Demi Pair should not be asked to undertake heavy duty chores. A Demi pair may be asked to take children to and from school, assist with after school activities and supervise them in a responsible manner in the absence of the parents according to the instructions given.

The entry requirements to undertake a demi-pair programme are as followed:
19 years or over
Intermediate level of English (B1)
Previous work experience with children is required
This programme is available for EEU and non EEU students.

Berlitz Dublin ensure to place Demi-Pairs in carefully selected and personally visited families in the Dublin area – this economical exchange programme enables Demi-Pairs to attend English Language Tuition in the mornings and to assist in the family home in the afternoons/evenings for 15 hours per week and 2 nights babysitting per week in exchange for full board accommodation in a single room in the family home.
This course is not covered by the ACELS Recognition Scheme.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
12-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Dublin.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 19 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Berlitz Dublin is located in the heart of Dublin, a few steps away from the Trinity College Dublin. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study English: students can choose from general English courses, examination courses, or executive courses, and can decide between just a few lessons per week to fifty lessons per week. Berlitz has facilities that include a computer room with free internet access and self-study materials, a library and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their English skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city.

Year opened
2002
Number of classrooms
7

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • Library
  • Free Internet
  • Social Activities
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Berlitz Dublin varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Berlitz in Dublin is located in the heart of centre of the city. It is close to the Trinity College, National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square, St Stephens Green Park. The school's excellent location means you are never more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Dublin.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"Great teachers and very interactive classes"

Jorge San Miguel Espinosa, student from Spain

The teachers were very attentive and managed to personalize their lessons by managing to make every student contribute to the classes. The location and facilities were very good, although the classroom was a tad smallish and the chairs weren't the most comfortable ones. As for the housing, the host family was incredibly attentive and made my stay a trip to remember very fondly.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
19 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent"

Raisul Hasan

I had great experience studying their. Excellent teacher and school located in the heart of City Centre. I miss my classmate a lot.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Jun 2017 - 16 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

Berlitz Dublin offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

Included
weekly
Age range: 19 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Included
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. These homes are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

Included
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Dublin
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Included
Student Residence are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Dublin. These homes are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Students must be 18 years old and older.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 70 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Dublin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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