Horner School of English

Standard Plus Course (STD+) Our Standard Plus Course is a more intensive general English Course with 26 weekly lessons. Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard Course. The six afternoon lessons focus on improving speaking and listening skills.

ㆍLessons: 26 general English lessons per week

ㆍTimetable: 09:30 - 13:10hrs, Monday to Friday & 14:30 - 17:15hrs, Monday and Wednesday

ㆍLevels available: Elementary, Pre Intermediate, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

ㆍClass size: Maximum 12, average 8 (Oct to Jun) / Maximum 14, average 10 (Jul to Sep)

ㆍEnrolment: Every Monday - All year round

Standard Course The Standard Course aims to improve your competence in general English. The course provides systematic practice in the four main areas of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The first session concentrates on stabilising and improving present knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The second session is fluency based, improving the communication skills of each client.

ㆍLessons: 20 general English lessons per week

ㆍLocation: Dublin, Ireland

ㆍTimetable: 09:30 – 13:10hrs, Monday to Friday

ㆍLevels available: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

ㆍClass size: Maximum 12, average 8 (Oct – Jun) / Maximum 14, average 10 (July – Sept)

ㆍEnrolment: Every Monday (All year round)

Standard Plus Exam (STD+EXAM) Our Standard Plus Exam Course is a more intensive English Course with 26 weekly lessons. Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard Course. The extra six afternoon lessons focus on either TOEFL or IELTS preparation (see start dates below).

ㆍLessons: 20 General English & 6 Exam Prep per week

ㆍTimetable: 09:30 - 13:10hrs, Monday to Friday (Gen English) 14:30 - 17:15hrs, Monday & Wednesday (Exam Prep.)

ㆍLevels available: Intermediate to Advanced

ㆍClass size: Maximum 12, average 8 (Oct – June) / Maximum 14, average 10 (July – Sept)

Standard-Plus-Business (STD+BUS) Our Standard Plus Business Course is a more intensive general English Language Course with 26 weekly lessons. Tuition is taken in the mornings with the Standard English Language Course. The additional 6 afternoon lessons introduce the specialised language of business English. Students must have at least an intermediate English level.

ㆍLessons: 20 general + 6 business English lessons per week

ㆍTimetable: 09.30 – 13.10 hrs, Monday to Friday & 14.30 – 16.45 hrs, Monday and Wednesday

ㆍLevels available: Intermediate to Advanced

ㆍClass size: Maximum Maximum 12, average 8 (Oct – Jun)/ Maximum 14, average 10 (July – Sept)

ㆍEnrolment: Every Monday - All year round

Cambridge Exam Preparation The F.C.E course is suitable for students who have already attained an Upper Intermediate level of English. The C.A.E course is suited to students with an advanced level. The examinations are held here in Dublin in March, June & December. Students normally attend a 12 week CPC course followed by the examination. Students register for the examination directly at the school. Registration takes place approximately 14 weeks before the date of the examination. Examination fees are not included in the course fees.

ㆍLessons: 20 general English lessons per week plus 6 examination preparation lessons per week

ㆍTimetable: 09:30 – 13:10hrs, Mon-Fri(general English) & 14:00 – 16:45hrs, Mon and Wed(Examination preparation)

ㆍLevels available: First Certificate Examination – Upper Intermediate level Cambridge Advanced Examination – Advanced level

ㆍClass size: Maximum 12, average 8