Kenilworth Language Institute

Kenilworth Language Institute receives students from all over the world.

 

Minimum Age: Students in the General English Programme are at least 18 years of age; younger students attend our Junior Summer Centre during July and August or our main school as part of a closed group during the rest of the academic year.

 

Class Size: To ensure our students receive the maximum benefit of studying at Kenilworth we limit our class numbers. This offers students the advantage of personal attention from the teacher. Our classes never exceed 15 students and usually have less than 10 students during the academic year.

 

Students’ Arrival in Ireland: If a student books an airport transfer with Kenilworth, our driver will meet them at the airport on their arrival and take them to their accommodation. The host family will show the student where the school is on the first day or if staying in a Hotel, the receptionist will explain the quickest way to the school. If a transfer is not required, students may take a taxi or bus from outside the airport. (Visa requiring students will need to produce a letter on arrival at the airport to Immigration Control.)

 

First Day at Kenilworth: On the first day in Kenilworth, students are greeted by our friendly and welcoming reception staff. All students are given an Introductory Welcome Pack, which includes maps showing their host family address, the school, city centre and bus routes. The pack also contains a Student Handbook with information about the school as well as helpful hints and tips on studying and living in Dublin.

Students are given a written placement test followed by an oral interview with the Academic Director. We do a detailed Needs Analysis to ascertain the student’s specific needs and abilities and there is a chance to talk about any initial concerns. The student is then placed in an English class at the appropriate level and can begin their course immediately. We make every effort to ensure a new student joining the school will quickly get to know his or her fellow students and become familiar with the work of the class. We always ask our existing students to look after any new student, make them feel at home and help familiarise them with the city.

 

Groups of students arriving are taken into the city centre after class on their first day. They are shown the main city landmarks such as Trinity College and the Spire, the shopping areas and where to get buses back to their host families.  

 

 

Kenilworth Students

Student Welfare: Kenilworth Language Institute is interested in the welfare of students as a whole, not just in their academic progress. Our Student Welfare Officer is always available to help students with any problems they may encounter. These can range from help with renewing a visa application, to providing information on places to visit in Ireland, to simply sharing some time talking.

A 24-hour emergency telephone number is provided to all students and host families in case a problem of a serious nature arises. The school can call on hospitals, doctors, dentists and other health professionals if a student requires attention. Where the student does not have adequate English, a translator can sometimes be provided.

 

We make a big effort to encourage students to look out for each other, help each other in class and make everyone feel part of the group.