1. Welcome to

2. WELCOME TO MYSEDA
BAILE ÀTHA CLIATH
TRANSFERS
ABOUT SEDA
CLASSES
ACCOMMODATION
HOSTEL
MONEY
LEISURES ACTIVITIES
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Welcome to
SEDA is a private and independent academy, established to provide high
quality English and business courses.
SEDA’s small class sizes, friendly staff and excellent learning support centre
ensure that students get the best start on their learning journey. We de-
liver practical, relevant qualifications designed to enhance your career and
employment opportunities.
Mission statement
Our vision is to provide a high quality of service and dedication to excel-
lence in teaching proved by an exchange of ideas, high academic stand-
ards, interactive learning methods and responsibility for academic qualifi-
cation achievements of our students.
SEDA exists to help students in developing their skills, creativity and self-
motivation defining a clear purpose through personal, professional, emo-
tional and spiritual growth.
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Baile Átha Cliath
Dublin is a small city of 1.5 million. Even though it’s
a capital city, Dublin is compact, and it’s easy to get
around on foot or by bicycle. Dublin is famous for
its friendly people and dynamic nightlife, making it
a perfect place to study English!
Wheater Temperatures will rarely go below 0ºC and
only occasionally above 20ºC - with June, July and
August being the warmest months and January and
February the coldest. Extremes are not unknown
though. The summer of 2006 was the hottest on
record for many decades. On the other hand rare
freezing spells tend to bring the country to a grind-
ing halt and even a sprinkling of snow will have
most drivers panicking.
The secret of coping with the Irish weather lies in
taking the correct clothing. You should prepare for
moderately mild weather at all time and be able to
supplement basic dress with a warm sweater and/
or rainproof top. A hat is a good idea, an umbrella
is not. Be careful on sunny days especially on the
beaches, the breeze can cool you while the sun still
burns your skin. And take sensible footwear, most
rural attractions and even some urban areas are
best described as “rugged terrain” and the ground
is bound to be wet occasionally.
Transfers
Dublin Airport (DUB) is located about 10 Kilome-
tres (6 miles) north of Dublin City Centre. There are
three ways to get from the airport to the city centre.
Option 1: Transfer service
* For students who have booked in advance.
Once you pass through the baggage reclaim and the
Customs, search for a person with a sign with your
name on it.
Option 2: Bus
There are buses from the airport to the city cen-
tre. You can take number 16 and it will take you to
O’connell Street, in Dublin central area. To check
the timetable, use the website: www.dublinbus.ie
Also, you can use Airlink 747 that connects Dublin
Airport with a number of popular Dublin locations,
such as: The O2 Dublin | Convention Centre Dublin |
International Financial Services Centre | Central Bus
Station - Busáras | Connolly Rail Station | Luas Red
Line / O’ Connell Street | Trinity College & Temple Bar
| Christchurch | Heuston Rail Station | Airlink Fares
Adult Single - €6.00 - Return - €10.00
Airlink prepaid tickets can be bought at the Bus
and Rail information desk and the Dublin Tourism
information desk. They can also be bought from
the vending machines located at the bus departure
points on the arrivals road.
Airport - Terminal 1 / Bus and Rail and Dublin Tourism
Information Desks, Arrivals Hall. Vending machines
located at the Airlink Bus Stop. / City Centre: Dublin
Bus, 59 Upper O’ Connell Street / Dublin Tourism, Suf-
folk Street & O’ Connell Street.
Option 3: Taxi
You can take a taxi in the airport to the city centre
or the accommodation. It will probably cost about
35 euros. These were options to go from the airport
to the city centre or the accommodation, but beside
these you can go almost every where in Dublin by
walking or by bus. In Dublin you will also find Luas,
an easier and faster way to go to some distant plac-
es inside Dublin city. You can find the information
you need about it here: www.luas.ie. However, if you
want to go to other counties near the city you can
use the Dart, information at: www.irishrail.ie
About SEDA
All your questions about the course or the classes
will be answered by the staff. We are available to
help you. Don’t hesitate to look for us.
Carol Cregg – Director of studies: she can help you
with the issues to do with classes, teachers and exams.
Emma Brennan – Course co-ordinator & teacher: she
can help you with issues about classes and subjects.
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6. Teachers: They can help you with any problem con-
cerning the idiom.
School facilities
SEDA has 10 very large modern classrooms, two of
which are computer labs and two of which are fit-
ted with modern computers with projectors. Wi-Fi
is available throughout the building.
The School also has a library and a canteen. For
groups of more than eight, SEDA can arrange per-
sonalized English classes, designed specifically for
a group’s needs.
Dublin has many routes for cycling, for transporta-
tion or leisure, so the school has bicycle racks, as
well as private parking.
Classes
You will have classes from Monday to Thursday
and on Fridays the school have some extra classes
with several themes, to improve the different skills
(reading, writing, speaking and listening).
On your first day at SEDA you should arrive at 09:00
to do a placement test to know your level (Beginner,
Elementary, Pre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper
Intermediate or Advanced). The director of studies
will send you an email with your timetable with the
period you will study (morning or afternoon), the
class and the name of your teachers. You will also
have an Induction when you will get to know a bit
more about the school.
Rules:
When requested, you should do your home work
as well as prepare the class for the next day, for a
better use of the classes. Also, you can only speak
in English inside the classrooms and you are not al-
lowed to use mobile phones or eating in the class-
room.
Accommodation
SEDA has different types of accommodation, de-
pending on the needs or desires of the students.
The accommodation will be booked from the Sun-
day before the beginning of the classes until the
Saturday after the finish of your studies. If you need
an extra night you should ask the marketing repre-
sentative before you come to Ireland, so we have
enough time for the booking. We ask you to buy
your flight ticket according to this information. It is
important to remember to keep you room tidy, es-
pecially if you share with other people.
Host families:
The family will not only introduce you to Irish cul-
ture, but they will also help you with the language.
It’s important to remember that you will not be in a
hotel, so you will have to be flexible, have responsi-
bility and be willing to help if asked.
Dublin is a multicultural city full of different eth-
nic groups. The host family can be born in or out of
Ireland and you can see them differently from the
idea that you have from the “Irish” people. Some
can even speak another language besides English.
The host families may be formed by parents with
children, a childless couple or a single person.
During your first week, pay attention to the rules
about household chores. Also keep in mind:
*Be polite and considerate to the family;
*Respect mealtimes and maintain compliance with
hygiene and table manners. (in host families you will
have breakfast and dinner included);
*Ask about what tasks you can do to help at home;
*Ask if there is a time when you should go home when
you go out at night;
*Always speak in English;
*Ask people to speak as slowly as possible or repeat
something if you did not understand;
*Respect the privacy of the host family.
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Hostel
The hostel is also a good place to practice your
English, as you will be with people from different
countries. It is great to meet new people as well.
The hostel is within walking distance to the school
and to the city centre. There’s a 24 hour reception
and a fully fitted kitchen. Breakfast is included in
the price.
Student accommodation:
You will be with students, so it’s a good place to
practice the language and meet new people. In stu-
dent accommodation you have no meals included.
Money
Ireland can be an expensive country, so we believe
you will need between 80 Euros and 100 Euros per
week to cover the cost of food, trips and entertain-
ment. Do not forget that when you’re here, you will
probably want to do a weekend tour or longer trips
and this will cost between 200 Euros and 300 Euros
per week, depending on where you go.
Like any big city, do not walk with large amount of
money. If you prefer, you can use your credit card
everywhere here. Also, you can take out money in
any ATM machine on the street.
Tobacco: If you smoke, we encourage you to bring
enough tobacco for your stay, as cigarette prices here
are very high.
Leisure activities
Going for a city tour or some trips around Ireland
is an ideal opportunity to meet people and make
friends from all over the world.
Here are some places you can visit while in Dublin
(but that you have to pay to go to):
Kilmainham Gaol | Guinness Storehouse | Dublin
Castle | St. Patrick’s Cathedral | Christ Church
(and some free):
St. Sephen’s Green Park | Phoenix Park | National
Museum of Ireland | Trinity College (although if you
want to visit the library, you have to pay) | Merion
Square | Temple bar
Also, there are plenty of places to go near Dublin,
with easy access from the city centre by Dart or by
car, such as:
Howth | Bray | Newgrange | Malahide | Cliffs of Moher
You can find further information about these and
other destinations at: www.lonelyplanet.com or at a
tourist information point. And don’t forget that Dub-
lin is well-known for its pubs, so enjoy them!
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Tel. +353 1 4734915
Fax. +353 1 4734933
info@seda.ie
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