Courses

This immersive and interesting Advancing your Professional Practice (creative methodology) 5 or 10-day course will allow participants to develop English skills and personal classroom practice through trainer-led lectures and practical-based sessions. Having the opportunity to share your ideas with others and then actually deliver them in ‘mini lessons’ makes our course something unique and extremely appealing to the can-do teacher.

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In the wake of the worldwide pandemic, both students and teaching practitioners alike have increased their use of technology for teaching and learning as part of their daily educational routine, be that in the classroom or at home. This course aims to offer you, as a teaching professional, a forum for sharing, practising, and improving your digital skills.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

One of our most successful teaching training packages, offering practitioners an interesting programme of activities centred on the creative use of technology. Participants will gain theoretical and practical knowledge from our experienced staff for the duration of the course and it is hoped that you will be able to bring your own wealth of ideas to share in our friendly and informal discussions.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Leadership is a crucial component of success for any professional in today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment. This exciting new course aims to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies they need to lead with impact and drive positive change within their organizations. Through a blend of interactive lectures, case studies, and experiential learning activities, participants will explore key concepts such as leadership styles, effective communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and team building. They will also have the opportunity to develop and refine their own leadership skills through a series of practical exercises and assessments.

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We are all aware of the importance of training and education within the classroom, lecture hall or boardroom. But if you are looking to bring that tuition to life in an exciting and immersive way, then taking your students or employees out into the ‘wild’ enhances and enriches their experience beyond measure. NEW for 2023 our Training Centre invites you to take part in our engaging Outdoor Education course, providing you with the necessary skills to organise and lead your own worthwhile offsite experiences.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Our Adult General English is a group course which is designed to help you communicate effectively in English in a variety of everyday situations.

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• 1 Lesson = 45 minutes
• Age 16+
• Choose 20 or 30 group lessons (Max. 10 students per class)
• English levels: Elementary (A2), Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2)
• Price excludes our €50 registration fee PER BOOKING & €30 course resources fee PER STUDENT. These extra fees will be added to your final invoice.

Our Adult general English mini-group with a maximum of only five students in a class ensures first class teaching for students.

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• 1 Lesson = 45 minutes
• Age 18+
• Choose 20 or 30 mini-group lessons (Max. 5 students per class)
• English levels: Advanced (C1), Beginner (A0/A1)
• Price excludes our €50 registration fee PER BOOKING & €30 course resources fee PER STUDENT. These extra fees will be added to your final invoice.

This course will enable educational practitioners to improve their skills of teaching, supporting, and motivating very young learners of English. It aims to provide fun and practical ideas in a professional environment where all those taking part can share their best practice and ideas. At the beginning of the week, a young learner curriculum will be developed and throughout the week participants will consider how activities can be used to meet this curriculum.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Our Family Course Programme is specifically designed to fit the lifestyle and requirements of each individual family. Fun and flexible, our Family Courses can be tailor-made to create the perfect experience for your family holiday.

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• 1 Lesson = 45 minutes
• Age 8-17, 18+
• 20 group lessons (Max. 10 students per class)
• English levels: Elementary (A2), Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2), Advanced (C1)
• Price excludes our €50 registration fee PER BOOKING & €30 course resources fee PER STUDENT. These extra fees will be added to your final invoice.

Closed groups on request This practical and informative course has been designed with innovative classroom practitioners in mind. It will introduce you to IWBs if you are a first-time user and help you to improve your skills if you already have some experience with these exciting teaching tools.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

The course, led by our in-house team of professional trainers, will endeavour to cater to each participant's needs. Although there is planned course content, it aims not to be prescriptive but rather an organic forum for individual professional development; that is, we will deliver the course driven by you. As such, daily content may change or develop as you, your peers and the course leader decide on the best path.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Students and teachers alike enjoy field trips as they take the learning out of the classroom, bringing the curriculum to life. As well as being fun, field trips must allow for interesting, valuable, and safe teaching and learning experiences.This course will look at aspects of planning, organising, and undertaking field trips through whole-class discussion and practical applications.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

This course is as good as our General English courses - only better! Why? Because the language focuses on your professional needs working within an English-speaking school environment. This course caters to teaching and non-teaching professionals alike. The added bonus of this course is that you get to choose aspects of the course content. Personalised learning is where we excel at Alpha School of English.

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Alpha School of English is proud to deliver its flagship course in the field of classroom observations, having been involved in an Erasmus project centred around this area of academic progression. During this process our team of teaching professionals have: produced both digital and paper copies of observation proformas and associated handbooks, conducted multilingual observations; taught and observed virtual and face-to-face lessons; and shared excellent practice with colleagues from across Europe. Applying for this course will enable you to take advantage of our expertise so that you can use this knowledge to design and implement observational systems to assess and provide supportive, constructive feedback to teachers. Topics covered include observational methodology, peer observation, establishing goals & guidelines, reflective practice, and action plans.

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• English levels: Intermediate (B1)

Our Extended English courses are a great opportunity to combine an intensive English course with a once-in-a-lifetime overseas experience.

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• 1 Lesson = 45 minutes
• Age 16+
• Choose 20 or 30 group lessons (Max. 10 students per class)
• English levels: Elementary (A2), Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2), Advanced (C1)
• Price excludes our €50 registration fee PER BOOKING & €30 course resources fee PER STUDENT. These extra fees will be added to your final invoice.

This 5-day course has been specifically designed for administrative staff based in educational establishments, such as schools, colleges, and universities, who wish to improve their language skills for their role in an English-speaking organisation.

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This course will give participants the opportunity to learn about important aspects of business, and its specific vocabulary, so that they are able to deliver Business English content with confidence and clarity to students who may have an experienced background in the world of business.

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English Language students who opt for this home stay tuition course have a fantastic opportunity to totally immerse themselves in the English language with a host teacher family. [Includes accommodation]

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• 1 Lesson = 45 minutes
• Age 16+
• English levels: Beginner (A0/A1), Elementary (A2), Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Intermediate (B1), Upper-Intermediate (B2), Advanced (C1), Proficiency (C2)
• Price excludes our €50 registration fee PER BOOKING & €30 course resources fee PER STUDENT. These extra fees will be added to your final invoice.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in the world of education? Welcome to "Tech-Enhanced Creative Teaching Strategies: Merging Creativity and Technology," an innovative 5 or 10-day course designed to empower educators like you with cutting-edge tools and strategies that will revolutionise your teaching approach. In today's dynamic and technology-driven educational landscape, creativity and technology are no longer optional; they're essential. This comprehensive course is designed to help you harness the power of modern technology to create engaging, dynamic, and effective learning experiences for your learners.

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This 5 or 10-day course enables participants to improve their communication and presentation skills in their professional lives so that they are able to speak in a range of formal and informal work-based situations with an increased level of confidence, clarity and commitment.

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