Summer English + Work Placement

To apply onto our Summer English + Work Placement you will need the following:

• Students with min B2 English level
• Students who want to improve their overall English language proficiency
• Students who are flexible and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Students who want to work in the service sector in Dublin
• Students who want real-life paid experience, working in real company and putting their new-found English language skills to use
• Students who are able to be in Dublin for a min of 8 weeks (min 2 weeks lessons and min 6 weeks placement)
• Students who are 18+

• EU passport
• CV in English
• E-mail address for the student
• Students availability must be for a min of 8 weeks (min 2 weeks lessons and min 6 weeks placement)
• Work Placement Services
  • CV writing
  • Interview Skills
  • Where to apply for jobs
  • How to apply for jobs
  • Introduction to potential employers

You need the following to enrol onto our  Summer English + Work Placement:

• Minimum number of hours of paid employment is 15 hours per week. Depending on the needs of the employer, this may rise or fall.
• Age group Minimum* hourly rate:18 years old: €11.32 per hour.
  19 years old: €12.74 per hour.
  20 years and over: €14.15 per hour.
• Minimum duration of the employment period 6 weeks.

Week 1 to Week 2 on our English + Work Placement:

Day 1 – Welcome to City College Dublin (placement test and orientation tour, receives special leaflet that includes contact details for the Work placement officer and timetable for weekly meetings)

Week 1 – Introducing City College Dublin work placement programme + CV and cover letter review, Bank account and PPS

Week 1 – Interview Etiquette: How to behave in an interview (or any other suggested topic)

Week 2 – Job market in Ireland: How to apply for jobs, where to apply, working hours, employment rights (or any other suggested topic)

Week 2 – Meeting employers & visiting local businesses; jobs interview and job placement

• Summer Package Price €850 includes:
  • 2 weeks General English tuition
  • 15 hours per week
  • Work Placement Programme