{"id":12101,"date":"2024-04-22T10:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T09:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/?post_type=portfolio&p=12101"},"modified":"2026-08-24T13:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:01:13","slug":"student-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/student-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Student guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Student guide<\/h1>\n

Welcome to ISI Dublin! On your first day, please make your way to ISI Dublin, 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7. The school is located just a short walk from most city centre bus stops and O’Connell Street.<\/p>\n

See: https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/P8P8rE5P69hNdFmf6<\/a><\/p>\n

Make your way to reception (follow signs upstairs) and you will be instructed to wait in our student cafe, where you can relax, have a coffee and meet the other new students.<\/p>\n

If you have completed your test online https:\/\/languagequiz.studyinireland.ie\/<\/a> you may have a short speaking test, before being placed in your class.<\/p>\n

Academic Year (25 week) students will have an orientation meeting to\u00a0cover information on setting up a bank account, your visa, GNIB appointment and course contract.<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC INFORMATION<\/h2>\n

You will be placed according to your booking in the morning (TTAM, GEAM or AYAM) or afternoon (GEAFT or AYAFT) classes. The timetable is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time\/Day<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday<\/strong><\/td>\nTuesday<\/strong><\/td>\nWednesday<\/strong><\/td>\nThursday<\/strong><\/td>\nFriday<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08.00 – 09.00<\/strong><\/td>\nElective 1<\/td>\nElective 1<\/td>\nElective 1<\/td>\nElective 1<\/td>\nElective 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09.00 – 12.15<\/strong><\/td>\nAM Classes<\/td>\nAM Classes<\/td>\nAM Classes<\/td>\nAM Classes<\/td>\nAM Classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.25 – 13.25<\/strong><\/td>\nElective 2<\/td>\nElective 2<\/td>\nElective 2<\/td>\nElective 2<\/td>\nElective 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13.00 – 17.00<\/strong><\/td>\nAFT Classes<\/td>\nAFT Classes<\/td>\nAFT Classes<\/td>\nAFT Classes<\/td>\nFREE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Course Book<\/h3>\n

You will receive your book on your first day of school. If you are an Academic Year student and are due to collect a second book when you move up to a higher level, please ask at academic department.<\/p>\n

Certificate<\/h3>\n

It is important that you come to all your classes. You must have 85% attendance at the end of your course in order to receive your certificate. Please collect your certificate after class on the last Friday of your course.<\/p>\n

Attendance and Punctuality<\/h3>\n

Your class will be marked in 3 separate hours. Classes start at 9 am and 1.00 pm. If you arrive after the start time, you will lose 1 hour of attendance per day. Please make sure you are back from your breaks on time too. If you miss class due to illness, you will need to provide a doctor\u2019s certificate in order to receive attendance.<\/p>\n

Mobile Phones<\/h3>\n

We ask all students to use their mobile phones or devices for academic purposes only directed by their teacher.<\/p>\n

Class<\/h3>\n

If you have any problems with the level of your class, please speak with your teacher who will be able to give you the best advice.<\/p>\n

Class lists<\/h3>\n

Please check the class lists every Monday in case your classroom has changed.<\/p>\n

Electives<\/h3>\n

We have several different types of Elective classes: Writing & Grammar, Conversation and Special Topics. The suitability of these electives depends on the level of your General English class and the time of the Elective. If you are not sure whether you are doing an Elective, or would like to add an Elective to your course, please contact reception.<\/p>\n

Exams<\/h3>\n

All programmes include preparation and registration for the Oxford Test of English. At the start of their course, all Academic Year students will be registered for their exam. The exam date will be at the end of their course. Please email academic@isi-ireland.ie<\/a> about your exam. If you would like to change to an IELTS or Cambridge exam you will need to pay an extra fee and notify the Academic team in the first two weeks of your course.<\/p>\n

Getting Placed in the Right Level<\/h3>\n
Before you arrive, you will complete an online test covering Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading. On your first day, you’ll have a 1-on-1 interview with our academic team to assess your spoken English.<\/div>\n
Level Adjustments:<\/strong> If your class feels too easy or too difficult, tell your teacher on Day 1. The Academic Team will review your progress, talk with you, and reassign you to the correct level by Day 2.<\/div>\n
Moving Up During Your Course<\/strong>: Weekly progress checks and frequent in-class assessments help track your improvement. Tuesday change-of-level tests are available for students meeting their learning targets ahead of schedule.<\/div>\n
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How You Will Be Assessed<\/strong><\/div>\n
We use varied task types so you can demonstrate your abilities in different ways:<\/div>\n
Regular Progress Checks<\/strong>: Low-stakes weekly quizzes, task-based projects, self-assessments every 6 weeks, speaking and writing tasks and interactive tasks (group debates, presentations, role-plays).<\/div>\n
End-of-Term Exams: Written and oral tests every 12\u201313 weeks to confirm your progression.<\/div>\n
Official Exam Preparation: If you are in an exam track (IELTS, Cambridge, OET), you will take timed mock exams regularly using real exam papers and official grading criteria.<\/div>\n
Internal Assessment Appeals Process<\/div>\n
If you disagree with a grade (placement test, weekly quiz, or end-of-term exam), you have the right to appeal without any disadvantage.<\/div>\n
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1.Teacher Discussion: Within 2 working days of receiving your result.\u00a0Speak directly with your class teacher to review your score and get clarification on your grade.<\/div>\n
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2.Academic Office Contact: Within 5 working days of receiving your result.\u00a0If your concern remains unresolved, contact the Academic Office to submit a formal appeal request.<\/div>\n
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3.Independent Re-Marking: Arranged by Assistant Academic Manager.\u00a0Your assessment paper is blind re-marked by a senior academic staff member who was not involved in your original grading.<\/div>\n
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4.Final Determination: Within 3 working days of re-marking.\u00a0The Academic Manager reviews the re-marked assessment, issues a formal written outcome, and updates your student record.<\/div>\n
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Academic Problems or Questions<\/h3>\n

If you have any problems with or questions about your class or your teacher, please let us know early on in your course so we can help you. You can also contact the academic department by e-mail: academic@isi-ireland.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Complaints Procedure<\/h3>\n

At ISI we take complaints seriously and will do our best to resolve any problems in a timely and professional manner. Please see our Complaints Procedure on our website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

RECEPTION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME<\/h2>\n

Reception<\/h3>\n

Reception is available to help you with any questions you may have about your course, accommodation and life in Dublin. They are always happy to answer your questions.<\/p>\n

Printing<\/h3>\n

You can print documents at reception by e-mailing reception@isi-ireland.ie<\/a>. The cost is 30c per page for a black and white print out and 50c for colour.<\/p>\n

Courses<\/h3>\n

If you would like to change your course timetable, please contact reception about availability and prices. GE15 and AY15 students can add electives to their course for a nominal fee.<\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/h3>\n

If you have any questions about your accommodation, please email us at accommodation@isi-ireland.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Social programme<\/h3>\n

We have an extensive social programme with different events almost every day. These include diferent clubs such as a Jobs Club and History Club. To find out what is happening, please check the TVs around the school and follow us on Social Media.<\/p>\n

Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/isi_dublin\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isi.ireland\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Library<\/h3>\n

There are a number of graded readers and books available to borrow in the school cafe.<\/p>\n

GENERAL INFORMATION<\/h2>\n

Computers<\/h3>\n

There are computers available for student use. Please do not eat and drink at the computers. Their username is “Student” and their password is “isi123”.<\/p>\n

Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n

Our Wi-Fi code is 1234567890.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n

There is a caf\u00e9 on the second floor in Meeting House Lane, above reception.<\/p>\n

Smoking<\/h3>\n

It is against the law to smoke in this building. If you do smoke, please use the ashtrays outside.<\/p>\n

Emergency Numbers<\/h3>\n

The emergency number in Ireland is 999 or 112. Please contact reception if you require a doctor and they will recommend one to you.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Student guide Welcome to ISI Dublin! On your first day, please make your way to ISI Dublin, 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7. The school is located just a ...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10789,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12101","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-student-handbook"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12101"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13302,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12101\/revisions\/13302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}