Academy for International Science and Research
INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED PRIVATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION SPECIALISING IN BUSINESS AND STEMM
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR ERASMUS FUNDED STUDENTS AND INSTITUTIONS
Educational visits are a perfect way to discover the world, improve your knowledge and skills. In today's job market is far more important to have practical skills, exceedingly universities use practical interviews as part of their selection process. It is vital for our students to learn practical skills and participate in practical work based learning activities alongside the development of theoretical knowledge so that you will be ready and skills able to deal with an increasingly competitive and changing job market today.
Our wide range of vocational courses, from level 3 to postgraduate level, mean the Academy has something for students and teachers of any age and at any academic stage. Open yourself to a world of opportunity and study in Ireland.
Going abroad will enhance your assets to your future studies and career. Not only will you learn about different cultures, but you will also improve your language skills, gain independence and return home with an entirely new perspective on what it means to be an international student and a global citizen. Get in touch to make it easier than ever to plan an educational and unforgettable trip!
Whether you are an individual student or an institution with or without Erasmus funds, get in touch to find out how you can participate in the programmes below and receive a personal quote: info@aisr.ie
CULTURAL AND SCIENCE VISIT
Ireland has an amazing array of culture and remarkable landmarks. Ireland has an unparalleled wealth of history. Improve your English while participating in social programmes, hands-on workshops and field trips. Your week will be packed with virtual reality, augmented reality, coding and science workshops, cultural visits and lots of fun!
DURATION
1 WEEK
START DATE
ALL YEAR ROUND
CLASS SIZE
10+
MINIMUM AGE
16
Benefits of the programme:
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Enhance your cultural awareness and understanding of values and perceptions
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Develop your confidence, independence, confidence, and personal effectiveness
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Enhance your social, personal and emotional development
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Improve your knowledge and understanding
SUMMER AND WINTER SCHOOL
Ireland has an amazing array of culture and remarkable landmarks. Ireland has an unparalleled wealth of history. Improve your English while participating in social programmes, hands-on workshops and field trips. Your week will be packed with workshops, cultural visits and lots of fun!
DURATION
1 OR 2 WEEKS
CLASS SIZE
12
START DATE
ALL YEAR AROUND
MINIMUM AGE
15
Benefits of the programme:
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Gain invaluable skills to prepare you for your future and improve your CV
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Improve your English and interpersonal skills
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Receive careers guidance including writing your cover letter and CV, and job interview preparation
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Develop your confidence, independence, confidence, and personal effectiveness
ERASMUS+ TEACHER DEVELOPMENT COURSE and CLIL
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is becoming more and more emphasised as a requirement for non-native teachers of English. The Erasmus+ teacher development and/or CLIL course is a perfect solution for teachers who want to refresh and update their teaching and language skills and for English teachers who would like to incorporate key methodologies into tier own lessons and feel more comfortable using the required language.
These courses are flexible and bespoke in order to design a course that is relevant to your school, discipline and teaching needs.
DURATION
5 DAYS
START DATE
ALL YEAR ROUND
CLASS SIZE
5 - 12
TYPE OF COURSE
TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
Benefits of the programme:
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Gain a depth of knowledge on key methodologies
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Receive practical ideas and resources to enhance your teaching
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Bespoke courses, relevant to your specific needs
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Includes Modern Teaching Methodologies, Communicative Language Classes, Teaching with Technologies and many more exciting and fun hands-on modules
ENGLISH AND WORKED BASED LEARNING
Experience our professional work placement opportunities in an area of your study or interest. This programme enables you to gain real work experience in an English speaking environment and to develop invaluable skills, which will benefit you in your future studies and work.
The programme can be supplemented with a cultural and science week including hands-on workshops, tours, and social programmes.
This programme is available for EEA students and for those international students who do not need a visa to come to Ireland.
DURATION
4 WEEKS OR LONGER
START DATE
ALL YEAR ROUND
ENGLISH LEVEL
B1
MINIMUM AGE
16
Benefits of the programme:
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Gain invaluable skills to prepare you for your future and improve your CV
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Improve your English and interpersonal skills
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Receive careers guidance including writing your cover letter and CV, and job interview preparation
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Develop your confidence, independence, confidence, and personal effectiveness
26 WEEKS STUDY ABROAD
Study for 26 weeks in your chosen vocational area to gain a qualification. You will have an opportunity to carry out a work based learning (unpaid) module in an industrial setting which will give relevance to your studies. Level 4 - 5 Diplomas, BSc Degrees (level 6) Masters (level 7) and PhDs (level 8). Faculties include Science, IT, Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Teaching and Lecturing, Employability and Careers, and Nutrition. Choose from the wide range of courses here.
DURATION
26 WEEKS
CLASS SIZE
5+
LEVEL 4 - 5
€10,600 plus accommodation
LEVEL 6 - 8
€11,000 plus accommodation
Benefits of the programme:
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Gain invaluable skills to prepare you for your future and improve your CV
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Improve your English and interpersonal skills
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Receive careers guidance including writing your cover letter and CV, and job interview preparation
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Develop your confidence, independence, confidence, and personal effectiveness
ERASMUS MOBILITY
By studying abroad with Erasmus+, you can improve your communication, language and inter-cultural skills and gain soft skills highly valued by future employers. You can also combine your time spent studying abroad with internship to gain work experience, which is ever more important when starting out on today's competitive job market.
Programmes available:
• Cultural and Science Week
• Work Based Learning
• Teacher Development Course
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• CPD for teachers
DURATION
VARIES
START DATE
ALL YEAR ROUND
CLASS SIZE
UP TO 13 PER CLASS
MINIMUM AGE
VARIES
Benefits of the programme:
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Improve your communication and inter-cultural skills
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Gain soft skills highly valuable by future employers
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Gain work experience in a real work English speaking environment
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Be part of the life-long learning community
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Visit the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Ireland