Afternoon Work-Study Visa Course

Why choose this Work-Study Visa Courses

• This course is for non-EEA students only.
• The course consists of 25 weeks of classes (15 hours of classes per week) over 8 months.
• Classes are from Monday to Friday, 13.45-17.00 (3 hours of classes per day, 15 hours per week).
• New students can start their course any Monday.
• The school will provide you with all necessary documents.
• Students are permitted to work in Ireland part time (20 hours per week) and full time (40 hours per week) in June, July, August, and from 15th December to 15th January.
• All Work-Study Visa students must finish their course with an official external exam. We will help you choose and prepare for the best internationally recognised exam for you: Test of Interactive English (TIE)  |  Cambridge English Preliminary (PET)  |  Cambridge English First (FCE)  |  Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)  |   International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Afternoon Work-Study Visa Course Levels

• Elementary: CEFR A1
• Pre-Intermediate: CEFR A2 | Cambridge KET
• Intermediate: CEFR B1 | Cambridge PET
• Upper Intermediate: CEFR B2 | Cambridge FCE
• Advanced: CEFR C1 | Cambridge CAE | IELTS

Afternoon Work-Study Visa Course Timetable

How to register for an Work-Study Visa Course

1. Complete a Booking Form and English Level Tests.
2. Your passport valid for at least 6 months after your course has finished.
3. Full payment of fees for your course (course fee & course registration fee of €60). Arena School of English can provide Medical Insurance for you for €120.
4. Arena will provide you with a letter of invitation stating your course details once you have paid your course fees in full. You must present this to the Irish immigration authorities when you enter Ireland.
5. After you start your course we will assist you with registering with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in central Dublin and obtaining your 8 month work-study visa.
6. We can also assist you with opening a bank account in Ireland.

• If you are refused a work-study visa by GNIB you will get a full refund of your fees less €150 to cover administration costs.
• Please view Arena School of English’s full terms & conditions.
• Please view Arena School of English’s school policies.

Why Choose Arena School of English?

• Arena School of English is recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching.
• Arena School of English is a member of MEI which provides full Learner Protection to students.
• Every student takes a full English level placement test before they start a course so they are placed in the correct class.
• Classes are fun and dynamic and all our teachers are native English speakers, fully qualified and highly experienced.
• Each week starts with clear, functional learning objectives and ends with a short review to assess and consolidate the language that has been covered.
• Every student’s progress is monitored with weekly assessments.
• Our students come from all around the world and area all adults. The mix of different nationalities and cultures creates a very dynamic classroom environment.
• Classes are small with an average of 10 students and a maximum of 15 students.
• Students can join an English course any Monday.
• Extensive Course Materials and use of a course book are provided.
• At the end of your English course you will receive an End of Course Assessment with suggestions for future study and a Certificate stating your English level and length of course.