Timetable for English Programmes

Timetable

In this document course timetable hours are outlined.
Full-time classes in DCU Language Services generally run from 8.50am to 12.50pm, with a 20 minute break.

Some classes run in the afternoon, from 1.30pm until 5.30pm, also with a 20 minute break.

From 20th January 2016 all students entering the 25 Week General English and Exam Preparation programmes will receive a printed timetable specifying their tuition times and dates, school closures and scheduled holidays.

Public Holidays and Christmas Holidays

DCU Language Services is closed for all public bank holidays. The school is also closed on Good Friday and for approximately two weeks over the Christmas period. The school calendar will be available at the school reception.

COURSE TIMETABLING, CLASS TIMES AND CLASSROOM LOCATION

a) The timetable for courses is set by the centralised DCU Timetabling Office, which provides classrooms for all Bachelors, Masters and Language students at Dublin City University. Class times are 0850hrs to 1250hrs and / or 1330hrs to 1730hrs for General English, Academic Year Programme (and similar courses) depending on the classroom allocation provided for DCU LS courses. DCU LS courses may take place in mornings, afternoons or as a mixture of both morning and afternoon classes.

b) Additional modules and classes (e.g. Cultural Classes, Corporate Tuition etc) may take place as part of our early evening timetable (1800-2000hrs) or on Saturday mornings.

c) DCU LS is part of Dublin City University. The university holds lessons and activities on a number of campuses. Most DCU LS classes and activities will take place from the DCU Glasnevin Campus. Customers should be aware that, in peak periods, DCU LS reserves the right to hold classes and activities from a nominated satellite centre. Satellite centres include: DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, DCU All Hallows Campus, DCU Trinity Comprehensive (Summer School) and St. Aidan’s School.

d) DCU LS retains full discretion and autonomy for the timetabling of programmes.

e) Tuition for Junior language programmes is timetabled over a 7 day timetable (Monday to Sunday). Class days and times for junior groups will be determined based on resource availability and the group’s arrival and departure date.