Classes for part-time programmes are generally taught in English. If English is not your first language you must demonstrate to ITT Dublin that you speak and write English competently. This will ensure that you will get the best out of the programme you join. There are a number of ways you can show you are competent in English:

1) Provide evidence that you have successfully completed a recognised examination in English competency. The recognised English Competency examinations are listed in Table 1 (overleaf). If you have completed an examination in English competency that is not listed here you should:

Upload a copy of the original of your certificate or transcript when you apply for the programme you want to complete. (This document should state the qualification obtained, the level of the award and the awarding body). If the certificate is not in English, you must also attach a certified English translation of the certificate or transcript.

ITT Dublin will consider your application and may ask you to complete a test to determine how well you speak and write English.

2) Provide evidence that you have already studied an accredited programme through English at Level 5 or above.

ITT Dublin Access English Test

If you would like to register for a programme at ITT Dublin, but you cannot provide any evidence that your English is of the required standard for entry to the Institute (as detailed above), then you have must complete the ITT Dublin Access English Test.

This test measures your aural and written English. You must score 150 or above (proficient - advanced user) to meet the entry requirements for the Institute. The test will be held at the Institute and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. You may also be asked to complete an oral test.

Next test date: Monday 25th June @ 18:30-20:00
Fees: €100

Note: If you sit the exam and reach the required standard for entry into the Institute, the test fee of €100 will be deducted from the fees you are required to pay when you register for the programme of your choice in the same academic year.

If you do not reach the required standard you will be offered a place on our English as a Foreign Language (EFL) accredited programme. This course will help to improve your English. If you accept a place on the EFL programme your €100 exam fee will be deducted from the cost of the EFL programme in the same academic year.
If you require any further information please contact the Department of Lifelong Learning:

Tel: + 353 1 404-2101 Email: lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Table 1. This table provides guidance to a Minimum standard required in English Language Examinations.

In certain circumstances results in examinations other than those outlined above may be accepted as proof of competence in the English language. For example:

i. students who have successfully achieved a grade in an examination which is deemed by an Institute to be the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Certificate and;

ii. non native speakers of English who have completed their education through the medium of English. (Achievement of the minimum standard in EFL tests satisfies the English minimum entry standard, but it is not used to compute points).