Leonardo Da Vinci and Mobility Projects.
The North West Academy of English began hosting mobility exchange students in 2003 and since then has become the single largest host of Leonardo da Vinci exchange students in Northern Ireland. We have hosted over 2,000 students from countries throughout Europe including: Italy; Spain; France; Hungary; Slovenia; Poland; Bulgaria; Turkey; and Romania.
We provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for all of our partners and specialise in the organisation of:
- English language courses.
- Induction and orientation.
- Work placements.
- Cultural and social activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Accommodation.
- Local transport.
- 24 hour emergency support.
- Monitoring and support throughout the project.
- Final reports.
- Europasses.
Students enrolled on mobility programmes at the school complete a short language course of 1 to 4 weeks and a work placement.
Language Training.
The course covers all areas of general English concentrating on improving students’ skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The lessons allow students to revise and practise the language they may already know while developing vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and social and idiomatic English. This course is the perfect way for students to practise their English in a supportive and encouraging environment before undertaking a work placement in a local company.
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Leonardo Da Vinci and Mobility Projects
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Lessons per week
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20 x 45 minute lessons
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Available
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All year round
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Duration
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Minimum 1 week
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Levels
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All levels from beginners to advanced
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Work Placements.
We have extensive experience in finding the right work placement for our students. Our Work Placement Officer will match each student’s profile with one of the 250 local companies we have links with. Placements depend completely on the student’s language skills and on their vocational training and experience. Before organising the final interview the Work Placement Officer will meet the students in order to understand expectations and discuss possible placements. Employers ultimately have the final say and may want to interview students.
Places are available in all kinds of sectors including:
- Administration.
- Engineering.
- Environmental.
- Electronic and electrical (maintenance).
- IT (software and hardware).
- Marketing and business.
- Mechanical (maintenance).
- Sales (shop assistant).
- School (teaching assistant, special needs tutor).
- Social (several positions).
- Tourism (hotel and catering).
- Culture and art (assistant, coordinator).