Work & Study

Many of our students are seeking work while they stay in the Ireland. Berlitz Dublin offers an exciting and flexible range of Work-Study programmes to suit the needs of individual students.

Work-Study is an excellent way to gain a cultural insight into Irish working life, have some fun and supplement their income. A Work Placement, either over the course of their study or at the end of the study programme provides this opportunity.

Generally, placements are within the Hospitality industry and typical placements are within hotels, cafes, restaurants and fast-food-restaurants. Working hours will vary depending on Placement providers requirements.

Students study an English Programme of 15 or 20 hours tuition per week. Participants must do a course of minimum 12 weeks.

During the first 4 weeks and as part of the course, participants will have an orientation and series of seminars in order to explain the essentials for employability and success in a UK working environment.

Within this first month, they will receive their job offer and set up their interview with the company. After completion of the 4 weeks, students will start their work placement and continue their studies. Students study an English Programme of 15/20 hours tuition per week.

Participants must do a course of minimum 8 weeks.

During the course and as part of the it, participants will have an orientation and seminars in order to explain the essentials for employability and success in a Irish working environment. Within the first month, they will receive their job offer and set up their interview with the company. Only after completion of the 4 weeks course, will the students be able to start their work placement.

The programme includes orientation on arrival, GE course (15 or 20 hours), work placement, coordinator during the programme and certificate of completion.