Vocational English (Ministay with Industry Focus)
Our Vocational English Programme offers students a dynamic and immersive learning experience focused on real-world vocational themes. Designed for learners who are considering future academic or professional pathways, this course equips them with the practical language and communication skills needed to succeed in international work environments.
Students explore key industries such as Aviation, Tourism, Finance, IT, Agriculture, Maritime, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Management through interactive, scenario-based lessons and collaborative projects. With a strong emphasis on communication in the workplace, learners gain the confidence to discuss, present, and engage with industry-relevant content in English.
Whether preparing for further studies or career development, this programme supports students in applying English to meaningful, real-life contexts, while enhancing overall fluency and cultural understanding.
What is included?
- 15 hours of Vocational English closed tuition per week, scheduled either in the morning or afternoon
- Host family on a full-board basis, including breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner or Residential accommodation, with bed and breakfast, half board, or full board options
- Return airport transfers
- Orientation tour of Dublin city centre
- Level Test
- Course material
- End of course certificate
- 24h Emergency Contact Service
- One complimentary group leader accommodation for every 15 students
Course Options
- Overview of Agriculture in Ireland
- Introduction to Agri-tourism
- Topics on environment, sustainability, and re-wilding
- Language for EU subsidies and regulatory frameworks
- High-level authentic input for students aiming to become air traffic controllers
- Functional English for students training as cabin crew
- Customer service-focused English for client-facing airport staff
- English for students working in airline phone helpdesks
- Case study on finance companies in Ireland
- Financial terminology and sector-specific language
- Reviewing authentic materials related to Irish and international finance
- Role plays on personal financial planning and budgeting
- Dragon’s Den analysis and simulation
- Overview of the hospitality and restaurant industry in Ireland
- Focus on 4 restaurant types: Michelin-starred, food trucks, mid-range, and pop-ups
- Health & safety standards, hygiene, and front-of-house staff recruitment
- Functional English for orders, payments, and customer/supplier interaction; develop a marketing campaign for a new restaurant
- Overview of the IT industry in Ireland
- The impact of remote working on procedures and practices
- Introduction to AI and AI prompting
- Language for marketing and social media
- Overview of Tourism in Ireland
- Case studies: Wild Atlantic Way / Ireland’s Ancient East
- Group task and presentation: Develop a marketing plan for a region in your home country
- Focus on presentation preparation, delivery, and feedback
- Overview of the maritime industry in Ireland as an island nation
- Topics include fishing and the EU, coastguard, and maritime tourism
- Climate change and its impact on marine environments
- Maritime careers: pathways and opportunities
Accommodation Options
Host Family
Student Residence
Optional Add-Ons & Services
To enhance the student experience, IH Dublin offers a variety of optional services that can be combined with any programme. These include social programme activities, workshops, seminars, extra academic subjects, and work projects, giving students the flexibility to tailor their course to their personal goals and needs.
