This information is presented as a guideline to assist applicants. The Irish Government may, at any time, make changes to any of the regulatory requirements addressed in this document. Applicants are obliged to consult with the local Irish Embassy or Consulate to determine updated requirements.

Senior College Dun Laoghaire - College of Further Education is a long-established, state-run College. It is situated 8 kilometres south east of Dublin city centre and is well served by public transport, including Dublin's urban rail system known as the DART.

SCD welcomes applications from international students. The College seeks to provide an environment where the international student will feel at home and gain both academically and personally. Modules of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) are provided, as well as special assistance in curriculum terminology and vocabulary.
 

General Course Information:

• All courses begin in September and finish in late May. The courses are all full-time and involve on average 20 hours of timetabled classes per week.
• All courses are conducted through English. The minimum standard of English required for admission to any of our courses is Higher Intermediate (First Certificate) or equivalent.
• Students whose first language is not English should be able to demonstrate that they have the minimum required standard of English prior to joining the course. All International students are required to attend an advisory meeting in September prior to course commencement. 
• Applicants are required to pay a deposit of €40 which must be forwarded with their application form. This fee will only be refunded where a place is not offered. Applicants will also be required to pay for textbooks, examinations and a College registration fee, and other miscellaneous costs, details of which will be notified on receipt of application.
• Students should be in a position to attend classes at course commencement which is usually mid September. New students are not normally accepted onto a course after September 30 in the year of the course.
• For information on all courses please refer to the Prospectus or the College's web site www.scd.ie or the International Office international-office@scd.ie
• Applicants may contact the Admissions Office at:
  Senior College Dun Laoghaire
  Eblana Avenue,
  Dun Laoghaire,
  Co Dublin,
  Ireland.
  Telephone: + (353) 1 280 0385
  Fax: + (353) 1 280 0386
  
  Mail to: office@scd.ie

International students who are EU nationals

• Please attach a copy of your passport or national identity card to your application.
• Funding for all courses is provided by The Department of Education and Science, with the assistance of the European Social Fund. Thus there is NO tuition fee for EU nationals. 
• As an EU citizen you may qualify for some financial assistance. There will be a meeting in September to provide students with all the necessary information.