The courses give students the opportunity to acquire information technology and communication skills as well as near-native fluency in a continental language. Students spend 17 weeks abroad on a work placement and there is a non-means-tested grant of up to £2,000 available to help with the costs of this placement. On successful completion of the course, students receive a National Council for Vocational Awards Level 3 qualification. Places are not awarded on Leaving Cert. points, but you must have a minimum of a grade B in both ordinary-level English and one continental language. If you are interested in these courses telephone (01) 453 5487 and ask for the Teleservices Support Service.