School Liaison Service

At MDI we appreciate that choosing a course to study and where to study is a difficult yet important decision. Today there are hundreds of courses to choose from and there are many factors to consider when selecting the course for you.

The course (content, duration, availability, career options, points), college location and costs (food, accommodation, entertainment) are perhaps 3 of the most important factors to consider.

How can we help?

At MDI we provide advice and support to all prospective students and their parents interested in finding out more about a career in teaching and the opportunities available from studying Arts.

Our Undergraduate Prospectus for 2009/20010 entry is a good starting point for information, click here to download.

We aim to support prospective students in making informed career choices through:

  1. School Visits
  2. Open Days
  3. Career Exhibitions
  4. Campus Visits

1. School Visits Programme

We are available to visit schools to provide information on programmes available to students. We also attend career exhibitions and information evenings in schools and other learning centres.

2. Open Day 2009

Our Annual Open Day will take place this November. Prospective students, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to talk to staff and current students and to take tours of the campus and facilities.

Prospective students, parents and teachers will have the opportunity to talk to staff and current students and to take tours of the campus and facilities.

3. Career Exhibitions

MDI participates at a variety of careers exhibitions and events, both locally and nationwide. At each exhibition you will have an opportunity to meet either staff and/or students of the Institute who will be able to assist you with your queries.

Here are some of the events and exhibitions we are attending in 2009/10.

Event Name Date Time Location
Higher Options Conference Wed 16th Sep
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Fri 18th Sep		 9.00am to 3pm RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Options West Tue 6th Oct 9:15am-3:15pm Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway.
Careers and Courses Thu 8th Oct 9.30am to 4pm Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny.
Careers Evening Tue 13th Oct 7.30pm to 8.30pm St. Mary’s Holy Faith, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
European University-Business Forum Thu 22nd Oct
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Fri 23rd Oct		 Thursday 10am to 6pm & Friday 9am to 1pm Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin.
Ballyfermot Partnership Career Day Tue 10th Nov 10am to 1pm Civic Centre, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10.
Carlow Careers Day Tue 17th Nov 9am to 3pm Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow.
Careers Evening Thu 19th Nov 7pm to 8pm Patrician Secondary School, Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare
DCU Open Day Fri 20th Nov 10am to 3pm DCU
MDI Open Day Sat 21st Nov 10am to 4pm Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3
Education For All - An Education Fair for North Dublin Thu 21st Jan 10am to 4pm School Leaver Options & 7pm to 9pm Adult Options Donnycarney Youth and Community Centre

Exhibitions added regularly. Please check again soon.

4. Campus Visits

There is no better way to find out about student life than to make a personal visit. We offer prospective students and parents the opportunity to visit our college and speak with some of our students and academic staff.

You can also take a tour of the campus with one of our Student Ambassadors who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

To arrange a campus visit, just give us a call, tell us which courses you are interested in and the dates you are available to come - its' that simple!

Contact

Paul Hegarty
Marketing and Graduate Network Coordinator

  • Materdei Institute of Education, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3
  • Phone: 01 808 6518
  • Mobile: 08 792 80110