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P.A.A.E.TFrequently asked questions
Q: I finished from a British or American high school; do I have to attend a Language institute?
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in a Leaving Certificate Programme?
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in the Medical Commencement Programme in Tralee?
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in 6 year the Medical Programme in various colleges in Ireland?
Q: Who is qualified to Medical Internship after finishing the Bachelor of Medicine?
Q: How does a student qualify to get the distinction award?
Q: I got dismissed from my university in Ireland/UK, can I get acceptance in another Irish University?
Q: Can I change my Major?
Q: Can I transfer from my university?
Q: The Ministry sent me to a specific foundation program (e.g., leaving certificate, A-Level, or Tralee MCP), and I have not started yet can I change from one to another?
Q: I failed a specific foundation program (e.g., leaving certificate, A-Level, or Tralee MCP), Can I transfer from one to another?
Q: I am a private student, how do I qualify to become a scholarship student?
Q: I am an offset student, how do I qualify to become a scholarship student?
Q: What is the definition of passing the language year successfully?
Q: My major is Medicine, if I do not obtain the required marks on the leaving certificate for university admission, what options do I have?
Q: My major is Dentistry, What are the requirements for admission into a university?
Q: I am an undergraduate student, what are the requirements to be awarded a distinction scholarship to do an M.SC. Degree?
Q: how do I apply visa?
Q: how do I renew the re-entry visa?
Q: What are the requirements to open a bank account?
Q: How do I find a suitable apartment?
Q: I was absent from lectures /tutorials/…etc without excuse, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to count me present.
Q: I failed a subject /course/module/year, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to make me pass?
Q: I had a problem with my College / University because of my attitude / behaviour / fights with teaches / students, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to ignore the incident(s).
Q: I am a new prospective student, what documents must I submit to the Kuwait Cultural Office?
Q: Are there limits on how many times I can take the TOFEL (ILETS) test?
Q: which schools should I apply to?
Q: How long does it take to receive an admission decision?
Q: When should I arrive in Ireland?
Q: What should I send to my academic advisor and when?
Q: Can I change my major during the scholarship?
Q: Is summer registration required?
Q: What is the minimum GPA do I need to maintain?
Q: I am private, unsupervised student, how do I certify my degree/ transcript upon graduation?
Q: I lost my Health Insurance Card, What should I do?
Q: My passport has expired, what should I do?
Q: Can I claim an allowance for my dependant(s) if he/she is not present with me in Ireland or if she/he is not Kuwaiti?
Q: I did not receive my salary or I need a cheque replacement, what should I do?
Q: If the students fail the MCP Programme, can they repeat it?
Q: Can anyone who failed the ILC do the MCP programme?
Q: If the student does not want to study in Tralee, can he/she choose not to?
Q: Is the MCP Programme recognized by the other Universities?
Q: What options has the student if he/she fails the MCP?
Q: If the student fails the MCP, then Passes the ILC, will he or she get accepted in RCSI?
Q: Can the Dentistry Student Candidate do the MCP in Tralee?
Q: Requirement for ILC?
Q: How much is the book allowance?
Q: Can the student ask for his monthly allowances in advanced?
Q: I finished from a British or American high school; do I have to attend a Language institute?
A: Yes, if you have not done the IELTS or equivalent.
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in a Leaving Certificate Programme?
A: the candidate who holds:
- Kuwaiti High school
- IELTS 5.5 & more
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in the Medical Commencement Programme in Tralee?
A: The Candidate who holds the followings qualifies for MCP Programme:
- Student who intends to study in( RCSI only) Medicine, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy
- Kuwaiti High school (93% or Higher)
- IGCSE
- IELTS 5.5 or Higher
Q: Who is qualified to be accepted in 6 year the Medical Programme in various colleges in Ireland?
A: Student qualifies to be accepted in 6 year the Medical Programme in various colleges in Ireland if achieved the Followings:
- Irish Leaving Certificate with grades of (400 or Higher for RCSI) (550) for all other Universities.
- A Level with Grades of (AAB in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics or higher)
- Recommendation letter from the school for good conduct.
- Academic references
- Passes the interview (RCSI only).
Q: Who is qualified to Medical Internship after finishing the Bachelor of Medicine?
A: Student who finishes his Bachelor of Medicine is eligible to do the Internship if:
- Had no more than one year fail during his entire Medical programme.
Q: How does a student qualify to get the distinction award?
A: Once achieve a general Average of 60% or above in Medicine and dentistry, & 65% for Pharmacy and all non medical Majors.
Q: I got dismissed from my university in Ireland/UK, can I get acceptance in another Irish University?
A: No, especially in Medical schools.
Q: Can I transfer from my university?
A: Yes, but through MOHE.
Q: The Ministry sent me to a specific foundation program (e.g., leaving certificate, A-Level, or Tralee MCP), and I have not started yet can I change from one to another?
A: Yes, provided that you have a genuine reason to do so and that you are studying in the same major and that the University is recognized by the Cultural Office as one of the accepted universities and that MOHE agreed too.
Q: I failed a specific foundation program (e.g., leaving certificate, A-Level, or Tralee MCP), Can I transfer from one to another?
A: Yes, if there is a place.
Q: I am a private student, how do I qualify to become a scholarship student?
A: You can only transfer from MCP to Leaving Certificate or A-Level, you can’t transfer from leaving Certificate to MCP.
Q: I am an offset student, how do I qualify to become a scholarship student?
A: You have to pass the first year and apply for scholarship at Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait once you have an offer from University.
Q: What is the definition of passing the language year successfully?
A: You have to pass the first year and apply for scholarship at Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait once you have an Offer from University.
Q: My major is Dentistry, What are the requirements for admission into a university?
A: Achieving 5.5 or more in IELTS and satisfactory attendance of no less than 90%.
Q: I am an undergraduate student, what are the requirements to be awarded a distinction scholarship to do an M.SC. Degree?
A: Graduating with minimum 2.2 for Medicine-2.1 for other specifications, not to have failed during the Medicine year getting acceptance from a recognized University, to continue directly after graduation, and getting MOHE acceptance in case of change of major.
Q: how do I apply for a visa?
A: At GNIB When you must provide:
- Acceptance letter from the university.
- A Sponsorship letter with your address from Kuwait Cultural Office. you can request a sponsorship letter from your Academic Advisor by e-mail.
- Valid Passport with entry stamp with no more than 30 days from entry date.
Q: how do I renew the re-entry visa?
- A valid immigration stamp at the same office.
- A letter from college.
- Sponsorship letter with your address from Kuwait Cultural Office.
- Passport.
- 2 Passport size pictures no more than 6 month old.
A: At GNIB When you provide:
Q: What are the requirements to open a bank account?
- Proof of address.
- Sponsorship letter from your Kuwait Cultural Office .
- A letter from college.
- Valid Passport.
Q: How do I find a suitable apartment?
A: Visit the websites that can provide you the choice like www.daft.ie , www.myhome.ie , or contact student office at your college.
Q: I was absent from lectures /tutorials/practicals …etc with / without excuse, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to count me present.
A: Only you are responsible for explanation of your absence. The college has the right to take any necessary measures.
Q: I failed a subject /course/module/year, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to make me pass?
A: The student is responsible for their own failure and must appeal or accept college rules on their own unless there’s crucial reasons and valid explanation.
Q: I had a problem with my College / University because of my attitude / behaviour / fights with teaches / students, I want the Cultural Attaché to talk to the college/university to ignore the incident(s).
A: Not unless the student has been treated unfairly and with bias, can the cultural office /attaché interfere. The college has the right to take its own reasons and the office will comply with the college decision.
Q: I am a new prospective student, what documents must I submit to the Kuwait Cultural Office?
A: In order for the Cultural Office to begin work on a new or prospective student's case/file, the office must have the following:
- A valid Passport
- Offer letter
- Letter from MOHE
- Two passport size photos (White background )
Q: Are there limits on how many times I can take the TOFEL (ILETS) test?
A: No, but the office will only pay for one time.
Q: which schools should I apply to?
A: To the ones that are recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, or the office will apply as appropriate.
Q: How long does it take to receive an admission decision?
A: Offers from Universities & Colleges on August – September.
Q: When should I arrive in Ireland?
A: One week before starting day is enough.
Q: What should I send to my academic advisor and when?
A: You should send the fallowing details:
- Copy of your passport with the copy of your visa.
- GNID renewals whenever renewed.
- Your bank details.
- Your home address.
- Your mobile / land line number.
- Your e-mail address.
- You should keep your academic advisor updated with any changes on your documentations as new passport – marriage – children…etc.
Q: Can I change my major during the scholarship?
A: Yes you can but only through the Ministry of Higher Education.
Q: Is summer registration required?
A: Only if required by the College.
Q: What is the minimum GPA do I need to maintain?
A: You need a PASS.
Q: I am private, unsupervised student, how do I certify my degree/ transcript upon graduation?
A: Kuwait Cultural Office can authenticate & indorse the certificate.
Q: I lost my Health Insurance Card, What should I do?
A: Contact your Health Insurance Company.
Q: My passport has expired, what should I do?
A: Renew the passport by contacting the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in London
- Address: 2 Albert Gate, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JU
- Tel: 00442078231712
Q: Can I claim an allowance for my dependant(s) if he/she is not present with me in Ireland or if she/he is not Kuwaiti?
A: No, unless they are away in holidays for no more than 2 months a year.
Q: I did not receive my salary or I need a cheque replacement, what should I do?
A: Contact the Account Department at the cultural office.
Q: If the students fail the MCP Programme, can they repeat it?
A: No, if the students fail the programme, they cannot repeat it.
Q: Can anyone who failed the ILC do the MCP programme?
A: No, once the student is involved in the Irish Leaving Certificate, He/ She cannot do the MCP.
Q: If the student does not want to study in Tralee, can he/she choose not to?
A: Yes, they can.
Q: Is the MCP Programme recognized by the other Universities?
A: No, MCP is only designed for RCSI applicants and only recognized by RCSI.
Q: What options has the student if he/she fails the MCP?
A: Irish Leaving Certificate.
Q: If the student fails the MCP, then Passes the ILC, will he or she get accepted in RCSI?
A: No, if a student fails the MCP, he/she will not be accepted in RCSI as the MCP is their Programme too.
Q: Can the Dentistry Student Candidate do the MCP in Tralee?
A: No, as Dentistry in not one of the Disciplines in RCSI.
Q: How much is the book allowance?
A: €1200 only for English Language, ILC& MCP students.
Q: Can the student ask for his monthly allowances in advanced?
A: Yes, the Student is eligible for his monthly allowances in advance one time only during the whole academic year.
Q: Requirement for ILC?
- IGCSE or Kuwait high school Certificate
- 5.5 in ITELS Test or equivalence
