Darley Flying Start Application Procedure
Applications for the 2008 Darley Flying Start Programme
Applications for the 2008 Darley Flying Start Programme are now closed.
Applications should include a hand written cover letter from applicants outlining their career ambitions and reasons why they should be selected for the Darley Flying Start scholarship, transcripts of exam results, an up-to-date and detailed curriculum vitae, application form and a minimum of three references. Applicants must have a passport which is valid for at least three years from the start of the course as well as a full international driving license. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination.
For an application form, click here
To request an information pack click here
2008 Interview Dates
| Country | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Kildangan Stud, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare | March 10th |
| UK | Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket, Suffolk | March 18th |
| USA | Jonabell Farm, 3333 Bowman Mill Road, Lexington, Kentucky | April 7th, 8th, 9th |
| Dubai | Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Jumeirah Beach Road | March 30th |
| Australia | Darley, Aberdeen, NSW | April 4th |
| Hong Kong | The Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong | April 2nd |
English Language Proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must include an IELTS result certificate with their application. The recommended level for selection for Darley Flying Start is IELTS 6.5 which is described as follows:
ALTE level 4 or IELTS level 6.5 (academic) or Common European Framework level C1
Proficiency at this level is described as "Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices".
For information on English proficiency consult the websites www.alte.org
www.ielts.org , www.cambridgeesol.org
Application Dates
Applications for the 2008 course will be accepted from 1st January 2008 - 22nd February 2008.
Please see application form for detailed requirements and note that incomplete, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
If you would like an information pack and DVD posted to you please e-mail your name and address to Clodagh Kavanagh.
What Current and Past Trainees Say...
Radio Interview with 2005 Darley Flying Start trainee, Craig Rounsefell
Interview - Windows Streaming Media (medium quality 4.2MB)
Video Clips
Darley Flying Start trainees talk about their experiences on the course. The clip is 6 minutes long and is offered in several formats. All clips open in a new window.
Trainee views video - Windows Streaming Media (high quality, 21MB)
Programme Manager, Clodagh Kavanagh talks about the course. Clip length, 36 seconds.
Clodagh Kavanagh video - Windows Streaming Media (high quality, 1.8MB)