English courses in Dublin

Dublin is a lively capital city that has managed to preserve thewarm and traditionally festive atmosphere that is so characteristic of Ireland. Its relatively small size makes it an ideal destination for young people. Dublin is also a major cultural centre, with its many theatres, its literary tradition (James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, etc.) and its music. There’s no shortage of entertainment venues!

Highlights:

  • A lively, friendly capital
  • A major cultural scene
  • The school has 2 buildings, one just a stone’s throw from Temple Bar and the famous shopping street Grafton Street, and the other on the Grand Canal, a lively and trendy part of the Irish capital just a 15-minute walk from Trinity College
  • Language and cultural clubs organised within the school

English course: general information

  • Length of lesson: 60 minutes
  • Number of students per class: maximum 15
  • Timetable: lessons take place in the morning or afternoon
  • Length of stay: 1 to 25 weeks
  • Placement test: before departure and on the first day of the course (oral)
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
  • Regular progress assessment
  • Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
  • Teaching materials adapted to new technologies

Standard courses

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15 hours of general English per week

This formula will enable you to improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

This programme is ideal if you want to study English in a less intensive way and have more time to explore Dublin. Courses are given either :
– in the morning from 9.00 to 12.15 Monday to Friday, or
– in the afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00, Monday to Thursday

Levels offered: false beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

Intensive course

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20 hours of general English per week, i.e. the standard 15-hour course 5 hours of conversation classes

During the conversation classes, led by a teacher, students take part in role-play, make presentations and discuss topical issues. This programme is ideal for making rapid progress.

Classes run from 9.00 am to 1.25 pm.

Levels offered: false beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

Language CLUBS

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Free language clubs are organised every week:

– Job Club: this workshop aims to guide students in writing a CV and in their future job search.
– Culture Club: a workshop dedicated to discovering Irish culture and different countries around the world
– Ciné club: screening of a film or series in English

Our partner school ELI has 2 schools, one on Dame Street and the other on the Grand Canal. The majority of students attend classes at Dame Street, but depending on the length of their stay and their level, classes may be held at the Grand Canal school.

Accreditations : ALTO, Marketing English in Ireland

ELI Dame Street

A stone’s throw from the famous Grafton Street, THE shopping street of Dublin and Temple Bar

  • 20 classrooms
  • Relaxation and games rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 1 café and dining area
  • Trendy decor

ELI Grand Canal

On the banks of the canal in a trendy part of the capital 15 minutes’ walk from the famous Trinity College

  • 9 classrooms
  • Free WIFI
  • Relaxation room
  • Garden

Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or at cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year.

Example of possible activities

  • Welcome Event
  • Guided tour of the city, visit to museums, visit to the Guinness brewery, etc.
  • Pub crawls
  • Excursions: Galway, Belfast, Cliffs of Moher, Game of Thrones film locations, etc.

Sample timetable

Shared room (or single), shared bathroom, half board during the week, full board at weekends

Journey time to school/city centre: /- 45 minutes by public transport

Practical information :

  • Bed linen provided
  • WiFi access (in most cases)
  • Possibility of doing your own laundry (the family usually provides a washing machine once a week or tells you which day to do your laundry)

Nephin House Residence

Shared room, shared bathroom, no meals

Features :

  • Housed in beautiful modern houses
  • 35 shared rooms
  • Twin, triple and quad rooms
  • Self-catering with shared kitchen and living area
  • Small garden
  • Journey time to school: 25 minutes by bus
  • Distance to city centre: 25 minutes by bus

Facilities / Services available :

  • Bed linen provided
  • Shared laundry (fee payable)
  • 24-hour security

Option with supplement:

  • Single room

Point Campus Premium

Single room, private bathroom, no meals

Features :

  • Luxury residence in Dublin 1
  • 150 single rooms
  • Apartments of 6-8 bedrooms
  • Self-catering with shared kitchen and living area
  • Small garden
  • Journey time to school: 25 minutes by bus
  • Distance to city centre: 25 minutes by bus

Facilities / Services available :

  • Bed linen provided
  • Shared laundry (fee payable)
  • Gym
  • Café
  • 24-hour security

Travel

Day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday or Sunday

Arrival airport:

  • Dublin (DUB)

Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)

Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Dates & Prices 2025

Dates 2025

Starting dates : The majority of courses start every Monday, throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below below. If Monday is a public holiday, classes start on tuesday.

Public holidays 2025: 3/02, 17/04, 21/05, 5/06, 2/06, 4/08, 27/10

Christmas holidays: 23/12/24 – 5/01/25

Prices 2025

Including course, accommodation, meals as described, all taxes and registration fees

WPCS 42.0.3
Course & accommodation in homestay, shared room, half board OR residence Nephin House, shared room, self catering
Duration15 lessons - PM15 lessons - AM20 lessons - AM
1 week€ 600€ 620€ 680
2 weeks€ 1.020€ 1.060€ 1.180
3 weeks€ 1.410€ 1.470€ 1.650
4 weeks€ 1.790€ 1.870€ 2.110
6 weeks€ 2.550€ 2.670€ 3.030
8 weeks€ 3.350€ 3.510€ 3.990
12 weeks€ 4.710€ 4.950€ 5.610
16 weeks€ 6.230€ 6.550€ 7.430
18 weeks€ 6.990€ 7.350€ 8.340
20 weeks€ 7.750€ 8.150€ 9.250
24 weeks€ 9.270€ 9.750€ 11.070
Optional extras - Per week
Homestay, single room€ 50
Residence Nephin House, single room€ 50
Residence Point Campus Premium - single room€ 130
Special diet (vegan, halal, lactose intolerant)€ 30
Accommodation during Christmas€ 200
Transfers from/to Dublin Airport
One-way trip€ 80
Round trip€ 130

The above prices include:

  • The chosen course programme
  • Accommodation in a homestay, shared room, half board during the week and full board at weekends OR in residence Nephin House, shared room, without meals
  • Teaching materials
  • Unlimited Internet access
  • Language workshops
  • Welcome activity
  • All taxes and registration fees

Not included:

  • Return journey to Dublin
  • Transfers
  • Optional activities and outings organised by the school
  • Optional insurance

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