English in Dublin - Grand Canal

English courses in Dublin

Dublin is a lively capital city that has managed to preserve the warm 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 located 2 steps from Temple Bar and the famous shopping street Grafton Street and the other on the Grand Canal, a lively and trendy area of the Irish capital, 15 minutes’ walk from Trinity College
Language and cultural clubs organised within the school

Language courses: the basics

Lesson length: 60 minutes
Class size: maximum 15 students
Schedule: morning or afternoon lessons
Course duration: 1 to 25 weeks
Placement test: first day of lessons
Certificate of completion at the end of your stay
Regular progress tests
Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
Teaching materials adapted to new technologies

15 hours general English per week

This programme 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.

Language level: beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

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.

Language levels: beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

Free language clubs are organised every week, including :

Job Club: this workshop aims to guide students in writing a CV and finding a job in the future.
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 can be held at the Grand Canal school.

ELI Dublin is accredited by: ALTO, Marketing English in Ireland

ELI Dame Street

A short walk from the famous Grafton Street, THE shopping street in Dublin and Temple Bar

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

ELI Grand Canal

Along the canal in a trendy part of the capital, 15 minutes’ walking 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.

Example of a timetable

Shared room (or single room), shared bathroom, half-board during the week, full-board over the week-end

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

Practical information:

Bed linen provided
WiFi connection available (in most cases)
Laundry: your host family will let you use their laundry facilities once a week or let you know their laundry day

The residences are all located in the centre of Dublin, a 15-minute walk from the school.

Features:

Modern Residences fully equipped
Single room with adjacent bathroom
Shared kitchen
Travel time to school: 15 minutes by bicycle, 30 minutes by bus, 40 minutes on foot
Travel time to the city centre: 15 minutes on foot

Services and facilities available

Bed linen provided on arrival
Games room and relaxation room with big screen TV
Fully equipped gym
Bicycle shelter
Laundry facilities (chargeable)
Security 24/24

Travel

Arrivals: Saturday or Sunday

Departures: Saturday or Sunday

Arrival airport:

Dublin (DUB)

Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see price list)

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.

Dates & Prices 2024

Dates 2024

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

Public holidays 2024: 1/01, 5/02, 18/03, 29/03, 1/04, 6/05, 3/06, 5/08, 28/10

Christmas holidays: 20/12/24 – 6/01/25

Prices 2024

Including lessons, accommodation, meals as described, all taxes and enrolment fees

Course & accommodation in a host family, shared room, half board OR residence, shared room, self catering
1 week	€ 550	€ 570	€ 630
2 weeks	€ 970	€ 1.010	€ 1.130
3 weeks	€ 1.360	€ 1.420	€ 1.595
4 weeks	€ 1.740	€ 1.820	€ 2.060
6 weeks	€ 2.495	€ 2.620	€ 2.980
8 weeks	€ 3.295	€ 3.460	€ 3.940
12 weeks	€ 4.660	€ 4.895	€ 5.560
16 weeks	€ 6.180	€ 6.495	€ 7.380
18 weeks	€ 6.940	€ 7.295	€ 8.290
20 weeks	€ 7.695	€ 8.095	€ 9.195
24 weeks	€ 9.220	€ 9.695	€ 11.020

Optional extras - Per week
Host family - single room	€ 50
Residence - single room, self catering	€ 150
Special diet (vegan, Halal, lactose intolerant)	€ 30
Accommodation at Christmas	€ 200

Transfers from/to Dublin Airport*
One-way trip	€ 80
Round trip	€ 130

Prices include:

Your chosen course
Accommodation in a homestay, shared room, half board or residence, shared room, self catering
Half board during the week and full board at weekends
Course materials
Limitless WiFi access
Activities and language workshops
Welcome activity
All taxes and enrolment fees

Prices do not include: