English courses for adults in Dublin

Dublin is a unique capital city that is a must-visit! Lively, vibrant, intimate and friendly, it harmoniously blends historical, cultural and artistic riches.

You can immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Temple Bar district, walk in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde, catch a gig in a traditional pub, visit the famous Trinity College, and discover the charming, traditional seaside villages that surround it.

But what makes it so charming above all else is its spirit and the friendliness of its people!

Our partner school, EC, is situated on the banks of the Grand Canal, about a 20-minute walk from the city’s main attractions and easily accessible by public transport.

Accreditations: ACELS, DIT, MEI

The school offers:

  • 14 classrooms equipped with smart TVs
  • 1 library
  • 1 study room
  • 1 student lounge
  • 1 computer room (8 computers)
  • 1 café right next door
  • Free Wi-Fi

Diversity of nationalities and ages:

  • French: 23%
  • Italian: 18%
  • Brazilian: 15%
  • German: 10%
  • Spanish: 9%
  • Swiss: 5%
  • Turkish: 4%
  • Other: 16%
  • 30–40 years old: 33%
  • 41–50 years old: 31%
  • 51 years old: 36%

EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you

  • Even before your arrival: access to the EC-Online platform to organise every aspect of your stay
  • A warm welcome upon your arrival at the airport or station
  • A warm welcome at your accommodation (an EC representative on site) or at your host family’s home
  • A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
  • On the first day of classes: a VIP reception at the school
    • Introduction to all team members and a welcome drinks reception

General information

  • Lesson duration: 45 minutes
  • Number of students per class: maximum 15 (average 11)
  • Timetable: lessons take place in the morning or afternoon, every other day.
  • Placement test: before departure and on the first day of the course (oral)
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
  • Free access to the EC-Online platform for up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
  • Regular progress assessments (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
  • Teachers are qualified to teach their native language to foreigners

20 general English lessons per week

4 lessons per day during which you will improve the 4 core skills of writing, speaking, listening and reading. You will thus develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

Levels available: beginner to advanced

Ideal for rapid progress

30 general English lessons per week, comprising the 20 general English lessons from the Standard Course 10 lessons from a module to be chosen from the following options:

  • Speaking/Writing with confidence
  • Grammar for real communication
  • Real-life listening
  • Expand your vocabulary
  • Global awareness
  • Basic reading and writing
  • English for leadership
  • etc.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

30 lessons per week, comprising the 20 general English lessons from the standard course 10 business English lessons per week

You will focus on the language skills needed to participate in meetings, write emails and communicate confidently in a professional environment.

The areas covered are:
– Leading and managing meetings and conference calls
– Presentations
– Project planning
– Small talk
– Goal-setting
– Applying for jobs
– Interviewing

Minimum English level : B1 (intermediate)

Duration: 1 to 12 weeks

The school organises cultural activities every week in the afternoons and evenings, which you are free to join or not. These activities may be free or at cost price, and their frequency varies depending on the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.

Examples of possible activities:

  • Welcome Event
  • Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, various museums
  • Pub nights
  • Excursions: Galway & Connemara, Cork, Belfast…

Single room, shared bathroom, breakfast

Travel time to the school: 30–75 minutes by public transport

Option at extra cost:

  • Half-board

Practical information:

  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Laundry facilities available (the family usually makes their washing machine available once a week or will let you know the laundry day)
  • Internet access included

Features:

  • 200-room residence
  • Single room, double bed
  • En-suite bathroom
  • No meals
  • Travel time to the school: approximately 20 minutes on foot or by bus
  • Location: The Liberties, Dublin 8

Facilities / Services available:

  • Desk & chest of drawers
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Bed linen provided
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Shared kitchen & utensils
  • Games and multimedia room
  • Communal lounge
  • Meeting room
  • Laundry facilities (extra charge)
  • Lift
  • Fitness room
  • 24-hour security and CCTV

Arrival day: Saturday (from 3pm in the residence)
Departure day: Saturday (by 10 am at the latest for the residence)

Arrival airport:

  • Dublin (DUB)

Transfer available on request (subject to a charge, see price list)

Note: Please do not book your travel tickets until we have confirmed your stay.

Dates 2026

Start dates: Most courses start every Monday, throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, courses will start on Tuesday.

Public holidays and holidays (no classes will be held on these dates, nor will they be made up at a later date): 1 Jan, 2 Feb, 17 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 3 Aug, 26 Oct, 25 Dec

2026 Fees

All taxes and registration fees included

WPCS 42.0.3
Courses, homestay, single room, breakfast
Duration20 lessons30 lessons
1 week€ 795€ 860
2 weeks€ 1.445€ 1.575
3 weeks€ 2.095€ 2.290
4 weeks€ 2.750€ 3.010
6 weeks€ 4.060€ 4.450
8 weeks€ 5.370€ 5.890
12 weeks€ 7.805€ 8.465
16 weeks€ 10.335€ 11.215
18 weeks€ 11.600€ 12.590
20 weeks€ 12.865€ 13.965
24 weeks€ 13.375€ 14.455
32 weeks€ 17.675€ 19.115
36 weeks€ 19.855€ 21.475
Extra week€ 550€ 595
Course supplement - per week
High season (June 29–August 28) – stays of 1 to 12 weeks only€ 25
Morning classes guaranteed (subject to availability)€ 40
Accommodation supplements (per week)Low seasonHigh season (27/06-29/08)*
Homestay, breakfast-€ 40
Homestay, half-board€ 30€ 70
Heyday Carman's Hall Residence€ 175€ 225
Special diet - homestay€ 45-
Christmas supplement for homestay (weekends of December 19–20 and 26–27) - per weekend€ 40-
*Stays of 1 to 23 weeks only
Transfers - per trip
Dublin€ 120

The above fees include:

  • The chosen course programme
  • Homestay accommodation
  • Single room, shared bathroom, breakfast
  • Teaching materials
  • Unlimited internet access
  • Language activities and workshops
  • Welcome activity
  • Social and cultural programme
  • Access to the school’s e-learning platform for up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
  • All taxes and registration fees

Not included:

  • Return travel to the destination and transfers
  • Meals, depending on the package chosen
  • Optional insurance

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