Language Schools Ireland
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DESCRIPTION :
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The English school is approximately 15 minutes away by train from the city centre. It is located in Dun Laoghaire, a nice sea close to the sea.
Facilities: leisure room, a patio, Wireless Internet access on school’s computer, 7 classrooms.
HIGHLIGHTS
Learn English in Dublin! The English school is small and family-run. The language school offers year-round English language courses to foreign learners who wish to improve their English in Dublin. The small structure of our English school in Dublin is ideal to meet the needs and expectations of each student; however those who are looking for a huge and very well equipped school may not be entirely satisfied. Enjoy our English school in Dublin!
COURSE
Type of course: General English
Course level: From false beginner to advanced
Course content: oral and written expression, conversation and phonetics, grammar and vocabulary (20 or 30 courses)
Class duration: 45 minutes
Test on arrival: yes
Number of student per class: 12 students maximum of different nationalities
Course material: included (for a course less than 4 weeks / 25 EUR for longer programs)
Certificate: yes
ACADEMIC STAFF
All teachers are English native speakers.
Accreditation: Irish Government's Department of Education.
Membership: M.E.I. /R.E.L.S.A (Recognised English Language Schools Association)
LOCATION
Dublin, Ireland's capital, is a thriving city of one million inhabitants. Each year thousands of foreign students come here to practise English in its easy, informal atmosphere. Located between mountains and sea, Dublin's central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Ireland. Dublin has much to offer visitors from abroad. You can enjoy the lively atmospheric pubs; choose from a spectrum of music venues - anything from traditional Irish to pop, jazz and rock.
There is a variety of ethnic restaurants, theatres, museums, art galleries, cultural centres and heritage trails in the greater Dublin area. Enjoy our English school in Dublin!
Learn English and have fun in Dublin! Each week, the language school arranges optional activities. Students are responsible for any fees related to these optional activities!
LIVING COST
Living cost is usually high in Dublin.
Big Mac Price Index: UK= $ 4.06; EU. = $ 3.73 (according to “The Economist” data, 2006).
Pint of Guinness- €3.80
Groceries for 1 week for 1 person- approx. €30
PHOTOS :
ACCOMMODATION :
Host family: single room; full board (packed lunch on weekdays). Families are living 20 minutes by local transport around the school.
Shared flat: only for students aged 18 YO+ and from June 27th to August 26th. Double room, shared kitchen and bathrooms, self-catering. Flats are located 15 minutes by local transport around the school, 25 minutes by foot.
ELIGIBILITY :
Minimun age: 16
Minimum language level: False Beginner
PROCEDURES :
Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen to participate to our English language school in Ireland program.
Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure to study English in Dublin.
CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN DUBLIN, LEARN ENGLISH IN DUBLIN! :
Prices 2012
| Accommodation | Homestay | Residence | ||
| N° courses per week | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 |
| 1 week | 485 EUROS | 555 EUROS | 490 EUROS | 560 EUROS |
| 2 weeks | 765 EUROS | 910 EUROS | 775 EUROS | 920 EUROS |
| 3 weeks | 1080 EUROS | 1295 EUROS | 1095 EUROS | 1310 EUROS |
| 4 weeks | 1395 EUROS | 1680 EUROS | 1415 EUROS | 1705 EUROS |
| 6 weeks | 2030 EUROS | 2455 EUROS | 2060 EUROS | 2485 EUROS |
Longer stay available on request.
DATES
Arrival date: Saturday or Sunday
Departure date: Saturday or Sunday
Course duration: From 1 week
Bank holidays: 02/01,19/03, 09/04, 07/05, 04/06, 06/08, 29/10. School closes from 21/12/2012 to 01/01/2013.
Beginner Start dates: 23/01, 27/02, 26/03, 23/04, 28/05, 25/06, 24/09, 22/10, 26/11.
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Regular airlines to the Dublin airports
Low-cost airlines: Easy Jet, Ryanair, Brussel Airlines, Clickair, Flybe, Germanwings, Wizz Air, Air Berlin, Transavia, Monarch, Sky Europe, Aer Lingus …
Nearest airport: Dublin International Airport (about 12 km north from the city center). For further information please see the fallowing link: www.dublinairportauthority.com.
Ferries: Difficult access but regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK (Dublin’s two ferry ports: Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire).
Transfer possibilities: If you arrive in Dublin airport, you may take a taxi. Transfer may be organized by the school between 9am and 10pm. Cost of the transfer: 55 EUR each way.
PRICE INCLUDES :
- Administration fees
- Courses (see options)
- Accommodation (see options)
- Internet access
- School books
- Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- International airfare
- International Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Airport pick-up and transfers
- Extra activities organized by the school
- Personal expenses and pocket money
- Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (maybe provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
- Application fees (40 euros)