Language Schools Ireland

DESCRIPTION :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The English school is approximately 10 minutes away by bus from the city centre. It is located close to Harold's Cross in south central Dublin. The area is well deserved by the bus network.
Date of creation: 1997
Facilities: a school library; 2 computers with free Internet access; a lounge with tea and coffee available for free.
Number of classrooms: 4

HIGHTLIGHTS
Learn English in Dublin! The English school is small and family-run. The area is like a village with many local shops, pubs, restaurants, banks, parks and leisure facilities. 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
Exam preparation: Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL and IELTS.
Course content: oral interaction, speaking, reading, writing and listening.
Number of courses/week: 20 (from Monday to Friday; 9am-1.30 pm) or 26 classes (from Monday to Friday, 9am-1.30 pm + 2 classes 3 afternoons/week).
Course duration: 55 minutes
Number of students per class: classes of 15 students maximum from different nationalities.
Test on arrival: yes
Course material: included
Certificate delivered (end of classes).

ACADEMIC STAFF
All teachers are Irish nationals with university degrees and recognised EFL qualifications. They have had many years teaching experience both at home and abroad.
Accreditation:  Irish Government's Department of Education.
Membership: MEI~RELSA (Marketing English in Ireland ~ 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!

PHOTOS :

LOCATION MAP - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN DUBLIN:

SCHOOL TYPE :

English school

ACCOMMODATION :

Host family: double room; half board (on weekdays); full board (on weekends). Usually, students are placed within walking distance of the school.

ACTIVITIES :

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.

VIDEO - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN DUBLIN :

ELIGIBILITY :

ELIGIBILITY: 17 +
Minimum language level required: false beginner
VISA: Visa for citizens of non-European countries.

DEADLINE :

Please apply at least 6 weeks before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below and specify the course, option and accommodation chosen.

CONDITIONS - ENGLISH SCHOOL IN DUBLIN :

SAVE UP TO 55 EUROS*!

ENGLISH SCHOOL IN DUBLIN
GENERAL ENGLISH

PRICE INCLUDES :

- Administration fees
- Courses
- Accommodation
- Course books
- Internet access
- 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 (35 euros)

EXTRA ACTIVITES :

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: Reception at the airport and assistance until the place of living and/or walk-home programme at the end of the stay (from 9 am to 10 pm).
Cost for each way: 100 EUR.

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